Primal Scream's Irish visit documented
Bobby paid homage to Thin Lizzy in Dublin, and met rock mum Philomena Lynott...
The Hot Press Newsdesk, 09 Oct 2012
Accompanying Primal Scream on their Arthur’s Day visit to Dublin were a camera crew who were down the front as Bobby and the boys tore first the Silver Granite in Palmerstown and then the Grand Social apart.
They also documented Mr. Gillespie, a massive Thin Lizzy fan, making a pilgrimage to Philo’s statue outside Bruxelles and then meeting his mum Philomena in the Westbury.
“Thin Lizzy were a big inspiration,” says the singer. “Growing up in Glasgow I knew a lot of people of Catholic Irish descent. I guess there was always that link to Ireland and being a Celtic supporter.
“Thin Lizzy were a big part of my life, I saw them four or five times. I play Phil a lot, I love his voice; he’s one of the greatest rock stars ever. We sometimes play ‘Don’t Believe A Word’ in soundchecks and stuff. It’s a big thing to meet his mum; it’s amazing. You can tell she’s got the spirit, she’s a big personality.”
You can watch the full encounter below:
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