In October, 2010, Decca Records released an expanded version of the debut record by the legendary Irish hard rock band, Thin Lizzy. I’m glad that I waited until then to add this CD to my collection as the bonus tracks offer quite a bit of insight into the origin of this highly underrated combo. Originally [...]
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Thin Lizzy Johnny The Fox album review Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy certainly knew how to take the wind out of their own sails. After the phenomenal success of the Jailbreak album, a resulting tour should have pulled all the unconverted rockers over to their camp. However band leader/vocalist/bassist Phil Lynott contracted hepatitis and [...]
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The back DVD cover of Are You Ready? calls Thin Lizzy “one of the greatest rock bands ever to come out of Ireland.” That’s partly true. Thin Lizzy are one of the greatest Irish music acts, period, although the version of the band featured on this 1981 footage – Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Snowy White, [...]
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Drums and drummers are the backbone of rock music, heavy metal, jazz, blues, big band and many other music genres. A rock show wouldn’t be a rock show without a drum solo, although it may be 10 minutes shorter! Rock singers and guitarists will always get the lion’s share of the fame, but take away [...]
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New York, NY (November 2, 2009)—Like American Bandstand or Top Of The Pops, German Television’s Rockpalast series has played a pivotal role in showcasing many classic bands. On November 10, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release a phenomenal performances from Thin Lizzy on DVD. [MSRP $11.98] Paving the way for countless hard rock bands, Thin Lizzy [...]
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Thin Lizzy’s Still Dangerous: Live At The Tower Theatre Philadelphia 1977 is a thrilling live account of the final days of Lizzy sporting the twin-guitar attack of Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham, along with Phil Lynott, of course, and drummer Brian Downey. The tapes from the show sat dormant for more than 30 years, and [...]
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