Caroline Corr

Caroline Georgina Corr MBE (born 17 March 1973), known to fans as the "Chick with Stick",[1] is an Irish singer and drummer for the Celtic folk rock band The Corrs. In addition to the drums, Corr plays the bodhrán, cajón, percussions and piano.

Caroline Corr
MBE
Caroline Corr in the White Light Tour; Vienna, 2016.
Background information
Birth nameCaroline Georgina Corr
Born (1973-03-17) 17 March 1973
OriginDundalk, Louth, Ireland
GenresPop, rock, Celtic
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums, bodhrán, percussion, tambourine, cajón, piano, vocals
Years active1990–present
Labels143, Lava, Atlantic, Warner Music Group
Associated actsThe Corrs
Websitewww.thecorrswebsite.com

The Corr siblings were appointed honorary MBEs in 2005, in recognition of their music and charitable work which has raised money for the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, victims of the Omagh Bombing and other charities.[2][3]

Biography

Corr was born on St. Patrick's Day (national day of Ireland) in Dundalk, County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, 50 miles north of Dublin, to Jean and Gerry Corr.[4][5] She was brought up in a Catholic household. Corr has three siblings: an older sister Sharon Corr, older brother Jim Corr and a younger sister Andrea Corr. She was sent to the same school, Dun Lughaidh Convent, as her sisters

Her parents played ballads and folk tunes in local bands, and formed their own band called "Sound Affair".[6][7] Jean sang and Gerry played the keyboards and they performed covers of songs by various famous bands.[8] Caroline and her siblings were exposed to music from a very young age, and travelled with Jean and Gerry to gigs in the family car.

Caroline was taught the piano by her father Gerry at a very early age like her other siblings. She also learnt the bodhrán by watching videos of traditional Irish musicians playing it. The violin was originally intended for Caroline to play but she showed no interest and instead Sharon took up violin lessons. Caroline learned to play the drums with the help of a former boyfriend who gave her lessons. From then on her drum skills were self taught.[9]

She performed No Frontiers, a cover of a Jimmy MacCarthy song, on The Corrs Unplugged along with her sister Sharon.[10]

In 2020, Corr was part of an Irish collective of female singers and musicians called "Irish Women in Harmony", that recorded a version of Dreams in aid of the charity SafeIreland, which deals with domestic abuse which had reportedly risen significantly during the COVID-19 lockdown.[11]

Career
Main article: The Corrs
Caroline Corr performing part of the acoustic set of the White Light tour at London's 02 Arena on 23 January 2016. Caroline played the Cajon during this part of the set list.

Personal life

Corr married Frank Woods, a property developer and boyfriend of many years, on 22 August 2002, in Majorca, Spain.[12] Their first child, Jake Gerard, was born on 12 February 2003. The name Gerard pays homage to their late brother, Gerard, who was hit by a car while retrieving a football in the road.[13] Their first daughter, Georgina, was born on 11 October 2004. This led to Corr taking some time off from the band's activities. On 1 December 2006 she gave birth to a girl, Ryanne Andrea, the couple's third child. The couple separated in October 2020.[14]

Honours and awards

In April 2002, she was awarded the Rory Gallagher Musician Award at the Hot Press Irish Music Awards held at held at the BBC's Blackstaff studios in Belfast.[15]

Discography
Main article: The Corrs discography

Albums

Compilations and remix albums

Live albums

References
  1. "Caroline Corr separates from longtime husband Frank Woods". Al Khaleej Today. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  2. Ahern, Bertie (7 November 2005). "Award of Honorary MBE to the Corrs". Roinn an Taoisigh. Archived from the original on 11 August 2007. Retrieved 9 November 2005.
  3. "Honorary MBEs awarded to The Corrs". RTÉ Entertainment. 7 November 2005. Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2007.
  4. Borden, Timothy. "The Corrs biography – Contemporary Musicians". Enotes.com. Retrieved 1 November 2007.
  5. "The Corrs Cosmopolis English Edition". December 1999. Archived from the original on 23 July 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2007.
  6. "The Corrs". Hello! Magazine. Archived from the original on 17 October 2007. Retrieved 1 November 2007.
  7. Cornwell, Jane (1999). The Corrs. London: Virgin Publishing Ltd. p. 16. ISBN 1-85227-840-4.
  8. Amendola, Billy. "Caroline Corr of The Corrs". Modern Drummer. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  9. "Caroline Corr of The Corrs - Modern Drummer Magazine". 19 May 2005.
  10. "The Corrs:No Frontier". WMG (on behalf of East West Records UK Ltd and others).
  11. Bol, Rosita. "Irish Women in Harmony record Cranberries song in aid of Safe Ireland". The Irish Times. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  12. Condon, Ali. "Caroline Corr splits from husband of 18 years Frank Woods". Extra.ie. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  13. "2002 article: Jim's early tragedy - Corrs Fan Base". corrsfanbase.proboards.com.
  14. O'Loughlin, Mikie. "Irish star Caroline Corr and husband Frank Woods announce split after 18 years of marriage". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  15. "Stars shine at Hot Press Irish Music Awards". BBC Press Office. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
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