The Sun Goes Down Thin Lizzy’s Final Years
The Sun Goes Down Thin Lizzy’s Final Years by Martin Popoff, published by Wymer Publishing in 2018, offers an in-depth exploration of the latter part of Thin Lizzy’s career. This edition spans 234 pages and is presented in English, delving into the band’s journey from the release of Bad Reputation in 1977 to their final concert at the Reading Festival in 1983. Through a combination of new interviews and extensive research, Popoff examines the challenges faced by the band, including personal struggles and lineup changes, while highlighting the storytelling prowess of Phil Lynott.
Readers will find a detailed account of Thin Lizzy’s evolution during a tumultuous period marked by both success and hardship. The book emphasizes the significance of the band’s deep album tracks, often overlooked in discussions of their music. By focusing on the intricate dynamics within the group and the impact of external factors such as substance abuse, The Sun Goes Down provides a comprehensive view of the band’s legacy in the rock genre. This work serves as a valuable resource for fans seeking to understand the complexities of Thin Lizzy’s final years.
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Dublin’s Thin Lizzy have become one of the most revered cult acts of all time. Studious and discerning fans of hard rock the world over revelling in the storytelling acumen of the legendary Phil Lynott and the craft and class of his band. Through numerous new interviews with most of the principles involved and a mountain of painstaking research, The Sun Goes Down is the sequel to From Dublin To Jailbreak and examines the second half of the band’s career from the making of Bad Reputation in 1977 through to 1983’s Thunder And Lightning and the last concert at the Reading Festival. Alcohol and drugs wreaked havoc between band members, producers and managers. Line-up changes and a mostly grinding existence finally took its toll after the smash hit records and sold-out tours. Author Martin Popoff’s celebrated record-by-record methodology highlights a new appreciation of the deep album tracks hiding within this band’s often forgotten later years. The book also reveals Phil Lynott in all his dastardly guises, making The Sun Goes Down, an essential read for the devoted fans.
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