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Showing posts with label Thin Lizzy. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Richard Houghton Q&A Session About His Book 'Thin Lizzy - A Peoples History'

Richard Houghton has been invited by the Rock 'n' Roll Book Club to take part in a Q&A about
his book,
Thin Lizzy - A People's History.

It's taking place at the legendary Dublin Castle pub in Camden, North London on Saturday 3 September. Starting at 7.15pm, there'll be live music from Jacoby and top Lizzy tribute act Dizzy Lizzy.

More details about the event can be found on the link below…

https://www.wegottickets.com/event/552712/

Whether or not you have already bought the book you are still welcome to go to the Dublin Castle for an evening to celebrate the best rock band ever to emerge from Ireland.

The book is still available to purchase via Amazon or direct from me using this link…

https://spenwoodbooks.com/product/thinlizzy/

Monday, 6 June 2022

A New Book - Thin Lizzy – A Peoples History by Richard Houghton

 Thin Lizzy – A Peoples History by Richard Houghton

The Thin Lizzy story is one of myths, legends, romance, rock riffs and some of the greatest music to blast over the airwaves in the Seventies and Eighties. More than anything, the band famed for hits ‘Whiskey in the Jar’, ‘The Boys are Back in Town’ and ‘Waiting for an Alibi’ is remembered for exhilarating live performances – the twin guitars, the explosive drumming, the dry ice, the police sirens and the flash bombs, all orchestrated by iconic lead singer and bass guitarist, Phil Lynott.


This affectionate oral history uses hundreds of previously unpublished eyewitness accounts to take the reader on a journey through Lizzy’s career, from Phil’s Dublin childhood to Lizzy’s early success, the trans-Atlantic breakthrough with the album Jailbreak and the chasing of fame in America, and on to the rows, the walk outs and the band’s break up.


It captures the line up changes that saw Lizzy get through five guitarists – Eric Bell, Brian Robertson, Gary Moore, Snowy White and John Sykes – and ends with the disappointment of failing to break America, the impact of drugs on the band, Phil’s ill-fated attempt to continue his career post-Lizzy and, ultimately, the sad loss of one of the most charismatic front men in music history.


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Wednesday, 29 December 2021

Some Great Rock Music Books Coming in 2022 from Spenwood Books! Check Them Out Now

Some Great Rock Music Books Coming in 2022 from Spenwood Books! Check them out
now…

All Down The Line – A People’s History of the Rolling Stones 1972 North American Tour

Hear the diesel drumming… all down the line! The 1972 visit to North America by the Rolling Stones was the first concert tour by the bad boys of rock since the ill-fated Alamont show in 1969. The tour has gone down in history as one of rock’s most celebrated, and this book brings together the eyewitness accounts of more than 250 fans as we travel across Canada and the United States with Mick, Keith and the boys, playing 48 shows across 23 states in just 54 days. Compiled by Richard Houghton

Thin Lizzy – A People’s History

It’s been 35 sad years since Phil Lynott passed away. This book takes you back to the glory days of the 1970s and 1980s, with the Thin Lizzy story told in the words of over 300 fan memories of Phil, Scott, Brian, Robbo, Gary, John – and Midge! It won’t be long ’til summer comes…. Compiled by Richard Houghton

Neil Young – A People’s History

Neil Young has been rocking like a hurricane since the 1960s. This book brings together the memories of over 400 fans of the Godfather of Grunge, whether performing with CSN&Y, on his own, with the Stray Gators, the Blue Notes or the mighty Crazy Horse. From early solo success to feedback laced guitar frenzy, this is the story of Canada’s greatest export to the world! Compiled by Richard Houghton.

Slade – A People’s History

For anyone who grew up in Britain in the 1970s, the sound of Slade is as much a part of their youth as wanting a Raleigh Chopper and a pair of platform boots. Slade – A People’s History is the story of the first band since The Beatles to have three successive singles go straight into the charts at number 1. Get down and get with it as over 300 Slade fans share their memories. Written by music journalist Malcolm Wyatt, author of This Day in Music’s Guide to The Clash, and Richard Houghton. 

Goin’ Down De Mont

Leicester’s De Montfort Hall has been the venue of choice for live music acts going back to before the days of The Beatles. This collection of music memories of one of the Midlands’ most loved concert halls has been compiled by Bruce Lee Pegg, author of the acclaimed 2002 biography, Brown Eyed Handsome Man: The Life and Hard Times of Chuck Berry.

Check out the website…

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Monday, 14 December 2020

Saxon Cover Classic Rock Numbers on Inspirations Album.

Saxon cover Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Motorhead & more on ‘Inspirations’ album.   

Saxon have announced full details of their Inspirations' covers album featuring their take on classic tracks by Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Motorhead, The Rolling Stones and many more.  

As a taster for the album, Saxon have premiered their cover of The Rolling Stones’ 1966 classic ‘Paint It Black’ and its accompanying behind-the-scenes video filmed during the recording sessions at Brockfield Hall earlier this year.

Featuring 11 songs that influenced Saxon and helped mould them into the band they are today, ‘Inspirations’ was recorded at Brockfield Hall near York and it’s released on Friday 19th March 2021 via Silver Lining Music.

Saxon singer Biff Byford says of ‘Paint It Black’: “I’ve loved this band since I first saw them and heard them. I liked the Beatles, but the Stones appealed to my rebel side; their iconic look… so many great songs, such a great attitude in the music!”


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