Brian Robertson

Brian David Robertson was born 12 February 1956 in Clarkston, Scotland, and grew up playing cello and piano before switching to guitar and drums. He joined Thin Lizzy in 1974, where the twin‑guitar attack he created with Scott Gorham underlined the band’s rise; the group released Nightlife, Fighting, Jailbreak, Johnny the Fox, and Bad Reputation, and recorded Live and Dangerous in 1978, which reached number  7 on the UK Albums Chart. After a hand injury and creative differences, he departed in 1978, briefly formed Wild Horses and issued Wild Horses (1980) and Stand Your Ground (1981). In 1982 Brian Robertson replaced Fast Eddie Clarke in Motörhead, contributing to Another Perfect Day and touring until November 1983; he appeared on three released live recordings from that era. Later work included guest spots with Skyclad, Ash, and a 2009 appearance with The Bitter Twins, and a solo debut Diamonds and Dirt issued in 2011. His career was noted for shaping heavy‑rock guitar’s twin‑lead style and for singles such as "The Boys Are Back in Town". In 2026, the label HNE/Cherry Red Records released a 2-CD expanded edition of Diamonds and Dirt, including The Brian Robertson Album, an instrumental collection recorded during the same period.

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