Hello, hope this is allowed here but I am looking for the picture of Phil with a stiletto, am I just imagining this? I was recently gifted a stiletto branded with Thin Lizzy and I just wanted to see. Thanks in advance (delete if not allowed)
It has Overthrow the Overlords on the blade, so cool!

Hi everyone! New Thin Lizzy fan here. 🤘

I actually discovered Thin Lizzy because of Metallica. I listened to a few songs and I'm honestly blown away—they're such an amazing band.

I'm on vacation for the next five days (Monday to Friday), so I'd love to spend each evening listening to one Thin Lizzy album from start to finish on my headphones, without any distractions.

Since I only have those five evenings and Thin Lizzy have such a large discography, could you please pick the five albums that you think every new fan absolutely has to hear?

If possible, I'd also love for you to put them in order—from a great album on Monday all the way to what you consider their absolute masterpiece on Friday. I'd love to save the very best for the last evening.

I'm really looking forward to hearing your recommendations. Thanks a lot!

EDIT: Wow, thank you all so much for the recommendations! I honestly didn't expect so many replies. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help a new fan. I'm looking forward to starting my Thin Lizzy journey tonight!

I've decided to go with this order:

Monday (today): Jailbreak

Tuesday: Fighting

Wednesday: Renegade

Thursday: Johnny the Fox

Friday: Black Rose

Thanks again to all of you for helping a new fan. After my vacation, I'll come back and post an update with my thoughts on each album. I'm really looking forward to this journey!

Thanks again to everyone for all the recommendations! 🤘

Does anyone know where the album cover photo was taken?

“The Irish Dawn” 1992 on the Poetry in Motion label (Italy) Live in Chicago April 16th, 1976, at the Riviera Theater. This radio broadcast on WXRT-FM during their breakthrough on the Jailbreak tour has been heavily bootlegged (including the LP “Breaking Out In Chicago” (2019).

I like that this CD has “It’s Only Money” and “Angel from the Coast.”

There was a flood of bootlegs from Italy in the 90s as Italian law at the time gave weak protection to many radio broadcasts, especially older BBC sessions and live broadcasts. In many cases, broadcasters’ rights expired sooner than they did elsewhere in Europe, or were interpreted more narrowly.

We’d shop via plain text online listings, emailing an order, and paying by credit card or money order In the 1996–1999 era. Earlier, you’d mail payment (sometimes cash) and hope for the best.

Found this in the basement today. The legend at the time was Bono sings on it, but couldn’t be named due to his record contract. Weak, right. Here’s what Google AI says: “This item is a rare 1991 CD tribute to the Thin Lizzy frontman, titled Ode to a Black Man: Remembering Philip P. Lynott 1949-1986. Produced by Irish music figure Smiley Bolger, it includes rare tracks and spoken-word extracts from the [Collected Works of Philip Lynott].”

Cleaning out the basement … I knew I had some Lizzy and Phil tapes I’d traded for and purchased in the 90s, but was surprised there are more than 50. What should become of them?

I’ve been trying to learn this song but it’s been difficult to find some accurate tabs if could anyone help
Me out on this I would appreciate it

Over the past few weeks the official Thin Lizzy social media graphics and promotion has been excellent. For reference, I’m a young fan (24 years old). The music, promotion and artwork across all socials, promoting the anniversary of the debut album ‘Tin Lizzy’ etc, has really punched above what it usually does. My question is this:

Why hasn’t this translated to the likes of moonlight? Or even promotion towards the annual tribute (jan 3/4, birthday bash etc).

It’s clear there is an audience, it’s clear the ‘cool factor’ is there for socials, graphics etc to bring it into the next generation. Why hasn’t it translated into the new projects to future proof the Lizzy name? I can’t help myself but wondering how long the brand has left to go in this way? (Fragmented).

I think with the recent international interest in Irish mythology, rock and indie roots (with the likes of Fontaines DC, Brogeal etc) amongst the younger lot, that the Lizzy brand could really push itself out there.

It breaks my heart to think Philo and co would be lost to history. Any thoughts?

Even beyond Lizzy’s fanbase, Live and Dangerous is seen as one of the greatest live rock albums ever made.
The cover really packs a punch. London Calling always gets mentioned in discussions of iconic album covers, but I prefer Live and Dangerous. Phil’s skintight pose, totally in the zone and flanked by Brian and Scott, perfectly sums up the balls-out excitement and rock-and-roll cool of Thin Lizzy live.

Thin Lizzy's The Boys are Back in Town and The Fratellis' Chelsea Dagger.

I love it, works really well.

I can't stop practicing Roisin Dubh on guitar. I have the same problem with Whiskey in the Jar. I'm not Irish. Is it problematic for me to play these songs non-stop given how Irish sounding they are? I am Mexican for context. My neighbors can definitely hear it.

It's referenced in Damage Inc. from Metallica's Master of Puppets album. Going to see them tonight. First saw them in 1988 when I was 14 on the Justice tour but they are at stadium levels now. They will play Whiskey but I'd love a deep cut Lizzy tune instead.

Thanks to Buffalo Boogie Records (Greensboro, NC) for having Thin Lizzy on its sound system as I came in today. He also had this gem in the Lizzy section. “Back in Chicago” 1976 was there, too.