Thin Lizzy
Forms Thin Lizzy with school friend Phil Lynott and remains the drummer through the band's classic recording years.
Role range: 1969-1983
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Brian Downey Biography and Timeline
Follow Brian Downey through 3 dated historical records for Ireland.
Brian Downey, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1969–1978Years on this page
1969
1976
Jailbreak
Drums on Jailbreak, anchoring the rhythm section during Thin Lizzy's breakthrough year.
Role range: 1969-1983
1978
Live and Dangerous
Appears on Live and Dangerous, the celebrated live album documenting Thin Lizzy's classic stage power.
Role range: 1969-1983
Records, sources and methodology
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