'Why Sinead O'Connor Matters,' by Allyson McCabe: An Excerpt

An excerpt of the new book Why Sinead O'Connor Matters by Allyson McCabe. This new book explores the rise of one of the most influential artists and activists of the '90s, and the price she paid for expressing her beliefs.

In 1990, singer Sinéad O’Connor’s song and video Nothing Compares 2 U turned her into an overnight superstar. Within two years, she was pushed out of the industry after her shocking appearance on Saturday Night Live. 

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