Q1. In which year was Thin Lizzy formed in Dublin, Ireland?
A. 1967
B. 1969
C. 1971
D. 1973
Answer: B. 1969
Q2. Who was the lead vocalist and bassist for Thin Lizzy throughout most of their original run?
A. Eric Bell
B. Scott Gorham
C. Phil Lynott
D. Brian Downey
Answer: C. Phil Lynott
Q3. What is the origin of the band’s name “Thin Lizzy”?
A. A reference to a character in a comic
B. Named after Phil Lynott’s childhood nickname
C. Inspired by a traditional Irish folk tale
D. A misspelling of a Dublin street name
Answer: A. A reference to a character in a comic
Q4. Which traditional Irish folk song did Thin Lizzy cover as their breakthrough single in 1972?
A. Danny Boy
B. Whiskey in the Jar
C. The Rocky Road to Dublin
D. Molly Malone
Answer: B. Whiskey in the Jar
Q5. What was Thin Lizzy’s debut album, released in 1971?
A. Jailbreak
B. Nightlife
C. Thin Lizzy
D. Vagabonds of the Western World
Answer: C. Thin Lizzy
Q6. Who was the original drummer for Thin Lizzy, joining in 1969?
A. Tommy Aldridge
B. Brian Downey
C. Mark Nauseef
D. Scott Travis
Answer: B. Brian Downey
Q7. Which guitarist was part of Thin Lizzy’s original lineup from 1969 to 1973?
A. Eric Bell
B. Gary Moore
C. John Sykes
D. Snowy White
Answer: A. Eric Bell
Q8. In what year did Thin Lizzy achieve international success with their album Jailbreak?
A. 1974
B. 1976
C. 1978
D. 1980
Answer: B. 1976
Q9. Which Thin Lizzy hit single from 1976 became a staple of classic rock radio, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100?
A. Don’t Believe a Word
B. Waiting for an Alibi
C. The Boys Are Back in Town
D. Jailbreak
Answer: C. The Boys Are Back in Town
Q10. What innovative guitar technique, featuring harmonized leads, became a signature of Thin Lizzy’s sound starting in 1974?
A. Power chords
B. Twin guitar harmonies
C. Slide guitar solos
D. Fuzz distortion
Answer: B. Twin guitar harmonies
Q11. Which American guitarist joined Thin Lizzy in 1974, forming the first twin guitar lineup with Brian Robertson?
A. Gary Moore
B. John Sykes
C. Snowy White
D. Scott Gorham
Answer: D. Scott Gorham
Q12. What was the title of Thin Lizzy’s 1975 album that marked their shift toward harder rock sounds?
A. Fighting
B. Bad Reputation
C. Renegade
D. Chinatown
Answer: A. Fighting
Q13. Which Scottish guitarist replaced Eric Bell in 1974 but left in 1978 after an onstage injury?
A. Andy Gee
B. John Cann
C. Brian Robertson
D. Dave Flett
Answer: C. Brian Robertson
Q14. In which year did Thin Lizzy release their double live album Live and Dangerous, often ranked among the greatest live rock records?
A. 1976
B. 1978
C. 1980
D. 1983
Answer: B. 1978
Q15. Who was the legendary guitarist that briefly rejoined Thin Lizzy in 1978 for the Black Rose: A Rock Legend album?
A. Eric Bell
B. John Sykes
C. Brian Robertson
D. Gary Moore
Answer: D. Gary Moore
Q16. What was Thin Lizzy’s final studio album before their 1983 disbandment?
A. Renegade
B. Chinatown
C. Thunder and Lightning
D. Johnny the Fox
Answer: C. Thunder and Lightning
Q17. Which keyboardist joined Thin Lizzy in 1980 and remained until the band’s breakup?
A. Darren Wharton
B. Midge Ure
C. Eric Wrixon
D. Bob Daisley
Answer: A. Darren Wharton
Q18. Where did Thin Lizzy play their final concert on September 4, 1983, marking the end of the original band?
A. Wembley Stadium, London
B. Slane Castle, Ireland
C. Monsters of Rock Festival, Nuremberg
D. Madison Square Garden, New York
Answer: C. Monsters of Rock Festival, Nuremberg
Q19. On January 4, 1986, Phil Lynott passed away at age 36 due to complications from what condition?
A. Heart failure and pneumonia related to drug use
B. A car accident during a tour
C. Cancer after a long battle
D. Overdose during a solo performance
Answer: A. Heart failure and pneumonia related to drug use
Q20. Which Irish rock band opened for Thin Lizzy at the first Slane Concert in 1981?
A. The Boomtown Rats
B. U2
C. Horslips
D. The Pogues
Answer: B. U2
Q21. What was the name of Phil Lynott’s debut solo album, released in 1980?
A. Solo in Soho
B. The Philip Lynott Album
C. Enz
D. Grand Slam
Answer: A. Solo in Soho
Q22. Which supergroup side project did Phil Lynott form in 1979 with Sex Pistols members Steve Jones and Paul Cook?
A. Phil Lynott and the Wild Bunch
B. Grand Slam
C. The Greedies
D. Dublin Cowboys
Answer: C. The Greedies
Q23. In which year did Thin Lizzy first reunite for occasional performances after Lynott’s death?
A. 1986
B. 1996
C. 1996
D. 2010
Answer: B. 1996
Q24. Who took over lead vocals for Thin Lizzy’s 1996 reunion tour?
A. Ricky Warwick
B. Gary Moore
C. John Sykes
D. Darren Wharton
Answer: C. John Sykes
Q25. What new band did Scott Gorham and Brian Downey form in 2012 to record original material, while keeping Thin Lizzy for live classics?
A. Black Star Riders
B. Thin Lizzy Revival
C. Whiskey Rebels
D. Lynott Legacy
Answer: A. Black Star Riders
