🎵 Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak REACTION 

Thin Lizzy is one of the most underrated bands in rock history. They pioneered the 2 guitar sound that so many bands today used, and even the older guys like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.

Phil Lynott's vocals were unique and amazing. there is no mistaking the sound. you hear Phil and you know it's Thin Lizzy. nice reaction.

Irish performers never got the recognition that they deserved. Rory Gallagher one of the greatest guitarists of all time and no one even knows who he is.

the singer/bass player Phil Lynott is in a group of one; Black Irish Rock Stars!!

Lizzy were warriors, especially the Jailbreak line-up. If you want to know how powerful they were, you have got to listen to the entirety of Live & Dangerous.

Thin Lizzy never got the notoriety that they deserved. They have a boat load of amazing tunes.

"The Man at the back" - Brian Downey. THE most underrated, under-appreciated, under-mentioned drummer in rock.

Thin Lizzy has this vibe that's both laidback and badass at the same time. Like AC/DC is the kind of rock that makes you think of guys that will come into a bar, shotgun a bunch of beers, make a bunch of noise and take over the place. Where as Thin Lizzy makes me think of the kind of guys that are going to go sit in the back of the bar, smoke their cigarettes and just be rather inconspicuous. But if shit goes down in that bar, they're going to be the ones to end it.

Phil Lynott was one of those gilt-edged rockstars. The love for Thin Lizzy is massive - much bigger than people think. A reaction to The Boys are Back in Town would be great, if you haven't already reacted to it.

I remember seeing a Thin Lizzy concert where Phil Lynott asks the crowd 'Anybody out there with a bit of Irish in them?' The crowd react enthusiastically in the positive. Then he asks 'Anybody out there who wants a bit more Irish in them?' :-)

If no one ain't gonna say it then I will Thin Lizzy is one of the most feckin legendary rock bands to Come out of Dublin , Ireland 🤘🏻🇮🇪☘💚

This is definitely one of the most under-rated bands ever and among my favorites. Thin Lizzy has so many great songs thanks go all the great musicians like Phil Lynott, John Sykes (Whitesnake), Gary Moore and Scott Graham just to name a few throughout the various iterations of the group.

One of the best things that can be said about a riff like the hook in "Jailbreak" is that it's "simple". The beautiful thing about a riff like that is that whilst it glides by seemingly effortlessly when you listen to it, it's actually quite a challenge to actually play correctly. Add Phil's "lead bass" style of playing and the sound is unmistakable. One of the greatest Irish pub bands ever. And their hay-day they could sell out 15K arenas on a weeknight 💯🤘

He has a certain unique quality in his vocals.Its bad ass.

Thin Lizzy had just found their stride when Phil Lynott, bass and lead vocals, died. They were poised to become the biggest rock band in the world. Can't go wrong with Scott Gorham and Gary Moore on guitar.

The hidden album tracks have dozens of unknown classics, the most under rated band ever and the most under ratecd star Phil a genius.

Thin Lizzy inspired so many metal bands of the 80s and 90s

Very popular, and very iconic and influential band. Their double album "Live And Dangerous" is consistently ranked in the top 10 live rock albums of all time

They never made it much beyond cult status in the U.S., but made album after album of quality hard rock.

The charisma of Lynott come across in his vocal, great showman, and bass player

Then Lizzy is criminally underrated in most of the world. Check out EMERALD or DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT or SHA LA LA or MASSACRE. They have so many great songs it's hard to pick a few

Shame we were just starting to see this bands full potential when Phil Lynott passed. Great songs and some really great guitarist played in Thin Lizzy. RIP Phil 🙏

You should listen to 'Cold Sweat'...now that's a catchy riff :)

Thin Lizzy defined a sound and style that influenced just about every British rock band that followed them, as well as a great many European ones, and some of the biggest American acts of the 1980's. Sometimes it's about more than commercial success or media profile, it's about the quality of the music and the soul of the band.

Phil Lynott is criminally underrated. The two lead guitars add a great dimension to the music. Cowboy song off live and dangerous is a must.

So glad you’ve reacted to Thin Lizzy again - it’s always Whisky In The Jar, The Boys Are Back In Town, Jailbreak and Dancing In The Moonlight which get reacted to - would love you to be adventurous next time and try one of these two: Sitamoia / Cold Sweat. And here's a few more classics: The Rocker / Black Boys On The Corner / Frankie Carroll / Suicide / Johnny / Rocky / Fool’s Gold / Johnny The Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed / Opium Trail / Got To Give It Up / Róisín Dubh (Black Rose) - A Rock Legend / Sugar Blues / Angel Of Death / This Is The One / The Holy War.

Phil Lynnot is a legend 😎. He died way to young :-(. He has a statue in his hometown of Dublin Ireland and the inspired bands like Metallica snd many others. Every metalhead knows Thin Lizzy :-)

Classic double guitar. RIP Phil. Shredders!

Thin Lizzy was huge overseas in Europe during the '70s and early '80s. They were from Ireland. Had a good following here in the US as well, but somewhat underrated here in the States like another band U.F.O. (unfortunately). A lot of it had to do with the concert tourings and promotions back then I believe. They did tour here in the States, but also many of their concert were cancelled or postponed due to the bands wild lifestyle (bar fights, drug use, heavy drinking, legal issues, bad luck, illness/hospitals, etc). So they were inconsistent on the US concert tourings. But, their songs were still on the radio station and records were sold. They were a hard rock, early metal type band also a little funky at times. Also a lot of Irish folk music in some of their songs. . Very popular and influential. '70s wasn't all just disco lol. Thin Lizzy inspired many metal and hard rock bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica, White Reaper Foo Fighters Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, etc. Especially with the twin lead guitars sounds, harmonies, and guitar solos. Check out their other songs like "Boys are Back in Town", "Cowboy Song", "Angel of Death", "Chinatown", "Emerald", "Opium Trail", "Soldier of Fortune", "Opium Trail" , "Emerald", "Rocker", "Whiskey in the Jar" (Metallica covered this), "Black Boys on the Corner", "Dancing in the Moonlight", "Killer on the Loose", "Cold Sweat", and many others, etc. Phil Lynott (RIP) was a great bass guitar player and singer. Unique cool voice and song writer, very soulful, smooth and strong voice. Thick Irish accent, too. He was mixed race half Irish (mom) and half Afro-Caribbean (father). handsome guy with a lot of swagger. Very smart, charismatic, well spoken, etc. The women loved him lol. Very sad he passed away so young in his late '30s back in 1986. Pneumonia, sepsis blood infection from drug use. Mother and wife, kids were about to take him to the hospital during New Years Day weekend. I believe it was too late. They tried to cool him off in a bathtub with ice. Had a high fever, was still conscious and talking. But, did take him to a hospital where he was on a ventilator after getting worse. This was back in the '80s. Who knows, with modern medicine and equipment, he might have still been alive. He was trying to kick the H habit, but I think he relapsed. Very unfortunate. They worship Phil and his mother in Ireland! Huge funeral turn out (hundreds nearly a thousand attended), bronze statue of Phil downtown Dublin, Ireland, mother always interviewed, visited and on TV. And music still played everywhere and on movies. They were almost inducted to Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, but they keep missing the cut. Some day they will get in, in my opinion.

Phil Lynott,every inch a rock star,and a massive Manchester United fan too! He’ll do for me. RIP.

Simple guitar riff + delicious vocal melodies = 🔥

Thin Lizzy was huge in the mid to late 70’s. Unfortunately frontman Phil Lynott passed away at a young age

Saw them around 78 , I remember Teenage me loving this song when they had the lights flashing and sirens blaring, fun exciting times, thanks y’all!

Classic Thin Lizzy. Like others have said, a highly underrated band of the 70s.

One of my oldest brothers favourite bands - I grew up listening to Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, ELO, Supertramp, Black Sabbath, Roxy Music etc from as early as I can remember (about 4 years old). Always thought Thin Lizzy had a cool sound and Phil was super cool.

Love the hair Lex! Super cute! I also love that you have a little bit of rock n roll in you!! ❤️ You two should do The Boys Are Back from Thin Lizzy. Thx for the reaction; love watching you guys.

Thin lizzy has a deep catalog And a huge underground following They didn't get a lot of their songs played on the radio but have great great songs Thunder and lightning Waiting for an alibi Sun goes down Sugar blues Angel of death Holy wars Are a few great songs by them

Yessssss. Thin Lizzy definitely doesn't get enough recognition. This came out when I was a kid, but I still play it all the time.

I was brought up with this band!! They had so many great songs and I'm sure could have had a long lasting career if Phil hadn't died when he did. Check out 'Don't Believe A Word' & 'Cold Sweat' by Thin Lizzy. Phil also paired up with once Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore on a few tracks. 'Out in The Fields' it's an amazing song 🤘🤘🤘🤘

I love Thin Lizzy! Phil Lynott was something else. Check out Dancing in the Moonlight. Great tune.

Best Irish rock band ever. RIP Phil Lynott.

I agree with everyone here. Very underrated band. They are from Ireland where they have a statue erected in honor of this band. Check out Cowboy Song and Rosealie. Both are phenomenal. I really appreciate you both. You Rock!

This is one of those fantastic late night empty road driving fast songs. The riff is just incredible. I can almost hear the engine revving in the song.

In Dublin, Ireland there is a bronze statue of the lead singer, Phil Lynott.

Thin Lizzy pioneered the two guitarist line up after their original guitarist Brian Robertson injured his hand in a bar fight on the eve of their first U.S. tour which then had to be cancelled.

One of my favorite bands. Johnny The Fox and Thunder and Lightning are fire. This Is The One is such an amazing song. Thin Lizzy basically invented that twin guitar shred sound.

One of my favorite bands

A reporter once asked Phil " what it felt like to be a black man from Ireland" ? He said I feel like a pint of Guinness 🤣☘️

Thin Lizzy, criminally underated. Amazing live band, I recommend checking out live and dangerous footage from the rainbow theatre. It captures their energy. A particular favourite for me is still in love with you

Definitely 1970's, about 76 or 77. First album I ever bought. Outstanding musicians

SO SO SO glad they finally got to this one!! Such a badass song! The powerchord riff is just brutal! I know Thin Lizzy fans know that they have lots of great songs other than this and The Boys Are Back in Town, but this one is my fav!

The Boys Are Back In Town...and Jailbreak off the same album....memories from high school when this came out...good times.

The singer got the soul to the metal

One of the best in that decade and often overlooked

The most underrated of any underrated bands. They're so underrated I'm surprised anyone has heard of them.

Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson on the guitars and a very underrated Brian Downey on the drums. You should check out Philip Lynott from his Solo In Soho album from 1980. King's Call. A song about the night Elvis Presley died. Has Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits on guitar

Very underrated band, and I'm not shocked that somebody hasn't redone this with a fresh sound not that it needs it

Hi guys THIN LIZZY never had any luck touring America , ,Phil got really Sick before a tour also , Brian Robertson( guitar) badly cut his hand in a bar fight the day before an American tour was to start , had to cancel these tours very unlucky, but Lizzy headlined loads of shows all over the world .great channel guys.

Phil was a great lyricist and storyteller... China Town, Emerald, Cowboy Song (Live and Dangerous version), The Rocker... Etc..

Their most popular song was “The boys are back in town “! Jail break and Cowboy song are awesome!

Thin Lizzy has a huge catalog and many great songs were not given radio play as they certainly deserve. Some of those songs I would suggest would be "Showdown" which ends with a "Santana-ish" style jam finale, "She knows" and for some pure Funk "Johnny the fox meets Jimmy the weed"......

Thin Lizzy was was on our radar in the 70's. Always a good band....

This Lizzy was cool AF! They may not be all that popular, in general.....but they have definite distinction among old school rockers like me!

One of the best bands ever. Under appreciated in the US. Brad picked up on Phil’s unique charisma. I love the band’s twin guitar attack (RIP Gary Moore). Listen to Cowboy Song.

My first rock concert was Queen with Thin Lizzy as the opener. Great show!

Thin Lizzy kicks ass!

Phil was once asked what it was like to be Black and Irish....he replied...."Like a Guiness"....saw them here in Nola....1977?...they opened for Journey....

They were very popular in my area. But I grew up with Joe Anthony on the radio, and he always turned us on to the best tunes! Phil Lynott was awesome! RIP

Finally!, should react to "Dancing in the Moonlight", "Soldier of Fortune", "Rosalie" and so much more by them!

One of the best guitar duos in rock history. Great tandem leads too.

Listen to the live version on "Live and Dangerous", much more powerful. Thin Lizzy were one of the greatest rock bands ever. They were that good. RIP Phil Lynott. They have a statue of Phil in downtown Dublin Ireland. Ninth most visited tourist attraction in the city. Got my picture taken with it.

I've always loved the song Bad Reputation. Great drumming

Thin Lizzy were an epic band they just never got the commercial success that they should have. Phil Lynott was charisma personified, the coolest Irish man ever!

Every album is different and contain Grade A bangers. Best band in the feckin world.

If you still think 70’s stuff normally sounds disco-ey we’re nowhere near the end of 70’s streams! 😎

If you like Thin Lizzy then should check out another Irish legend, Rory Gallagher "Shadow Play" 1979 live Montreux 4K. Rory is considered one of the greatest guitar players of all time and has sold over 30 million records world wide, he also was very humble for a rock star.

Phil Lynott died so young and just weren’t around that long. They did make it into the 80s.

Oh yeah ,, gotta love Thin Lizzy !!! Yes , it is the 70s !!!

Thin Lizzy - Emerald. From the same album was one of my favorite jams. A must listen.

It's got a great beat, and you can dance to it!

First song I ever learned on bass back in 1986 was Jailbreak. And Lex, you are lovely ❤

Thin Lizzy best listened to live. Killer rock band

Dancing in the moonlight is a great Thin Lizzy song you should definitely check out 😁

Yaaas! Thank you. They were the backup band for Queen in 1977. Love Phil Lynott...gone to soon.and he was very sexy too!

You should react to the song Out in the Fields by these two cats. Just awesome. Gary Moore went on to a great blues career later before he passed.

Thin Lizzy is a favorite band for sure... You should do a reaction to his biography documentary.

Thin Lizzy was way bigger in Europe than they ever were in the States. You should here Emerald from this same album

The drums are killer in this song.

I love the drumming in this tune. Songs like this which have groovy breaks in the other instruments allow the drums to shine a bit more, and they put it to damn good use on this one.

The amazing Brian Downey on drums!

You guys need to check out Renegade and Cold Sweat. Two underrated Thin Lizzy songs.

Thin Lizzy Jailbreak Live and Dangerous is a must listen to for you guys, you will love it.

Saw these guys open for Queen in Springfield Mass! Best show I ever saw!!

Thin Lizzy great band I always loved “Whiskey in the Jar”

such a good song. been trying to get this song on a stream for a long time. so glad you guys finally did it. thanks love y'all

Great band that bridged the gap between the late 60"s and early 70's hard rock bands and bands like Iron maiden, Megadeth, and Metallica.

Very influential and respected among musicians. You have good taste. Kind of hear where they influenced ACDC in this one.

This band was soo cool back in the day. Of course everyone was shocked to see the lead singer was black! How many black Irish rockers are there back in the 70's haha. kind of a reverse of some other bands who sound black. These guys freaken ROCK OUT! Phil Lynott is a freaken legend !!!!

I think the unique sound stems from the writing of songs were written around the bass versus the guitar as lead. Phil Lynott was the lead vocalist plus the bassist so I think the focus of the band and the songs were around him.

Saw them at the University of Maryland before Queen. They were darn good.