Phil Lynott's Grand Slam

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Grand Slam or Phil Lynott's Grand Slam were a rock band, formed in 1984 as the brainchild of ex-Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott. The name 'Grand Slam' was invented after a plethora of other band names had been considered, including 'Reactor Factor', 'Catastrophe', 'Hell Bent On Havoc', 'Slam Anthem' and 'Slam' (which was actually the name of a song Lynott had in mind), before settling on 'Grand Slam'. Grand Slam had little commercial success, but they did release some songs of note, most of which have been accredited to Thin Lizzy, including "Nineteen", "Sisters of Mercy" and "Military Man" (which was actually released on Gary Moore's 1985 album, called Run For Cover). Although Lynott had originally intended to include two members of the most recent Thin Lizzy lineup, guitarist John Sykes and (after having been turned down by Motörhead drummer "Philthy Animal" Taylor), drummer Brian Downey. Downey declined, saying he "didn't see the point in making a second-rate Thin Lizzy", and Sykes, after much cajoling (as well as an impressive financial offer) from David Coverdale, left to join Whitesnake. Lynott, although downhearted, carried on with his project, ending up with a lineup of Doish Nagle (Guitar) (ex The Bogey Boys), Laurence Archer (Guitar), Robbie Brennan (Drums), (ex-Magnum) Mark Stanway (keyboards) and himself on bass guitar and vocals, as well as chief songwriting duties. Lynott earned the nickname Sergeant Rock at the rehearsals at the E'ZEE studios in London, due

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Twilight's Last Gleaming

Glasgow Kiss: Live At Glasgow Mayfair October 30th 1984

The Collection

The Studio Sessions

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The Studio Sessions (Disc 1)

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Live 1984

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Yellow Pearl Phil Lynott's Grand Slam Live

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The Collection (Disc 1, Live In Sweden 1983)

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Icons of Rock: David Byron / Robin George / Phil Lynott

The Collection (Disc 2, Live In Ireland 1984)

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The Studio Sessions (Disc 2)

The Collection (Disc 3, The Studio Sessions)

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