Album: Live and Dangerous by Thin Lizzy (1978)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Decca Records
Format: Live

Description: Live and Dangerous is a live double LP by Irish band Thin Lizzy, released in 1978. It was recorded in London in 1976 and Toronto in 1977, with further production in Paris. It was also the last album before Life to feature Brian Robertson, who went on to form Wild Horses with ex-Rainbow bassist Jimmy Bain. Despite debate about exactly how much of the album is overdubbed, it has received critical acclaim from several sources as one of the most popular rock live albums.

Artist Background: Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969. Their music reflects a wide range of influences, including blues, soul music, psychedelic rock, and traditional Irish folk music, but is generally classified as hard rock or sometimes heavy metal. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist and lead vocalist Phil Lynott, met while still in school. Lynott led the group throughout their recording career of twelve studio albums, writing most of th... Part of the Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Phil Lynott, UFO, Blue Öyster Cult, Michael Schenker Group

Music Scene: Part of the Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1970s, Live, Decca Records

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


Live and Dangerous is a live double LP by Irish band Thin Lizzy, released in 1978. It was recorded in London in 1976 and Toronto in 1977, with further production in Paris. It was also the last album before Life to feature Brian Robertson, who went on to form Wild Horses with ex-Rainbow bassist Jimmy Bain. Despite debate about exactly how much of the album is overdubbed, it has received critical acclaim from several sources as one of the most popular rock live albums.

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