Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back in Town

Thin Lizzy's story told by the people directly involved including current band members, former guitarists, road crew, management, family and friends.
Covers their origins in Dublin, stories of the band on the road and how the years of partying, drug-taking and nonstop touring eventually took its toll on not only the band members but also their families.
Details how the albums Jailbreak and The Boys Are Back in Town took the band to the top of the charts just as they were to become bankrupt.
The true insiders' account of a real rock 'n roll tale.



About the Author
Harry Doherty has worked as a music journalist since joining Melody Maker in the 70s. He has written features on Thin Lizzy, with whom he developed a close relationship, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Kate Bush, and many others. He founded Metal Hammer and became editor-in-chief on the world's first hard rock video-magazine, Hard 'n' Heavy. He s a contributor to Classic Rock magazine and author of the authorized Queen biography, 40 Years of Queen. Scott Gorham has been a member of Thin Lizzy since 1974 and still tours with the band today.