Nightlife
Makes his Thin Lizzy studio debut on Nightlife as part of the new dual-guitar line-up.
Role range: 1974-1978
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Brian Robertson Biography and Timeline
Follow Brian Robertson through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Brian Robertson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1974–1978Years on this page
1974
Thin Lizzy
Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist, pairing with Scott Gorham in the classic twin-lead line-up.
Role range: 1974-1978
1975
Fighting
Shares lead guitar duties with Scott Gorham on Fighting, helping establish Thin Lizzy's classic sound.
Role range: 1974-1978
1976
Jailbreak
Plays guitar on Jailbreak, helping shape the band's breakthrough hard rock style.
Role range: 1974-1978
1977
Bad Reputation
Contributes to Bad Reputation after injury and line-up tensions complicate his role in the band.
Role range: 1974-1978
1978
Departure
Leaves Thin Lizzy after the classic Gorham and Robertson guitar partnership reaches its end.
Role range: 1974-1978
Records, sources and methodology
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