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>>Thin Lizzy were the first major band to use dual lead guitar
>>harmonies that Southern Rock later adopted.
>>
>
>
>Lizzy didn't really use that in the beginning, I *think* the
>southern bands di it a bit earlier but I need to check the
>years, not too well-versed in southern rock beyond ZZ top who
>are of course gods. Either way, Lizzy's style with the harmony
>was lifted from Wishbone Ash who were actually quite
>successful in europe but not at all in the US from what I
>understand...
>
They were before Skynyrd & Allmans had the slide thing early that's a bit of a different thing, so I give it to Lizzy and have heard others say the same in terms of 'mainstream' rock even if Lizzy almost barely qualifies on the US side.

They did have two hits that broke through tho.

>>They were also the most obvious bridge between the early
>70's
>>classic rock and 80's metal.
>
>This I agree with. However, Judas Priest is the band from that
>era who REALLY set the stage for the 80's metal; you can hear
>everything from pop-metal to thrash and speed on their
>mid-late 70's records. Bands like them and others that
>followed in that vein like Iron Maiden have never really been
>appreciated by classic rock fans or critics so Lizzy is a
>better pick.
>
>That said, you should definitely listen to UFO's albums from
>that era like the awesome "Lights out" for another good
>example of a band who bridged it even if they weren't on the
>same level as Lizzy; actually, not sure americans know them at
>all outside of maybe "doctor doctor"
>>
Hmm, haven't really studied them too deeply but will re-investigate thanks, yeah 'Doctor Doctor' was their only real big hit stateside as far as I know.

>>And Phil Lynott was a legit great rock vocalist with a
>unique
>>amalgamation of the ole Irish mysticism and working-class
>pub
>>rocking spirit.
>>
>
>Agreed and I can actually hear a strong similarity with
>Springsteen as well in terms of lyrical themes and even some
>vocal-melody patterns (perhaps a shared Van Morrison
>influence?) even if Lizzy did much better music IMO...