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Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy was a rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. The band's original lineup consisted of Phil Lynott (vocals, bass guitar), Eric Bell (guitar), and Brian Downey (drums). Over the years, Thin Lizzy's lineup changed several times, with Lynott being the only constant member until his death in 1986.

The band's music was a blend of hard rock, blues rock, and heavy metal, with Lynott's distinctive vocals and songwriting style being a key factor in their sound. Thin Lizzy's early albums, such as "Shades of a Blue Orphanage" (1972) and "Vagabonds of the Western World" (1973), received critical acclaim but limited commercial success.

However, it was the release of their sixth album, "Jailbreak" (1976), that brought Thin Lizzy international fame. The album included the hit singles "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back in Town," which helped establish the band as one of the leading acts of the 1970s.

Thin Lizzy's later albums, such as "Black Rose: A Rock Legend" (1979) and "Thunder and Lightning" (1983), continued to showcase the band's ability to create hard-hitting rock music with memorable melodies and catchy hooks.

Tragically, Phil Lynott died on January 4, 1986, due to complications from drug and alcohol abuse. His death marked the end of Thin Lizzy as a band, although their music continues to be celebrated and influential to this day.


The Black Eagles ( ? - ? )
  • Phil Lynott - vocals - b. Philip Parris Lynott, August 20, 1949, West Bromwich, Birmingham, England; d. January 4, 1986, London, England.
  • Brian Downey - drums - b. January 27, 1951, Dublin, Ireland.
Phil Lynott joins Skid Row.

Orphanage (1969 - 1970)
  • Phil Lynott - vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Pat Quigley - bass
  • Joe Staunton - guitar

Thin Lizzy I (February 1970 - 1970)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Eric Bell - guitar - b. September 3, 1947, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  • Eric Wrixon - keyboards
Single: "The Farmer"

Thin Lizzy II (1970 - January 1974)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Eric Bell - guitar
Albums:
  1. "Thin Lizzy" (1971)
  2. "Shades of a Blue Orphanage" (1972)
  3. "Vagabonds of the Western World" (1973)

Thin Lizzy III (January 1974 - April 1974)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Gary Moore - guitar - b. April 4, 1952, Belfast, Ireland.
  • Andy Gee - guitar
  • John Cann (aka, DuCann) - guitar - formerly with Atomic Rooster.

Thin Lizzy IV (April 1974 - 1977)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Brian "Robbo" Robertson - guitar - b. September 12, 1956, Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals - b. William Scott Gorham, March 17, 1951, Santa Monica, California.
Albums:
  1. "Night Life" (1974)
  2. "Fighting" (1975)
  3. "Jailbreak" (1976) - Single: "The Boys are Back in Town"
  4. "Johnny the Fox" (1976)
  5. "Bad Reputation" (1977)
  6. "Peel Sessions" (1995)

Thin Lizzy V(1977)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals
  • Gary Moore - guitar

Thin Lizzy VI (1977 - Fall 1978)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals
  • Brian "Robbo" Robertson - guitar
Album:
  1. "Live and Dangerous" (live) (1978)

Thin Lizzy VII (Fall 1978 - 1979)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals
  • Gary Moore - guitar
  • Mark Nauseef - drums - formerly with The Ian Gillan Band.

Thin Lizzy VIII (1979)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
Album:
  1. "Black Rose / A Rock Legend" (1979)

Thin Lizzy IX (1979 - July 1979)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Gary Moore - guitar
Gary Moore later joins The Greg Lake Band.
Thin Lizzy X(July 1979 - September 1979)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Midge Ure - guitar - b. James Ure, October 10, 1953, Glasgow, Scotland.

Thin Lizzy XI (September 1979 - February 1980)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Midge Ure - guitar/keyboards
  • Dave Flett - guitar

Thin Lizzy XII (February 1980 - 1982)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Snowy White - guitar/vocals - b. Terrence Charles White
  • Darren Wharton - keyboards
Albums:
  1. "Chinatown" (1980)
  2. "Renegade" (1981)

Thin Lizzy XIII (1982 - September 1983)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals
  • Scott Gorham - guitar/vocals
  • Brian Downey - drums
  • Darren Wharton - keyboards
  • John Sykes - guitar
Albums:
  1. "Thunder and Lightning" (1983)
  2. "Life-Live" (live) (1983)
  3. "BBC Radio One Live in Concert" (1995)
Group disbands.  John Sykes later joins Whitesnake and Blue MurderPhil Lynott forms Grand Slam.

Compilations:
  1. "The Adventures of Thin Lizzy" (1981)
  2. "Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy" (1991)
  3. "Boys are Back in Town (Live in Australia)" (1998)
  4. "Master Series" (1998)

Phil Lynott solo:
  1. "Solo in Soho" (1980)
  2. "The Philip Lynott Album" (1982)

Gary Moore solo:
Grand Slam (May 1984 - January 1985)
  • Phil Lynott - bass/vocals - formerly with Thin Lizzy.
  • Laurence Asher - guitar
  • Doish Nagle - guitar
  • Mark Stanway - keyboards
  • Robbie Brennan - drums

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