Reviews and comments
Review of Dizzy Lizzy's headlining show at the Hexagon Theatre, Reading
A truly fantastic time was had by all, smaller crowd than last time, but again 3 cracking bands.
The Spirit of Rush warmed the crowd up nicely, and played an absolutely storming one hour set crammed with classics. The audience lapped up the R30 overture, 2112, Spirit of Radio, Red Barchetta, Xanadu, Force Ten, Tom Sawyer and Working Man (apologies if I missed any). They are an abolutely cracking band, a superb rendition of Rush and if you still haven't caught them then go see asap.
The Carpet Crawlers were something else! Brian is a fantastic Peter Gabriel with costume changes, humour and a superb Gabriel voice. Lots of old Genesis stuff plus quite a bit of the early Collins classic material. They balsted through Watcher of the Skies, The Lamb, Musical Box, 11th Earl, plus a sublime medley that finished with a wonderful bversion of Afterglow Not quite as polished and slick as 'The Musical Box', but this was only their 8th gig ever. The drum duet's were fantastic and really helped to bring out the Genesis atmosphere.
Dizzy Lizzy were just fantastic. Each band seemed to have to raise their game to follow the previous band, and they raised theirs by a mile. The two guitarists loved the freedom of the large stage at The Hexagon and truly made the most of it running backwards and forwards with thet distinctive twin Gibson sound. The frontman 'H' is a star, a true star. He warmed the audience to him straight away and was an excellent Phil Lynott. Great bass playing and excellent vocals that finished off their performance to a tee. All of the classics in their 90 minutes headline slot, Alibi, Jailbreak, Don't Believe a Word, Boys etc etc.
3 fantastic bands ( I kid you not, 3 very very good tribute bands), and each one populated by lovely people, we had an absolute blast. Back to top
Ashley TNMS Administrator
Pinch me someone, is there something in my pint? For as the smoke clears and the sirens wail, I'm flattened by the distinctive twin Les Paul attack coupled with 'those' drums and 'that' bass. This is incredible. The frontman, not only looks like Phil Lynott, sings like Phil Lynott, but he's got the attitude just right.
Introduced only as 'H', who is this guy? The set runs through all the classics you'd expect, Jailbreak, Boys, Warriors, Emerald, Cowboy Song etc but it is the little things that make them stand out from the other Lizzy clones. The backdrop, for instance, was spot on and although it says 'Dizzy Lizzy', you have to smile.
It Took me right back to Hammersmith circa '77 and you can't get better than that...The boys are back in town? No, it just sounds and looks like it.
Glen Levisohn
Tangents Magazine.
We are treated to classic Lynott songs performed by Dizzy Lizzy who it has to be said are definitely the best Lizzy band out there.
Back Street Heroes Magazine
Birmingham Evening Mail article by Andrew Coleman.
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"A Thin Lizzy Tribute band who sound closer to the real thing than the reunion line up currently treading the boards"
Goldmine Music Magazine USA
"I'm very impressed, Phil would have had a giggle.."
Brian Downey
Thin Lizzy
"I could only watch the first three number, owing to the emotions, the resemblance to Phil and the mannerisms and the playing, it was spooky. It made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck!!"
Eric Bell Thin Lizzy
Birmingham's finest and arguably the best 'Live and Dangerous' tribute act anywhere. A rock solid performance that had many original Lizzy fans in the audience speechless. Full credit to a group of craftsmen who have not only the sound, but the look. There wasn't a corner of the submarine venue that wasn't rocking and screaming by the time the boys had finished.
Review of the Vibe for Philo 2002
"An excellent night was had by all and every member of our motorcycle club and public who came to the concert thought Dizzy Lizzy were the best tribute band they had ever heard".
Reckless Few Motorcycle Club - N.E. Scotland.
"These guys are the closest tribute band I've come across playing my son's music.
Philomena Lynott
Mother of Phillip Lynott.
Blackpool Gazette article on the 'Days Of Classic Rock' weekend.
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Phil Lynott I Am Just A Cowboy (Ozit) An interesting concept, combining interview footage with Lynott plus people who knew the late, great Lizzy frontman with music played by Dizzy Lizzy, a very good tribute band. It's a formula that probably shouldn't work. If it's a choice between this and the newly re-formed band's latest live offering, I'd reckon you might just find this the more entertaining investment.
First surprise comes when mum Philomena reveals he was born in West Bromwich, and from then on the revelations come fast and furious from Brush Shiels, Eric Bell and others. The music, as previously stated, is excellent even if not ' the real thing', and the result is a radio-style production that deserves all praise.
Record Buyer Magazine, December, 2002.
Finally this month, a fascinating interview album blends the thoughts and words of the late Phil Lynott with nine cuts by a Thin Lizzy tribute band who sound closer to the real thing than the reunion line up currently treading the boards. (Ozit-UK) was produced with the full co-operation of Lynott's mother Philomena, features excellent liner notes and is a good deal all round. Just like Thin Lizzy themselves, then.
Goldmine Music Magazine USA
The guitars were ablaze... the singing was electric... the voice was everything like Phil Lynott....
It took me back to the late 70's and early '80's. If you have ever seen Thin Lizzy perfrom... well, this was a great tribute to a great man.
The lead singer spoke with a strong Birmingham accent but when he sang he was Phil to perfection.
The guitars rocked up and down and from side to side while he sang the song 'Waiting For An Alibi'. The guitars came alive to 'three o'clock in th emorning' at 10pm and they sang in a chorus and if you had had too much ale you would have thought it was 3 o'clock in the morning. As I glanced around the room heads were nodding backwards and forwards in time to the music.
They sang one favourite after the other...Black Rose...Chinatown etc, as the guitars soared to new vibrating heights and the crowds shouted and called for thunder and lightning. The crowd responded rapturing their voices and their hands were thrown into the air clapping and singing and pointing one finger to the ceiling and the crowds sang 'wait for my dadd-i-o' and shouted for more.
This can only be billed as an electrifying rocking experience - enjoyed by all.
The crowds called for Suicide and they gave us a suicidal experience. I would strongly recommend anyone to go and see them - booked to appear back at the Running Horse soon.
Leon
The Running Horse, Nottingham, 24th May, 2001.
"Phil Lynott knew how to write a good song, he had a great ear and eye for what makes your toe tap. Dizzy Lizzy take that quality on stage and entertain with great enthusiasm."
John Meaney, Music Critic
"Excellent musicians in this band, a first class show, a great night out."
Horace T, South London Press
Express and Star article 30th July, 2001.
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"It's uncanny how close this band are to the real thing."
Bob Hawkins, venue promoter.
"This is the closest you will ever get to seeing and enjoying Thin Lizzy again."
John Taylor, Music Journalist and Thin Lizzy fan of 20 years.