Historical Artist Profile
Thin Lizzy
Biography & Overview
Thin Lizzy are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. The band initially consisted of bass guitarist, lead vocalist and principal songwriter Phil Lynott, drummer Brian Downey, guitarist Eric Bell and organist Eric Wrixon, although Wrixon left after a few months. Bell left at the end of 1973 and was briefly replaced by Gary Moore, who himself was replaced in mid-1974 by dual lead guitarists: Scott Gorham, who remained with the band until their break-up in 1983, and Brian Robertson, who remained with the band until 1978 when Moore re-joined.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"The Boys Are Back In Town"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #12
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
18 Charted Tracks
"Whisky In The Jar"
Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #6
"The Boys A Back In Town"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #8
"Waiting For An Alibi"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #9
"Killer On The Loose"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #10
"Don'T Believe A Word"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #12
"Dancin' In The Moonlight"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #14
"Do Anything You Want To"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #14
"Killers Live (Ep)"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #19
"Rosalie"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #20
"Chinatown"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #21
"Sarah"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #24
"Cold Sweat"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #27
"Jailbak"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #31
"Dedication"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #35
"Thunder And Lightning"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #39
"The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #52
"Trouble Boys"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #53
"Hollywood"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #53