Brian Downey

Sur scène au National Stadium de Dublin est décrit comme le « Saint Graal » pour les fans de Thin Lizzy, capturant le groupe à son meilleur devant un public en adoration à Dublin. Il s’agit de la seule séquence en direct de nombreux classiques de l’ère Fighting. L’audio original du spectacle a été récemment restauré et remasterisé pour 2012, permettant aux fans d’entendre à juste titre le groupe dans toute sa splendeur.

When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)

Thin Lizzy a été fondé à Dublin en 1969 par Phil Lynott et Brian Downey. En l'espace de 13 ans et pas moins de 12 albums studio le groupe s'impose comme un des fers de lance du renouveau du hard rock anglais. Toute la carrière du groupe est abordée dans ce DVD, même le dernier concert de Phil Lynott au festival de Reading de 1983. La BBC a apporté l'ensemble de ses archives, malheureusement certaines bandes avaient été perdues ou effacées.

Concert de Thin Lizzy au Regal Theatre à Hichin, Angleterre, en 1983 lors de la tournée d'adieu de ce groupe légendaire.

This is the very best of Thin Lizzy in performance. These rarely seen live performances by Thin Lizzy perfectly capture the band at their peak - on stage, hard and loud. Lizzy set the benchmark for live rock music which has never been equalled or surpassed. This unique film includes previously unreleased footage of Thin Lizzy in vintage performances from the key stages of their career. From the original line-up with Eric Bell through the classic Live and Dangerous era with Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson, and onto the very last incarnation of the band, this is why Lizzy has never been equalled as a live band. From such classics as 'The Boys Are Back In Town' and 'Whiskey In The Jar' to thundering versions of 'Massacre' and 'Sha-la-la', here is the proof which shows why Lizzy is so influential today and how they played their way to legendary status.

This is the long awaited 'Thunder And Lightning Tour'; the tour that was to prove Phil Lynott's and Thin Lizzy's last. The year is 1983, the venue Dublin and the stage is rockin'! To add to the already charged atmosphere of a concert in waiting, we have fast-forwarded in time to include nostalgic comment from Phil's band mates Brian Robertson and Eric Bell recalling their eventful times together, plus the indestructible footballing legend George Best and musician Brush Shiel, recalling their many memories of the rocker and friend. But all this is merely a prelude to what is a pulverising gig containing all conquering favourites such as 'Whiskey In The Jar' and 'Dancing In The Moonlight' and many more. The 'Thunder And Lightning Tour' is quite simply the greatest performance from a group who were at their electrifying best.

Thin Lizzy en concert lors de leur tournée "Live and Dangerous" à Londres.

Affectionate but honest portrait of Thin Lizzy, arguably the best hard rock band to come out of Ireland. Starting with the remix of the classic album Jailbreak by Scott Gorham and Brian Downie, the film takes us through the rollercoaster ride that is the story of Thin Lizzy. From early footage of singer Phil Lynott in Ireland in his pre-Lizzy bands the Black Eagles and Orphanage, it follows his progress as he, guitarist Eric Bell and drummer Brian Downie form the basic three-piece that was to become Thin Lizzy - a name taken from the Beano. Using original interviews with Bell, Downie, the man who signed them and their first manager, it traces the early years leading to the recruitment of guitarists Brian 'Robbo' Robertson and Scott Gorham - the classic line-up. The film uses a number of stills, some seen on TV for the first time, archive from contemporary TV shows and a range of tracks both well known and not so famous.

Tourné devant une foule immense au Festival Rockpalast en Allemagne, cette performance de Thin Lizzy en 1981 est l'un des rares enregistrements de DVD en direct d'un spectacle entier. Le groupe à l'époque était composé de Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, Darren Wharton et Snowy White (guitares) arrivé un an plus tôt pour remplacer Gary Moore pour l'album de "Chinatown". "Renegade" venait de sortir et le groupe était au milieu d'une tournée mondiale pour soutenir l'album.

A look at the life of Phil Lynott, lead singer of the band; a man whose talent was known worldwide, but whose early life was less well documented. This includes interviews with his mother, band members, and a lot of footage of the music.

The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.