Thin Lizzy at De Montfort Hall Monday 23rd Jan...

Mean Fiddler presents
Thin Lizzy
Plus special guests Clutch and Triggerfinger

Scott Gorham guitar
Brian Downey drums
Darren Wharton keyboards
Richard Fortus guitar
Marco Mendoza bass guitar
Ricky Warwick lead vocals/guitar

Thin Lizzy is one of rock music’s most recognizable names. The fiery Dublin band exploded onto the scene with a fresh sound, look and attitude. Led by the incomparable Phil Lynott, the band reached many peaks and influenced generations of musicians with classic tracks such as Jailbreak, The Boys Are Back In Town, Still In Love With You, Cold Sweat, Emerald and Don’t Believe A Word.

Most rock historians would agree the pinnacle of their commercial success was in 1983, followed by the bands’ premature demise, as they played their last gig in September of 1984. Just two years later, the world was shocked when singer/bassist and founding member Phil Lynott passed away at the age of thirty six.

Twenty five years have passed, the world has changed, but the amazing body of work that is Thin Lizzy still retains all of its vibrancy and influence. A new lineup has formed to take Lizzy’s music to a whole new generation of music fans. Led by alumni Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wharton (all of whom played in Thin Lizzy with Phil Lynott) the stellar lineup is completed by Guns N Roses Richard Fortus (guitar), Bassist Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Ted Nugent) and The Almighty’s Ricky Warwick on vocals and guitar. The band have already wowed fans and critics alike on a sold out UK tour in Jan/Feb 2011 and a show stealing performance at Download festival 2011.

Alongside the new lineup, Universal Music has committed to a series of re-issue, deluxe and special releases of classic Thin Lizzy material. Deluxe expanded editions of the seminal albums Bad Reputation, Black Rose and Chinatown have been released in July 2011 with more to follow through 2011 and 2012.

Tickets £27.50

http://www.demontforthall.co.uk/events/events.php/2012/800/thin-lizzy/
Box Office 0116 233 3111

Suitable for ages 14+

6.30pm Doors
7.10 to 7.40pm Triggerfinger
8 to 8.50pm Clutch
9.15 to 10.45pm Thin Lizzy

Please note running times are approximate and are subject to change.