Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy was a heavy metal band, formed by Irish bassist and singer Phil Lynott[?] in the late sixties. Lynott was one of the only black men to achieve significant success in hard rock. Their debut album, Fighting[?] (1975) was a moderate success, but the second album, Jailbreak[?], was a smash hit thanks to the single "The Boys Are Back in Town", now their most remembered hit.

During the late 1970s and early 80s, Thin Lizzy played to a rabid fanbase but was unable to break into mainstream markets. After the band broke up in the mid-80s, Lynott began a solo career. He died in 1986, a victim of drug abuse. The band reunited without him in 1999 for a European tour and live album.

Over the years, the membership of the band went through many changes, but the constant members were Phil on bass and vocals and Brian Downey[?] on drums. The list of guitarists who played with the band includes:

In later years Darren Wharton[?] joined the band on keyboards.

Discography includes:

Fighting
Jailbreak
Johnny the Fox
Bad Reputation
Live and Dangerous
Black Rose : A Rock Legend
Chinatown
Renegade
Thunder and Lightning
Life

		Thin Lizzy
		Thin Lizzy was a heavy metal band, formed by Irish bassist and singer Phil Lynott[?] in the late sixties. Lynott was one of the only black men to achieve significant success in hard rock. Their debut album, Fighting[?] (1975) was a moderate success, but the second album, Jailbreak[?], was a smash hit thanks to the single "The Boys Are Back in Town", now their most remembered hit. During the late 1970s and early 80s, Thin Lizzy played to a rabid fanbase but was unable to break into mainstream markets. After the band broke up in the mid-80s, Lynott began a solo career. He died in 1986, a victim of drug abuse. The band reunited without him in 1999 for a European tour and live album. Over the years, the membership of the band went through many changes, but the constant members were Phil on bass and vocals and Brian Downey[?] on drums. The list of guitarists who played with the band includes: Eric Bell[?] Brian Robertson[?] Gary Moore[?] Scott Gotham[?] Midge Ure[?] Snowy White[?] John Sykes[?] In later years Darren Wharton[?] joined the band on keyboards. Discography includes: Fighting Jailbreak Johnny the Fox Bad Reputation Live and Dangerous Black Rose : A Rock Legend Chinatown Renegade Thunder and Lightning Life
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