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"I'd like to establish a solo career before I start to live off past glories": Watch a subdued but hopeful Phil Lynott give his final ever TV interview
By Fraser Lewry published
Phil Lynott appeared on early cable channel Music Box just weeks before his death in early 1986

The most played live songs by 25 iconic rock bands
By Dave Everley published
Which songs have Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Queen and others played live the most? Spoiler: contains surprises

"Some now feel it was too heavy but it was in keeping with musical fashions of the day": Thin Lizzy - Thunder And Lightning Album Of The Week Club review
By Classic Rock Magazine published
As far as swansongs go, Thunder And Lightning crackles with undeniable zeal and energy, with new guitarist John Sykes helping to create what is Thin Lizzy's heaviest album.

Watch Thin Lizzy's historic first appearance on The Midnight Special: grit, charisma, Jailbreak and Don't Believe A Word
By Fraser Lewry last updated
Introduced by Aretha Frankin, Thin Lizzy's first appearance on The Midnight Special took place in early 1977

“Phil Lynott could sing you into bed”: Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie on his love of Thin Lizzy
By Niall Doherty published
Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie thinks Thin Lizzy are the creators of the best record ever made – but which one has he gone for?

“Lizzy were a man down…”: Pat Travers on the time he nearly joined Thin Lizzy
By Niall Doherty published
In 1976, Thin Lizzy were in urgent need of a guitarist and Canadian guitarist Pat Travers says he was very nearly their man

10 brilliant but overlooked albums turning 40 this year
By Rich Hobson published
1983 was the year heavy metal truly took off in America, but some of rock and metal's biggest bands released albums that fell by the wayside

How Midge Ure ended up playing guitar in Thin Lizzy
By Niall Doherty published
Remembering the time when Phil Lynott wanted hard rock legends Thin Lizzy to start using synths and drum machines
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