William Scott Gorham was born on March 17, 1951, in Glendale, California, and is an American guitarist and songwriter who gained international recognition as one of the "twin lead guitarists" of the Irish-formed rock band Thin Lizzy.
Although not a founding member of Thin Lizzy, Gorham is best known for his continuous membership in the band, having joined in 1974 and remaining with the group until its breakup in 1984. During this period, he, along with guitarist Brian Robertson, marked the beginning of the band's most critically successful era, and together they developed the "twin lead guitar" makeup of the band, which became a defining feature of its sound through dual backing vocals.
Following the band's breakup, Gorham continued to perform with Thin Lizzy on guitar and backing vocals, and has contributed to the band's songwriting efforts, co-writing material with other band members.
