Phil Lynott

Gig Of The Week: Thin Lizzy

WHO: Thin Lizzy WHERE: Leeds O2 Academy WHEN: Monday, January 10

The Latest Issue Of Classic Rock is On Sale Now

It’s 2011, folks (just in case you missed all the whizz bang a few days ago), and what better way to welcome in the new year than with the latest issue of Classic Rock, which is on sale even as you read this.

Remembering Phil Lynott

Today – January 4 – marks the 25th anniversary of the death of the late, great Phil Lynott.

Cult Heroes No. 35: Robin George

Robin George is one of those figures in rock history who can claim to have worked with some of the biggest names around. But when it came to his own career, it was a case of right man, wrong place. Or was it wrong man, right place? Whatever, all’s explained below. All the previous Cult Heroes are here.

Phil Lynott Exhibition In Dublin

An exhibition of Phil Lynott memorabilia is happening in Dublin this weekend.

Classic Rock’s New Release Round-Up

This week: new stuff in the shops from Hawkwind, Skunk Anansie, Robert Plant’s Band Of Joy, The Sword, The Jim Jones Revue, The Master Plan, Touchstone and Phil Lynott.

Classic Rock’s New Releases Of The Week

We’ve got a right old collection this week. Germans covering NWOBHM obscurities. Germans revamping albums into box sets. Germans on DVD…oh, and some bands who aren’t German at all.

What’s In A Name? Ten Bands Who Shared Theirs

In this era, when bands are so careful about choosing their name, it’s interesting to look back at some of the names which have been shared over the years. Some almost inherited their name from a previous band. In other instances, one was forced to change!

Thin Lizzy Announce New Line-Up, UK Tour

Thin Lizzy have now officially confirmed their new line-up – and it includes a member of Def Leppard.

Get The Lynott Vibe In January

This year’s Vibe For Philo, an annual tribute to the late Phil Lynott, happens at the Button Factory in Dublin on January 4.