Former Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell on his regret-filled experience playing “Whiskey in the Jar” with Metallica

Metallica’s 1998 cover of the Thin Lizzy track introduced it to a new generation, but their link-up with Bell wasn’t a match ...

Original Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell on reinventing an old Irish standard as a rock track and performing it with the “cartoon” Metallica

Original Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell explains the roots and finer points of his Whiskey in the Jar guitar solo and ...
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Thin Lizzy’s Eric Bell Calls Metallica ‘Pack of Bastards’

Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell called Metallica a “pack of bastards,” saying they failed to pay him the fee he’d expected for guesting with them in 1999. He joined the band onstage in Dublin for a ...
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Thin Lizzy’s Eric Bell: Metallica Are ‘B——s’ for Not Paying Me for Gig

In 2000, Metallica took home a Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy for their cover of the Irish folklore song "Whiskey in the Jar." Noted for its similarity to Thin Lizzy's 1973 cover, the two bands ...
Jazz

Eric Bell

Eric Bell's debut album Vulnerability is an exploration of artistry, creativity and respect for jazz traditions. Accompanied by his regular partners bassist Cole Sainburg and drummer Nico Vasquez ...