Ireland has produced some of the best rock artists of all time. Here at IrishCentral, we have compiled our favorite top ten rock anthems . The variety, talent and legacy of each of these performers live on and continue to influence fans and artists across the globe.
So sit back, relax and enjoy, in no particular order, the talent of our indigenous rock stars. “With or Without You” by U2 is one of their most iconic tunes. It comes from their 1987 album "Joshua Tree".
In 2004, "Rolling Stone" magazine placed the single at number 131 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The magazine's 2021 ranking placed the song at 221st. One of Ireland's biggest rock bands in the 1970s.
The Dublin band after their chart debut with this song the band appeared on the British TV show "Top of the Pops" in February 1973. The Limerick band rose to prominence in the U.S.
in the early nineties partially thanks to the popularity of "Linger". In a documentary lead vocalist Dolores O'Riordan said the song was about her first kiss. Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! A number-one hit in 32 countries, front-man Bob Geldof was inspired to write the song when a Californian schoolgirl told police that she shot her principal because she didn’t like Mondays.
Better known for their 1994 hit "Crazy World", Aslan burst onto the scene with "This Is" in the 1980s. Featuring incredible vocals by the late Christy Dignam and lending itself to memorable li.