THIN LIZZY Not Feeling The 'Vibe?'

June 8, 2010

For 24 years the annual "Vibe for Philo" event has celebrated the life, work, and musical legacy of Philip Lynott in his native city, Dublin. Originating in a personal request by Lynott in 1981 to his old friend Smiley Bolger to "do a vibe for me sometime," it has become something of a mecca for LIZZY supporters old and new worldwide. Over the years, Eric Bell, Brian Robertson, Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, Darren Wharton, Midge Ure, John Sykes, and Marco Mendoza, along with other Lynott associates from GRAND SLAM, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, PHIL LYNOTT SOUL BAND, and ORPHANAGE have also performed. Tribute bands from 14 countries have taken the stage, as well as a host of the finest new Irish acts wishing to pay their dues to the inspiration that was the main man of Irish rock music.

Now as we approach the 25th anniversary of Lynott's death, both Dublin and the wider LIZZY supporting community have been split down the middle with the plans by the largely Los Angeles-based lineup of the new THIN LIZZY to play Dublin on January 4 in direct opposition to The Vibe. Amid the wider confusion, many are actually calling it The 25th Vibe, which it has taken its inspiration from but is not part of. A Facebook petition started by Vibe/Lynott supporters, "Save the 2011 Vibe for Philo from being Hijacked," gathered 1,000 members in 19 hours and at present stands at over 4,000 "outraged, disappointed, hurt, and confused" LIZZY supporters.

At press time, there has been no comment from the band, its management or associated promoters regarding the situation.

The Vibe for Philo will take place in Dublin on January 4, 2011, as it has done for the past 24 years, at a venue and with a lineup to be announced.

For more information, visit www.vibeforphilo.com.

THIN LIZZY 2010 is:

Scott Gorham - Guitar
Brian Downey - Drums
Darren Wharton - Keyboards
Vivian Campbell - Guitar
Marco Mendoza - Bass Guitar
Ricky Warwick - Lead Vocals / Guitar

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