Gorham performing with Black Star Riders 2014 at Wacken Open Air
Background information
Birth name
William Scott Gorham
Born
(1951-03-17) March 17, 1951 (age 73) Glendale, California, US
Genres
Rock
blues rock
hard rock
heavy metal
progressive rock
Occupation(s)
Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)
Guitar
Years active
1974–present
Website
scottgorhamworld.com
Musical artist
William Scott Gorham (born March 17, 1951) is an American guitarist and songwriter who is one of the "twin lead guitarists" for the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy. Although not a founding member of Thin Lizzy, he served a continuous membership after passing an audition in 1974, joining the band at a time when the band's future was in doubt after the departures of original guitarist Eric Bell and his brief replacement Gary Moore. Gorham remained with Thin Lizzy until the band's breakup in 1983. He and guitarist Brian Robertson, both hired at the same time, marked the beginning of the band's most critically successful period, and together developed Thin Lizzy's twin lead guitar style while contributing dual backing vocals as well.[1][2][3] Gorham is the band member with the longest membership after founders Brian Downey (drummer) and frontman and bass guitarist, Phil Lynott.
Since 1996, Gorham has continued to perform with Thin Lizzy on guitar and backing vocals, having assembled various lineups after the death of band leader Lynott in 1986. In 2012, Gorham co-founded the Thin Lizzy spin-off band Black Star Riders to showcase new material. He left Black Star Riders in 2021 in order to concentrate on Thin Lizzy.
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William ScottGorham (born March 17, 1951) is an American guitarist and songwriter who is one of the "twin lead guitarists" for the Irish rock band Thin...
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singer and bassist Phil Lynott and drummer Brian Downey – and guitarists ScottGorham and Brian Robertson. The band had scored hit singles and developed a...
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