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Brian Michael Downey (born 27 January 1951 [1] [2]) is an Irish drummer. He was a founding member of the rock band Thin Lizzy and the only other constant in the band aside from leader Phil Lynott until their disbandment in 1983. [3] Downey also co-wrote several Thin Lizzy songs.
Gorham reformed Thin Lizzy in 2010 with former members Mendoza, Downey and Wharton, in addition to new guitarist Vivian Campbell and lead vocalist Ricky Warwick. [26] Campbell was replaced by Richard Fortus after returning to Def Leppard in mid-2011, [ 27 ] before Damon Johnson became his permanent replacement later in the year. [ 28 ]
John Sykes, a veteran hard-rock guitarist who was a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and the Tygers of Pan Tang, has died, according to a post on his official Facebook page. He had battled cancer ...
John Sykes, the electrifying guitarist who rocked the world in legendary bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65. The rocker’s death was confirmed by both bands on social media ...
Guitarist John Sykes, who played in classic British rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65. ... Related: Bernie Marsden, Former Whitesnake Guitarist, Dead at 72.
Two of the founding members of Thin Lizzy, bass guitarist and vocalist Phil Lynott and drummer Brian Downey, met while at school in Dublin in the early 1960s. Lynott, born on 20 August 1949 in West Bromwich, England, to an Irish mother Philomena (1930–2019) and Guyanese father Cecil Parris (1925–2010), was brought up in Dublin from the age of three. [5]
British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.
John James Sykes (29 July 1959 – 2024 [1]) was an English guitarist, best known as a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang.He also fronted the hard rock group Blue Murder and released several solo albums.