Biography Cait O'Riordan

o riordan became involved elvis costello in 1985, while producing pogues album rum, sodomy , lash; married on 17 may 1986. former pride of cross bandmate darryl hunt filled in on several shows during pogues 1986 u.s. tour, , replaced permanently when left later year join costello on king of america tour.

with costello co-wrote track lovable king of america, , wrote, co-wrote, , appeared on songs on costello albums king of america, blood & chocolate, spike , mighty rose. o riordan , costello divorced in 2002. in 2008 interview irish independent, denied ever formally having married costello: weren t married...it kind of muslim divorce kind of thing.

the pogues commercially successful song, fairytale of new york if should fall grace god, written duet o riordan , macgowan, band recorded kirsty maccoll singing female part. o riordan , costello mentioned in lyrics fiesta if should fall grace god.

in 2004, joined pogues guitarist phil chevron s re-united band radiators; year toured pogues first time in 18 years. left radiators , replaced in february 2006 jesse booth, , went on form band of divorcées named prenup hothouse flowers guitarist fiachna Ó braonáin.