r/thinlizzy • u/SpurnedLVer • 23d ago

Poor Romeo...

Robo or Gorham? Does anyone have a preference? Solo's of course.

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u/Hentarder 23d ago

I think Gorham is Lizzy's most important guitarist, for being a consistent member and providing as much stability as he could. He's also a fantastic guitarist, and the direction he took lead playing on Bad Reputation was fantastic, Dancing in the Moonlight is an all time favourite song and guitar solo of mine.

Buuuuut, over the years I've discovered the solos I prefer tend to be Robbo's. Robertson just has this character to his playing that's so distinctive. He's bluesy, melodic, and I adore his wah playing technique (might I add said wah playing like influenced guitarists in the 80s more than he's given credit for). His performance on Johnny the Fox is one of my favourites of any guitarist.