Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back In Town
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Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back In Town by Harry Doherty
One of the defining rock groups of the 20th Century, Thin Lizzy began life in Dublin in 1969 when childhood friends Phil Lynott and Brian Downey were approached by two former members of Van Morrison's band 'Them', Eric Wrixon (keyboards) and Eric Bell (guitar). Now for the first time, their story is told by guitarist Scott Gorham and rock journalist Harry Doherty.The band's story is told by the people who were involved directly including former guitarists, road crew, management, family and friends. Their origins in Dublin as a three piece with the Whiskey in the Jar single and a string of unsuccessful but highly creative albums. The move to London to chase the dream of being a major rock band. The chaotic arrival and departures of various members including Eric Bell (who left the band mid concert), Irish guitarist Gary Moore, Brian Robertson and co-author Scott Gorham. How the albums Jailbreak and Boys Are Back in Town took the band to the top of the charts just as they were to become bankrupt. Includes stories of the band on the road, the drink and drugs and how the years of partying, drug-taking and non stop touring eventually took its toll on not only the band members but on their families. The death of front man Phil Lynott and their legacy following his death.
Harry Doherty has worked as a music journalist since joining Melody Maker in the 70s. He has written features on Thin Lizzy, with whom he developed a close relationship, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Kate Bush, and many others. He founded Metal Hammer and became editor-in-chief on the world's first hard rock video-magazine, Hard 'n' Heavy. He s a contributor to Classic Rock magazine and author of the authorized Queen biography, 40 Years of Queen. Scott Gorham has been a member of Thin Lizzy since 1974 and still tours with the band today.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781780384320 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780384327 |
| Title | Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back In Town |
| Author | Harry Doherty |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Omnibus Press |
| Year published | 2012-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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