THIN LIZZY: Fifth Annual 'A Celebration: The Music Of Phil Lynott' Announced
May 11, 2006Toronto's fifth annual "Thin Lizzy - A Celebration: The Music of Phil Lynott" is scheduled to take place on July 21-22, 2006 at Healey's.
For the fifth year in a row, some of the finest musicians on the Canadian indie scene (and some special guests from around the world) are coming together to celebrate and pay tribute to a true warrior poet, Philip Lynott. Since his untimely death in 1986, THIN LIZZY's Phil Lynott has left a musical legacy that continues to influence and inspire musicians around the globe. Even the legendary Bob Dylan has been recently quoted singing LIZZY's praises. Over the years, Lynott's songs have been covered by an array of such diverse performers as HENRY ROLLINS, THE CORRS, SMASHING PUMPKINS, RANDY BACHMAN, HUEY LEWIS, METALLICA, THE CURE and Canada's own EMM GRYNER.
In addition to all of the amazing homegrown talent the organizers have got lined up (TACOMA REDD, CRAZY BABIES, ASH LEE BLADE, GORGEOUS GEORGE, LAST CHANCE BAND),Jimmy Coup (ANDREW W.K.) will be flying over from Los Angeles, ANIMAL GRACE is heading over from Ohio, and once again Sean O'Connor of '80s Irish cult band THE LOOKALIKES will make his way across the pond to help the fans pay tribute to his friend Phil Lynott.
Tickets are only $12 in advance ($20 for both nights!) and $15 at the door.
For more information, visit www.monsterrecords.ca.
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