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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

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

Watch Eric Bell, Richard Fortus, and a 45-piece orchestra star at Phil Lynott tribute show in Dublin
By Phil Weller published
The all-star assembly gathered in Ireland to mark the 40th anniversary of Lynott’s passing

The life (and tragically early death) of Phil Lynott, Thin Lizzy’s legendary bass-playing frontman
By Joel McIver published
Phil Lynott was a troubled genius who rose from a tough background to take his place in the pantheon of rock gods

How Phil Lynott narrowly missed the chance to form a supergroup alongside Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore
By Nick Wells published
The name Baby Face would end up being used as a song title on Thin Lizzy’s next album

Former members of Thin Lizzy and Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus set to celebrate Phil Lynott's life and legacy at upcoming Dublin show
By Janelle Borg published
The Dedication To Phil Lynott concert will take place on January 4, and marks 40 years since the Thin Lizzy frontman and bassist's untimely death

How Gary Moore came to join Skid Row at just 15 years old – and why the guitar legend left
By Janelle Borg published
Brush Shiels, bassist with the Irish blues rock band, explains why despite two albums plus prestigious support tours with The Allman Brothers Band and Mountain under their belt – Moore still decided to leave

Scott Gorham may have passed his Thin Lizzy audition – but his budget Les Paul copy certainly didn’t
By Phil Weller published
The Irish rockers finally found their man after auditioning 24 hopefuls when Gorham turned up for his turn – but Phil Lynott was left underwhelmed by his choice of instrument

Scott Gorham doesn’t rule out a future for Thin Lizzy – but he’s biding his time to find the perfect guitar foil
By Naomi Baker published
Lizzy’s most faithful guitarist, Scott Gorham, has left the door open for a potential return of the iconic band – but only under the right circumstances
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