who played lead guitar on whiskey in the jar
Eric Bell Wrixon left Thin Lizzy after a few months, and the remaining trio later secured a contract with Decca Records.[5] As lead guitarist, Bell played on Thin Lizzy's first three albums Thin Lizzy, Shades of a Blue Orphanage and Vagabonds of the Western World, as well as their hit single "Whiskey in the Jar". He co-wrote a number of songs with Lynott and Downey, including "The Rocker" which became a live favourite throughout the band's career.[2] He also composed one song on his own, "Ray Gun", from their first album, Thin Lizzy.[6]