Saturday 17 March 2012

U2 are voted the greatest ever Irish musicians

Gigwise viewers choose Bono and friends in our St Patrick's Day poll

U2 are voted the greatest ever Irish musiciansThe Dublin band topped our St Patrick's Day poll to find the best of Ireland's music exports. The 'With Or Without You' rockers took first place ahead of Van Morrison, with Snow Patrol and Two Door Cinema Club in third and fourth places respectively. Surprisingly, Girls Aloud lead singer Nadine Coyle placed fifth. Boyzone were voted the worst Irish musicians of all time. The poll is still open, so if you want to have your say, vote now.
The top five best, and top five worst, are as follows:

Best Irish musicians of all time

1. U2
2. Van Morrison
3. Snow Patrol
4. Two Door Cinema Club
5. Nadine Coyle

Worst Irish musicians of all time

1. Boyzone
2. Westlife
3. Shane MacGowan
4. Thin Lizzy
5. The Cranberries

Source: Gigwise

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