Noel Hogan facts for kids
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Noel Hogan
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| Birth name | Noel Anthony Hogan |
| Born | 25 December 1971 Moyross, Limerick, Ireland |
| Origin | Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
| Genres | Rock |
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| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Gohan |
Noel Anthony Hogan, born on December 25, 1971, is an Irish musician and record producer. He is most famous as the lead guitarist and a songwriter for the popular Irish alternative rock band, The Cranberries.
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The Cranberries: A Rock Journey
Noel Hogan helped start The Cranberries in 1989. He formed the band with his brother Mike and drummer Fergal Lawler. Soon after, Dolores O'Riordan joined as the lead singer. The band became very successful, selling over 40 million records around the world. Noel released eight albums with The Cranberries.
The Cranberries took a break from 2003 to 2009. After Dolores O'Riordan passed away on January 15, 2018, Noel confirmed the band would stop. Their last album, In the End, came out in 2019. Noel said that The Cranberries without Dolores just wouldn't be the same. He added that they would not replace their friend and lead singer.
Noel's Solo Music Projects
While The Cranberries were on break from 2003 to 2009, Noel focused on his own music. He started working with Matt Vaughan, who had helped with some Cranberries songs before. This led to the creation of Mono Band. Noel was the only official member of Mono Band.
Mono Band and Arkitekt
Different singers, like Richard Walters, Alexandra Hamnede, and Kate Havnevik, provided vocals for Mono Band. Noel worked with Stephen Street, a producer who had worked with The Cranberries. They put together 12 songs for the debut album, Mono Band, which was released on May 20, 2005. Later, Noel and Mono Band singer Richard Walters formed a new group called Arkitekt. Arkitekt released two EPs in 2009 and continued to create new music.
Gohan Records and The Puro
Noel Hogan releases his music outside of The Cranberries on his own record label, Gohan Records. His music is published globally through Fairwood Music (UK) Ltd. Noel also helps local bands in Limerick by producing their music. Gohan Records worked with Limerick Live 95FM to release "Tonelist." This collection features many talented musicians from the Limerick music scene. In 2022, Noel started a new duo called The Puro with Brazilian singer Mell Peck.
Musical Gear Noel Uses
Noel Hogan has used various musical instruments and equipment with The Cranberries over the years.
Guitars
- Gibson Les Paul Custom
- PRS Guitars Artist 22
- Fender Jaguar
- Fender Telecaster
- Fender Stratocaster
- Gibson Jumbo Acoustic guitar
- Taylor Jumbo Acoustic guitar
- Gibson ES-335
Amplifiers
- Vox AC30
- Fender Twin Reverb
- Marshall 30th Anniversary 3-channel head
- Marshall 4x12 speaker cabinets
- Diezel VH4 amp head
- Mesa Boogie Mark II
Effects Pedals
- Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo unit
- Ibanez Tube Screamer Overdrive pedal
- Pro Co RAT Distortion pedal
- Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Fuzz pedal
- Zvex Fuzz factory pedal
- Dunlop Manufacturing Tremolo pedal
- DigiTech Whammy pedal
- Electro-Harmonix Mirco-Synth pedal
- Watkins Copicat Delay pedal
- Line 6 Echo Park delay pedal
See also
In Spanish: Noel Hogan para niños
