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Scott Gorham
Thin Lizzy's American-born guitarist, who alongside Brian Robertson defined the band's signature twin-lead harmony sound on Jailbreak. Gorham's Les Paul Deluxe through cranked non-master-volume Marshalls — paired with a sparing MXR Phase 90 — gave the harmonized leads their warm, singing snarl. The Gorham/Robertson interplay became the template for harmonized rock guitar.
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