![]() ![]() This release is predominantly the best tracks from Thin Lizzy circa 1979-1983 releases played live, most Thin Lizzy fans will concur that the songs were always at their best when presented live. This is a great follow on from the 1978 Live & Dangerous release. I am just turned 15, sitting with a group of my mates in the Champness Hall in Rochdale Lancashire. Yes, I know I’ve been a bit sluggish in getting it to publication, but these things take time. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist, lead vocalist. Their music reflects a wide range of influences, including blues, soul music, psychedelic rock and traditional Irish folk music, but is generally classified as hard rock or sometimes heavy metal. A live music review from 15th November 1975. Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. Bottom line, “Johnny the Fox” is truly an essential must have if you’re already a fan of Thin Lizzy and classic hard rock in general, and if you’re just starting to get into the band’s music, then this album here along with “Jailbreak” would be both great places to start with. As a long term Thin Lizzy fan, you'll forgive me if I'm a little biased. Thin Lizzy Live 15th Nov.1975 Posted on FebruOkay, now here’s a bit of fun for you all. From the vocals, to the guitars, bass, drums, just everything on this album is just tight, polished, and played with pure professionalism throughout here. Every song is just perfect, essential, classic hard rock listening. This whole album is just wonderfully produced from start to finish. Sadly though, the concept of this album here would prove prophetic for Phil Lynott as he would become a victim of the same lifestyle a decade later. After Thin Lizzy wrapped up their successful 'farewell' tour, their second live album was issued. “Overall, “Johnny the Fox” is a very underrated but superb and excellent album from Thin Lizzy, and is also the second of four “classic” releases that these legendary Irish rockers put out in the 70’s which also include 1976’s “Jailbreak”, 1977’s “Bad Reputation”, and 1979’s “Black Rose”. Get the Thin Lizzy Setlist of the concert at Little Johns Farm, Reading, England on Augfrom the Thunder and Lightning Tour and other Thin Lizzy Setlists for free on setlist. ![]()
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