THIN LIZZY - The Boys Are Back In Town Book Sells Out Again

December 7, 2012, 11 years ago

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After the swift sell-out of the first edition of The Boys Are Back In Town, by Scott Gorham and Harry Doherty, the reprint has now practically sold out as well, so much so that publishers Omnibus Press have ordered a second reprint as THIN LIZZY fans are anxious to get their hands on the book, the exclusive story of the band's rise, fall and rise again. The demand, of course, is also fuelled by the band's current sell-out tour of the UK, where Scott Gorham tells us he has been signing copies of the book at every gig.

A North American retail date of May 1st, 2013 has been secured for the 160-page paperback.

The Boys Are Back In Town is described as follows:

One of the defining rock groups of the 20th Century, Thin Lizzy began life in Dublin in 1969 when childhood friends Phil Lynott and Brian Downey were approached by two former members of VAN MORRISON's band THEM, Eric Wrixon (keyboards) and Eric Bell (guitar). Now for the first time, their story is told by guitarist Scott Gorham and rock journalist Harry Doherty. The band's story is told by the people who were involved directly including former guitarists, road crew, management, family and friends. Their origins in Dublin as a three piece with the Whiskey in the Jar single and a string of unsuccessful but highly creative albums. The move to London to chase the dream of being a major rock band. The chaotic arrival and departures of various members including Eric Bell (who left the band mid concert), Irish guitarist Gary Moore, Brian Robertson and co-author Scott Gorham. How the albums Jailbreak and Boys Are Back in Town took the band to the top of the charts just as they were to become bankrupt. Includes stories of the band on the road, the drink and drugs and how the years of partying, drug-taking and non stop touring eventually took its toll on not only the band members but on their families. The death of front man Phil Lynott and their legacy following his death.



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