Scott Gorham

Quick Facts

Full Name	Scott Gorham
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Mar 17, 1951(1951-03-17)
Age	73
Birthplace	Glendale
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Pisces

Scott Gorham Biography

Scott Gorham is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on March 17, 1951 in Glendale, California, United States. Guitarist of The rock band Thin Lizzy who also played with Phenomena II and 21 Guns.

Brian Downey also played with Thin Lizzy. also played with Thin Lizzy.

Scott Gorham was born in Glendale, California and began his musical career at 13, learning to play the bass guitar, and joining several local teenage bands including The Jesters, Mudd and The Ilford Subway, the latter recording a single, “The 3rd Prophecy” in October 1967. He switched instruments when a close friend of his, a guitarist in his then-current band, 18-year-old Steve Schrage, died in a motorcycle crash in Glendale in 1968. Gorham’s friend (and bandmate in a number of bands) Bob Siebenberg later recalled, “That incident devastated Scott. He decided the very day that he heard about the accident to take this kid’s place, to try to get to where this kid would have eventually gotten to. Scott stunned everybody by dropping the bass, which he was very proficient at, and switching to guitar.” Gorham subsequently joined Redeye in 1969 with Siebenberg, and the two joined Benbecula in 1970 before Siebenberg moved to England in 1971.

In 1973 Siebenberg, by then also Gorham’s brother-in-law and drummer with Supertramp, convinced Gorham to join him in England, with hope of playing in the same outfit. Gorham was unable to find work with his friend, so he started playing with a number of bands in pubs around London, before starting his own band, Fast Buck. In 1974 a musician acquaintance, Ruan O’Lochlainn, suggested he attend auditions being held by Phil Lynott, Thin Lizzy’s primary songwriter, and one of the founders of the band. Thin Lizzy were at the time in a state of flux and reorganization, and while the drummer and bassist remained, two new guitarists were wanted. Brian Robertson, at age seventeen, had already been chosen before Gorham auditioned and joined. The two guitarists shared lead guitar roles, and harmonized with one another, as well as alternately playing rhythm and lead, which led to Thin Lizzy having what was considered a unique sound.

The brother of his, Bob Siebenberg joined in the band Supertramp and was invited by Gorham to join.

Scott Gorham Net Worth

Scott Gorham is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Scott Gorham 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At the age of 13, he began learning bass guitar. He also joined various local groups.

The singer joined Thin Lizzy when the band was on hiatus. He continued to be a part of them until their split in 1983.

William Scott Gorham (born March 17, 1951) is an American guitarist and songwriter who was one of the “twin lead guitarists” for the Irish rock band, Thin Lizzy. Although not a founding member of Thin Lizzy, he served a continuous membership after passing an audition in 1974, joining the band at a time when the band’s future was in doubt after the departures of original guitarist Eric Bell and his brief replacement Gary Moore. Gorham remained with Thin Lizzy until the band’s breakup in 1984. He and guitarist Brian Robertson, both hired at the same time, marked the beginning of the band’s most critically successful period, and together developed Thin Lizzy’s twin lead guitar style while contributing dual backing vocals as well. Gorham is the band member with the longest membership after founders Brian Downey (drummer) and frontman and bass guitarist, Phil Lynott.

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Who is Scott Gorham Dating?

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Gorham reformed Thin Lizzy in 1996 with former band members, playing various tours in tribute to founding singer, songwriter, and bassist Phil Lynott, who died in 1986. The tour was named the 20/20 tour – 20 dates for 20 years. After John Sykes’ departure in 2009, Brian Downey, Darren Wharton, and Marco Mendoza rejoined the band. New to the lineup were Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and former The Almighty vocalist Ricky Warwick. After months of pre- production and two weeks of rehearsals in Los Angeles in November 2010, this version of Thin Lizzy started a world tour in January 2011. Touring continued throughout the year and into 2012, with Campbell eventually being replaced permanently by Damon Johnson.

Facts & Trivia

Scott Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Scott Gorham celebrates birthday on March 17 of every year.

In 1997, he played guest guitars on the track “I’m Alive” from Psycho Motel’s album, Welcome to the World.

Where is Scott Gorham now?

Gorham is married and lives in London.

Why did Scott Gorham leave Blackstar?

Scott Gorham has quit Black Star Riders in order to focus on his recording and touring commitments with Thin Lizzy , it has been announced.

When did Scott Gorham join Thin Lizzy?

NameYears activeInstruments
Scott Gorham| 1974–1983 1996–present| guitar backing vocals
Darren Wharton| 1980–1983 1996–2001 2010–present| keyboards backing vocals
Ricky Warwick| 2010–present| lead vocals guitar
Damon Johnson| 2011–present| guitar backing vocals

Are Black Star Riders still together?

Gorham and Szeliga left the band in September 2021 , the latter being replaced by Zak St John. Gorham has not been replaced, leaving the band as a quartet.

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.