Dublin's Thin Lizzy have become one of the most revered cult acts of all time. Studious and discerning fans of hard rock the world over revelling in the storytelling acumen of the legendary Phil Lynott and teh craft and class of his band. Through numerous new interviews with most of the principles involved and a mountain of painstaking research, 'The Sun Goes Down' examines the band's career from the making of 'Bad Reputation' in 1977 through to 1983;s 'Thunder and Lightning' and that last concert at the Reading Festival. Alcohol and drugs wreaked havoc between band members, producers and managers. Line-up changes and a mostly grinding existence finally took its toll after the smash hit records and sold-out tours. Popoff's celebrated record-by-record methodology highlights a new appreciation of the deep album tracks hiding within the band's often forgotten later years.
| ISBN: | 9781908724908 |
| Publication date: | 15th June 2018 |
| Author: | Martin Popoff |
| Publisher: | Wymer Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Genres: |
Musicians, singers, bands and groups |
Dublin's Thin Lizzy have become one of the most revered cult acts of all time. Studious and discerning fans of hard rock the world over revelling in the storytelling acumen of the legendary Phil Lynott and teh craft and class of his band. Through numerous new interviews with most of the principles involved and a mountain of painstaking research, 'The Sun Goes Down' examines the band's career from the making of 'Bad Reputation' in 1977 through to 1983;s 'Thunder and Lightning' and that last concert at the Reading Festival. Alcohol and drugs wreaked havoc between band members, producers and managers. Line-up changes and a mostly grinding existence finally took its toll after the smash hit records and sold-out tours. Popoff's celebrated record-by-record methodology highlights a new appreciation of the deep album tracks hiding within the band's often forgotten later years.
The Sun Goes Down features in the following genres: Musicians, singers, bands and groups
The Sun Goes Down is available in Paperback
The Sun Goes Down was written by Martin Popoff and published by Wymer Publishing
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