ROCK LEGEND NEWS 2007

Glyder - Playground For Life

Rock Legend favourites Glyder's new album Playground For Life is now available.

Initial copies include a free DVD history of the Glyder story so far ..... 

Available from:  http://www.townsend-records.co.uk

Vibe For Philo 2008

The Line-up for the 22nd Annual Vibe For Philo - Johnny The Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed - on 4th January is taking shape .....

'The Hoodoo Rhythm Devils' will be the 'House Band' featuring past members of The Elite, The Southbound Band and last year's huge success, Gnasher

Rock Legend's own favourite sons Tizz Lizzy have been confirmed

And Rock Legend's other favourite sons Glyder will play the Matinee on Saturday 5th January

For all the latest news, updates and competitions, head over to the Official Vibe For Philo site at www.vibeforphilo.com

Very Live And Dangerous

It has long been known among Lizzy Supporters that a US Radio Broadcast from K.B.F.H. (The King Biscuit Flower Hour) of a 1977 show from Philadelphia contained recordings of six songs which subsequently featured on 'Live And Dangerous':

'Jailbreak'

'Dancing In The Moonlight'

'Massacre'

'Don't Believe A Word'

'Cowboy Song'

'The Boys Are Back In Town'

The full concert is now available to listen to online at Wolfgangs Concert Vault:

http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/ConcertDetail.aspx?id=20051228|7995

Lizzy played the Tower Theatre, Philadelphia on 20th and 21st October 1977 and it is most likely that the show featured is the 21st; 26th October 1977 being the original broadcast date.

What is remarkable about this recording of the full show is that it is evident that even more of the recording was used as the basis for 'Live And Dangerous'

'Emerald'

'Still In Love With You'

'Warriors'

All dead-ringers for the versions on the album.

There's no doubting there was some overdubbing but this recording proves the wildly exagerrated claims that the album was mostly recorded in the studio are a nonsense and what the Lizzy Supporters who saw them during that period have always known - that Lizzy could cut it live.

It is uncertain where the rest of the 'Live And Dangerous' album is sourced from although it is known that 'Are You Ready' is from the Rainbow Theatre Gig on 29th March 1978. Perceived wisdom is that 'Southbound' is a soundcheck recording and 'Rosalie' recorded at Hammersmith Odeon on 15th November 1976.

The Tower Theatre recording goes on to demolish another 'myth', that 'Bad Reputation' and 'Opium Trail' which subsequently featured on the 1981 'Killers Live EP' were recorded in Canada and in all likelihood, little or none of  'Live And Dangerous' was recorded at Seneca College Fieldhouse, Toronto.

Richmond Rocks

The show is a near sellout but there may be a few tickets left .....

Live And Dangerous - DVD Reissue - Scandal

Thin Lizzy: Live And Dangerous At The Rainbow - Deluxe Edition (DVD & CD)

It would appear we've been royally shafted once again as the track 'Derby Blues' (Cowboy Song - work in progress) is missing from the bonus CD.

One of the major-selling points to Lizzy Fans who have most or all of the other material already!

It's no surprise to find that the full Derby College show is mooted for a March 2008 release under the title 'UK Tour 75'.

Thin Lizzy Fans are understandably angry and upset to be ripped off  by whoever is behind this release.

Live And Dangerous - DVD Reissue

Thin Lizzy: Live And Dangerous At The Rainbow - Deluxe Edition (DVD & CD)

Release Date 15th October 2007

Region 0

Tracklist:
1. Intro/Rosalie
2. The Boys Are Back in Town
3. Emerald
4. Dancing In The Moonlight
5. Massacre
6. Still In Love With You

7. Don't Believe A Word
8. Are You Ready
9. Sha La La
10. Baby Drives Me Crazy
11. Me And The Boys …..

Bonus Material:

Sight & Sound in Concert - 26^th January 1983 (BBC TX 5/2/83) - 45 mins:

1.     Jailbreak

2.     This Is The One

3.     Cold Sweat

4.     The Sun Goes Down

5.     Holy War

6.     The Boys Are Back In Town

7.     Rosalie

8.     Baby Please Don't Go

Top of the Pops Performances - 15 mins approx:  

1.     Whiskey In The Jar

2.     Jailbreak

3.     Dancing In The Moonlight

4.     Waiting For An Alibi

5.     Don't Believe A Word

Interviews with - Scott Gorham, Brian Robertson And Brian Downey

 - 25 minutes approx

Bonus CD:

Live Derby 1975:

1.     Fighting My Way Back

2.     Wild One

3.     Still In Love With You

4.     Suicide

5.     Sha La La

6.     Baby Drives Me Crazy

7.     Me And The Boys …..

8.     Cowboy Song (Derby Blues)

Deluxe Packaging in hard slipcase with 24 page booklet

The Boys Are Back In Bolton

THE BOYS ARE BACK IN BOLTON is a charity event which celebrates the life & music of rock legend PHILIP LYNOTT.

This Saturday, 22nd September at Bolton's premier rock venue - THE SOUNDHOUSE

The event has the blessing of Philip's mother, Philomena Lynott who will be attending the Gig.

All profits from the gig will go to Philomena's charity, THE ROISIN DUBH TRUST, which is hoping to set up a Philip Lynott Music Scholarship to benefit underpriveliged young people.

The gig will feature top Thin Lizzy tribute band TIZZ LIZZY from Belfast who have wowed audiences at similar events in Scotland and Ireland, along with Bolton rockers THE TEMPLE DOGS, SEE RED & ACOUSTIC LIZZY. SEE RED's set will feature a guest appearance from ATOMKRAFT / ex VENOM frontman (and star of "Master and Commander") TONY "DEMOLITION" DOLAN. 

TIZZ LIZZY will perform the classic hits, & the other bands will be playing gems from Thin Lizzy's albums & Philip's solo albums alongside their own songs.

Website

Tickets available now priced £5
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01204 334400
Open Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm

The Main Forum Is Back

Okay after a lot of hard work and effort the main forum is back and working and it can be found here!

So we hope that for the last time we will ask you to re-register and as this is a more secure platform we hope this will be the last time!

Next is an update of the main site!

The 2nd Temporary Forum Is Up and Running (again)

More Technical Problems

Do you ever get one of those days or weeks when you think every thing or everyone is conspiring to mess you about and make life difficult? Yeah well that is where I am now! Having managed to get things up and running very quickly after the Hack and being able to set up a temporary forum - now even that one has gone down. The techie geeks decided to do a driver upgrade and it looks like they have hit a problem - our little oasis may have been lost! Still not to worry - Shit Happens! So sorry folks no forum at the moment I am keeping an eye on things and will be Fighting to bring it back to you as soon as I can! (notice the subtle link to a Lizzy album there!)

Temporary Forum Up and Running

The temporary forum is up and running and it can be found here!

Okay as you may or not know the forum was Hacked by some tossers so as I have said all along we will not be beaten by the knockers or the hackers so we have been "Brought Down" but as always "We will be Strong" and we have bounced back and at quick speed with the temporary forum. The bad news is that although thanks to United Hostings we were able to recover the forum we need to make some changes and security upgrades so from 21-00 hrs on the 11th July 2007 the main forum will be taken off line until further notice for urgent repairs and maintenance! SORRY Peps but we have to! The other issue will be once we get it back up you may have to re-register!

Forum Subject to Hacker Attack

Bad news one of those very nice hackers has attacked the Forum causing us to take it down for now! We are working hard to get it back up and running and United Hostings are doing a great job as well! We are sorry for the loss of service but we know how much you guys love to talk so if you follow the link from the main site to the Forum hopefully you will find a little temporary one has been set up for you to play in! Enjoy your new temporary Sand Box. Oh and Mr FAHRETTiN ALTAY (the hacker) I hope your next shit has more spines than a hedghog and the fleas from 1000 Camels infest your crutch - you will not beat us!

The Sixth Annual Thin Lizzy - A Celebration: The Music Of Phil Lynott'

                                                                                                                                Saturday July 21st, 2007 at Jeff Healey's Roadhouse (56 Blue Jays Way Toronto) For the sixth year in a row, some of the finest musicians on the Canadian indie are coming together to celebrate and pay tribute to a true warrior poet, Philip Lynott. Since his untimely death in 1986, Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott has left a musical legacy that continues to influence and inspire musicians around the globe. Even the legendary Bob Dylan has been recently quoted singing Lizzy’s praises. Over the years, Lynott’s songs have been covered by an array of such diverse performers as Henry Rollins, The Corrs, Smashing Pumpkins, Randy Bachman, Huey Lewis, Metallica, The Cure and Canada’s own Emm Gryner.

Last year’s show was a major success… In all, eighteen bands over two nights performed to wildly enthusiastic crowds. Performers and fans alike had a fantastic time and this year stands to be even better! So here we are after 5 years... 61 separate performances from 31 different artists... 185 songs played... and ready for round six! One of the goals of the Toronto Thin Lizzy Celebration is to help highlight the amazing diversity in Lynott's music and in the vast array of artists his music has inspired. To this end, over the years the Celebration has played host to rock, country, punk, acoustic (guitars and pianos!), reggae, jazz, metal performances and even a seriously kick-ass Greek bouzouki band!

This is something that sets the Toronto show apart from other similar events worldwide, in that it is not a night of tribute bands (not, however, that there's anything at all wrong with that...), but instead, a night of artists paying tribute. Every performer who's ever graced the TLC stage has worked their backsides off to learn the songs they've played (this, in most cases, on top of their already busy schedules).

This is an act of love, plain and simple... a love of Phil's music and respect for his memory... For the first four years, the proceeds from the event went to the Roisin Dubh Trust to help defray the enormous cost of erecting a statue of Phil Lynott in the heart of Dublin. 19 years after his untimely passing, this memorial in bronze was finally unveiled to a crowd of 6000 fans, on August 19th, 2005. With the statue in place, subsequent show's proceeds have gone to such worthy causes as the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) and the TOMA Foundation for Burned Children.

The show starts at 9pm sharp and will feature some of the finest acts on the Toronto indie scene. In addition to the amazing talents of (in no particular order); Casual Damage, Black Tea, Flying Eyes (fresh off a mini-tour of Ireland!), Crunchberry, Paul Kehayas (ex-Galore, ex-John Ford), Thrillhammer, Crash Kelly, Tacoma Redd, Chris Loane[/b] (ex-National Anthem), the McBrides and Gorgeous George... we are also very pleased to announce a special guest performance by the one-and-only DANKO JONES! Once again, we'll be taking orders for personalized, autographed copies of Philomena Lynott's book, "My Boy”. (which is currently in pre-production as a major motion picture starring Gary Dourdan (C.S.I.) as Phillip and Holly Hunter as Phil’s mother, Philomena). Philomena has also graciously offered to take time out of her busy schedule to pre-record an introduction for the event.

The proceeds of this year’s Toronto Thin Lizzy Celebration will be donated in part, to the Roisin Dubh Trust to help cover maintenance costs of the statue, with the rest going to the [b]TOMA Foundation for Burned Children[\b]. For some time now, TOMA has had a strong voice of support in Q107 on-air personality John Derringer. We ourselves are quite fortunate to have been the recipients of John’s kind, on-air endorsement over the years and it is a great pleasure to assist this worthwhile cause that is near and dear to his heart. Tickets are only $15 in advance $20 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Jeff Healey’s Roadhouse and Monster Records (416) 975-1829 (664 Yonge St. Toronto, 11am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat, 11am to 6pm Sun.) For any questions, please contact Roger here

From all your friends on Rock Legend we hope you have a great night and good luck Rog :-)

Decca Remasters!

                                                                                                         
The three Decca albums are due for release in remastered form:

Thin Lizzy

The Friendly Ranger At Clontarf Castle

Honesty Is No Excuse

Diddy Levine

Ray-Gun

Look What The Wind Blew In

Eire

Return Of The Farmer's Son

Clifton Grange Hotel

Saga Of The Ageing Orphan

Remembering Part 1

The Farmer

Dublin Remembering Part 2 (New Day)

Old Moon Madness

Things Ain't Working Out Down At The Farm

Look What The Wind Blew In (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)

Honesty Is No Excuse (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)

Dublin (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)

Things Ain't Working Out Down At The Farm (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)

Shades Of A Blue Orphanage

The Rise And Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes

Buffalo Gal

I Don't Want To Forget How To Jive

Sarah (Version 1)

Brought Down

Baby Face

Chatting Today

Call The Police

Shades Of A Blue Orphanage

Whiskey In The Jar (Full Length Version)

Black Boys On The Corner Buffalo Gal (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)

Sarah (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)

Brought Down (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)

Suicide (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)

Black Boys On The Corner (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)

Saga Of The Ageing Orphan (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)

Whiskey In The Jar (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)

Vagabonds Of The Western World

Disc 1

The Rocker (BBC Radio 1 In Concert)

Things Ain't Working Out Down At The Farm (BBC Radio 1 In Concert)

Slow Blues (BBC Radio 1 In Concert)

Gonna Creep Up On You (BBC Radio 1 In Concert)

Suicide (BBC Radio 1 In Concert)

Vagabond Of The Western World (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)

Gonna Creep Up On You (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)

Little Girl In Bloom (BBC Radio 1 Rock On Session)

Sitamoia (BBC Radio Bob Harris Session)

Little Darling (BBC Radio Bob Harris Session)

Slow Blues (BBC Radio Bob Harris Session)

Showdown (BBC Radio Bob Harris Session)

Black Boys On The Corner (BBC Radio 1 John Peel Session)

Disc 2

Mama Nature Said

The Hero And The Madman

Slow Blues

The Rocker Album Version

Vagabond Of The Western World (Album Version)

Little Girl In Bloom

Gonna Creep Up On You

A Song For While I'm Away

Randolph's Tango

Broken Dreams

The Rocker (Single Edit)

Here I Go Again

Cruising In The Lizzymobile

Little Darling

Sitamoia

Slow Blues (1977 Overdubbed & Remixed Version)

Randolph's Tango (Radio Promo Edit)

Whiskey In The Jar (Promotional Edited Version)

Dedication in Dumfries II - DDII

The countdown to one of this years most eagerly awaited gigs in the Phil Lynott tribute calendar is nearly upon us ... so if you are going, have a great night.

If you cannot make it just think of those that will be there.

Good luck to Phil and all the bands who are sure to make this a great night!!

THE ROCKER: A PORTRAIT OF PHIL LYNOTT

The Rocker is an in-depth look at the life, career and tragic death of legendary rock star Philip Lynott, the founding member of Thin Lizzy is being offically released in the UK and Eire during April. Thin Lizzy's breakthrough song, Whiskey in the Jar, hit the UK charts in 1973. Its success was followed three years later by Jailbreak and The Boys are Back in Town, which became an international hit and fulfilled Phil's dream of becoming a rock star. This programme features interviews with Phil Lynott and his wife, Caroline Crowther, who speaks about him for the first time since his death; rare concert and television footage; clips from some of the great Thin Lizzy gigs, and classic Thin Lizzy videos. With Phil's mother, Philomena, Thin Lizzy members Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, Brian Robertson, Eric Bell and Gary Moore; managers Chris Morrison and Chris O'Donnell, and rock stars Jon Bon Jovi, Slash, Bono, Bob Geldof, Huey Lewis, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler and Midge Ure. We will have more news and comments on the release of this DVD soon!

Classic Rock - April Issue

The April issue of Classic Rock continues the unmissable Lost History of Thin Lizzy.

A compelling read, featuring previously unseen extracts of a never released official biography, authorised by Phil Lynott and the band, written by Harry Doherty.

Cromer Links Pavilion

Julie Fielder has written a book called 'WHAT FLO SAID' the book is about Cromer Links Pavilion - which was a music venue in North Norfolk, UK, Thin Lizzy played there several times during the 60s and early 70s, Wild Horses also graced the stage at the venue as well. The book includes reviews, set lists and comments about the gigs together with those of other rock bands who appeared there such as UFO, complete with dates and a complete history of the venue and a neighbour, West Runton Pavilion. . Promises to be an interesting read and maybe another piece of the jigsaw is completed!

Check out her site here

Dedication in Dumfries II - DDII

That hard working and well known Thin Lizzy supporter Father Jack has been very busy again and the preperations for DDII are well underway FJ has arranged what promises to be another great night with Glyder, Tizz Lizzy and Dave Rowleys Black Country lined up so far. Philomenia Lynott has agreed to attend which is great news! FJ has even managed to get the venue to carry out a major refurbishment prior to the Gig so "Comfy Seats" will be available! If you want more information about the bands check out the links below and to have a look at the venues site I have included a link to it as well. So here to another great night in Dumfries and hope to see you all there!

Glyder Tizz Lizzy Dave Rowley ... and the Venue here!

Classic Rock - Thin Lizzy

Recent issues of Classic Rock magazine have devoted considerable coverage to Thin Lizzy. Alongside the recent unveiling of a previously unseen Thin Lizzy biography (together with Phil Lynott front cover) in the March 2007 issue, the January edition of the mag featured a report on the 2006 Classic Rock awards ceremony, which took place at London's Langham Hotel in November '06. The ceremony saw Phil Lynott given a posthumous honour - the Tommy Vance Inspiration Award - duly collected by Philomena Lynott, Phil's mum. Describing the occasion as 'one of the most important nights of my life', Philomena said she was 'very, very touched' to be receiving the award on her son's behalf, although this emotion did not prevent her making a speech which went down a storm with the great and the good of rock who were in attendance (including Scott Gorham, David Coverdale, Ronnie James Dio, and Jeff Beck). Oddly, Classic Rock's "100 Icons of Rock - As Chosen by the Stars" (December '06 edition) did not feature Phil Lynott, although the same issue compensated for his omission somewhat by including 'Jailbreak' in its "Every Home Should Have One" album series. Singing the praises of the 1976 album was Tokyo Dragons singer Steve Lomax.

SINNER - Founder Speaks About THIN LIZZY Connection

Mask Of Sanity, the newest platter by Germany's long-running SINNER, has more than a passing nod to the legacy of Phil Lynott and THIN LIZZY. In addition to moments of uncanny resemblance, the disc closes with a cover of 'Baby Please Don't Go'. Bassist/singer/founder Matt Sinner (who does an admirable vocal homage to the PhilO) has explained his fascination. "Phil was a huge influence in my earlier days. I play bass & sing, I mostly played with two lead guitarists in the band. I love his songwriting, his fantastic lyrics etc." Sinner and PRIMAL FEAR have a track on the OFFICIAL Phil Lynott tribute CD. During a trip over to play at a festival in Dublin they visited the statue, had some Guinness in his favourite pub and visited his grave. With this positive vibe, the band entered the recording studio. (That was ) not enough for them, so they wrote 'Diary Of Evil' together with Roy Z. (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON). "I’m very happy about my trip in(to) the past and to have Sinner, music-wise, back where the band belongs!" he added

Tony Visconti launches his autobiography

One-time Thin Lizzy producer Tony Visconti has this week published his autobiography with HarperCollins. The New York knob is perhaps better known to the rock music world as friend and record producer to Marc Bolan and David Bowie, and the book draws extensively on his experiences with those artists. However, there are a few short passages covering Visconti’s stints with Lizzy as producer for ‘Bad Reputation’, ‘Live and Dangerous’ and ‘Black Rose’, including the ‘old chestnut’ subject of exactly how much of Live and Dangerous was re-recorded in the studio. Visconti tells of how Lizzy were a party-hard and largely temperamental and unreliable band – a point he rather labours – and only Brian Downey and Gary Moore escape without much criticism. There are three colour photos of Phil Lynott (with Visconti, Siouxsie Sioux and Robbo respectively). The hardback book is no doubt available 'in all good bookshops' at £18.99 RRP.

Snowy White Busy in 2007

'Chinatown' and 'Renegade' guitarist Snowy has a busy 2007 in prospect. He is touring with Pink Floyd man Roger Waters for the first half of the year playing 'The Dark Side of the Moon' in its entirety, and also has new live and studio solo albums in the pipeline. Snowy intends to tour on the back of his forthcoming live album later in the year, with the new studio effort seeing the light of day sometime in 2008.

Gary Moore on Planet Rock

Gary Moore has also recently joined the ranks of guest DJs on the digital radio station Planet Rock details here Gary presents an "exclusive" weekly Sunday evening show (7-9pm) called 'Blues Power with Gary Moore'. Gary's site says this about the show:- "Gary Moore will be playing some of his all time favourite blues tracks from across the decades and discussing the story of the blues. Focusing on some of the original blues players including Robert Johnson, John Mayall and the three Kings (Albert, Freddie and B.B.). Looking at British, American and new blues, and talking about the women in blues. Not only this, but Gary Moore will also be playing his guitar live in the studio." Have you heard Gary on Planet Rock? - If so, let us know what you thought of it on the Rock Legend forum!

Gary Moore Goes on Tour

Ex-Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore hits the road in the UK playing a dozen dates at traditional venues in May and June. It is unclear whether Moore, who puzzlingly kicked off the Philip Lynott Statue Tribute concert with one of his own songs - 'Walking by Myself' (actually a cover version) - , will be touring in support of a new album or continuing to promote his 2006 release 'Old New Ballads Blues'. The line-up for this tour - the set for which is likely to focus on Gary's blues repertoire - is not certain, but is rumoured to feature and Pete Rees on Bass, Vic Martin on Keyboards. It is not known whether original Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey will be part of the band, or whether Darrin Mooney - a more recent sidekick of Gary's - will be providing the beat. Visit Gary's official site for further details here

Tracks from Lizzy Back Catalogue to be Remixed

Tracks from classic Thin Lizzy albums, from Nightlife released when Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson joined the band for the Lizzy golden period until their swansong, Thunder And Lightning, are now possibly going to be re-mixed. The rights to the albums are in the posession of band’s trustees, including Scott Gorham and Brian Downey. Now they are deciding what to do with them, and remixing the material to make it ‘harder’ and more reflective of their live sound would appear to be top of the agenda.

Scott Gorham has said that this has long been a mission for him. "Even after we had finished recording the albums back then, we all knew that the production was shit" He has been quoted as stating.''The production of a Thin Lizzy album was always so bad, and I could never understand what we were doing wrong when it sounded so great on stage. Then we’d get into the studio and we’d lose it. We’d come up with these ‘cocktail’ albums. I didn’t get it and I always wanted to have a go at fixing it. The first thing we want to do is pick an album’s worth of material that we want to remix''.