Roddie Cleere

It's no secret to people that know me, how much of a fan I am of Thin Lizzy. I followed the bands career from about 1969/70. I can still vividly recall hearing "Whiskey In The Jar" on the radio for the very first time and totally freaking out. It should be noted that as a lad aged 13/14 at that time, all we (my peers) had in Ireland were the bloody showbands. Radio Luxemburg and Radio Carloine were life savers. As time passed I became more and more intrigued by Philip Lynott's writing and the love affair with everything "Lizzy" deepened. I was fortunate to meet Philip on a number of occasions but the most memorable was when he played a solo gig in Waterford' where I not only met him but also got to interview him also(1983). The photograph of Philip (elsewhere on this site) and I was taken just after that interview, a recording of which I still have and has become a treasured possession, among some other personal treasures associated with Philip. ***************** Many years later I was to become a member of the Roisín Dubh Trust which is spearheaded by Philip's mother, Philomena. Philomena and I have been close friends now for many years. A truly remarkable woman who has friends in just about every corner of the globe I am proud of the friendship we share. ..