jpm4 wrote: » His drumming was apparently the only thing that wasn't completely rerecorded in the studio. Live and Dangerous is a great record but calling it an actual live record is a bit of a joke to be honest.
bazmaiden wrote: » Like Kiss Alive then yeah?
Fans get their Phil as lost Thin Lizzy treasure surfaces By Ken Sweeney Entertainment Editor Friday November 04 2011 FOR years we were told 'home taping' was killing music. But fans of Thin Lizzy have been thanked by a record label after providing a home taping of the rock group's first BBC session. It had been thought that no recording of that historic session existed -- but it now makes up a central part of a new €90 boxset. 'Thin Lizzy -- Live at the BBC' features over 80 songs recorded by Phil Lynott and the group during the '70s and '80s. But because the BBC wiped many of the recordings after they were broadcast, Universal Music had to appeal to fans for help with lost sessions. After posting messages to social-networking sites, label bosses were stunned when they received a home-taped cassette of Thin Lizzy's very first BBC session. It dates from July 7, 1971, and was recorded for Stuart Henry's 'Sounds of the '70s' show on the BBC. It was previously believed to have been lost forever. "This is almost the Holy Grail to fans as this session is not only Thin Lizzy's first for the BBC, but probably the first time they were played on the radio," said Steve Hammonds, of Universal, who oversaw the new project. Despite being recorded on cassette, studio engineers were able to remove any hiss from the tape, and boost and deepen the sound recordings to CD quality. It means Lynott originals 'Look What The Wind Blew In' and 'Return of The Famer's Son' feature as opening tracks on the new boxset. That 1971 Thin Lizzy line-up featured Lynott, original guitarist Eric Bell, and Brian Downey on drums. But subsequent guitarist Scott Gorham revealed how the group almost split over a later BBC session -- and some facial hair. Session "We hadn't seen each other for about two weeks, and drummer Brian Downey turned up at the BBC session with a beard," he said. "Phil Lynott went mad at him saying, 'I'm the only one in Thin Lizzy who's allowed to have facial hair', and he demanded that Brian shave it off right there. "Brian refused and there was a huge row between them. Thankfully, Brian relented and agreed to shave but the headlines could have been 'Lizzy splits as drummer won't shave'." Fellow guitarist Brian Robertson credits the influential Radio One DJ John Peel with getting their foot in the door with the BBC. Their second BBC session in November 1972 was for Peel. "John Peel was a major fan and a big supporter of Thin Lizzy in the early days. That counted for a lot. Doing sessions for his radio show gave us a huge platform in the UK," he said. The band did 14 sessions in total for the BBC, and the boxset contains six CDs and one DVD. Universal Music has said its release is a direct result of fresh interest in the band from fans around the world. "There has been a phenomenal resurgence of interest in Thin Lizzy during the past 12 months," Mr Hammonds said. "Part of it is due to Thin Lizzy going back out on the road as a live band. "For example, they played Slane Castle this year with the Kings Of Leon, who have cited them as an influence and have helped introduce them to a new generation of fans. "The 25th anniversary of Phil Lynott passing this year has also been a factor; Phil Lynott remains an icon of rock and icons stay with us forever." Deluxe remastered versions of Thin Lizzy albums 'Nightlife' (1974) and 'Fighting' (1975) will also be released next February. The original Thin Lizzy split in 1983 with singer and songwriter Lynott passing away on January 4, 1986, from heart failure and pneumonia. He was aged just 36. The boxset, which is released today, retails at €90. A two-disc edition is available for €10. - Ken Sweeney Entertainment Editor Irish Independent
Twilightning wrote: » I've been listening to nothing but these guys for the past few days, not an idea why. I haven't been through all of their discography but what I'm listening to now is truly great. Have with me at the moment Chinatown, Jailbreak, Bad Reputation and Black Rose: A Rock Legend on play. Missing any other essentials? Also, general Thin Lizzy discussion here.
kbannon wrote: » FYI... Woo hoo! Edit: specific track details available here...
Zico ! wrote: » Loving Thin Lizzy tonight best rock band to come out of Ireland never forget
kbannon wrote: » How many antique threads can you resurrect in one night?
mean gene wrote: » Any one the name of the pub in the.old town video Think I drank there once
PTH2009 wrote: » Band playing a few gigs around Europe and not playing in Ireland where it all started for them
scudzilla wrote: » So what do ya make of the new Lizzy line-up? Ricky Warwick (The Almighty) Scott Gorham Brian Downey Vivian Campbell Marco Mendoza Darren Wharton That sure is a curve ball
decky1 wrote: » be very hard to replace Phil, not too sure where you got [The ALMIGHTY] Has anyone seen 'Limehouse Lizzy' [utube] doing a good job but i guess they'll never tour here.
scudzilla wrote: » Ricky's band was 'The Almighty' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMUYBDD1v8E
mean gene wrote: » Saw clips of them from a few days ago they were brutal. Call it a day lads. Brian Downeys gone now aswell.
PTH2009 wrote: » Its farcical looking through thishttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Thin_Lizzy_members No doubt all good musicians but the revolving lineups is a bit meh and makes a small mockery of the legacy. They were great when I saw them in 2011/12 and even met them after paying for a VIP package for an Olympia show. Was quite funny basically all the members came down to the bar and it was every man for himself to try and chat with them, think it was only 20 mins and we all had to leave and then the real VIPs came in. Any lineup with Phil in it will not be beaten and it must of been amazing to see live
