Brian Downey (drummer)

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Brian Downey
Downey performing with Thin Lizzy at Aberdeen Music Hall, 6 January 2011
Background information
Birth name	Brian Michael Downey
Born	(1951-01-27) 27 January 1951 (age 73) Dublin, Ireland
Genres	Hard rock, blues rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)	Drummer
Years active	1967–present
Formerly of	Thin Lizzy, Funky Junction

Brian Michael Downey (born 27 January 1951^[1][2]) is an Irish drummer. He was a founding member of the rock band Thin Lizzy and the only other constant in the band aside from leader Phil Lynott until their disbandment in 1983.^[3] Downey also co-wrote several Thin Lizzy songs. Allmusic critic Eduardo Rivadavia has argued that Downey is "certainly one of the most underrated [rock drummers] of his generation".^[4]