Thin Lizzy Live at Sydney Harbour '78
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Thin Lizzy Live at Sydney Harbour '78 is a live concert performance by Thin Lizzy
on 29 October 1978 and subsequently produced in VHS and DVD format and available from Warner Vision.. It was originally a made for television special produced by local radio station 2SM and Australia's, Seven Network
. The band performed for an estimated crowd of 100,000 on the steps of the famous Sydney Opera House
.. Audio is English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Thin Lizzy's original drummer, Brian Downey
, was unable to perform due to the band's hectic tour schedule, in which he became tired and ill and wasn't in good health to perform.
Thin Lizzy did a morning sound check which extended to a jam of around 25 minutes for those who had arrived extra early for the concert. Although not appearing in the video release, the opening acts for the concert were The Sports
, Jon English
and Wha-Koo
.
A concert album of the show (Boys Are Back in Town: Live in Australia
) was released in 1999.
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/vocalist Phil Lynott met while still in school. Lynott assumed the role of frontman and led them throughout their recording career of thirteen studio albums...
on 29 October 1978 and subsequently produced in VHS and DVD format and available from Warner Vision.. It was originally a made for television special produced by local radio station 2SM and Australia's, Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
. The band performed for an estimated crowd of 100,000 on the steps of the famous Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, finally opening in 1973 after a long gestation starting with his competition-winning design in 1957...
.. Audio is English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Thin Lizzy's original drummer, Brian Downey
Brian Downey (drummer)
Brian Michael Downey is an Irish drummer.Downey is the drummer and a founding member of the rock band Thin Lizzy, and a friend from childhood of co-founder and frontman Phil Lynott. Along with Lynott, Downey was the only constant member of the pioneering hard rock group until their break-up in...
, was unable to perform due to the band's hectic tour schedule, in which he became tired and ill and wasn't in good health to perform.
Thin Lizzy did a morning sound check which extended to a jam of around 25 minutes for those who had arrived extra early for the concert. Although not appearing in the video release, the opening acts for the concert were The Sports
The Sports
The Sports were a popular Australian rock group that performed and recorded between 1976 and 1981.Based in Melbourne, Victoria, the group released a number of successful singles and albums. Their sound fitted well with both 1970s British pub rock bands and British New Wave...
, Jon English
Jon English
Jonathan James "Jon" English is an Australian rock singer, musician, actor and writer. English emigrated to Australia with his parents in 1961...
and Wha-Koo
Wha-Koo
Wha-Koo was an American rock band best known for their 1978 single, "You're Such a Fabulous Dancer", an international hit from their critically acclaimed album, "Berkshire".-History:...
.
Thin Lizzy Set List
- Jailbreak.
- Bad Reputation.
- Cowboy Song.
- The Boys Are Back In Town.
- Waitin' For An Alibi.
- Are You Ready.
- Me And The Boys.
- Baby Drives Me Crazy.
A concert album of the show (Boys Are Back in Town: Live in Australia
Boys Are Back in Town: Live in Australia
Boys Are Back in Town: Live in Australia is a live album by Irish band Thin Lizzy, released in 1999. . The recording is of a Sydney Harbour open-air show in 1978. It was one of Gary Moore's first shows as a permanent member of the band and featured Gillan drummer Mark Nauseef who was touring with...
) was released in 1999.
Personnel
- Phil LynottPhil LynottPhilip Parris "Phil" Lynott was an Irish musician who first came to prominence as a founding member, principal songwriter, and frontman of the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy....
- bass, lead vocals - Gary MooreGary MooreRobert William Gary Moore , better known simply as Gary Moore, was a Northern Irish musician from Belfast, best recognised as a blues rock guitarist and singer....
- lead guitar, backing vocals - Scott GorhamScott GorhamScott Gorham is an American guitarist and songwriter who rose to international recognition as one of the "twin lead guitarists" of the Irish-formed rock band, Thin Lizzy...
- lead guitar, backing vocals - Mark NauseefMark NauseefMark Nauseef , is a drummer and percussionist who has enjoyed a varied career, ranging from rock music during the 1970s with his time as a member of the Ian Gillan Band and, temporarily, Thin Lizzy, to a wide range of musical styles in more recent times, playing with many notable musicians from all...
- percussion