Part 1 Phil Lynott Interview & Thin Lizzy Live on The Tube
Phil Lynott talks about the soon to be split up of Thin Lizzy. He looks a bit worse for wear, as does Scott Gorham, They must have been on the razzle all afternoon. But they still go on stage and do a brilliant set. The Boys Are Back in Town, The Sun Goes Down & Cold Sweat. Phil Lynott: Vocals & Bass Guitar Brian Downey: Drums John Sykes: Lead Guitar Scott Gorham: Lead Guitar Darren Wharton: Keyboards ... Thin Lizzy Dublin Phil Lynott Rock Irish Live Music Tube ...
Lynnot is obviously high…. poor lad, he was the best but cane kill him
i dont agree – phils influence and status in popular music history is widely recognised. His songwriting is admired by musicians of every generation – not just heavy rock too – only in this months total guitar mag kirk windstein of down listed dancing in the moonlight in his top 5 tunes and said lizzy were awesome songwriters.
even ocean colour scene have been influenced by lizzy – check out 1000 mile high city – could almost be emerald or chinatown. both simon fowler from ocs & phil are both irish brummies too- phil was born in west bromwich. the darkness and iron maiden are both very obvious bands to have been majorly influenced by thin lizzy. as a guitarist in the early to mid 80s every rock/alternative band i knew and played in were doing lizzy covers – rosalie, jailbreak, boys, cowboy song, killer on the loose…
Like I said bunterx, I’m not a muso, just know what I like hearing, so don’t read the mags or get into bands and their influences these days to know bout Kirk, but it’s great if some are. To a 40 year old that has heard great music 20/30 years ago, most stuff these days is too crap to be into. And the bands I used to see didn’t do covers. They had heaps of great original stuff. Try checking Nothing Sacred, Blackjack, and Taramis. Jon Giles, Blackjack guitarist – one of the best you’d see!
By musicians yes, but by average rock fans, certainly not. Hendrix, Morrison, and Joplin are in a whole different category and get tons of recognition. Lynott gets his fair share in the UK/Ireland and to a lesser extent Europe, but not much so in America. I tell people I know I like Thin Lizzy, and they give me a weird look and then I say “The Boys are Back in Town” and they are like…”Oh! I’ve heard that song!” That’s the mentality right there.
Thin Lizzy are legends! I am so amazed to see a video of Phil Lynott. I really love his lyrics and he is a true poet. Thanks for posting the video. I am truly a Thin Lizzy fan and I grew up in the 70′s listening to good old rock n roll. They were the best! I have most of their albums and I love Phil’s voice. “The Rocker” of all time!
True that, about Robertson and Brian Downey.
phill lynott was my dads second cousin,he kinda looks like my nan!
A time when the music was good to listen to. Now it’s only once in a while that I find a fine artist to listen to. Some are swallowed by the machine quite quickly, or never heard of again.
thats a very strange accent!
no its called a dublin accent
Legend.
Phil looks fairly strung out there
Same in Australia, which is weird considering watching that Opera House gig. I didn’t get into them until the early 90s – too young when they were around. In the last few years though I’ve felt their popularity grow. Heard them on many a jukebox in Sydney and not just Boys R Back and I think Youtube and their appearance in video games has been very instrumental in their rise. Heard them in a few tv shows as well in the last few years.
Phil was a very intelligent man. It’s far too bad that he fell to the drink and drugs.
John Sykes: Lead Guitar
Scott Gorham: Lead Guitar
nice spinal tap thing there
friggn love his bass, what a guy, what a band
filmed in newcastle, I was too young to go to this but I saw snowy white doon the road a couple of years ago
“get yo knickers down!!” he was told not to say that hehehehe go on son \m/
Phil and Scott are both gacked up.
Lizzy could’ve been on a big upswing with Sykes but Phil and Scott were too burnt out to be able to take advantage of a great thing.
hmmmn what an amazing interview!
Thin Lizzy are legends tho!!
I love the way Phil is playing with the camera. He was so charming, and such a joker… but at the same time, a very serious man at times.
Thanks for sharing!
My favorite video!
DD (Hi Mom!)
Phil…
Miss you much Philip!
hehe Phill made me Giggle, he sure is on drugs here.
Phil always looks like he’d be great craic on a night out, or even just going for a few pints. What a man.