Phil Lynott

Biography

Phillip Parris Lynott was an Irish singer, musician, and songwriter. His most commercially successful group was Thin Lizzy, of which he was a founding member, the principal songwriter, lead vocalist and bassist. He was known for his distinctive plectrum-based style on the bass, and for his imaginative lyrical contributions including working class tales and numerous characters drawn from personal influences and Celtic culture.

Birthday

Aug 20, 1949

Place of birth

West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK

Deathday

Jan 4, 1986

Also known as

  • Thin Lizzy
  • Philip Lynott
  • Philip Parris Lynott

Credited in

As cast

As crew