Thin Lizzy
Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist after meeting Eric Wrixon and linking with Phil Lynott and Brian Downey in Dublin.
Role range: 1969-1973
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Eric Bell Biography and Timeline
Follow Eric Bell through 5 dated historical records for Ireland.
Eric Bell, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1969–1973Years on this page
1969
1971
Thin Lizzy
Plays guitar on the debut album Thin Lizzy, helping define the band's early blues-rock sound.
Role range: 1969-1973
1972
Whiskey in the Jar
Creates the distinctive guitar arrangement on Whiskey in the Jar, helping turn the traditional song into a rock hit.
Role range: 1969-1973
1973
Departure
Leaves Thin Lizzy after the original trio period, creating a major change in the band's guitar line-up.
Role range: 1969-1973
Vagabonds of the Western World
Records Vagabonds of the Western World, his final Thin Lizzy studio album as the band's original guitarist.
Role range: 1969-1973
Records, sources and methodology
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