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SKID ROW ~ LIVE AND ON SONG HUX 075 (Barcode: 682970000756) ~ IRELAND ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1969 - 1971 Released: 2006 Skid RowFind albums by this artist were an excellent proto-Prog band formed in Ireland in 1967 by bassist & songwriter Brush ShielsFind albums by this artist. The band also featured Phil LynottFind albums by this artist on vocals, the 17 year old Gary MooreFind albums by this artist on guitar and Noel BridgemanFind albums by this artist on drums. Phil Lynott left after recording the band’s debut single, and went on to form Thin LizzyFind albums by this artist. The band continued as a trio, with Gary Moore, Brush Shiels & Noel Bridgeman. Eventually, Gary Moore also left, and went on to become one of rock music’s most acclaimed guitarists. This superb album brings us the 2 early singles (A and B) recorded on the Irish SongFind albums on this label label (ultra rare collector’s items) and a live performance recorded for the BBC in 1971 which includes a 16+ minutes extravaganza featuring Moore’s guitar pyrotechnics. This is a most welcome addition to the always excellent HuxFind albums on this label label catalog.

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THIN LIZZY ~ BLACK ROSE (DELUXE EDITION) MERCURY 277270 (Barcode: 602527727004) ~ IRELAND ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1979 Released: 2011 This is the 10th album by Thin LizzyFind albums by this artist, the last of the great Irish / British Rock bands of the 1970s. Formed and led by the charismatic vocalist / bassist / composer Phil LynottFind albums by this artist and drummer Brian DowneyFind albums by this artist (they were the only steady members lasting until Lynott´s untimely death in 1985), the band was characterized by a double lead guitar lineup and a strong connection to Irish / Celtic roots. Many great guitar players were members of the band over the years, but this album features the superb Gary MooreFind albums by this artist, who was also of Irish origin and was friendly with Lynott since the late 1960s, when they were members of Skid RowFind albums by this artist. Unfortunately Moore´s stint with the band lasted only for this one album, and he was replaced by another guitar hero: Snowy White. In retrospect this is definitely the strongest album the band recorded, full of great songs and passionate playing. This new edition expands the original album by a whole CD of new material, which includes alternate takes and other goodies. A great example of late Classic Rock, before it all went to hell!

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