Thin Lizzy

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Thin Lizzy is an Irish proto-heavy metal hard rock band formed in 1969. Originally they were a trio with Eric Bell on guitar and which split in 1983 largely as a consequence of financial trouble and drug excesses. Probably its most famous lineup was that of singer and bassist Phil Lynott, Brian Downey on drums and Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson on lead guitars, while later line-ups featured guitar heroes like Gary Moore (Black Rose), John Sykes (Thunder and Lightning) and Snowy White (Renegade, Chinatown). They are now recognised as one of the pioneers of the dual lead guitar harmony.

The band was at its peak during the mid to late 70s, especially following the release of Jailbreak which contained their most recognisable track today, “The Boys Are Back In Town”. They were particularly famed for their live performances, Lynott’s obvious rapport with the fans being a key feature. Indeed, their live album Live and Dangerous, although accused from some quarters as being over-dubbed, is widely considered to be one of the greatest live albums recorded. U2 and The Darkness are amongst their most notable fans, as well as Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose who has Thin Lizzy’s black rose tattooed on his arm.

You can also hear Thin Lizzy’s influence on later heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Metallica.

1	The Boys Are Back in Town full track	2,377
2	Jailbreak full track	1,329
3	Bad Reputation full track	666
4	Whiskey in the Jar	652
5	Don't Believe a Word full track	635
6	Cowboy Song full track	624
7	Emerald full track	559
8	Dancing in the Moonlight	537
9	Waiting for an Alibi	476
10	The Rocker full track	435
11	Whisky in the Jar	430
12	Rosalie full track	423
13	Still In Love With You full track	383
14	Do Anything You Want To full track	359
15	Sarah	351

Top Albums

Jailbreak
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Dedication
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Greatest Hits
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Bad Reputation
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Sviests4 wrote:
Friday evening

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-Zelgadis- wrote:
Friday afternoon

megadeth is very similar to thin lizzy O.o

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rottmadgers wrote:
Friday morning

'Vagabonds of the Western World' may be my favorite Lizzy album.

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HeadShop wrote:
Thursday morning

owns

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LeoMETALLL wrote:
Thursday morning

greatest band

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sagm_999 wrote:
Monday afternoon

Don't forget Vagabonds of the Western World, Seventh-Son.

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[deleted-user] wrote:
9 days ago

I got Live and Dangerous yesterday, my first album of Lizzy so far, and it I can only say.. Wow. Kicks ass. I've heard some live-albums in my time, and this is one of the best, no doubt about it!
myprettymouth wrote:
10 days ago

I would say start with "Live and Dangerous", it gives you a real overall feel of the band :)

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MathiasPage wrote:
10 days ago

I guess "Jailbreak" is good for starters, then "Bad Reputation" and "Black Rose" then just move on form there..

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Seventh-Son wrote:
11 days ago

I don't know many songs of Thin Lizzy but since I'll see them live I want to buy a few CDs. Which ones would you recommand?

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celtickiddo wrote:
11 days ago

Live and Dangerous ! Best live album in the history of rock, or what !!!

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OoofMich wrote:
12 days ago

phil had one of the best mustaches in the history of the world

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munchies1 wrote:
12 days ago

phil lynott needs to come back from the dead his work here aint done yet.

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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
13 days ago

Rocky's outro riff is fucking awsome :) Pure Phil!!

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jerkjones wrote:
13 days ago

Cold Sweat is pretty much the rockingest song i've ever heard.

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OoofMich wrote:
15 days ago

emerald is badass..well theyre all badass but im really liking that right now

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Bone7hrower wrote:
16 days ago

Pure genius... 'nuff said.

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Dustspell wrote:
17 days ago

Gary/Phil - 70's magic and great talent

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RedArmada wrote:
17 days ago

PHIL LYNOTT IS MY GUARDIAN DEITY

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last month

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