Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band that started in Dublin in 1969. Up to 1984 the band were led by bassist, songwriter and singer Phil Lynott (1949-1986). The band's famous song "The Boys Are Back in Town" is still played a lot on classic rock radio stations. Since Lynott's death, other former members have carried on using the band name.

Thin Lizzy
Background information
Origin	Dublin, Ireland
Genres	Rock, hard rock
Years active	1969–1984, 1996–2001, 2004–present
Website	Official website
Members	Scott Gorham Tommy Aldridge Francesco DiCosmo
Past members	Phil Lynott Brian Downey Eric Bell Gary Moore Brian Robertson Snowy White Darren Wharton John Sykes

Phil Lynott wrote most of the band's songs. The band's music showed many musical styles including: country music, psychedelic rock, Celtic music and folk music which Lynott mixed with hard rock and heavy metal styles.

Thin Lizzy were listed at number 51 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.

Thin Lizzy Media

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  Brian Downey, Phil Lynott and Eric Bell, three of four founding members of Thin Lizzy

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  Thin Lizzy in early 1974 on TopPop. L–R: Brian Downey, Phil Lynott, Gary Moore.

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  L–R: Scott Gorham, Brian Robertson, Brian Downey, Phil Lynott, promotional photo, 1977

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  Thin Lizzy in concert, 1981

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  Thin Lizzy performing at the Manchester Apollo, showing their famous dual guitars on each side

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  Brian Robertson performing at the 25th annual "Vibe for Philo" on 4 January 2011

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  John Sykes fronting the reformed version of Thin Lizzy in 2007

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  Ricky Warwick fronting Thin Lizzy at Download Festival 2011

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  The classic line-up showing the band's famous "twin guitar" sound. L–R: Brian Robertson (guitar), Phil Lynott (bass), and Scott Gorham (guitar).