Andrea Corr Biography

Occup.	Musician
From	Ireland
Born	May 17, 1974
Age	50 years

Early Life
Andrea Jane Corr was born upon May 17, 1974, in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. She is the youngest of four brother or sisters, with her older siblings, Sharon and also Caroline, and also older brother, Jim. Her moms and dads, Jean and also Gerry Corr, were also artists. Her father Gerry played keyboards while her mother Jean was a singer. Maturing in a musical household, Andrea as well as her brother or sisters were motivated to learn various musical tools, with Andrea discovering the piano and tin whistle.

The Corrs: Irish Pop-Rock Sensation
In 1990, the Corr brother or sisters made a decision to develop a band, with Andrea on lead vocals as well as tin whistle, Sharon on violin and also support vocals, Caroline on drums as well as bodhrán, as well as Jim on guitar, keyboard, and support vocals. They named their band 'The Corrs', as well as their distinct blend of typical Irish songs and also contemporary pop-rock got them fame and acknowledgment much past the Emerald Isle.

Their debut cd, 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten,' was released in 1995, as well as featured hits such as "Runaway" as well as "The Right Time". The cd became a massive success, selling numerous duplicates around the world as well as making The Corrs worldwide recognition.

Their second cd, 'Talk on Corners' (1997), was an additional big hit, including songs such as "I Never Loved You Anyway" and "Only When I Sleep". The cd even went beyond the success of their launching cd, covering charts in several nations and turning into one of the very successful cds of 1998.

Additional success featured their 3rd album, 'In Blue' (2000), which included the hit single "Breathless". Throughout the '90s and also early 2000s, The Corrs were unstoppable, exploring the globe, receiving numerous honors, and teaming up with other heavyweights in the songs market such as Bono from U2 and Ronnie Wood from The Rolling Stones.

Performing occupation and also philanthropy
Apart from her musical profession, Andrea Corr additionally meddled acting. She made her acting launching in the 1991 movie 'The Commitments'. She likewise starred in the movies 'Evita' (1996), along with Madonna, as well as 'The Boys and also Girl from County Clare' in 2003.

Andrea as well as her brother or sisters have likewise been associated with numerous charity works and also philanthropy. They took part in the Pavarotti and also Friends charity performance in 1998, which was organized to raise funds for Tibetan refugees. The Corrs have likewise done jointly to support the battle versus cancer cells, in memory of their mommy, who died in 1999 from the disease.

Solo Career
In 2005, The Corrs went on a prolonged hiatus, as well as Andrea started to concentrate on her solo career. In 2007, she released her debut solo album, 'Ten Feet High,' which included songs such as "Shame On You (To Keep My Love From Me)" as well as "Champagne From a Straw". Despite combined evaluations, the album arrived 10 in Irish charts.

In 2011, Andrea released her 2nd solo cd, 'Lifelines,' which included cover versions of her favorite songs by several artists. The cd included songs such as "Blue Bayou" as well as "State of Independence".

Personal Life
Andrea Corr married Brett Desmond, boy of Irish billionaire Dermot Desmond, in 2009. They have two children, Jean and Brett Jr. Andrea keeps a private personal life and is recognized for her commitment to her family.

The Corrs' Reunion and Recent Years
In 2015, The Corrs rejoined as well as released their sixth studio cd, 'White Light.' The cd was well gotten, and also the band embarked on a trip throughout the UK and also Ireland in very early 2016. In 2017, they released their seventh studio cd, 'Jupiter Calling.'

In spite of being in her late 40s, Andrea Corr's passion for music continues to be as strong as ever. With her unique voice and extraordinary skill, Andrea continues to be among Ireland's the majority of cherished and also successful artists.

Our collection contains 12 quotes who is written / told by Andrea.

Related authors: Madonna Ciccone (Entertainer)

Discography:

2007 Ten Feet High (Folk)
2011 Lifelines (Folk)

12 Famous quotes by Andrea Corr

"I think paranormal experiences are very personal, again, if they are that. Yes, sometimes I've felt that some things I would personally believe enough for me to take action on it... like, you know, I felt something happen in a hotel once that made me never stay there again"

"Everybody gets too drunk sometimes; and even if everybody didn't, I have gotten too drunk sometimes. I haven't hurt anybody. In Ireland we drink a lot. It's part of our culture. I like drinking. I don't think it's a bad thing"

"All I care is that my family, and my loved ones, understand me. Or that they understand me to a degree - I don't understand me very much. And I don't need the world to understand me. That is the most egocentric thing"

"People are so busy anyway they don't see you or recognise you in the street"

"We're all the same. We all want the same thing in life. Everybody going around like ants and we all want the same thing. And it's not one queen. It's not one queen with the wings"

"Musicians are probably the most uncomfortable people in themselves in the world. Happiness, I think, only exists when you're a child and once you go past 11, unfortunately it's gone"

"I think everybody had difficulties with that dynamic, turning the family into a band and being constantly together. So everybody, as individuals. had things to sort out"

"I really love singing"

"I love reality. I love the world. I love the smell of it. I love it"

"I hate people who splash their own pain on covers, like the whole world should hear about them. Why are we all supposed to be interested in one individual's suffering?"

"I love watching people, and that's what I do; just go for a walk at about 4 o'clock, and go down a busy street, where you see people coming out of school and you get a glimpse of their lives, what they're talking about"

"Life takes its path and sometimes there are people to blame. Of course there are bad people in this world. Good, bad, it happens unfortunately. But in a way I think if there was more focus on the good, more good would happen"