This is the long awaited 'Thunder And Lightning Tour'; the tour that was to prove Phil Lynott's and Thin Lizzy's last. The year is 1983, the venue Dublin and the stage is rockin'! To add to the already charged atmosphere of a concert in waiting, we have fast-forwarded in time to include nostalgic comment from Phil's band mates Brian Robertson and Eric Bell recalling their eventful times together, plus the indestructible footballing legend George Best and musician Brush Shiel, recalling their many memories of the rocker and friend. But all this is merely a prelude to what is a pulverising gig containing all conquering favourites such as 'Whiskey In The Jar' and 'Dancing In The Moonlight' and many more. The 'Thunder And Lightning Tour' is quite simply the greatest performance from a group who were at their electrifying best.
Acting
Phil Lynott's magnetic, wounded charisma commands completely.
Sound
Dual guitar harmony that defined '80s hard rock.
Editing
Contemporary interviews add haunting context to the performance.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was John Sykes' debut tour with Thin Lizzy; he'd later found Whitesnake and Blue Murder. Phil reportedly wrote 'Thunder and Lightning' specifically to showcase Sykes' aggressive style.
George Best's appearance wasn't random celebrity garnish—he and Lynott were genuine Dublin drinking buddies, two working-class Irish icons who burned bright and burned out young.
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