Thin Lizzy - Vagabonds Of The Western World (Rock Art!)

Thin Lizzy — Vagabonds Of The Western World (Rock Art!)

Vybik Jon Jun 17, 2023 17:15:12

Despite having looked at this album sleeve dozens of times down the years, it's only just struck me that the illustration includes rock art.

I presume it would be Irish rock art if it's depicting a real site.

Anybody know if it does? My guess is it's just a representation of the form.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/77/Vagabonds_of_the_Western_World.jpg

thesweetcheat Jun 17, 2023 21:37:03

Replying to Vybik Jon

The bit behind the Newgrange swirls is an actual Pictish symbol stone I think, but I can't remember which one.

Moth Jun 24, 2023 16:28:14

Replying to Vybik Jon

I've noticed! Jim Fitzpatrick's no mug & knows a bit about 'Celtic' stuff.... ;o) Looks like it's Newgrange influenced - at least on the horizontally orientated stone(s).

Great album, too - especially the title track (imo).

Love

Moth
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GLADMAN Jun 26, 2023 20:29:07

Replying to Vybik Jon

Still with the Thin Lizzy connection... The Lament album cover by Ultravox features the Tursachan at Callanis. But then you knew that...

costaexpress Jun 26, 2023 21:47:25

Replying to Vybik Jon

All I Know is that when I saw Thin Lizzy at Portsmouth Guild Hall early 80’s and Gary Moore at the Milton Keynes Bowl in I think 86, they were awesome, rock art or not, at the time.

ryaner Jun 26, 2023 22:15:11

Replying to Vybik Jon

He doesn't mention the Newgrange entrance stone mashup but you might appreciate his comments here: https://jimfitzpatrick.com/product/vagabonds-of-the-western-world-album-cover/
Saw them in 1977 in Dublin as a nipper during the Live and Dangerous recordings tour. Kinda blew me away.