The 1970s were a time when rock music was rising in popularity, and 1978’s live album Live and Dangerous by Thin Lizzy is a perfect example of this. The album was recorded in London in 1976 and Philadelphia and Toronto in 1977 before being released in 1978.
It came out because the band’s producer Tony Visconti didn’t have time to work on a full studio album. So, the band decided to release a live album instead, and it was a success. They proved themselves a formidable rock force and gained fans along the way. Good for them!