Phil Lynott

Phil Lynott

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Acting

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1949-08-20

  • Day of Death

    1986-01-04 (36 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    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.