87 - Thin Lizzy Whiskey in the jar 1973

From their formation in Dublin in the late 60s up until their dissolution in September 1983, Thin Lizzy released some of the finest rock albums of their era. Not only that, but they managed the rare feat of being a credible rock band who released great singles.And in Phil Lynott they had possibly the coolest frontman ever to squeeze into leather trousers. Their early three piece line-up featuring guitarist Eric Bell scored some success with their version of Irish folk standard ''Whiskey in the Jar'', but Lizzy's most enduring line-up came after Bell was replaced by the twin guitar attack of Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham. The band recorded this rock version of an old Irish folk tune called "Whiskey In The Jar.