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Phil Lynott

Phil Lynott

Acting
20 Aug 1949
04 Jan 1986
West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK

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.

Also Known As

Thin Lizzy, Philip Lynott, Philip Parris Lynott

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