Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation (2011)
Affectionate but honest portrait of Thin Lizzy, arguably the best hard rock band to come out of Ireland. Starting with the remix of the classic album Jailbreak by Scott Gorham and Brian Downie, the film takes us through the rollercoaster ride that is the story of Thin Lizzy. From early footage of singer Phil Lynott in Ireland in his pre-Lizzy bands the Black Eagles and Orphanage, it follows his progress as he, guitarist Eric Bell and drummer Brian Downie form the basic three-piece that was to become Thin Lizzy - a name taken from the Beano. Using original interviews with Bell, Downie, the man who signed them and their first manager, it traces the early years leading to the recruitment of guitarists Brian 'Robbo' Robertson and Scott Gorham - the classic line-up. The film uses a number of stills, some seen on TV for the first time, archive from contemporary TV shows and a range of tracks both well known and not so famous.
Cast
Themes
Heavy Metal and Loud Stage
Keywords
rock 'n' roll, ireland, hard rock
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation about?
- Affectionate but honest portrait of Thin Lizzy, arguably the best hard rock band to come out of Ireland. Starting with the remix of the classic album Jailbreak by Scott Gorham and Brian Downie, the film takes us through the rollercoaster ride that is the story of Thin Lizzy. From early footage of singer Phil Lynott in Ireland in his pre-Lizzy bands the Black Eagles and Orphanage, it follows his progress as he, guitarist Eric Bell and drummer Brian Downie form the basic three-piece that was to become Thin Lizzy - a name taken from the Beano. Using original interviews with Bell, Downie, the man who signed them and their first manager, it traces the early years leading to the recruitment of guitarists Brian 'Robbo' Robertson and Scott Gorham - the classic line-up. The film uses a number of stills, some seen on TV for the first time, archive from contemporary TV shows and a range of tracks both well known and not so famous.
- Who directed Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation?
- Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation was directed by Linda Brusasco.
- Who stars in Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation?
- Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation stars Phil Lynott, Eric Bell, Brian Downey, Gary Moore, Scott Gorham, Brian Robertson.
- How long is Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation?
- Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation?
- Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation is a Documentary, Music film.
- What are the themes of Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation?
- The themes of Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation include: Heavy Metal and Loud Stage.