Thin Lizzy formed in 1969 in Ireland and soon became a renowned and influential classic rock staple of the 70s. Led by Phil Lynott, the band scored several international hits, but only two of them managed to chart in the US: "The Boys Are Back In Town" and "Cowboy Song," which reached #12 and #77 in 1976. As the band's popularity waned and Lynott's heroin addiction spun out of control, the group decided to call it quits in 1983. Lynott embarked on a solo career that was cut short when he died in early 1986 from health complications stemming from his addiction. He was only 36 years old. Famed guitarist Gary Moore, who joined the band in 1974, returned to his solo career. Other members of Thin Lizzy started a new band in 2012 called Black Star Riders. "Do Anything You Want To" is an anthem that comes from the band's 1979 album, "Black Rose: A Rock Legend."
Irish guitarist and singer Gary Moore left behind an extensive catalogue of music in addition to his work as a member of Thin Lizzy. Moore was perhaps best known for his turn to blues, which began in earnest with "Still Got The Blues." That tune became his only charting single in the US, reaching #97 in 1991. In the 80s, he embraced the popular hard rock sound. "Speak For Yourself" features some of his most blistering guitar work ever. If you need an anthem to get you going, or inspire you to make it through a rough patch, this is the song. Gary Moore passed away in 2011 at 58 years from a heart attack brought on by excessive drinking.
