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Brian Michael Downey (born 27 January 1951) is an Irish drummer. He was a founding member of the rock band Thin Lizzy and the only other constant in the band aside from leader Phil Lynott until their disbandment in 1983. Downey also co-wrote several Thin Lizzy songs.
Brian Downey (born 31 October 1944 in St. John's, Newfoundland) is a Canadian actor best known for his portrayal of Stanley Tweedle in the science-fiction television series Lexx.
Brian is delighted to announce the new line-up of Alive and Dangerous and is looking forward to taking the band on the road in the UK,...
Jan 27, 2024 · Drummer Brian Downey, who co-founded Thin Lizzy with Phil Lynott, picks his 10 favourite Lizzy tracks
Nov 12, 2020 · By Mick Wall, Malcolm Dome. ( Classic Rock ) last updated 12 November 2020. We celebrate half a century of Thin Lizzy through the eyes of the men who played with Phil Lynott and knew him best: guitarist Scott Gorham and drummer Brian Downey.
Brian Downey was born on 31 October 1944 in Newfoundland, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for Hobo with a Shotgun (2011), Lexx (1996) and Snow Angels (2007).
Dec 27, 2022 · Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous - Live at Wacken Open Air 2022. Thin Lizzy founding drummer Brian Downey played Thin Lizzy classics with his band upon W:E:T Stage on a beautiful...
Aug 24, 2020 · Band Biographies: Brian Downey. Born in Dublin on 27th January 1951, Brian Michael Downey and Philip Lynott first met at school. Although Brian was two years younger than Phil, they began a friendship which would last until Phil’s death in 1986.
Jun 30, 2023 · Brian Downey Drummer of Thin Lizzy features in iDrum Magazine Issue 8 This Video a performance of when iDrum were kindly let on stage at High Voltage festival to film the legendary drummer...
Growing up in Crumlin, a town near Dublin, Brian's early musical influences came from his father who played in a local pipe band and loved jazz, and together with 60's heroes the Kinks, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, set Brian on his musical journey that still continues.