THIN LIZZY first came about in late 1969, when ERIC BELL (guitarist, former member of
Van Morrison's early band THEM) approached BRIAN DOWNEY (drums) about forming a band.
Philip Lynott (bass and vocals) was also invited to join. ERIC WRIXON (keyboards,
also a former member of THEM, as well as Rob Strong and the Rockets)
rounded out the initial lineup of THIN LIZZY.