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Phil Lynott Statue Damaged by Vandals

Phil Lynott

Investigators are looking for information after a statue of Thin Lizzy bassist Phil Lynott in Dublin was seriously damaged after it was apparently pushed over by vandals.

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Thin Lizzy – Best Classic Rock Artists A-Z

Classic Rock A to Z
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We travel to Ireland for the 20th poll in our A-Z countdown, and as you'd expect, the mighty Thin Lizzy are our choice to represent the classic rock genre for the letter "T."

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Black Star Riders, Comprised of Thin Lizzy Members, To Release Debut Album

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Paul Kane, Getty Images

We are just a little over a month away from the debut release from the Black Star Riders. If the name doesn't immediately ring some bells, the group has some real weight in its ranks. The band is comprised of Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, Damon Johnson and Marco Mendoza, all of whom are also members of Thin Lizzy. The band is rounded out by Jimmy DeGrasso on drums.

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Def Leppard, Blue Oyster Cult, Thin Lizzy Stars Lined Up for New ‘That Metal Show’ Season

That Metal Show Guests
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Good news - Season 12 of ‘That Metal Show’ has been confirmed and several classic rockers have made the short list for guest spots over the eight new episodes. The guests dropping by the TMS studio throughout the season run the gamut from classic rockers to brand new members of some veteran acts, offering a balance of musical tastes.

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Thin Lizzy Alumni Project, Black Star Riders, Announce ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ CD

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Paul Kane, Getty Images

As reported by Ultimate Classic Rock this past December, Thin Lizzy member Scott Gorham announced the formation of a new group, Black Star Riders. Now, the group has confirmed details of their debut full-length effort, scheduled to be released in late May. 'All Hell Breaks Loose' is slated for release in the United States on May 28 via Nuclear Blast.

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30 Years Ago: Thin Lizzy Release Final Studio Album, ‘Thunder And Lightning’

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Evening Standard/Hulton Archive, Getty Images

On March 4, 1983, Thin Lizzy released what would end up being their final studio LP, 'Thunder And Lightning.' Two years earlier, band leader Phil Lynott brought in guitarist John Sykes to replace Snowy White and join the core band of Lynott, guitarist Scott Gorham and the ever-loyal Brian Downey on drums.

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Anthrax Release Cover of Thin Lizzy’s ‘Jailbreak’

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Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Anticipation for Anthrax's upcoming 'Anthems' release is running high. Due for release on March 19 in North America and on March 22 in Europe, 'Anthems' features Anthrax tackling some of their best-loved cover songs from the '70's.

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Thin Lizzy Guitarist Scott Gorham Debuts New Band Black Star Riders

Black Star Riders
Black Star Riders

As promised, the members of Thin Lizzy have decided against recording new music under the band name; instead, guitarist Scott Gorham is soldiering on as the leader of a new outfit, Black Star Riders.

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Thin Lizzy Memoir Gets North American Release Date

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Longtime Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham is readying the publication of his musical memoir, and although readers in the UK will be able to buy it next Monday (Nov. 12), American fans will have to wait a few extra months.

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New Thin Lizzy Lineup Halts Touring, Decides Against Releasing More Music Under Band Name

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In a rather surprising move intended to show respect for their late original frontman Phil Lynott, the members of Thin Lizzy have announced an end to regular touring -- as well as recording -- under the band name.

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