Classic Rock

Black Star Riders

“We’ll probably play a couple of Lizzy songs on this run, purely because Scott is back for the first time in three years, and sounding great in rehearsals.”

Black Star Riders were formed in late 2012 as a vehicle for various Thin Lizzy alumni – including guitarist Scott Gorham and frontman/guitarist Ricky Warwick – to release new music. A decade later, Warwick is their last original member, although he and Gorham, who left a year ago, and co-founding drummer Jimmy DeGrasso will both participate in an 11-date 10th-anniversary tour, with support

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