Phil Lynott

Phil Lynott

Known for

Acting

Born

August 20, 1949

Birthplace

West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK

Died

January 4, 1986 (aged 36)

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.

Best known work

Thin Lizzy: Live and Dangerous
Thin Lizzy: Live and Dangerous
1978
Three of a Kind
Three of a Kind
1981
Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre
Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre
1983
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
2020
Thin Lizzy - Live at the National Stadium Dublin
Thin Lizzy - Live at the National Stadium Dublin
2012
Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town
Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town
2002
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
2014
Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour
Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour
1983
Motörhead: The Birthday Party
Motörhead: The Birthday Party
1990
Thin Lizzy - Live at the BBC
Thin Lizzy - Live at the BBC
2011

Filmography

  1. 2022

    Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town: Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978

    as Bass, Lead Vocals

  2. 2022

  3. 2021

    The Dancing Man of L.A.

    as Self (archive footage)

  4. 2020

    Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away

    as Self (archive footage)

  5. 2020

    Gay Byrne's Late Late MomentsTV

    as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)

  6. 2020

  7. 2016

  8. 2015

  9. 2014

  10. 2012

  11. 2011

  12. 2011

  13. 2008

  14. 2007

  15. 2006

    LegendsTV

    as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)

  16. 2006

  17. 2006

  18. 2005

    Thin Lizzy: Masters from the Vault

    as Vocals / Bass / Guitar

  19. 2005

    Thin Lizzy: Greatest Hits

    as Self - Bass, Vocals

  20. 2005

  21. 2002

  22. 1996

    The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

    as Self (archive footage)

  23. 1990

  24. 1985

  25. 1983

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