Philip-Lynott.com
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DDIII - Dedication in Dumfries III
DDIII
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vu - same system as last year - TIZZ LIZZY will be making a triumphant
return after headlining the VIBE FOR PHILO of January 2008
Acoustic LIZZY - the acclaimed acoustic duo of Rich Davenport and Dave Rowley will again provide the light and shade, showcasing another side of Philip Lynott's songwriting talent
Bringing Tizz over from Ireland is an easy but expensive decision so this year's admission is £12 in advance and the same on the door
Our Guest of Honour, Philomena Lynott's appearance is alas, not guaranteed due to family commitments
We hope to see you all there to celebrate Philip's life and music
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Tizz Lizzy's website is down - please click above for their MySpace page |
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Highlights from DDII |
GLYDER have reluctantly had to cancel at the 11th hour as they have been offered 10 dates in Scandinavia with radio and TV promotion for their appearance at Sweden Rock Festival in June ..... an opportunity too good for them to turn down.
"We are very, very sorry about this and its just bad luck that this coincides with DDIII, Sweden Rock is probably going to be the biggest event in our career to date and we simply cannot afford not to take up this promotional tour. We have thought hard about it and I think Phil has a few cards up his sleeve, it will be a great night and Tizz Lizzy, the Heroes of this year's Vibe are the closest thing to the real thing that I've ever experienced so it will be an amazing night".
- Bat (Glyder)
*** Anyone who has already purchased a ticket may have a full refund if required ***
27th March 2008
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FRIENDS OF PHILO WE ARE HOLDING A TRIBUTE TO THE BLACK ROSE IN ARKLOW 2008 April 11th we kick off in the Mary B and April 12th in the Arklow Bay Hotel Acts include Doish Nagle (ex Grand Slam) with Martin Gallagher - Boy Dyson - Arnkill - Daniel Breslin - Avalanche ..... and from Belfast headliners ..... TIZZ LIZZY Sunday 13th - Mary B light entertainment chill out day For more INFO please check out www.roisindubh.info/forums/tributegigs - Black Rose for Tickets Outlets and Accomodation YOU TUBE - Arklow Thin Lizzy Tribute www.friendsofphilo@bebo.com |
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10th July 2007 Update on 'The Rocker' documentary DVD .....Thanks to the generosity of DigitalClassicsDVD I have three copies to give away
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To enter, the test is to email rocker@thinlizzy.biz with 'rocker' as the subject and include your name or Rock Legend username. Closing date extended to 17:00 GMT on Friday 13th July.
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2nd July 2007 Just about recovered and finally got some photo's of the gig uploaded.
They are at www.photobucket.com Username: DedicationDumfriesII Guest Password: Lizzy
Thanks especially to Dave Hughes, Ray Wright, Sandy Milne and Duncan Ireland. Also Neil Carruthers, Dan Donnelly, Graham Cohen, Rich Davenport and my brother Jimmy.
Nobody's claiming copyright but if you use any, please give due credit |
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news also that 'The Rocker' documentary produced by Shay Healy is finally
to get very welcome official release on DVD .....
Title: THE ROCKER: THIN LIZZY’S PHIL LYNOTT Catalogue No: DC10034 Release date: 16 April 2007 RRP: £9.99 Barcode: 5051083006446 Region 0 DVD Running Time: 60 minutes
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THE
ROCKER:
A PORTRAIT OF THIN
LIZZY’S PHIL LYNOTT
The Rocker is an in-depth look at the life, career and tragic death of legendary rock star Philip Lynott, the founding member of Thin Lizzy. Thin Lizzy’s breakthrough song, Whiskey in the Jar, hit the UK charts in 1973. Its success was followed three years later by Jailbreak and The Boys are Back in Town, which became an international hit and fulfilled Phil’s dream of becoming a rock star. This programme features interviews with Phil Lynott and his wife, Caroline Crowther, who speaks about him for the first time since his death; rare concert and television footage; clips from some of the great Thin Lizzy gigs, and classic Thin Lizzy videos. With Phil’s mother, Philomena, Thin Lizzy members Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, Brian Robertson, Eric Bell and Gary Moore; managers Chris Morrison and Chris O’Donnell, and rock stars Jon Bon Jovi, Slash, Bono, Bob Geldof, Huey Lewis, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler and Midge Ure.
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26th February 2007
Today I received this message from Alison O'Reilly and decided to get my finger out and upload it here rather than just my usual lazy way and post it on the Rock Legend Forum only http://forum.thin-lizzy.info/
It's great to see Racheal looking so well now but I hope the last picture will still shock you - it shocked me.
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there, I was hoping you might be able to give my documentary a mention on your website. 'My Heroin Hell, Rachael's Story' about a 27 year old former heroin addict from Mercer Street in Dublin who is fighting an amazing battle to overcome her 14 year heroin addiction – and against the lack of provision for drug treatment and rehabilitation. Rachael is a huge Thin Lizzy fan and went to meet Philomena recently at her home in Sutton. The programme features Philomena and Rachael talking about Phil and Rachael visiting his statue on Grafton Street and his grave. Programme details: 'My Heroin Hell, Rachael's Story' 10th March at 2pm and again at 9pm Sky News We will also be on the Late Late Show on 9th March Background: Rachael started taking heroin when she was 13, and began injecting at 15. At one stage, she was told she might lose her arms because of the damage caused by injecting heroin. The astonishing pictures, published last July, shocked everybody. Now, after a series of often difficult sessions in treatment, detoxification and rehabilitation, she's on the threshold of a new life. She's clean of drugs, and will appear in a one hour documentary directed by Journalist Alison O'Reilly from Drogheda. 'My Heroin Hell' is a story of pain, grief, despair, guilt, courage, determination and –ultimately – triumph. It is a unique insight into the mind and recovery of a heroin addict. Rachael is heroin free for eight months and is currently in Keltoi rehabilitation unit in the Phoenix Park. She is also writing a book and hoping to attend Trinity College in September to study politics and psychology. Thanks Alison O'Reilly Reporter Sky News |
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22nd February 2007
Sorry this place has been stagnant for so long .....
DDII is taking shape and thanks to Phil Edgar and Steve Edgar I now have a flyer to post .....
28th October 2006
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25th September 2006
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Finnish
Thin Lizzy tribute band Cold Sweat, will play two gigs next weekend in
Finland as follows:
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2nd August 2006
Cold Sweat - Dedicated To Thin Lizzy
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Finnish band Cold Sweat have just released their CD 'Dedicated to Thin Lizzy' It is available from the web site ..... You can also see Cold Sweat Unplugged from a recent TV-performance (multimedia section) I received a review copy of the album from Jari and the boys and if you like your Lizzy loud and heavy then this is for you. I put AC/DC's 'Back In Black' on after it and it sounded tame by comparison. Phil |
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24th July 2006
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Tizz Lizzy's website is up and running ... All the Best Lads |
6th April 2006
The big day is creeping up .....
Only twenty years in the planning
Please click on the flyer then on the logos
8th December 2005
Ireland's 'Issues'
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The November edition of Issues magazine in Ireland featured an article by Alan Byrne.
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Forthcoming DVD's
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Thin Lizzy: Thunder
And Lightning Concert 1983 "This is the long awaited 'Thunder And Lightning Tour'; the tour that was to prove Phil Lynott's and Thin Lizzy's last. The year
is 1983, the venue Dublin and the stage is rocking. To add to the already
charged atmosphere of a concert in waiting, we have fast-forwarded in time
to include nostalgic comment from Phil's band mates Brian Robertson and
Eric Bell recalling their eventful times together, plus the indestructible
footballing legend George Best and musician Brush Shiels, recalling their
many memories of the rocker and friend. But all this is merely a prelude
to what is a pulverising gig containing all conquering favourites such as
'Whiskey In The Jar' and 'Dancing In The Moonlight' and many more. The
'Thunder And Lightning Tour' is quite simply the greatest performance from
a group who were at their electrifying best". 12
page colour booklet
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Thin Lizzy &
The Story Of Phil Lynott: Special Collector's Edition (DVD & CD) Due for release: 16/01/2006 "Footage
from the last filmed performance by the band, during the Thunder &
Lightning Concert in 1983". 12-page
colour booklet Music
CD
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Vibe News - Robbo and Eric Bell will be appearing!
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More info at VibeForPhilo.com
7th November 2005
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In this month's Mojo ..... Yes! Your chance to buy again the shit "Greatest Hits" CD you were privileged to buy in 2004 coupled with the shit DVD you (maybe?) shelled out for this year! The generosity of those wonderful people - the mythical "bunch of Lizzy fans at Universal" knows no bounds!
"THIN LIZZY Greatest Hits - 2005 UK 'Deluxe Sound & Vision' limited edition 3-disc set comprising of 36-track 2-CD album set featuring a collection of their biggest & best hits including 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Dancing In The Moonlight', 'Sarah', 'Jailbreak', 'Whisky In The Jar' & 'The Rocker', 2 Live & Previously Unreleased Recordings plus BONUS Region 0 NTSC DVD including promotional clips & live performance footage!" Wow, amazing! Not :-(
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Meantime Play.com are advertising Thin Lizzy: Thunder And Lightning Concert 1983 so it looks like the Hitchin (26th January '83) Gig is finally getting a Pal Region 2 release. Look out for the additional footage and never before released interview footage - you can look but you won't find it - if you do I'll eat my hat :-)
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23rd October 2005
DVD News
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"Lizzy
Live At The BBC" listed on www.cdxpress.co.uk
- says its due for release ...... eh ....... eventually!
From the blurb it must
be Hitchin 26th January '83 finally getting a European R2 release |
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Just what you probably don't need in your Christmas Stocking? Warn the wives! Forget subtlety guys - just tell them - thanks but no thanks.....
Those awfully nice people at www.classicrockproductions.com are at it again with a triple DVD Box Set which wraps up "Masters From The Vaults", "Sydney '78" and "Rock Review"
Proves that the move to "Angry Penguin" was a smokescreen for the release of "Rock Review". Why
does no one challenge this tat legally? Just goes to show anything Lizzy
is fair game these days - witness the crap on eBay. |
Corrs Single
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The
Corrs release their latest single "Old Town" c/w "Heart
Like A Wheel" on Monday - 24th October.
"Old Town" has been played every day for the last three weeks on BBC Radio 2 as the single is on their playlist - thanks Bjay ;-) - suggesting they have made up their mind which is the lead track. |
Latest News Hot Off The Press:
Vicar Street is now confirmed as the Dublin venue
for the 20th Vibe For Philo on Wednesday January 4th
2006.
Other venues include:
The Savoy, Cork
Langtons, Kilkenny, and
Dolan's Warehouse, Limerick
To other news - we've posted an expanded Tattoo
Gallery and there are two new galleries in the
Reader's
Gallery
section.
Visit www.vibeforphilo.com for latest information, downloads and more!.
5th October 2005
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"New
Release... Phil Osborne, we now have all the confirmed details for the
eagerly awaited new 3 Disc Set from Thin Lizzy and you can order your copy
NOW!! Here are all the details along with a few of the other superb
collectables currently in stock here at eil.com and ready to be shipped to
you TODAY!! We are constantly adding new stock daily so keep checking back
with us to see if we can fill any more gaps in your collection Click here to see the full list of Thin Lizzy collectables" THIN LIZZY Greatest Hits - 2005 UK 'Deluxe Sound & Vision' limited edition 3-disc set comprising of 36-track 2-CD album set featuring a collection of their biggest & best hits including 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Dancing In The Moonlight', 'Sarah', 'Jailbreak', 'Whisky In The Jar' & 'The Rocker', 2 Live & Previously Unreleased Recordings plus BONUS Region 0 NTSC DVD including promotional clips & live performance footage!. ** released 31 October 2005 **
Eagerly awaited? My arse! Another rip-off from those wonderful people - the mythical "bunch of Lizzy fans at Universal" Betting on the shredded "TBABIT" promo on the DVD being sorted anyone? And no "The Official Site" hasn't been updated - yet again. Wonder if whoever has forgotten their username or password? :-)))
Phil O
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4th October 2005
UPCOMING TRIBUTE GIGS ..... DEDICATION3 this weekend in Peterborough, UK
