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9 unusual facts about Thin Lizzy


Brian Tatler

After the spilt, Tatler joined Thin Lizzy tribute act, Dizzy Lizzy, before joining up with the Celtic rock band, Quill.

Clontarf Castle

The castle is referred to by Phil Lynott of the Irish rock group Thin Lizzy in his song "The Friendly Ranger at Clontarf Castle", the opening track on their 1971 debut album Thin Lizzy.

Earth Rocker

Drummer J.P. Gaster revealed that this ferocity may be attributed to Clutch's recent touring experience with Motörhead and Thin Lizzy.

In the Skies

Accompanying Green on this album were several experienced session musicians, including Snowy White, who went on to work with Pink Floyd before joining Thin Lizzy.

Irish Music Hall of Fame

The museum was a memorabilia-filled display telling the story of Irish music through exclusive and personally donated merchandise from many important Irish musical artists including Van Morrison, U2, Sinéad O'Connor, Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher, The Undertones and Boyzone.

John Earle

John Earle (musician), Irish saxophone player, best known for collaborations with Thin Lizzy and Graham Parker

Pavillon Baltard

Notable artists to have performed at the hall include ZZ Top, Bob Marley, Thin Lizzy and UFO.

Still Got the Blues

Prior to this album Moore's work had consisted of predominantly jazz-fusion with Colosseum II and rock and hard rock styles, including his work with Skid Row, Thin Lizzy, G-Force, as well as a large repertoire of solo work.

Whiskey Falls

Johnson worked his fifth tour with Alice Cooper in 2011, and departed the band in September of that year to become a full member of Thin Lizzy.


Andy Gee

Andy Gee (born Andreas Gröber, September 1950 in Berlin) is a German guitarist and musician, best known for his time with Peter Bardens, Steve Ellis and as a temporary member of Thin Lizzy.

Boss Volenti

If the band were to mention influences they might range from such artists as Thin Lizzy, Al Green, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Hall & Oates.

Face the Day

The album also features cover versions of Thin Lizzy's "Bad Reputation" from their 1977 album of the same name, and Sly and the Family Stone's "Stand!" also the title track of its respective album.

Hemmerleinhalle

Many top acts during its existence performed there such as Kiss, Bon Jovi, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Metallica, Rush, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne and Thin Lizzy.

Hey... Bo Diddley: In Concert

His backing band for the performances on the album were Mainsqueeze, featuring guitarist Eric Bell, previously of Thin Lizzy, and Dick Heckstall-Smith, the jazz and blues saxophonist.

Johnny the Fox

Johnny the Fox is the seventh studio album by Irish band Thin Lizzy, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music).

Leas Cliff Hall

Over the years the hall has played host to some of the best music acts around such as The Rolling Stones, T Rex, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Paul Weller, Ozzy Osbourne, Status Quo, Motörhead, Kings of Leon, Stereophonics, Queens of the Stone Age and Kaiser Chiefs.

Let the Madness Begin

It's finished together with musical genius Chris Tsangarides, a Grammy nominated producer and mixing engineer for bands such as Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Bruce Dickinson and Yngwie Malmsteen.

On a Storyteller's Night

Mark Stanway later returned to the band, and the band recruited Kit Woolven, who has produced albums for Phil Lynott, David Gilmour and Thin Lizzy.

Rich Kids

Matlock and New went on to tour with Iggy Pop, while Egan and Ure formed a band called The Misfits (not the American horror punk band Misfits) and, after short spells with Skids and Thin Lizzy, respectively, reunited in Visage.

Sir Reg

They've also shared the stage with Danko Jones, Thin Lizzy, Fiddler's Green, The Real McKenzies, Talco, HEAT, The Exploited and The Meteors.

The Continuing Saga of the Ageing Orphans

The album has long been out of print, but all of the altered tracks have recently been re-released as bonus tracks on the 2010 remastered versions of Thin Lizzy, Shades of a Blue Orphanage and Vagabonds of the Western World.

The Empire Lights

The Empire Lights take influence from such acts as, Coldplay, U2, Kings Of Leon, The Script, Thin Lizzy, Norah Jones, Maroon 5, Adele, Alicia Keys, and Michael Jackson.

The Tearjerkers

The Tearjerkers continued to tour relentlessly across Ireland and England on their own, or as a support act to others including Thin Lizzy, Dexys Midnight Runners, Doll by Doll and Rachel Sweet.


see also

Andy Gee

In 1974, after Gary Moore had left Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was looking for two temporary guitarists to replace Moore for a tour of Germany.

Live and Dangerous

It also includes other Thin Lizzy performances, such as a recorded show from their farewell tour on 26 January 1983, and four Top of the Pops performances from the 1970s.

Working with producer Tony Visconti, Thin Lizzy maintained huge success with their previous album Bad Reputation, and the group wanted to work with him again.

Lynott

Phil Lynott, lead singer and bassist of the rock band Thin Lizzy

One Night in Dublin: A Tribute to Phil Lynott

The DVD also contains the unveiling of a statue of Phil Lynott in Grafton Street, Dublin earlier that day, and rehearsals and interviews with Thin Lizzy members who featured in this concert.

Róisín

The Thin Lizzy Album Black Rose: A Rock Legend references Róisín Dubh in both title and the final track.

Sweet Savage

The album features Vivian Campbell making a guest appearance on a cover of Thin Lizzy's "Whiskey In The Jar".