Phil Lynott

**bassybill** · #1 07-09-2010, 08:28 PM

I've just been listening to some of my old Thin Lizzy stuff and reading Phil Lynott's biography on wikipedia. Nothing I didn't already know, but still very sad to read again.

A great band that I've enjoyed for 35 years, and a really sad loss of a talented musician at the age of only 36 (24 years ago - he'd be 61 now!).

RIP Phil.

**bassybill** · #2 07-09-2010, 08:37 PM

As a special treat for my fellow TBers, here's a track that doesn't get that much airplay and might serve as a fine example of what a great band Phil was playing in back then. If you like it, then the album "Jailbreak" is what you're after and it's an absolute classic.

http://www.billygreen.pwp.blueyonder...in%20Lizzy.mp3

John Wentzien · #3 07-09-2010, 08:43 PM

I actually got to meet him in Chicago back in the early 80's....Great guy and a fantastic artist....one of my all-time favorits!

John Wentzien · #4 07-09-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bassybill

As a special treat for my fellow TBers, here's a track that doesn't get that much airplay and might serve as a fine example of what a great band Phil was playing in back then. If you like it, then the album "Jailbreak" is what you're after and it's an absolute classic.

http://www.billygreen.pwp.blueyonder...in%20Lizzy.mp3

Try playing that cut and singing it at the same time!...No easy task..I promise!

LarkinLondon · #5 07-09-2010, 08:57 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B435SzgfRk

I love this video.
Phil is THE man.

John Wentzien · #6 07-09-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LarkinLondon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B435SzgfRk

I love this video.
Phil is THE man.

I still play and sing this one! My Mom loves it! (she is 72 years old BTW!) I have to do it at every gig that she shows up for!!!

Tim Skaggs · #7 07-09-2010, 09:26 PM

I'll be playing Cowboy & the Boys Are Back Sat nite 7/10 at a big biker bash up in the Ozark Mountains. Those two are crowd pleasers.

Big John66 · #8 07-09-2010, 09:35 PM

I got to tour with Fay Macman, who got his start as TL's lighting guy. He later became their production manager up until Phil's passing.

The stories Fay told of the early days of TL made the Led Zep boys look like punters. I still listen to Live and Dangerous fairly regularly.

John Wentzien · #9 07-09-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Skaggs

I'll be playing Cowboy & the Boys Are Back Sat nite 7/10 at a big biker bash up in the Ozark Mountains. Those two are crowd pleasers.

Works every time Bro!!..I'm not dropping those 2 anytime soon!

KJung · #10 07-10-2010, 02:29 PM

I loved that band when I was a kid.

Here's a picture of me and Phil in front of his favorite pub in Dublin. Pretty cool that they put up that statue in his memory.

ridgeback · #11 07-10-2010, 03:22 PM

never understood myself why lizzy were never inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...
so many bands have named them as a huge influence over the years..
my favorite lizzy track..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsIubn5Pp6s

HailCorduroy · #12 07-11-2010, 09:02 AM

Wish I could find a live video for this one. Such a great song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-_cT...eature=related

RCCollins · #13 07-11-2010, 09:15 AM

here's a great live clip of a personal favorite.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgST27FIzNg

rulyøngo · #14 07-11-2010, 10:18 PM

An amazing player! He is one of the reasons I play a Precision bass...

Greevus · #15 07-11-2010, 10:24 PM

We are chosen
We are One
We are frightened of no one
And no one will win this war
This is the way, this is the law

rulyøngo · #16 07-11-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Greevus

We are chosen
We are One
We are frightened of no one
And no one will win this war
This is the way, this is the law

Holy War

Johnny Crab · #17 07-11-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Skaggs

I'll be playing Cowboy & the Boys Are Back Sat nite 7/10 at a big biker bash up in the Ozark Mountains. Those two are crowd pleasers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Wentzien

Works every time Bro!!..I'm not dropping those 2 anytime soon!

This!!!!

A lot of his songs were real-life and many hinted at the tragedy in his life and future.

Duuuuuuuuuude · #18 08-21-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KJung

I loved that band when I was a kid.

Here's a picture of me and Phil in front of his favorite pub in Dublin. Pretty cool that they put up that statue in his memory.

Next time you're in Dublin, go to the upstairs bar at Eamonn Doran's in Temple Bar. They have the old Thin Lizzy sign with the light bulbs that use to hang behind the band on stage.

http://truemetal.org/cirithungol/ima...phillynott.jpg

The rest of Thin Lizzy gets back together every year and plays a concert in Dublin with guest singers.

http://www.vibeforphilo.com/index2.htm

Duuuuuuuuuude · #19 08-21-2010, 10:02 AM

I lived in Dublin for a few years and use to see an old Hippie-ish looking guy with a big bushy mustache and mutton chops walking around Rathmines with a cane. One day he came into an open mic at the Uppercross pub with someone carrying his sax case. Everyone treated him like royalty and when he played he blew the roof off the place. He seemed like a friendly enough bloke so introduced myself the next time I saw him and it turns out he was the legendary John 'Irish' Earle who use to tour with Thin Lizzy and played the sax solo on "Dancing in the Moonlight".

John was in very bad health and financial straights but always in a good mood. I would sit in Slattery's and buy him pints every couple weeks and he would tell me classic stories about Phil, touring the world and playing music in the 60s, 70s and 80s. He carried around a small notebook that listed every recording he ever played on. The list was incredible. He recorded and played with everyone from Ian Dury to Johnny Thunders to The Clash ("London Calling") to Katrina & the Waves ("Walking on Sunshine") to Joan Jett to Motorhead to Musical Youth to U2 to Al Jarreau to Graham Parker & the Rumour to Desmond Dekker to Shalamar to Ashford & Simpson to Billy Connolly to Tracy Ullman to Rory Gallagher to Mike & the Mechanics to the theme from Fraglerock!!!

He told me the greatest day of his life was at the Isle of Wright when he was asked by Jimi Hendrix to get up on stage and jam with his band AND THEN THE SAME DAY Bob Dylan asked him up on stage with his band!!!! I use to make him tell that story with every detail every time I drank with him. My friends were amazed by him whenever I introduced him and got him telling stories.

I can't say enough how happy, kind and warm John was and how generous he was to share his experiences. He was a true gentleman.

I moved back to the US and about a year later I heard from friends that John passed away. I'm sure my experience of spending time listening to John is not that unique. He was much loved and respected by everyone. I was told that a memorial concert was held for him and all the boyos from Thin Lizzy played. I know he is truly missed by many.

Here's a few links

http://www.myspace.com/thelegendaryjohnearle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unnh0T2Ftro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1SxghLlpPc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlqJc...layer_embedded

Chrisk-K · #20 08-21-2010, 10:43 PM

No one will ever sing or compose like Phil.