Thin Lizzy Live at the Olympia theatre Dublin thursday february 17th!

Takemyscars72

Just announced,Thin Lizzy will play the Olympia theatre in Dublin on the 17th of February(So no Clashing with the vibe for Philo),Tickets go on sale next Friday(27th of August),more information here:http://www.ticketmaster.ie/Thin-Lizzy-tickets/artist/840376?tm_link=tm_homeA_k8
Tickets will cost between 33 and 38 euro.

Motley Crue

Vivian Campbell from Def Leppard is the band's guitarist

And support will most likely come from The Supersuckers, who support the band in the UK

Furious-Red

And there not playing the O2 anymore

Grid.

S'pose I'll go along if theres nowt else on.......not sure I want to see Ricky Warwick though:o

Mental Mickey

Ugh! Definetly not going to see that. Philo must be turning in his grave!??

sentient_6

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Ugh! Definetly not going to see that. Philo must be turning in his grave!??

I agree. I really wish they'd put this to bed. How can even called it Thin Lizzy?!

RayCon

Ha ha ... what happened to the rumoured O2 slot ... as if.

I'll give this a wide berth ... "it does exactly what it doesn't say on the tin"

scudzilla

I'll go but only cos my good mate from Wales will be working the tour.

Would not pay that much for a covers band

finhex

When they continue to rob the graves why not hire Dio as support act...

Takemyscars72

finhex wrote: »

When they continue to rob the graves why not hire Dio as support act...

I think that they are just trying to get Thin Lizzy to a broader/wider audience,not rip-off or cash in on the death and legacy of Phil Lynott.

Kess73

Takemyscars72 wrote: »

I think that they are just trying to get Thin Lizzy to a broader/wider audience,not rip-off or cash in on the death and legacy of Phil Lynott.

They had a pretty good go at doing that already, hence all the hassle they caused a few months back over the Vibe For Philo.


If I want to hear a great Thin Lizzy cover act, then I will wait until Thin As Lizzy or similar are touring again, and not give a penny to these leaches.

sentient_6

Takemyscars72 wrote: »

I think that they are just trying to get Thin Lizzy to a broader/wider audience....

See i'm not sure that you really need to do anything to do this as they're are already a household name/established band in the history of irish music. & anyone interested in/new to rock/metal will seek them out anyway.

GhostInTheRuins

sentient_6 wrote: »

How can even called it Thin Lizzy?!

Well Brian Downey is back playing now (so I believe), and he's a founding member of Thin Lizzy and he played on all their albums, so why can't he call it that? It's a more genuine version of Thin Lizzy than the one I saw play a couple of years ago.

Grid.

I'd much rather they gave Wayne Ellis a gig, does a great job with Limehouse and at least he won't turn it into a metal show like Sykes or Warwick!!!;)

sentient_6

GhostInTheRuins wrote: »

Well Brian Downey is back playing now (so I believe)

Aye saw that alright on wikipedia after i posted earlier. Lends slight more credibility to it i suppose.

waltersobchak

I dont understand why when Scott Gorham was reforming the band again he just didnt get Gary Moore on Vocals and guitar.. People would actually pay to see that..

Star Bingo

that Ellis fella looks more the part.. 3 obvious aspects

but regarding whether the current roster should continue using the name? clutchin at straws but at least it keeps the name on the billboards, in the listings, in people's consciousness.. as that'll likely get more notice than the band by folks at the actual show

the thin lizzy logo is an iconic symbol of classic rock worldwide n the first or second generations of any genre will feature the only acts anyone should care to remember for generations whilst history ultimately just repeats itself for the remaining generations after. pioneers, but then there was still plenty of unexplored territory to pioneer.. but very distinct sound was lizzy. n unique frontman of course, particularly at that place in time.. anyhow i'm sayin let the show go on - for said reason.

GhostInTheRuins

waltersobchak wrote: »

I dont understand why when Scott Gorham was reforming the band again he just didnt get Gary Moore on Vocals and guitar.. People would actually pay to see that..

Yeah, that would be something alright, but I don't think you'd have a chance in hell of getting Moore to tour thin lizzy material.

finhex

GhostInTheRuins wrote: »

Well Brian Downey is back playing now (so I believe), and he's a founding member of Thin Lizzy and he played on all their albums, so why can't he call it that? It's a more genuine version of Thin Lizzy than the one I saw play a couple of years ago.

Original Lizzy was disbanded by Phil Lynott so it's hard to understand that somebody else starts that thing again.

Takemyscars72

It would be great if they are touring that instead of using the Thin Lizzy name they toured under the name Thin Lizzy:A tribute to Phil Lynott,just like Vinny Apice,Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi did with Heaven and Hell/Dio,although that was a once off............

blastman

They called the band Heaven and Hell for legal rather than altruistic reasons, though, I believe...

Mental Mickey

Kess73 wrote: »

They had a pretty good go at doing that already, hence all the hassle they caused a few months back over the Vibe For Philo.


If I want to hear a great Thin Lizzy cover act, then I will wait until Thin As Lizzy or similar are touring again, and not give a penny to these leaches.

Totally agree. Thin Lizzy ended when Phil decided to end it. Anything else is just a cabaret act.


They should call the tour: Thin Lizzy: A Tribute.

rednik

Personally I think Brian and Scott have every right to use the name for the years of hard work with the band. I went to see the Sykes led band in Vicar St a few years ago and although it was a decent show it just didn't feel the same. I saw lizzy several times in the late 70s and early 80s and when Phil opened up a show it was very special. Getting that mirror from his bass reflecting in your face was some feeling. I will go to this gig out of curiousity and with low expectations.

Mental Mickey

rednik wrote: »

Personally I think Brian and Scott have every right to use the name for the years of hard work with the band. I went to see the Sykes led band in Vicar St a few years ago and although it was a decent show it just didn't feel the same. I saw lizzy several times in the late 70s and early 80s and when Phil opened up a show it was very special. Getting that mirror from his bass reflecting in your face was some feeling. I will go to this gig out of curiousity and with low expectations.

Don't waste your money.

Kess73

Takemyscars72 wrote: »

It would be great if they are touring that instead of using the Thin Lizzy name they toured under the name Thin Lizzy:A tribute to Phil Lynott,just like Vinny Apice,Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi did with Heaven and Hell/Dio,although that was a once off............

Given the falling out they have had with Phil's mother, I don't see that happening. The way they tried to use the upcoming 25th anniversary vibe to help promote themselves, whilst having nothing to do with the vibe themselves, showed them up as money grasping sods.


There will be plenty of tribute bands around who will sound better come January, and make for an excellent night out for those who want to remember Phil and his music.

Philsopher

waltersobchak wrote: »

I dont understand why when Scott Gorham was reforming the band again he just didnt get Gary Moore on Vocals and guitar.. People would actually pay to see that..

This happened in 2006 (I think) for the Vibe in The Point. I caught a showing of it on Sky Arts there recently and was impressed*. Gary Moore was the lead singer and anchor of the show, introduced Gorham, Robertson etc. while Downey played throughout. Check out some clips on youtube or keep an eye out for a repeat showing. Excellent version of Black Rose.

*When I say impressed, I would be of the school of thought that believes Thin Lizzy ended when Phil Lynott announced the split and that there is no Thin Lizzy without him. Any act proclaiming to be is only a tribute band and should be advertised as such. For a tribute band, I was impressed.

By the way, what's all this about a row between them and Phil's mother? Anyone care to enlighten me, please?

Mental Mickey

Read the post just above yours. The falling-out occurred when they announced that they were going to have a reunion of sorts in the 02 on the same night as the official Vibe. It made the papers, and there was even a Facebook page set up in protest. Hence the new date of Feb 17th, and the more "realistic" venue choice: Olympia Theatre.

Grid.

Whether they continue with the Thin Lizzy title is debatable, but lots of people around the globe still want to hear their songs played live. Why should Gorham, Downey and to a lesser degree Wharton, just bow out when they had a hand in creating this material? They still have to make a living and all the better if it gets a younger audience interested in the band.

Grid.

Star Bingo wrote: »

that Ellis fella looks more the part.. 3 obvious aspects

Sings bloody good too.;)

Mental Mickey

Gridlock wrote: »

Whether they continue with the Thin Lizzy title is debatable, but lots of people around the globe still want to hear their songs played live. Why should Gorham, Downey and to a lesser degree Wharton, just bow out when they had a hand in creating this material? They still have to make a living and all the better if it gets a younger audience interested in the band.

Leave off will ya!!!

Grid.

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Leave off will ya!!!

They certainly ain't loaded in todays terms.

Ostrom

Just to clarify; the lineup for this upcoming gig is Sykes/Downey/Gorham?

Philsopher

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Read the post just above yours. The falling-out occurred when they announced that they were going to have a reunion of sorts in the 02 on the same night as the official Vibe. It made the papers, and there was even a Facebook page set up in protest. Hence the new date of Feb 17th, and the more "realistic" venue choice: Olympia Theatre.

It wasn't clear what had happened from the previous post but that clears it up. Thank you. I wonder if they've patched things up since?

Grid.

efla wrote: »

Just to clarify; the lineup for this upcoming gig is Sykes/Downey/Gorham?

Ricky Warwick • Scott Gorham • Vivian Campbell • Marco Mendoza • Darren Wharton • Brian Downey

Mental Mickey

Philsopher wrote: »

It wasn't clear what had happened from the previous post but that clears it up. Thank you. I wonder if they've patched things up since?

Doubt it??

KevLeppard

This gig is the night before my 30th!! It kinda softens the blow of getting old(er)!!

Should be a good gig. Scott said in Classic Rock a few issues ago that he tried to bring Robbo back into the fold but he passed. Gary Moore is still against the whole thing.

Regards using the name of Thin Lizzy, personally I dont think its right, but thats just me. Even tho there are 3 bona fide members involved. Brian Downey was there from start to finish, Scott was there from the classic line up to the end, and Darren Wharton played on the final 3 albums. It all depends on who owns the rights to the name (obviously Scott does), so legally he can call it Thin Lizzy. Same thing as Axl Rose using the GNR name, he owns the rights to the name.

Anyone know what happened with Sykes, he just left all of a sudden. He must have had some BIG fallout with Scott.

Grid.

KevLeppard wrote: »

Anyone know what happened with Sykes, he just left all of a sudden. He must have had some BIG fallout with Scott.

I read an interview they did in Classic Rock and Gorham wasn't particularly happy with how the songs had taken on a 'metal sound' under the Sykes/Aldridge influence , apparently Downey didn't get on with him and didn't want to be part of the last few tours.

NIBBS

Gridlock wrote: »

I read an interview they did in Classic Rock and Gorham wasn't particularly happy with how the songs had taken on a 'metal sound' under the Sykes/Aldridge influence , apparently Downey didn't get on with him and didn't want to be part of the last few tours.

Everyone seems to be of the opinion that this is the same formula as the previous few tours, just a cover band in essence - but that's not the case, these guys are in the process of writing and recording a new album, no idea what it will sound like, but I'm willing to give them a try.......

I didn't agree with them scheduling the gig for the same night as the Vibe, but I don't know what the reasoning was or the story behind it - so I'm not going just bitch about it for the sake of it.......

No idea what the songs will sound like with Warwick on vocals - but I really like the line up for the band, and lets be honest if they called it something else and did the Lizzy songs it would just be the same - like the Heaven and Hell thing, at the end of the day that was Black Sabbath touring the last few years.......it's not like Phil didn't want to get the band back together is it ?

waltersobchak

NIBBS wrote: »

Everyone seems to be of the opinion that this is the same formula as the previous few tours, just a cover band in essence - but that's not the case, these guys are in the process of writing and recording a new album, no idea what it will sound like, but I'm willing to give them a try.......

I didn't agree with them scheduling the gig for the same night as the Vibe, but I don't know what the reasoning was or the story behind it - so I'm not going just bitch about it for the sake of it.......

No idea what the songs will sound like with Warwick on vocals - but I really like the line up for the band, and lets be honest if they called it something else and did the Lizzy songs it would just be the same - like the Heaven and Hell thing, at the end of the day that was Black Sabbath touring the last few years.......it's not like Phil didn't want to get the band back together is it ?

To be honest i'd never buy that album, at the end of the day Thin Lizzy was Phil Lynott and vice versa.. And i'd say a lot of folks feel that way too..

GhostInTheRuins

I thought they said recently that they scrapped the idea of recording a new album when Sykes left?

NIBBS

I think it's pretty much the opposite Ghost - they reckon that this line up can produce an excellent album.......we'll see, there's certainly enough experience i n there...

scudzilla

Who says these guys aint doin it for the money

'Special' ticket packages now available :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Platinum Package

Package Includes:
•Meet & Greet with 2 members of Thin Lizzy pre-show
•Red Carpet Early Venue Admittance
•Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping
•Premium Seat Ticket (or choice of Balcony seat or Standing on certain shows)
•1 year Thin Lizzy Fan club Platinum membership
•Exclusive VIP Platinum Merchandise Package consisting of:
* Thin Lizzy Messenger bag
* Thin Lizzy Leather Journal
* Thin Lizzy Executive Pen
* Exclusive Thin Lizzy T-Shirt
* Tour Program
* Personally signed 8 x 10
* VIP Laminate Pass
Price: 275.00 GBP

Gold Package

Package Includes:
•Red Carpet Early Venue Admittance
•Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping
•Premium Seat Ticket (or choice of Balcony seat or Standing on certain shows)
•1 year Thin Lizzy Fan club Gold membership
•Exclusive VIP Platinum Merchandise Package consisting of:
* Exclusive Thin Lizzy T-Shirt
* Tour Program
* Personally signed 8 x 10
* VIP Laminate Pass
Price: 150.00 GBP

Patricide

Wow...just wow..

Gerard.C

scudzilla wrote: »

Who says these guys aint doin it for the money

'Special' ticket packages now available :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Platinum Package

Package Includes:
•Meet & Greet with 2 members of Thin Lizzy pre-show
•Red Carpet Early Venue Admittance
•Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping
•Premium Seat Ticket (or choice of Balcony seat or Standing on certain shows)
•1 year Thin Lizzy Fan club Platinum membership
•Exclusive VIP Platinum Merchandise Package consisting of:
* Thin Lizzy Messenger bag
* Thin Lizzy Leather Journal
* Thin Lizzy Executive Pen
* Exclusive Thin Lizzy T-Shirt
* Tour Program
* Personally signed 8 x 10
* VIP Laminate Pass
Price: 275.00 GBP

Gold Package

Package Includes:
•Red Carpet Early Venue Admittance
•Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping
•Premium Seat Ticket (or choice of Balcony seat or Standing on certain shows)
•1 year Thin Lizzy Fan club Gold membership
•Exclusive VIP Platinum Merchandise Package consisting of:
* Exclusive Thin Lizzy T-Shirt
* Tour Program
* Personally signed 8 x 10
* VIP Laminate Pass
Price: 150.00 GBP

Are they serious?

slavetothegrind

More fools the ones who buy this crap!

What happened to good old hanging around early at the venue or outside the hotel for a quick word and an autograph?

...ooh hold on VIP LAMINATE PASS!!!!! :rolleyes:

RayCon

This is NOT Thin Lizzy ... repeat .... This is NOT Thin Lizzy.

Thank you for your attention during this Public Service Announcement

scudzilla

But if ya go to the london show ya can meet all 6 members....for an extra 100GBP :rolleyes::rolleyes: Oh, and the deal breaker is some Guitar pics!!!

Platinum Package - London Only

Package Includes:
•Meet & Greet with all 6 members of Thin Lizzy pre-show
•Red Carpet Early Venue Admittance
•Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping
•Premium Seat Ticket
•1 year Thin Lizzy Fan club Platinum membership
•Exclusive VIP Platinum Merchandise Package consisting of:
* Thin Lizzy Messenger bag
* Thin Lizzy Leather Journal
* Thin Lizzy Executive Pen
* Exclusive Thin Lizzy T-Shirt
* Tour Program
* Personally signed 8 x 10
* VIP Laminate Pass
* Thin Lizzy Guitar Picks
Price: 350.00 GBP



Source : http://www.thinlizzyfanclub.com/uk.html

bazmaiden

RayCon wrote: »

This in NOT Thin Lizzy ... repeat .... This in NOT Thin Lizzy.

Thank you for your attention during this Public Service Announcement

*is

stateofflux

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Totally agree. Thin Lizzy ended when Phil decided to end it. Anything else is just a cabaret act.


They should call the tour: Thin Lizzy: A Tribute.

i agree with this

scudzilla

RayCon wrote: »

This in NOT Thin Lizzy ... repeat .... This in NOT Thin Lizzy.

Thank you for your attention during this Public Service Announcement

I think most of us agree wit this. I'll go to the gig but only because my buddy's on the crew and i'll have a chance to get wrecked wit him, wouldn't bother me arse otherwise

RayCon

bazmaiden wrote: »

*is

*Is NOT ... unless or course you're a souless , PR swallowing fool.