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Thin Lizzy is an Irish rock band. The core of the band formed singer and bassist Phil Lynott (1949-1986) and drummer Brian Downey.

The composition of the band changed regularly over the years. In addition to frontman Phil Lynott singer/bassist most notable members were Brian Robertson and Scott GorhamGary Moore played guitar on some songs, but his role in the band was not very large. Characteristic of the Group was the establishment in which two lead guitarists were central. This Setup was later often copied by bands like Iron Maiden. Phil Lynott was known as an extravagant but brilliant singer, bassist, composer and poet.

One of the first songs the band Whiskey in the jarwas released, a hard rock version of a traditionalIrish. Later this number in an even tougher version released byMetallica . The big breakthrough, however, came with the song by Thin Lizzy The boys are back in town (1976). In 1983 held the group to exist. Lynott initially founded another band (Grand Slam) on, but that never really came off the ground. Solo has had some successes which the Lynott Old Town best known. This number is Later covered by The Corrs. "Parisienne Walkways" along with Gary Moore was a Classic. Less well known is "Kings ' Call" with Mark Knopfler on guitar.

On 1st Day 1985, Lynott recorded after a Christmas party, as a matter of urgency, in a clinic in Salisbury, because of liver and kidney failure. He eventually died on 4 January 1986 of heart failure and pneumonia. The years of use of drugs, in particular heroin had his body taken down.

Still find there every year during the anniversary of the death of Philip Lynott a tribute-happening place in Dublin, Ireland, the Vibe for Philo, wherein the mother of Lynott (Philomena) always plays a prominent role and many cover bands present. Also Dutch Lizzy-cover bands have played there often.

On 19 August 2005, the day before Philip Lynott 56 years would have become, was on Grafton Street in Dublin unveiled a life-size statue of him. The next day was given a tribute concert in honor of Philip with as Captain Gary Moore, aided by the main former members of Thin Lizzy: Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, Brian Robertson and Eric Bell.

Scott Gorham and John Sykes have some years ago revived the name Thin Lizzy. They then toured under that name with Michael Lee on drums and Marco Mendoza on bass. John Sykes took over the lead vocals and guitar, and Scott Gorham completed the band with his distinctive guitar playing. In 2007, Michael Lee and Tommy Aldridge has said goodbye to his place.

Later, John Sykes back rows with its own musicians under the name John Sykes. The Thin Lizzy-tour of 2009 this fall.

A year later a new line up formed Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy, starting from January 2011 went back rows. The first 13 concert dates in the United Kingdom were planned, with a performance at the Memorial in Dublin on 4 January, the 25th anniversary of the death of Philip Lynott. In addition to the original band members Scott Gorham, Brian Downey drummer and keyboard player Darren Wharton completed former Whitesnake bassist Marco Mendoza, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and The Almighty-singer Ricky Warwick the lineup.

Died on February 6, 2011-Thin Lizzy member Gary Moore.

Composition[Edit][]

  1. Phil Lynott, Eric BellBrian DowneyEric Wrixon
  2. Phil Lynott, Eric Bell, Brian Downey
  3. Phil Lynott, Gary Moore, Brian Downey
  4. Andy Gee, Phil Lynott, John Cann, Brian Downey
  5. Phil Lynott, Scott GorhamBrian Robertson, Brian Downey
  6. Gary Moore, Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey
  7. Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Robertson, Brian Downey
  8. Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey/Gary Moore,Mark Nauseef
  9. Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey
  10. Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, Midge Ure
  11. Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, Snowy WhiteTim Hinkley
  12. Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, Snowy White, Darren Wharton
  13. Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, John Sykes, Brian Downey, Darren Wharton
  14. John Sykes, Scott Gorham, Marco Mandoza, Tommy Aldridge, Darren Wharton
  15. Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, Vivian Campbell, Marco Mendoza, Darren Wharton, Brian Downey
  16. Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, Richard Fortus, Marco Mendoza, Ricky Warwick, Darren Wharton
  17. Ricky Warwick, Damon Johnson, Brain Downey, Scott Gorham, Marco Mendoza, Darren Wharton

Discography[Edit][]

Albums[Edit][]

Album (s) with any charts in the

the Dutch Album Top 100

Date of

appear

Date of

entry

Highest

position

Number Of

weeks

Comments
Thin Lizzy 30-04-1971 -
Shades of a blue orphanage 10-03-1972 -
Vagabonds of the western world 21-09-1973 -
Nightlife 08-11-1974 -
The beginning, vol 12 1974 - Compilation album
Fighting 12-09-1975 -
Jailbreak 26-03-1976 -
Remembering-Part 1 08-1976 - Compilation album
Johnny the fox 16-10-1976 -
Rocker (1971 – 1974) 1977 - Compilation album
Greatest hits 1977 - Compilation album
Bad reputation 02-09-1977 -
Live and dangerous 02-06-1978 - Live Album
Black rose: A rock legend 13-04-1979 -
The continuing saga of the ageing orphans 09-1979 -
Profile 1979 - Compilation album
The Japanese compilation album 25-02-1980 - Compilation album
Chinatown 10/10/1980 -
The adventures of Thin Lizzy 27-03-1981 - Compilation album
Renegade 15-11-1981 -
Lizzy killers 1981 - Compilation album
V.I.P. 1981 - Compilation album
Whiskey in the jar 1981 - Compilation album
Rockers 12-1981 - Compilation album
Thin Lizzy-Die weisse serie 1982 - Compilation album
Thunder and lightning 04-03-1983 -
Life 16-10-1983 - Live Album
Whiskey in the jar 1983 - Compilation album
The boys are back in town 11-1983 - Compilation album
The best of Thin Lizzy 1983 - Compilation album
The collection 11-1985 - Compilation album
Whiskey in the jar 04-1986 - Compilation album
Soldier of fortune 11-1987 - Compilation album
Lizzy lives 03-1989 - Compilation album
Dedication: The very best of Thin Lizzy 04-02-1991 - Compilation album
BBC Radio One live in concert 18-09-1992 - Live Album
The Peel sessions 1994 - Live Album
Wild one: The very best of Thin Lizzy 09-01-1996 - Compilation album
Whiskey in the jar 1996 - Compilation album
Master series 1998 - Compilation album
The boys are back in town: Live in Australia 07-12-1999 - Live Album
Classic Thin Lizzy 1999 - Compilation album
That grössten hits 1999 - Compilation album
One night only 20-06-2000 - Live Album
Millennium edition 2000 - Compilation album
The boys are back in town 06-12-2000 - Compilation album
Vagabonds, kings, warriors, angels 26-02-2002 - Boxset
The hero and the madman 2002 - Compilation album
Gold collection 2003 - Compilation album
Inside Thin Lizzy 1971 – 83 2003 - Compilation album
Classic rock masters 2003 - Compilation album
Greatest hits 07-06-2004 - Compilation album
The definitive collection 20-06-2006 - Compilation album
The silver collection 2007 - Compilation album
UK tour ' 75 08-09-2008 - Live Album
Still dangerous-Live at the Tower Theatre Philadelphia 1977 02-03-2009 - Live Album
The boys are back in town 2010 - Compilation album
Live in London 2011-22.01.2011 Hammersmith Apollo 2011 - Live Album
Live in London 2011-23.01.2011 Indigo2 2011 - Live Album
High Voltage festival-Recorded live-July 23rd 2011 2011 - Live Album
At the BBC 2011 - Live Album
Waiting for an alibi 2011 - Compilation album
Icon 2011 - Compilation album

Singles[Edit][]

Single (s) with any charts in the

the Dutch Top 40

Date of

appear

Date of

entry

Highest

position

Number Of

weeks

Comments
Whiskey in the jar 1973 24-03-1973 20 6 No. 15 in the Single Top 100
Dancing in the moonlight 1977 10-12-1977 tip22 -
Single (s) with chart positions

in the Flemish Ultratop 50

Date of

appear

Date of

entry

Highest

position

Number Of

weeks

Comments
Whiskey in the jar 1973 - No. 21 in the Radio 2 Top 30

Radio 2 Top 2000[Edit][]

Number (s) with markings

in the Radio 2 Top 2000

' 99 ' 00 ' 01 ' 02 ' 03 ' 04 ' 05 ' 06 ' 07 ' 08 ' 09 ' 10 ' 11 ' 12 ' 13
Whiskey in the jar 268 258 477 486 376 431 457 488 652 480 478 558 521 38u 505
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