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  1. Phil Lynott - Wikipedia

    • Philip Parris Lynott was an Irish musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the co-founder, lead vocalist, bassist, and primary songwriter for the hard rock band Thin Lizzy. He was known for his distinctive pick-based style on the bass and for his imaginative lyrical contributions, including working-class tales and numerous characters drawn from personal influences and … See more

    Early life

    Phil Lynott was born in Hallam Hospital in West Bromwich. His mother, Philomena Lynott, was born in Dublin and his father, Cecil Parris, was from Georgetown, British Guiana. Philomena met Parris, who had moved to t… See more

    Career

    Lynott was introduced to music through his uncle Timothy's record collection, and became influenced by Motown and The Mamas & the Papas. He joined his first band, the Black Eagles in 1965 as a lead singer, play… See more

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  1. Mr Lonely Heart: the tragic death of Thin Lizzy's Phil …

    Jan 4, 2021 · How the former Thin Lizzy singer and songwriter died of pneumonia and heart failure in 1986, after years of alcohol and drug abuse. Read the …

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    • Thin Lizzy - Wikipedia

      Thin Lizzy are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. The band initially consisted of bassist, lead vocalist and principal songwriter Phil Lynott, drummer Brian Downey, guitarist Eric Bell and organist Eric Wrixon although Wrixon left …

    • Phil Lynott: Life and death of Thiny Lizzy frontman

      Jan 4, 2025 · Celebrate iconic rockstar and Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott's life with a look at what he achieved in his short life and his most popular songs.

    • Phil Lynott: the story of his final year | Louder

    • The life and death of Phil Lynott - The Irish Times

      Jan 2, 2016 · Phil Lynott, the fatherless child, never grew old and withered. But he never stopped thinking of himself as an orphan.

    • Phil Lynott Remembered: “Phil was about Thin Lizzy, he …

      Aug 20, 2024 · As leader of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott led the most heroic rock band of a generation. Flanked by their trademark twin guitar assault, Lynott’s heart, soul and poetic songwriting made “the squadron” one of the most vital rock …

    • BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1986: Thin Lizzy star dies - BBC News

    • Phil Lynott, 30 years after his death - The Irish Times

    • Band Biographies: Phil Lynott - Thin Lizzy

      Aug 24, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Phil Lynott, the lead singer and bassist of Thin Lizzy, a legendary Irish rock band. Discover his musical influences, achievements, solo projects and tragic death.

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