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Encyclopedia > Scott Gorham

Scott Gorham was the co-lead guitarist in the rock band Thin Lizzy from Eric Bell's departure and Gary Moore's temporary stint in 1974 until its breakup in 1983. He comes from Glendale, California. Of all the guitarist who played in Thin Lizzy Gorham was the longest standing member and is now recognised as the genius behind some of Lizzys greatest music. An electric guitar is a type of guitar with a solid or semi-solid body that utilizes electronic pickups to convert the vibration of the steel-cored strings into electrical current. ... Thin Lizzy in 1975 Thin Lizzy was a rock music group, formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969, and led by bassist, songwriter and singer Phil Lynott. ... Eric Bell is a musician born in 1947 and was the lead guitarist for Thin Lizzy See also Eric Temple Bell, mathematician. ... Gary Moore (born April 4, 1952 Robert William Gary Moore in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is acknowledged as one of the finest guitarists to have originated in Ireland. ... See also: 1973 in music, other events of 1974, 1975 in music, 1970s in music and the list of years in music // Events January - The Ramones form. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: The Jewel City Motto: Official website: http://www. ...


He uses a Gibson Les Paul guitar with Marshall Amplifiers. He is currently, along with John Sykes, playing in a group using, to some critisism, the name of Thin Lizzy.


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Encyclopedia: Scott Gorham (487 words)
Scott later confirmed that he was never a full time member of the band and that he was only helping them out.
He then recommended Gorham fly out to England in 1974 to try out for Supertramp, who at the time was considering adding another guitarist, but by the time he arrived, the group decided they wanted to go with a sax player instead.
Lizzy decided to call it a day after a farewell tour wrapped up at the end of 1983 (Gorham had previously told Lynott that he had to quit the band because his health was suffering), and while Gorham was able to successfully conquer his demons, Lynott was not as lucky, dying in January of 1986.
Dinosaur Rock Guitar (1347 words)
Scott's lead playing was always very fluid, melodic, and tasty, but at times I wish it had more ballsy attitude, aggression, and fire.
Scott's guitar style is characterized by a marvelously distinctive elasticity that is very fluid, even, and controlled.
Scott and Robbo used to study each other's vibrato to make sure it was in time and tempo for the harmony parts.
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