Eric the Belfast Legend
ERIC Bell’s musical career stretches back 60 years and includes stints playing with legends like Phil Lynott, Van Morrison and Bo Diddley.
Having celebrated his 77th birthday earlier this week, the east Belfast-born, Carrowdore-based Thin Lizzy founder has just been named as this year’s Oh Yeah Legend and still delights in taking to the stage with The Eric Bell Trio.
But what’s the secret of this impressive longevity?
“Drugs,” quips the guitar ace, who formed Thin Lizzy in Dublin in 1969 with bassist/singer Phil Lynott and drummer Brian Downey.
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