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Brian Robertson of Thin lizzy performs on stage, United Kingdom, 1977. (Photo by Erica Echenberg/Redferns) *** Local Caption ***

Brian Robertson knows what Thin Lizzy lost when he left

By Rich Davenport, Per Olsson published

Half of the classic-era twin guitar attack discusses how the iconic sound was built, his relationships with his bandmates after he left, his forensic approach to modding Kirk Hammett Les Pauls to look like Peter Green’s Greeny, and why he couldn’t play the real thing

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WEMBLEY EMPIRE POOL Photo of Scott GORHAM and Brian ROBERTSON and THIN LIZZY, Brian Robertson & Scott Gorham performing live onstage, playing Gibson Les Paul guitars

Brian Robertson sets the record straight on his Thin Lizzy exit

By Matt Owen published

Robertson left Thin Lizzy amid conflict with Phil Lynott and a serious hand injury – but came back as a session hand on future albums and tours

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