Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back In Town

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One of the defining rock groups of the 20th Century Thin Lizzy began life in Dublin in 1969 when childhood friends Phil Lynott & Brian Downey were approached by two former members of Van Morrison's band ' Them' Eric Wrixon (keyboards) & Eric Bell (guitar) Now for the first time their story is told by guitarist Scott Gorham & rock journalist Harry Doherty The band's story is told by the people who were involved directly including former guitarists road crew management family & friends Their origins in Dublin as a three piece with the Whiskey in the Jar single & 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 & departures of various members including Eric Bell (who left the band mid concert) Irish guitarist Gary Moore Brian Robertson & co-author Scott Gorham How the albums Jailbreak & 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 & drugs & how the years of partying drug-taking & non stop touring eventually took its toll on not only the band members but on their families The death of front man Phil Lynott & their legacy following his death