Thin Lizzy Broach

"I was in a club in London called the Speakeasy  in 1973 when after coming out of the ladies room , I was asked would I like to go to a party. As I turned I saw a tall gorgeous guy who I remembered seeing on TOTPs the night before. His name was Phil Lynott. I told him I was with my girlfriend and would have to check with her. I took his hand and led him to her and we agreed to go with him. Frank Murray who was their tour manager and Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac were there too and five of us got into my car which was a Triumph Herald to the party behind the London Hilton. I dated Philip for a while and knew him for about 3 yrs. As he was getting more famous we drifted apart. He gave me many bits I still have , including this lizard brooch he wore on his jacket in the early days. I now go over to Dublin twice a year for the vibe and bash and am good friends with his mam Philomena after all these years. I'm proud to have been a part of his short life. As he was getting more popular, I was losing touch with him because he was around the world touring. A month before he died, my friend ran into him and he wanted us all to meet up again but that never happened. To me, it is unbelievable to know him when he had nothing and now that he is a legend. It’s a sad story, but it’s amazing in many ways and I’m glad to have played a small role in his life. "