2346: Thin Lizzy With Jo Fleischer: Part Two

2346: Thin Lizzy With Jo Fleischer: Part Two

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April 14, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 2346

About this episode

Jo Fleischer discusses Thin Lizzy's history and music from 1979 to 1983 with host Patrick.

Jo Fleischer joins Patrick (on the anniversary of the release of Thin Lizzy’s 1979 album Black Rose: A Rock Legend) to discuss his love of the band. In part two, Jo picks up the Thin Lizzy story in 1979 and takes us through the group’s final album in 1983, with stops along the way for a Phil Lynott solo LP and an appearance by Midge Ure. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com .

People in this episode

Host: Patrick

Guest: Jo Fleischer

Topics covered

  • Thin Lizzy
  • music history
  • album discussion
  • rock music
  • band evolution
  • Phil Lynott

Keywords

  • Thin Lizzy
  • Black Rose
  • Phil Lynott
  • Midge Ure
  • rock music
  • album review
  • music commentary

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Books & works: Black Rose: A Rock Legend

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