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Eric Wrixon

Musician (1947-2015) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 68

Eric Wrixon was a musician from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and a founding member of Them and Thin Lizzy. He came up with the band name "Them", but as he was a minor his parents declined to sign a recording contract on his behalf and he was replaced in July 1964 prior to recording with the band.

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By August 1965, he had completed his studies and very briefly returned to Them.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 2015 · aged 68