Phil Lynott

Phil Lynott

Born

August 20, 1949

Died

January 4, 1986 (36 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

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.