Thin LizzyDecember 1969
Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist after meeting Eric Wrixon and linking with Phil Lynott and Brian Downey in Dublin.
Historical person
Eric Bell Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Eric Bell, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Ireland.
5 records1969–19734 events1 places
Chronological biography
1969
1971
Thin Lizzy1971
Plays guitar on the debut album Thin Lizzy, helping define the band's early blues-rock sound.
1972
Whiskey in the Jar1972
Creates the distinctive guitar arrangement on Whiskey in the Jar, helping turn the traditional song into a rock hit.
1973
Departure1973
Leaves Thin Lizzy after the original trio period, creating a major change in the band's guitar line-up.
Vagabonds of the Western World1973
Records Vagabonds of the Western World, his final Thin Lizzy studio album as the band's original guitarist.
Titles and roles
Member of Thin Lizzy
Record provenance
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