Brian Downey Musical artist

Brian Michael Downey (born 27 January 1951, in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish drummer, best known as the drummer and a founding member of the rock band Thin Lizzy. Along with Phil Lynott, Downey was the only constant member of the pioneering hard rock group until their break-up in 1983. Downey also co-wrote several Thin Lizzy songs. Allmusic critic Eduardo Rivadavia has argued that Downey is "certainly one of the most underrated [rock drummers] of his generation".

Personal facts

Brian Downey
Alias (AKA)Downey Brian Michael
Birth dateJanuary 27, 1951
Birth place
Dublin , Republic of Ireland

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Musical artist

Career started1967
associated musical artist
Phil Lynott
Thin Lizzy
Gary Moore
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Heavy metal music
Blues rock
Hard rock

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