Thin Lizzy's Scott Gorham: "The Boys Are Back in Town" Guitar Lesson

Gorham deserves to be in the ranks of Angus Young, Jimmy Page, and Randy Rhoads....... he and Thin Lizzy never got the credit they deserved. Fortunately, we as fans make them very near and dear to our heart!!!! long live Lizzy!!

SCOTT IS A LEGEND!!! ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL & IMPORTANT GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME! THIN LIZZY RULES!!!!!

Scott Gorham is one is my favourite guitar players, not just because of his technique, but I met him in a guitar shop once, the nicest dude ever. I mentioned Fools Gold is my favourite Lizzy song because of his solo and we chatted for a few minutes, it's a memory I cherish. How many guitar heroes are that humble?

Some of the best chords in rock'n'roll.

As I grew up I thought Scott was the coolest looking stage performer on the planet,I grew My hair just like His and learnt all His solo's..and that bit of rhythm He just demo'd was awesum.Cheers Scott for all the inspiration man !!

Phil was a showman Thin Lizzy was amazing to watch in concert

Saw this cat with Thin Lizzie opening for Nazareth in Nashville late 70’s What a show both bands were stellar. Freakin great show

So many would be guitarists commenting here. Lets set the record straight. Phil Lynott was Scott Gorham's closest friend. He wasnt just a band member. They were like brothers. And Scott is extremely modest as a guitarist yet he is one of the greatest rock guitarists out there. So when he tells the story of how Boys Are. Back In Town was written, he is just modestly explaining how it literally happened. He's not trying to steal Phil's limelight as a song writer. That would be ridiculous. Scott has never claimed to be a song writer when in Lizzy. Think of that!! Remember too that Phil was first and foremost a bass player. So when a bass line is played on its own, like Phil would have played Boss Are Back In Town bassline to the rest of the band, how do think it would have sounded? Like some cosmic mind blowing experience perhaps? No. It was just a chuffin' bassline. And a bassline on its own often sounds pretty forgetful, if we're honest even - shock horror disbelief - this bassline of Phil's, until, as Scott said, the rest of the band add their bit. None of which detracts from the fact that the bassline and idea for tube song was unquestionably Phil's!!! And Scott was saying exactly that. So stop being so precious about the memory of Phil. Because I tell you what, if it wasnt for his best friend in death even, Scott Gorham, then Thin Lizzy would never have been discovered by the audience who have come to know and love their music since Phil's death in '86. And why? Because as Scott has said, he never wanted his best friends music to die. He wanted Phil to be remembered as a true musical talent who died too young. And Scott has achieved that by ceaselessly banging the Lizzy drum for decades. So before some of you spout off some garbage about Gorham trying to steal Phil's crown, etc etc, you should really take your hat off to Scott. He and Brian Downey have saved the musical legacy of Thin Lizzy and in particular the musical genius of Phil Lynott. Thanks Scott. You deserve so much more credit. Thanks for the memories.

Been a fan for many years, I’m 53 now. I didn’t start to play at guitar till I was about 36. I’m not good, but I have my own brand of fun with it, and I always admire those that can just get after it. I got no room for trash talking anyone who just tries and stays after it. God bless these real musicians!!

I have a lot of respect for Scott, he seems very humble, laid back and down to earth. The music of Thin Lizzy has influenced me in so many ways - i'm pleased he's keeping the thin lizzy memory alive and still keeping at it

As a lizzy die hard,, I, m a lead guitarist of more years than I care to mention but it was Live and Dangerous that hooked me forever,, I was blown away by Brian Robinson initially, with good reason! but in later life Scott Gotham, s style is a lot harder to nail,, very rhythmic and unusual note choices, check out the funky f sharp bass note slipped into the chords of the boys are back,, so cool! Still in love with you solo 2,,The outro solo on Bad Reputation,, amazing guitarist and such a lovely guy!! I Real southern Gentlemen Y, all.

Scott Gorham is a legend and a national treasure!

Thanks Scott! Your the coolest. You are "the" rock guitarist of my generation we all wanted to emulate.

I really don't care if Thin Lizzy always remains an obscure hidden gem . I thinks it is part of their blueprint and back story. I am just grafeful for how much my life changed when I discovered them. It all started when i picked up a used disc of ' dedication ' greatest hits. It was like the first time i heard 'smash hits' by Jimi Hendrix when I was very young. I was shocked how much i liked all the material. I would have never guessed they had 13 great albums that really had good songs throughout each of them. Just amazing! Also for whatever reason the radio didn't get to ruin Lizzy like they did so many other bands. I would take them over any of the juggernaut acts like Zeppelin, Stones, all that stuff, no disrespect just being honest.

Overlooked for sure. This guy is one of the reasons Lizzy stayed together for as long as they did. And he truly got a style of his own. The mixed solos, the long tunes. the fact his solos are always nice to listen to. And, my god, when i saw him the first tim i thought too my self. This, is how a rocker looks like. The sunburst. The black/White/Red or in a combo. The moves. Ladied and gents. A true rockstar. This is my biggest hero. Even bigger than Jon Oliva and Fish. And thats a lot.

Gotta love the look on his face when the song is mentioned... always will be one of my favorite tracks.

For metal fans Thin Lizzy is an important band because their twin lead guitar style influenced both Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.

Even tho I was learning bass in 78 Gorham and Robertson were what I noticed....they looked amazing, and their guitar weaving was just so darn good......

He's been one of my biggest influences, and was definitely one out of many guitarists who get it in terms of knowing that the guitar is first and foremost, a rhythm instrument!

Man that dude has to be the coolest, underestimated Rock legend ever. Scott and Robbo are the best team - just check out the work on Bad Reputation. Glad he's returned to the Les Paul though.