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Brian Downey (Brian Michael Downey) was born on 27 January, 1951 in Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish drummer. Discover Brian Downey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

Popular As Brian Michael Downey
Occupation Drummer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 27 January, 1951
Birthday 27 January
Birthplace Dublin, Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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1951

Brian Michael Downey (born 27 January 1951 ) is an Irish drummer.

1960

Growing up in Crumlin, Dublin, Brian's early musical influences came from his father who played in a local pipe band and loved jazz, and also from his 1960s heroes: The Kinks, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

In his youth, Downey met friend, co-founder and bass guitarist Phil Lynott, who attended the same school.

Before forming Thin Lizzy, Downey had been in numerous school bands, beginning with The Liffey Beats, Mod Con Cave Dwellers, and briefly The Black Eagles (with Lynott).

He moved on to performing in a local band, Sugar Shack, and then was persuaded by Lynott to join him in another band, Orphanage.

Upon meeting guitarist Eric Bell, the trio formed Thin Lizzy.

Although the line-up of musicians within the band changed over the years, with the exception of Lynott, for the next thirteen years Downey remained the only other permanent member of the band, as well as drumming on Lynott's solo albums.

1983

He was a founding member of the rock band Thin Lizzy and the only other constant in the band aside from leader Phil Lynott until their disbandment in 1983.

Downey also co-wrote several Thin Lizzy songs.

Allmusic critic Eduardo Rivadavia has argued that Downey is "certainly one of the most underrated [rock drummers] of his generation".

1986

After Lynott's death in 1986, Downey played in the tribute Thin Lizzy line-up with John Sykes, Scott Gorham, Darren Wharton and Marco Mendoza, but had been absent from subsequent Thin Lizzy touring bands.

2005

Downey was a guest at the unveiling of Lynott's statue in 2005, and drummed for Gary Moore at the tribute concert that followed.

2007

Downey also appeared on Moore's 2007 album, Close As You Get, and subsequent tour.

2009

After Sykes' departure from the group in 2009, guitarist Scott Gorham created another line-up of Thin Lizzy.

Downey, Mendoza and Wharton rejoined, along with two new members: Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and former vocalist from The Almighty, Ricky Warwick.

2010

This version of Thin Lizzy started an extensive world tour in January 2010 and continued to tour until early 2013, with new permanent guitarist Damon Johnson eventually replacing Richard Fortus.

Gorham had stated that the band members were considering recording new material, and this project eventually emerged under the Black Star Riders name, with which Downey chose not to be involved due to the pressures of consistent touring.

2016

In early 2016, Downey formed a trio, later four-piece band called Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous.

The band consists of Downey, bassist/lead vocalist Matt Wilson, guitarist/vocalist Brian Grace and guitarist/vocalist Phil Edgar.

They tour Europe and perform primarily Thin Lizzy songs.