Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous
Phil Lynott, Eric Bell and Brian Downey formed the legendary Thin Lizzy with Brian remained a constant member until the band split in 1983. Having worked on Phil Lynott’s solo albums and the subsequent Grand Slam project. Brian relocated back to Dublin around the time of Phil’s untimely death on January 4th 1986. Brian remained in constant demand as both a touring and session drummer and regulary played live shows and recorded with renowned guitarist Gary Moore.
Brian is often cited as being an influence by many of the world’s top drummers and feels invigorated to be playing the songs he cowrote in Thin Lizzy with his new band Alive & Dangerous. In January 2017 Brian Downey’s Alive & Dangerous made their breathtaking live debut, playing the entire Thin Lizzy´s Live & Dangerous album.
About Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous
Phil Lynott, Eric Bell and Brian Downey formed the legendary Thin Lizzy with Brian remained a constant member until the band split in 1983. Having worked on Phil Lynott’s solo albums and the subsequent Grand Slam project. Brian relocated back to Dublin around the time of Phil’s untimely death on January 4th 1986. Brian remained in constant demand as both a touring and session drummer and regulary played live shows and recorded with renowned guitarist Gary Moore.
Brian is often cited as being an influence by many of the world’s top drummers and feels invigorated to be playing the songs he cowrote in Thin Lizzy with his new band Alive & Dangerous. In January 2017 Brian Downey’s Alive & Dangerous made their breathtaking live debut, playing the entire Thin Lizzy´s Live & Dangerous album.


