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Phil Lynott Statue Damaged by Vandals

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:32:54 +0000

Investigators are looking for information after a statue of Thin Lizzy bassist Phil Lynott in Dublin was seriously damaged after it was apparently pushed over by vandals. Irish paper the Journal reports that two youths pushed over the monument in the early morning hours on Friday (May 10), tearing its bronze coat in the process. Investigators say [...]

The Top 10 Bands NOT In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame But Should Be [VIDEOS]

Double Down — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:00:20 +0000

'Tis the season for me to go on my yearly rant about the travesty that is otherwise known as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and how there are a laundry list of great bands we grew up listening to that somehow haven't yet made it into the Hall.

Black Star Riders, Comprised of Thin Lizzy Members, To Release Debut Album

Ken Kelley — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:01:21 +0000

We are just a little over a month away from the debut release from the Black Star Riders. If the name doesn't immediately ring some bells, the group has some real weight in its ranks. The band is comprised of Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, Damon Johnson and Marco Mendoza, all of whom are also members of Thin Lizzy. The band is rounded out by Jimmy DeGrasso on drums.

30 Years Ago: Thin Lizzy Release Final Studio Album, 'Thunder And Lightning'

Dave Swanson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:53:37 +0000

On March 4, 1983, Thin Lizzy released what would end up being their final studio LP, 'Thunder And Lightning.' Two years earlier, band leader Phil Lynott brought in guitarist John Sykes to replace Snowy White and join the core band of Lynott, guitarist Scott Gorham and the ever-loyal Brian Downey on drums.

New Thin Lizzy Lineup Halts Touring, Decides Against Releasing More Music Under Band Name

Jeff Giles — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:32:26 +0000

In a rather surprising move intended to show respect for their late original frontman Phil Lynott, the members of Thin Lizzy have announced an end to regular touring -- as well as recording -- under the band name.

Thin Lizzy Ready New Songs for December 2012 Show in Dublin

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:33:54 +0000

For the first time in nearly 30 years, Thin Lizzy will release new music. Guitarist Scott Gorham says the group is working on new songs with an eye on a new album, the first without founder and original vocalist Phil Lynott, who died in 1986.

St. Patty's Day 5 O'Clock Happy Ending (even the clock is Irish)[VIDEOS]

Andy Chase — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:37:15 +0000

In celebration of tomorrow being St. Patrick's Day, we decided to make today's “Happy Ending” EVERYTHING Irish. As you are getting ready for the weekend, enjoy these videos from today's 5pm “Happy Ending” Metallica- Whiskey In A Jar Metallica paying tribute to a great Irish folk song Thin Lizzy- Boys Are Back [...]