Tributes paid to Irish artists Sinéad O'Connor and Shane MacGowan at 66th Grammy Awards
Annie Lennox shares a message embodying the principles of the late Irish activist
Amidst the glamour of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles this Sunday night, Scottish musician Annie Lennox paid tribute to the late Sinéad O'Connor, and in doing so, drew attention to the contrasting conflict continuing in Gaza, echoing the principles cherished by Sinéad.
The Eurythmics star sang a cover of Nothing Compares 2 U for the ceremony’s annual in memoriam tribute.
It began with an image of Sinead on the big screen, and also included a snapshot of the late Pogues frontman, Shane MacGowan.
In a brief speech on stage, the singer stated: "Artists for ceasefire. Peace in the world," a sentiment undoubtedly aligned with Sinéad's own advocacy, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Palestine
Legendary Irish singer and activist, Sinéad, also known as Shuhada Sadaqat, died at the age of 56 on July 26, 2023, of natural causes, while Shane passed away on November 30, 2024 at 65 after a long-term illness.