Brian Robertson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brian Robertson
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1956(1956-02-12)
Age	68
Birthplace	Scotland
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Clarkston, East Renfrewshire
Horoscope	Aquarius

Brian Robertson Biography

Brian Robertson is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on February 12, 1956 in Scotland, Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, United Kingdom. Scottish guitarist who performed with Thin Lizzy and Motorhead.

His polished appearance was not compatible his image with His polished image did not fit with Pete Gill and Motorhead, so Robertson left that group after just one album. and Motorhead The result was that Robertson quit the group after only one album.

Robertson is often associated with a Black 1960 Les Paul Custom, with a white/parchment (rather than black) coloured pick guard, featured in photographs on the Live and Dangerous album and the subsequent video. However, in an interview Robertson explained that his main guitar remains his original Thin Lizzy Sunburst 1973 Les Paul Deluxe, albeit re-fretted due to wear and with 1959 vintage Gibson Seth Lover PAF humbucker pickups fitted by his guitar technician. The pickups are without the normal German-silver pick-up covers, a popular modification.

On his VHS video “Still in Love with the Blues” Robertson is pictured with a vintage red Les Paul guitar, unusually equipped with soapbar pickups and a trapeze bridge, although it does not feature on the video itself. Robertson’s Facebook page features more information on this instrument: purchased by Thin Lizzy’s manager in 1973, the guitar has an unusually lightweight body as it was built by Les Paul himself for his then-wife, guitarist Mary Ford.

He grew up in Glasgow, Scotland.

Brian Robertson Net Worth

Brian Robertson is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Robertson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He had an education in music that was formalized on piano and cello and was later influenced by the rock and roll scene.

His signature guitar riffs helped propel The Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back In Town” to the top of the charts.

Brian David Robertson (born 12 February 1956) is a Scottish rock guitarist, best known as a member of Thin Lizzy and Motörhead.

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Robertson had formed Wild Horses along with another Scot, Rainbow bassist Jimmy Bain in 1977, while recovering from his injury. After his final exit from Thin Lizzy in 1978, he returned to the band. Achieving only partial success in the UK, the band split up after releasing two albums, Wild Horses (1980) and Stand Your Ground (1981).

Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Brian Robertson celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

In 1980 Robertson was featured on the Eric Burdon album Darkness Darkness. Robertson appeared for one performance of Thin Lizzy’s final tour in 1983, alongside other former guitarists. He was featured on the recording of the tour, Life, appearing on the songs “Emerald” and “The Rocker.” In 1986 he recorded a cover of “Still in Love with You” as a tribute to Phil Lynott, appearing alongside Bobby Tench.

Where does Brian Robertson live?

Robertson lives in Essex, England when he is not on tour or recording in Scandinavia, where he spends a lot of his working time.

How old is Brian Robertson?

66 years (February 12, 1956)

Who was the guitar player for Thin Lizzy?

Scott Gorham

Why did Eric Bell leave Thin Lizzy?

He left the band after a New Year’s Eve concert in 1973, after throwing his guitar into the air in the middle of the concert, pushing the amplifiers into the audience and storming off stage. He stated later that he had no regrets about leaving: “I really had to leave because of ill-health.

Why did Gary Moore leave Thin Lizzy?

Moore then left Thin Lizzy in April 1974. While he enjoyed his time in the band, Moore felt it wasn’t good for him , stating: “After a few months I was doing myself in, drinking and high on the whole thing.”