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Thin Lizzy
No Irish band in the 1970s made a mark like Thin Lizzy. The charismatic creative
force of Phil Lynott was actually born in England, but his Irish accent revealed
his roots and he inspired not only many Irish bands - including U2 - but many
British heavy metal acts.
Eric Bell and Eric Wrixon, who had played with Them, met Lynott and drummer
Brian Downey playing in Dublin with the band Orphanage. They pooled their forces
into Thin Lizzy and, with a no holds barred musical approach, quickly built an
avid following. After Wrixon's departure, the band moved to London and had a
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