IMO John Sykes was what Lizzy needed after their _Renegade_ album - energy.

@@FrozenHero2010 Definitely. He has ot all. He can shred with the best and he can play with great feeling. He's as good as anyone out there.

And the world needs TRUMP 😢.

MAGA😊

i also am a Lizzy fan. just finished watching The Rocker, an old documentary on his life, again, and every time his mother talks about his last words to her, it breaks me. I am 4 years clean on heroin myself so I can sort of relate to Phil like that, knowing what he was going through in that addiction, I mean. very talented man who left us too soon.. i'd have to say my favorite Thin Lizzy song would have to be Waiting for an alibi.

I hear THAT!! Phil Lynott & Thin Lizzy will never be forgotten or surpassed by any other rock band EVER! 🤟😎 ✊🏻😇

@@brianintn THAT is a FANTASTIC documentary!! One of my all time favorites! 🤟😎

I'm a hard rock/blues rock music fan for several decades and always will be. I've played drums with a variety of musicians live in country, rock, blues, contemporary and traditional Christian music capabilities and creative capacities, at various points for years across a number miles and calendar dates in history. • I'm also (to paraphrase a few of my friends in A.A.), a grateful recovering alcoholic and drug addict, whose been both sober and straight without a singular relapse, for several decades. Y'all be strong, sober, vigilant. God be with you. Be blessed with courage and wisdom.

For sure REST IN PEACE 🙏

thank you List Godz what would we do without you

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Best

I cried when Phil passed .....RIP Phil :(:(:(:(

Great set list as it is, but I think it could have been expanded with two songs that had Huey Lewis playing harmonica on them: "Baby Drives Me Crazy" and "With Love." If so, who would have played the harmonica on these versions (since Lewis at that time was now part of his own successful band)?

That makes you OLD now. :-)

Damn......I can only imagine. nuff said.

Dr. Earl W. Brown Kids are easily brainwashed and now prefer the sounds of a cat tapping scratching the keys on a piano while some irrelevant black guy yells "mothufucka" and "nigga" out of key 80 times in a 3 minute stanza.

. Lol So full energy and enthusiasm. It's a joy to behold. ❤️🌹

same here !

Underrated? Where are you from? Lizzy were massive in the UK.

If their music was so underrated, we wouldn't be listening to it. There must be a financial reward available for those who use the word "underrated". I see it used so many times I begin to wonder.

@@FrozenHero2010 I agree. I've even see people use the underrated comment about bands like the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. It's the most meaningless comment imaginable. What does it even mean?

"Underrated"? Where do you think Iron Maiden got their twin guitar idea from?

Wishbone Ash. @@FrozenHero2010

What's the name of the band

@@mattiodowd3209 Brian Downey’s Alive and Dangerous.

Well......Robbo was Scottish and Scott USA. Roots were obviously Irish and much of Philips lyrics were obviously influenced by Irish history, however they were a brilliant Rock band back in the day. This however was not their best era. Not keen on Sykes (although he's a great player.... just didn't fit) and did they really need keys?

@@warrrenegghead Plus Phil was born in England, West Brom, then raised in Ireland.

Yeah so is U2. The best Irish seem to want to kill themselves. RIP Phil and Rory.

And the Irish rise to stand with Palestine.✊🏾 Yours is a mighty nation.

Glory to JEHOVAH!!! Bow down and worship the KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS!!!❤❤❤

best rock ballad ever.

I'm Irish and I agree with you we need a thin LIZZY right now

Brian Robertson & Scott Gorham are the guitar players?

@@dougnichols3358 This is John Sykes here. Who went to Whitesnake. One of the best guitarists ever.

It was probably 1980.that was the last time Lizzy toured the U.S.

What are awesome moment in your life! Memories to treasure.

they came to houston after that and played at the rock saloon on richmond it was the same set up u described. saw them from the floor, could have touched the stage, black guitars black outfits,Marshall amps, smoke and lights,, must have been around 1980 but unforgettable and best show of the era.

I was lucky to see them in Sacramento California 1978. The Cars -> Thin Zizzy -> Journey -> Marshall Tucker - Thin Lizzy blew my mind

Killer 💥

no gary moore here

@ThumperOne and so is Phil lynott but that's not my point, Gary wasn't in thin Lizzy at that time

@ThumperOne :(

"Was part of the Family"🎵🎼🎶🎸😎👊 "I was there - Great Show 🎵🎼🎶🎸😎

I just saw and heard a tribute to Jimi Hendrix's "Red House" • featuring a great guitarist Gary Moore with his intense band before a large favorable, passionately responsive crowd • online that's quite the powerfully intense performance!! That guitarist Gary Moore is/was passionately phenomenal!!

Got it on cassette wen it came out🤟got cd🤣👍exellent!!R.I.PHIL!!

I've always loved Randy Rhoads. I never had given anyone else a chance. But somehow came across Thin Lizzy and that song Cold Sweat. I felt like I was cheating on someone when I thought " ba-jesus.. this is Randy Rhoads type stuff

It's not Gorman it's SYKES

@@zombiekiller98765432 It not Gorman, it's Gorham. 10/10 for not knowing who's in the lineup.

@@stupidlogic2987 Hey Stupid. Which fits you well. I’m so sorry for the spelling error. I forgot more about music than you will ever know.

I agree.

@@jasonboggs2835 are you kidding? Gorham is a monster. Sykes is great too, but his style is very different for Thin Lizzy's sound. But is still great. 🇧🇷

lol, no shit@@jasonboggs2835

@@jasonboggs2835 he certainly isnt gary moore either

@@jasonboggs2835 Show some respect dude. Scott Gorham had been there from the Nightlife album when Phil decided he needed two guitarists and Scott was the one who forged the twin duel guitar sound with Brian Robertson that made Thin Lizzy so different from all the other wannabees. His guitar work on Lizzy albums is huge. Listen to him on Emerald from the album Jailbreak - if you even go back that far - his lead lines matched Robbo perfectly. Or listen to his melodic solo on Still In Live With You from Live And Dangerous. Its timeless. He played all the guitars on Bad Reputation accept for 3 tracks after Robbo was ousted from the band. Gary Moore said that working with Scott on the Black Rose album reminded Gary of what it meant to play with real genuine feel. Quite a compliment coming from Gary Moore. I can't image Gary would have had time for John Sykes because he sounds like so many other shredders. Think of Scott's solo in Waiting For an Alibi. He mirrors Gary Moore's solo perfectly, not just in the harmonies but even in vibrato and feel. Not easy. He was an integral part of Lizzy trademark sound. He and Robbo's solos never detracted from the song. They just supported it brilliantly. It was never about them. It was about them contributing something that would add to the music and feel and subject matter of the track. John Sykes in comparison was just a shredder. He was a one trick pony whose signature was some stupid pinched high note affair that he threw into just about every solo he ever did. That was his trademark. Impressive eh? He served a purpose as Thunder and Lightning was Lizzy's heavy metal album. The reason Lizzy chose that form of rock for their last album was because Phil and Scott were deep in the grip of heroin addiction and Phil had lost all creativity as a result as a writer. He just didn't care anymore. And when there is nothing left in the tank, heavy metal is so easy to do. In creative terms its as bad an album as it gets. Phil was dead not long after and Scott barely escaped with his own life. Looking back, few Lizzy fans even rate Thunder and Lightning and rightly so. Instead, if asked, the vast majority will tell you that Lizzy's glory days was when Robbo and Scott were in the band, followed by Gary Moore. John Sykes barely gets a mention. So when it comes to casting a shadow Jason, John Sykes was always in Scott's shadow, only Scott would be far too modest and too nice a guy to say so.

Phil lynott best bass player ever

🤣🎯

This is what happens when image is second to the love of their music.

You only see something like this once in a lifetime if you are lucky. Thin Lizzy changed my life.

What can I say I absoluteley do agree, it really shaped my musical life to, f*cking el

i can relate to that its phil beautiful soul what a grateful lonely soul his mother was a head of her time she could have let the past not remind him he was hated and left him so many songs say his conflicting love for philomena i think she is a narcicist

Well said.. 🤘💜🤘

its not underrated..what planet are you on?

@@BoxerEngineSounds You said it’s not underrated. What is “it’s”? The band? Phil? Do you mean he’s or they’re or what? What planet are you on?

Thin Lizzy has aged like fine wine. And their music becomes more important as time goes on. The epitome of rock. Thin Lizzy is king.

@@Renegade8652 Completely agree Phil had a massive soul. At least double sized than the usual b2

Because raw and real

All you rockers also need to check out Thin Lizzy live at the Sydney Opera House '78 if you haven't already. Opera House '78 --> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNZmkpB3psjDn2Q.html Classic concert just like this one.

@@bradford_shaun_murray with Gary Moore!

But still my most beloved live is Blue Murder Three Pirates in Japan. Nobody in the world played so heavily tight as John Sykes❤❤❤

I agree, Downey is a beast and his role in rock history under-discussed!

Jay Bing a fucking way underrated drummer! one of the best to me

i always feel like a jr. brian downey by far the most underrated rock drummer..he had it all. technique..style...chops! when asked who my top drummers are. brian downey is in the top 2. just heard he retired. sad and i saw him rocking a Rogers set..

ice18 live and dangerous he's incredible. I really believe he was their secret weapon. Phill talents were obvious, the harmony guitar thing was an accident, but the drummer really made them special and put them at another level.

downey for me is the best, marvellous rythm and groove, nobody plays as him

only time I ever saw them live was this gig, magic

I was lucky enough to see them live four time in Portsmouth guildhall in the 70's - Just the business!

Were, not was

If I could go back in time and see one band play a live show, Thin Lizzy would be it.

+talpajam Brian Downey was the drummer, and one of THE great rock drummers. He is playing in the video above. Brian Roberston was one of the lead guitarists in the first two guitar line-up. He was brilliant, but flawed. HIs wah technique and phrasing ought to have made him one of the iconic guitarists in rock history. But he drank his talent away, tragically.

Even All good things must come to an end.. "Well, I've had all that I wanted of a lot of things I had And a lot more than I needed of some things that turned out bad"...

Because Rolling Stone Magazine socks. They have say over who gets in, and have for quite some time. It's not even the RnRHOF anymore, with some of the rappers and others they have admitted in the last 10 or 15 years. It's a shame, there are many acts that still deserve to be in there(ROCK), and Thin Lizzy is definitely one. When there 1st LP came out, my friend brought it and some 'Lumbo' over and he put it on without showing me the name of the band. After I was 'sold' on the band(2 tracks)he showed me and said he didn't want me to be 'prejudicial' on the name of the band. I laughed and blew lumbo smoke in his face. Rocked with Lizzy ever since. LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

I really do agree Kevin, it cant compare to any other bands, one of a kind m8, for sure 🤘

hess686 DUUUUUUUDE WHAAAAAAAAT

Must have been absolutely incredible

Yeah was there too great night.

Yeah I was at the cork show in city hall if memory serves was a few days before.

The Boomtown Rats edge them out.

I know. I was/am a heavy Zeppelin fan and when my friend brought their first LP over, I found another band I liked just as much. Always wished Page would have had a 2nd guitar. LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

His vocals are off during this show. He must have been drinking or something.

Excuse me, but whoever says he is underrated? Everyone knows what a great guitarplayer he is, both here and later in Whitesnake as well. If you saw Whitesnake in ´84 on the Slide it in tour, you would know what I mean. His solo before Crying in the Rain was totally amazing.

5 words..... BLUE MURDER!!!!!! WHAT A BAND!!!!!

Had the honor of seeing Whitesnake open up for Quiet Riot at the LA Forum during the Slide it In tour and Whitesnake blew Quiet Riot out of the building. Sykes was amazing as was Coverdale.

@@jeffschroeder930 Not being funny but, My band would blow Quiet Riot out of the room #Americanshitepopbubblegumcollegeband

I'm pretty sure any band could blow Quiet Riot out of the Arena. I went to that concert to see Whitesnake. They were amazing for sure.

agree

Nothing compares to them. Iron Maiden wouldn't exist without them. They're simply the best and always will be.

so true

Indeed,,,, cause we know their fight to keep the show going,,,,, damn what a gang, xellent musicians

Whew who can follow that ? And I am talkin 2019 !!!!! Fantastic Band !

Very true Andrew! We hope you enjoyed the video! Please feel free to subscribe to the channel to enjoy more amazing performances like this Lizzy performance. We also have a great Phil Lynott music documentary on his life and career that's a fascinating watch and worth checking out! :)

+Andrew Bullock There will never be another Thin Lizzy! either

+Andrew Bullock Indeed, my friend...

+RuudJH So he got the ! in the wrong place, you grammar dicksnot.

***** Lol!

I seen Thin Lizzy open for Queen in Birmingham, Al. in Feb. 1977. To this day that is the best concert that I have ever seen and I have seen many great concerts over the years. What an amazing show. Thin Lizzy was on fire. The Thin Lizzy lineup was Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, and Gary Moore who filled in for Brian Robertson. Robbo injured his hand the night before the tour started. Phil, Scott, Brian Downey and Gary Moore were on fire that night. 🤘☝👍

Never underated just over worked

a bunch of people know and love thin lizzy i love thin lizzy

it's not underrated, it's just not for everyone, best rockn'roll band in the world, influenced lots of other bands

,,,,yes, it was Phillip's sun going down.Prophetic and heartbreaking .He will never be alone, nor the band.Loved and adored by millions of fans all over the world...Forever in our hearts.

Hammer Song😍😍😍😍

...and sad.....

Stunning and just shows how great they are, I remember when I first heard it, it was the last thing I expected to hear from Lizzy

Find it very difficult to listen to it. Gets me every time

Oui Alain.. toujours le même frisson qui monte .!

Arno Burtner Did you see his statue?

Arno Burtner many tears man 😢 Regards from Brasil

A band from Slovakia named Tublatanka, that I used to manage visited Phil´s grave and talked to Phil´s mother by the ocassion of Euroviision in Dublin 1994

@@MrJohnnyDistortion Ofcourse, at Harry / Grafton Street. At his former favourite hangout

@@arnoburtner380 I saw TH open for Queen in back to back shows in Boston.

@Prevailing Right yes I'm British, even met my wife through the music of Lizzy. 🎸 ♥ Been together almost 40yrs now. 💐 Also love alot of you're West Coast music. Love light and peace to you and you'res. XX 💞

Lizzy have been my favourite band since I heard Jailbreak back in the 70s. I've been overdosing on them ever since. My favourite album cover of all time? (by any band may I add) - CHINATOWN. However, I think there was a slight error because the back of the cover should have been the front. That Chinese dragon face is breathtakingly magnificent. It explodes in a frenzy of danger, energy, mystique, drama and beautiful menace. A true masterpiece, Mr Fitzpatrick. I tip my hat to you.

JIM FITZPATRICK I saw TL open for Queen back 2 back shows in Boston, '77 or '78. Amazing performance. Both shows.

Check out this show back in the day Cleveland Ohio World Series Of Rock, my first Festival. July 28, 1979. Aerosmith Ted Nugent Journey Thin Lizzy AC/DC Scorpions

Hi Jim. Thanks for the artwork on Lizzy's albums. Ill never forget as a kid, pouring over the cover of Remembering Part Two. Fond memories. Like you said once in a documentary, Phil had a morose dark side to him. Seems you were right. Thanks again.

Jim first of all your art is killer! Thin Lizzy is and will always be the best band from Ireland!! ✊

"Go on and melt their faces off, kid." Love those subtle moments.

it died in Ireland with u2

Liam Doyle bbh

Captain Snort You can blame Aerosmith for ushering in rap on MTV with Run DMC. When I saw that, it pissed me OFF! The record companies wanted something new to sell so the learned how to package cow manure, and sell it. John Lennon once said; "Americans will buy anything"!

Nobody but people killed rock n roll. These days everyone goes where the ladies are (i.e. cocktail bars, posh rooftop gardens). I live in London and all the rock bars (including historic venues) are closing one after another). However, nobody will be able to kill what we have in our hearts.

Electronica happens; david guetta; MTV; Pop shit; etc...rock and hard&heavy diead around 1984/5 (Phil Lynot is a coincidence diead too by that time...or maybe not a coincidence at all)

Yes he is ! :)

Absolutely

Scott opened up obout on drugs ... management kept them on. Scott cool golfe.r and good on you son

Phil would never really recover from his drug habit... he may have kicked his habit by the time of his death on January 4, 1986, which was likely because of the side effects the drugs he took had on him.

Lizzy was good but motorhead hands down was great ....

They are both exceptional in their own rights. There’s no comparison the world is better for having had both

YEP. ✌

For sure

Fish2409 Emerald is a very powerfull song!!! Amazing solo 👍

Emerald..one of my favs too

yes.!! Brian downer is so great drummer.! beautiful game ..!!