The Thin Lizzy song that tragically foreshadowed Phil Lynott’s death
During their 1970s heyday, Thin Lizzy's Irish hard rock frontman Phil Lynott penned a song which eerily presaged his heroin ...
Rock gods Thin Lizzy ride again, but quieter
Phil Lynott's earliest songs get an acoustic makeover, new releases from Larkin Poe and Pastel, and Steve Hackett's ...
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“John introduced a heavier, more intense element that Phil Lynott absolutely embraced”: How John Sykes revitalised Thin Lizzy
“When [guitarist] Snowy White decided to leave Thin Lizzy, John was the natural choice to join us. While Snowy brought a laid ...
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Phil Lynott's band Grand Slam to perform in Weston
The band was originally cut short in its prime, but has been reformed by Laurence Archer, who wrote and performed with Lynott in the original ...
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Acoustic Sessions features original vocal parts from Lynott paired with brand-new pieces from founding guitarist Eric Bell
As Bell says, “We recorded fresh parts to allow us to create new acoustic versions and added the vocals Philip laid down on the day”. This could quite easily sound like the aural equivalent of welding ...
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Rock ’n’ roll tributes flood in for Irish rock band Thin Lizzy’s legendary guitarist John Sykes
John, who was 65 and died yesterday, famously described the group’s iconic frontman Phil Lynott, from Dublin, as his “hero”. A spokesperson for John’s family said today: “It is with ...
John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies at 65
John Sykes, the electrifying guitarist who rocked the world in legendary bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died at 65.
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John Sykes of Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Dies at 65
John Sykes, a former member of both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at age 65. An official statement confirmed that Sykes ...
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Behind the Album: ‘Jailbreak,’ Thin Lizzy’s Career-Defining LP
Thin Lizzy's Jailbreak, released in 1976, holds a special position in the annals of hard rock as one of the most soulful, lyrical LPs in the genre. This quartet could certainly bring the heat with a ...