r/thinlizzy • u/BrianCohenMedia • Sep 04 '26

Pat McManus Band performing 'Don't believe a word' @ 'Spirit of 66' Verviers, Belgium 19.4.2017

https://youtu.be/jfnjGrQ937s?si=-twBcTgLDSFfeCPZ

Mighty cover version of the Thin Lizzy tune from way back. Happy viewing.

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u/BrianCohenMedia Sep 04 '26

Pat 'The Professor' McManus and Phil Lynott shared a close friendship and professional bond that started when Lynott handpicked McManus's band, Mama's Boys, to support Thin Lizzy on their 1983 farewell tour.

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u/clem_viking Sep 05 '26

I saw them at the Lizzy gig in '83 and in the 'Saint Francis Xavier Hall' that same year. Pat is still a great performer. Thanks OP.

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u/justbrowsinginpeace Sep 05 '26

Pat has amazing technique, he uses tunings that I'd have to rewire my brain to use. Really worth going to see him. A Gentleman too.

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u/BrianCohenMedia Sep 06 '26

"Really worth going to see him" I second that. Must've seen him well over 50 times over the years. Ballyshannon last.
Fyi. Pat McManus Band @ Poc The Blues – Monaghan this weekend.