FAQ :: THIN LIZZY

Q: I always admired Scott Gorham as a player. Very underrated. His sound was so distinctive - almost violin like at times. I would be really interested in any stories you have involving Scott and his playing.

A: Scott was a real work horse in the band, the backbone of Thin Lizzy. He worried about his sound more, always searching for a better one and despite being in the shadow of Gary Moore and Brian Robertson he managed to play some great solos by himself. A lot of Lizzy guitar is two guitar harmony stuff. Gary would write the parts and teach Scott the harmony. Scott had to be great to keep up with Gary.

Q: I think it's important for Bowie fans to learn that his work was not solely the product of his own talents, but people such as yourself contributing largely to his success.

I was also a big fan of Phil Lynott. What was he like to know on a personal level?? I'd be honored if you could reply to this letter, as you have been a favorite producer of mine for years. Thanks for years of incredible music.

A: What a compliment, thank you!

Make no mistake. Bowie is a great artist, a great thinker. I'm happy that I could keep up with him and embellish what was going on in his mind. I'm also proud to have initiated some ground-breaking recording techniques whilst working with him.

As for Phil Lynott, he was a very charming man with a huge personality. He was both a rascal and a gentleman. In the studio he was a very hard worker and very innovative. I am starting some essays on the 3 albums I've made with Thin Lizzy. They should be up on this site by September '97.