Studio Albums
1971 Thin Lizzy
1972 Shades of a Blue Orphanage
1973 Vagabonds of the Western World
1974 Nightlife
1975 Fighting
1976 Jailbreak
1976 Johnny the Fox
1977 Bad Reputation
1979 Black Rose: A Rock Legend
1980 Chinatown
1981 Renegade
1983 Thunder and Lightning
My Album Collection
Official Website
Phil Lynott - Bass Guitar & Vocals
Brian Robertson - Guitar
Scott Gorham - Guitar
Brian Downey - Drums & Percussion
I have long considered this band to be one of the best hard rock/metal groups of their time, but they never get mentioned nearly as often as they deserve for some reason. Phil Lynott was the driving force in the band, his writing style borrows from Dylan and Springsteen dealing with the struggles of the common man. They never quite broke through, and when Punk music arrived on the scene they became just another "Old Rock Band", and they just faded into the background. Born in Ireland and of mixed parentage, Phil identified with the underdogs of society which is reflected in his songwriting. Sadly Phil died as a result of his heroin, cocaine and alcohol addiction at the age of 35 in 1986, another victim of the excesses and temptations of the lifestyle of a rock musician.
They were famous for their ferocious live performances, giving everything they had to their fans. The first album I bought was "Jailbreak", and I think it would be a great place to start with them. The whole variety of their music is captured on that recording, from their most famous hit..."The Boys Are Back In Town", to a country flavored song..."Cowboy Song"...to a smoking metal tune..."Emerald".
Cowboy Song.
Emerald.
