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Dublin, Ireland (1969 – present)
Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band who formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. The band were led throughout their recording career by bassist, songwriter and singer Phil Lynott, and are best known for their songs Whiskey in the Jar, 
Jailbreak and The Boys Are Back In Town, all major international hits still played regularly on hard rock and classic rock radio stations. After Lynott died, various incarnations of the band have emerged over the years culminating in a more stable line-up based around guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes. Sykes left the band in June 2009.
Thin Lizzy’s leader, Lynott was composer or co-composer of almost all their songs. He was also one of the few black men to achieve significant success in hard rock. As well as being multiracial, the band drew its members not only from both sides of the Irish border but also from both the Catholic and Protestant communities. Their music reflects a wide range of influences, including country music, psychedelic rock, irish music and traditional irish folk music, but is generally classified as hard rock or heavy metal.
Critic for allmusic John Dougan wrote: “As the band’s creative force, Lynott was a more insightful and intelligent writer than many of his ilk, preferring slice-of-life working-class dramas of love and hate influenced by Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, and virtually all of the Irish literary tradition.” Van Morrison, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix were major influences during the early days of the band, and later influences included American artists Little Feat and Bob Seger.
Jailbreak and The Boys Are Back In Town, all major international hits still played regularly on hard rock and classic rock radio stations. After Lynott died, various incarnations of the band have emerged over the years culminating in a more stable line-up based around guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes. Sykes left the band in June 2009.Thin Lizzy’s leader, Lynott was composer or co-composer of almost all their songs. He was also one of the few black men to achieve significant success in hard rock. As well as being multiracial, the band drew its members not only from both sides of the Irish border but also from both the Catholic and Protestant communities. Their music reflects a wide range of influences, including country music, psychedelic rock, irish music and traditional irish folk music, but is generally classified as hard rock or heavy metal.
Critic for allmusic John Dougan wrote: “As the band’s creative force, Lynott was a more insightful and intelligent writer than many of his ilk, preferring slice-of-life working-class dramas of love and hate influenced by Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, and virtually all of the Irish literary tradition.” Van Morrison, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix were major influences during the early days of the band, and later influences included American artists Little Feat and Bob Seger.
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Jailbreak
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Dedication
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Wild One: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy
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Bad Reputation
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Don't Believe A Word
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Bad Reputation
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Emerald
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Waiting For An Alibi
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The Rocker
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Still In Love With You
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Sarah
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Do Anything You Want To
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Shoutbox
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tabachi wrote:
dedication >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> all
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Andressa_De wrote:
Wild One = best [2]
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AcidBathory_ wrote:
Wild One = best
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AcidBathory_ wrote:
Sittin' all on his owneo
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dbertuzzi wrote:
Oooh poor Romeo!
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Joe_Blacky wrote:
just started to listen them :D great band
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MarvinLapsus wrote:
Vagabond of the western world! [2]
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Michelangelus wrote:
Vagabond of the western world!
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Sulisk wrote:
All their songs are Mega
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caioyeah wrote:
forever *-* Emerald
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AcidBathory_ wrote:
MAMA I'M DYING
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Twiggy_Manson wrote:
Scott Gorham sure is an ugly mother fucker.
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Blvtmond wrote:
This band made some fantastic music!
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Ponituz wrote:
The boys are back in town! (L)
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os_teriyaki wrote:
What a fantastic band ^__^ Invaluable :)
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dbertuzzi wrote:
They're good!
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thiagofl wrote:
Favorite band.
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SilentPoet82 wrote:
Thin Lizzy having a good start into the season at the Irish Rock league! With your votes they could win the championship!
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MetallicaACDC wrote:
"Massacre" from the recent live album 'Still Dangerous' is just boss! Epic rock storytelling with killer guitar work and vocals...
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Soyerz wrote:
Great band. Sure are notable as an important 70's band.
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