Steve O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter from Glenageary, Ireland. He is associated with alternative rock, Celtic, folk, folk rock, pop and pop rock, and his work is released on Hummingbird Records.

Background

Born in 1966 and dying in 2023, O'Connor is listed as part of Band Aid 30. He is identified as an Irish singer-songwriter, with a style that spans acoustic and band-based popular forms, including folk and rock-oriented material.

Notable work

He is connected with the charity song “Fallin' City”, which is written as a response to the Hillsborough disaster and is described as having been intended to raise money for the families of those who died. The song is presented as a significant part of his career and as a recording that reached listeners beyond Ireland.

Reception

He is remembered for a soulful vocal style and for music that is described as meaningful to many listeners. His name is also associated with public affection and with charitable work through his recordings.