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Nigel Grainge, Ensign Records founder who discovered Sinead O'Connor, dies at 70

It was sheer embarrassment as much as anything else that brought Nigel Grainge and Sinead Oâ€™Connor together. The music executive had seen the Irish singer perform several weeks earlier with a band that was so singularly awful that Grainge had trouble putting a finger on what was worse â€” their songs...

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23:25 on June 12 2017

Nigel Grainge, Ensign Records founder who discovered Sinead O'Connor, dies at 70

L.A. Times - Entertainment — It was sheer embarrassment as much as anything else that brought Nigel Grainge and Sinead Oâ€™Connor together. The music executive had seen the Irish singer perform ... more info

Sinéad O'Connor

23:25 on June 12 2017

Nigel Grainge, Ensign Records founder who discovered Sinead O'Connor, dies at 70

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — It was sheer embarrassment as much as anything else that brought Nigel Grainge and Sinead Oâ€™Connor together. The music executive had seen the Irish singer perform ... more info

Sinéad O'Connor