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Phil Lynott

Aug 20, 1949 - Jan 04, 1986 (36 years old) in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK

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.

Known For

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Three of a Kind
Self
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Legends
Self (archive footage)
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The Dancing Man of L.A.
Self (archive footage)
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Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Self
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Irish Rock at the BBC
Self
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Thin Lizzy: Live and Dangerous
Self - Bass, Vocals
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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
Self (archive footage)
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Thin Lizzy: Greatest Hits
Self - Bass, Vocals
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The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
Self (archive footage)
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Motörhead: The Birthday Party

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