Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation Reaction

[@delorangeade]

Thin Lizzy will always be my favourite band. There is no better all-round rock drummer than Brian Downey. The band probably covered a wider range of genres in their recordings than any of their contemporaries, from psychedelic folk in the beginning, through country tinged ballads (Metallica recently covered Borderline), hard-edged funk, melodic pop-rock, to heavy metal on their final album.

[@hanierfamily]

We'll have to hear more, then.

[@gregorionecastellone1430]

Fantastic Thin lizzy big band legend

[@ericsteadman6687]

Thin Lizzy. My favorite band of all time

[@TheMichaelseymour]

NOBODY will hate thin lizzy ! .....some may not love em ....but they dont have a bad LP or song for that matter they are a CLASSIC band now- and deserve widespread recognition ....they just get richer and stand out from the pack - the more that time goes along

[@jonnno243]

SO glad you played this fantastic song. Thank you. I think you can see what I said about Brian Downey the drummer. And Scott Gorman the guitarist, as you saw has "Rock Attitude". Add Phil Lynott and (I think),Brian Robertson, and the result is this masterpiece.The album Bad Reputation is also great.

[@mwjsbleakwater564]

Best band ever. You're in for a ride. Between 1975 and 1979 they were just untouchable. Fighting (75), Jailbreak (76), Johnny The Fox (76), Bad Reputatuon (77), Live and Dangerous (78) and Black Rose (1979) is just an incredible run. And then there are the other 8 albums they officially released. They're great also. Phil Lynott was one of a kind.

[@ghichens3418]

Ya ! Brilliant all day long !! One of the best Bands ever ! Proper regret missing out on seeing these chaps ! I agree with the veiwers of this channel ! that "Live and Dangerous " is one of the Best Live Albums period !Imo When Gary Moore joined Thin Lizzy he brought some even more special to The band ! Garys solo career was brill as well ! A great live show "One Night In Dublin " is a tribute to the great Phil Lynot with Gary Moore hosting with Scott Gorham showing up for the epic "Black Rose " lynot mixed Irish History into a lot of his writing !! A must veiw !!!Cheers ! great reaction !!

[@chrisbarlow2131]

Thanks for this guys. Thin Lizzy were the best hard rock band in the mid 70 early 80s. Live they were unstoppable. To hear just how good they were live listen to their live album Live And Dangerous.

[@todtiger]

It was a pleasure to see them twice Rochdale 1975 and London 1978

[@markferrett700]

Top tune, top band....thanks for reacting to a fantastic band🤟🤟👍.....although successful they should have been mega......propper rock band.

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Scott's best solo. Only time he really ad-libbed.

[@boboquisp]

Love Thin Lizzy! Great pick. Drummer Brian Downey rocks hard.

[@johnrice7076]

Thin lizzy were somthing special and Brian Downie was a very underrated drummer amazing band

[@joykeebler1916]

Smokin' and drinkin' it up Thin Lizzy style!

[@paulginnetty2706]

Check out 'Wild One', 'Sarah' and 'The Rocker' by Thin Lizzy

[@vanessap7656]

In Dublin, Phil has a statue and was able to be on postage stamps as well. Their contribution to music is amazing. Many bands pay homage to Thin Lizzy. Love it, you won’t be disappointed.

[@andrewforrest9980]

A legendary rock band. Well deserving of their reputation as Irelands greatest band. Everyone was a star in their own right, and a fantastic musician, and drummer Brian Downey was superb.

[@davewelch377]

I'm glad you like them one of my favorite groups. There are hidden gems like this every one of thier albums. Thanks for sharing your reaction!!!!

[@sparenovations7176]

Lizzy had all the right ingredients to make a perfect cake whth every guitar incarnation they had

[@SPKdesign1]

It's Brian Downey on drums for this one I think and it's from 76/77ish.. Probably Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham on Guitar. Something from a slightly later period you might like is "Roisin Dubh" with Gary Moore on Guitar but be warned you will instantly crave a Guinnes. If you fancy something from way back at the start when they where just a three piece, 71/72ish, try "Saga Of The Ageing Orphan" or "Rise And Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes".

[@SPKdesign1]

Another Irish band you might want to try is Horslips. Their sound progressed as they went on but I do like the early stuff. A couple great ones are "An Brattach Ban", "Bímm Istigh Ag Ol", "Dearg Doom", "Mad Pat" or "King of the Fairies". I can't guarantee the spelling of those titles though.

[@hanierfamily]

You just want to hear how badly we bastardise these song titles. LOL

[@SPKdesign1]

@@hanierfamily I promise I won't laugh, I have problems with them. I'm sure there is someone that will give the correct pronunciation.

[@vaggou6838]

great Brian Downey on drums

[@colrhodes377]

Ref your video of Spirit of the dance, that is some dammed fine medicine. Did John Ringo play on it too?

[@raymondregis6219]

My first concert was Thin Lizzy opening for Queen in early 77. Great show.

[@hanierfamily]

Yeah, that would have been an awesome experience.

[@grahamrogers3345]

For a while they had the same producer as T.Rex, Tony Visconti.

[@kevhanson1262]

Remember this album from 77 of the Same title Brian Roberton on guitar and Scott Gorahm make twin guitar playing unique. Try" The Opium Trail " Robertson was absolutely on fire they had to let him just explode on solo's. Him and Lynott were always at logger heads a d it shows in their playing .For a few years they were untouchable. Also Try "The sun goes down "

[@robertbagley9199]

Please keep delving in to Thin Lizzy guys, they were one of the best bands ever and so tight live, each member a master of their instrument! Try 'Still in love with you' from the album Live & Dangerous (one of my all time favourites) and for another rocker try 'Emerald' thanks.

[@hanierfamily]

This one surprised us, actually. We only heard their international hits. And they have a sort of 'ACDC' kind of feel, which is likely why North America fell in love with them.

[@mightyV444]

@@hanierfamily - You've probably already heard their 'Dancing In The Moonlight' then, too? There's a great live performance of 'Don't Believe A Word' from the 'Old Grey Whistle Test' TV show you two might also enjoy 😀👍

[@hanierfamily]

@@mightyV444 Is it the same as the King Harvest version?

[@mightyV444]

@@hanierfamily - Nope, it's a completely different song, and its proper title actually is 'Dancing In The Moonlight (It's Caught Me In Its Spotlight)' 😊 There _was_ a very close cover version of the King Harvest song by a band called Toploader in the late 90's, though 🙂

[@hanierfamily]

@@mightyV444 Not sure if we've heard that one...

[@TheWorldofGood79]

Do delve more into Thin Lizzy, they are fantastic from the days of them as a trio with Eric Bell on guitar, to Gary Moore, then the classic Scot Goram Brian Robertson as seen here, to Snowy White, even Midge Ure, then at the end John Sykes, with Scot Goram being a constant from 74 until the end. You are right Brian Downey is a wonderful drummer & Phil Lynott is the ultimate front man. You have covered a lot of music by The Jam, well in 1975 The Jam actually supported Thin Lizzy at The Fulham Greyhound. That would have been a great gig to see!

[@ghichens3418]

Ace !!!

[@paulkazakoff9231]

These guys could rock out as good as any band out there ! Phenomenal and unstoppable !!!

[@Lightning61]

If memory serves, Brian Robertson, (Stratocaster player), injured his hand severely in a bar fight, and Scott Gorham did all of the leads on this album during recording. In your spare time, check out "Live and Dangerous" to hear these guys at their best, with a healthy Brian Robertson. Thanks for keeping the memories alive! 🤘 Edit: I believe Brian's lead part may have been done for "Opium Trail" before the fight.

[@delorangeade]

Brian did the leads on Opium Trail. Killer Without a Cause and That Woman's Gonna Break Your Heart. This was after the bar fight, his subsequent dismissal, and the band's tour with Queen. I believe Brian May had suggested himself for the second guitar spot on the album before Robertson came back, late in the sessions.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

@@delorangeade oh , as much as i love robertson - what a concept- brian may ! wow ....that coulda been magic !

[@stevel2504]

Brian Downey is such a great drummer, saw them at Wembley in 1977 great gig. Shame the rockstar lifestyle finished Phil.

[@joykeebler1916]

And is Hanier Family now doing a Jailbreak!

[@garyhutton2654]

Another great reaction from you both , check out ex thin lizzy guitarist gary Moore you love him , wonderful video . Thank you so much indeed. ♥️☘️☘️

[@adamwarlock3530]

Great song. Actually, Scott Gorham (the guy with the long hair) plays all the guitars on this song. The other guy was in a bar fight and cut his hand real bad and wasnt able to perform on the album. He got fired shortly after this video.

[@DirkWeag]

awesome drumming by Brian "Irish John Bonham" Downey :-)

[@hanierfamily]

Yeah. That drummer is something.

[@js.3490]

Oh, you gotta check out their other works. They have several albums worth of greatness. They were one of those bands that American audiences did not hear much about due to personal and other problems within the band. But they were huge stars around the world back in the day. You will love their music. You need to check more out. This band is right up there with Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Stones, Queen, the biggest bands of their era.

[@Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm]

🤟😎

[@colrhodes377]

Maybe you can add that to your list of favourite songs

[@colrhodes377]

Lizzy are so underrated. Who knows how far they might have gotten if Phil Lynnot hadn't so tragically died so young

[@markfireflymiller8289]

If you've not heard it try, cold sweat from thin lizzy too.

[@wickie2222]

Hey Folks, Great to see Lizzy getting appreciated. From your comments you should check out the Vagabonds Album.

[@colrhodes377]

If you want to similar experience with drums, you might consider, Iron Maiden, Run to the hills. Clive Burr's drumming is exceptional 👌

[@hanierfamily]

You mean Iron Maiden's signature song? The one every press release starts with? The first Iron Maiden song we think of when we think Iron Maiden?

[@colrhodes377]

@@hanierfamily That'll be the one then

[@SimonColey]

Lol yeah. Regardless of whether you know the songs I think you should have a new section. Songs we know love and this is why. Then there's no excuse for not playing er. Say the Who w on't get fooled again, type songs.

[@colrhodes377]

@Simon Coley excellent point!

[@SimonColey]

@@colrhodes377 guess I'll have to play behind Blue eyes to myself too. Who v h17. Pff

[@karpatigeorges343]

superbe rythmique guitare et basse ,un bon groupe de rock

[@hanierfamily]

We didn't even need to translate. So cool.

[@BigC.]

Try Chinatown next.

[@CAdams6398]

'Waiting For An Alibi'. Probably their finest single!

[@Irish780]

Lol😂 i do love Americans 😊

[@hanierfamily]

What are they like? I think we Canadians have a better sense of humour.