may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (March 2011) Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor performing live in 2008 Background information Birth name Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor Born 8 December 1966 (1966-12-08) (age 44) Origin Glenageary, County Dublin, Ireland Genres Alternative rock, pop rock, folk rock Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician, priest Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion, low whistle Years active 1986–present Labels Ensign, Vanguard, Chocolate and Vanilla Website Official website Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor ( /ʃɪˈneɪd oʊˈkɒnər/; born 8 December 1966) is an Irish singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in the late 1980s with her debut album The Lion and the Cobra and achieved worldwide success in 1990 with a cover of the song "Nothing Compares 2 U"..