Eric Bell (born in Belfast, Ireland on 3rd of September 1947) was a founder member of Thin Lizzy, one of Ireland's biggest, brightest and best bands.
He met Philip Lynott and drummer Brian Downey in Dublin in 1969 and together they formed the band which was one of the first Irish bands to be a huge success all over the world.
Eric stayed with the band until 1973 during which time they recorded and released their first three albums: Thin Lizzy , Shades of a Blue Orphanage and Vagabonds of the Western World with Eric playing guitar, singing and helping to write many of the songs with Philip.
