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Thin Lizzy is among rock music's elite and a synonym for classic rock. As one of the finest bands to break out of Ireland, Thin Lizzy's music was hard, yet melodic; their lyrics romanticized stories of love, love-lost and street as well as Irish folklore. Their signature double guitar lead sound has influenced countless bands beyond the rock genre. With thirteen albums to their credit, they have had over fourteen top 20 hits in Europe while classic tracks such as "The Boys are Back in Town", "Jail Break" and "Cowboy Song" have become staples of American rock radio. Formed in 1969 by Dublin school chums Phil Lynott and Brian Downey. Several years later when Lizzy lost original guitarist Eric Bell, Lynott brought in two players, American Scott Gorham and Scotsman Brian Robertson. While the latter was replaced by a string of players over Lizzy's career (including Gary Moore, Snowy White, Midge Ure and eventually John Sykes) the move to have two main guitarists playing harmony leads proved to be their signature sound. According to Gorham, not only did new guitarists have to be good musicians, they also had to bring in a bit of their unique style.

Lizzy's biggest break hit in 1976 with the classic track "The Boys are back in Town" from the album Jailbreak. Lizzy worked constantly releasing strong albums with more hit singles, however hard living, drug abuse and continuous touring eventually wore down the band. Phil Lynott died on the 4th of January 1986, from heart failure and pneumonia from years of drug abuse. He was only 35.

In 2000 the band released One Night Only, marking the first live album under the Thin Lizzy moniker in close to seventeen years. Recorded on their European tour, the members of Thin Lizzy pay homage to their celebrated past with a new fire and prove their songs have stood the test of time. It also marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band with a world wide tour to follow. As for the future, Gorham and Sykes are writing new material together enforcing that Thin Lizzy's magic will always remain.

In 2003 "The Boys Are Back In Town" again with their Global Chaos Tour. Scott Gorham, John Sykes and with rhythm section of Michael Lee on Drums from the Jimmy Page/Robert Plant camp and Gary Leiderman on bass who is known for his work with members of Iorn Maiden, Glen Tipton, Asia and more, Thin Lizzy will hit as many countries as possible to once again honour Phil Lynott's legacy. Every person should have the privilege of hearing Phil Lynott's music live!