
Phil Lynott
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 20, 1949
- Died
- January 4, 1986 (aged 36)
- Birthplace
- 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.
Known For

Thin Lizzy: Live and Dangerous

Three of a Kind

Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre

Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away

Thin Lizzy - Live at the National Stadium Dublin

Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour

Motörhead: The Birthday Party

Thin Lizzy - Live at the BBC

Thin Lizzy – Exile On Grafton Street

Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever
Filmography

Phil Lynott: The Long Goodbye
Movie

Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town: Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978
Movie · as Bass, Lead Vocals

The Dancing Man of L.A.
Movie · as Self (archive footage)

Thin Lizzy Rock Review
Movie · as Self

Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments
TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep

Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever
Movie

Irish Rock at the BBC
Movie · as Self

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Movie · as Self

Thin Lizzy - Live at the National Stadium Dublin
Movie · as Vocals, Bass

Thin Lizzy - Live at the BBC
Movie · as Vocals, Bass

Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation
Movie

Inside Thin Lizzy 1971-1983
Movie · as Himself

Thin Lizzy: Up Close and Personal
Movie · as Himself

Thin Lizzy - The outlaw
Movie · as Self

Thin Lizzy: Outlawed - The Real Phil Lynott
Movie · as Self

Legends
TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep

Thin Lizzy: Greatest Hits
Movie · as Self - Bass, Vocals

Thin Lizzy: Masters from the Vault
Movie · as Vocals / Bass / Guitar

Stuck in the Middle
Movie · as Self

Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town
Movie · as Vocals/Bass

The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
Movie · as Self (archive footage)

Motörhead: The Birthday Party
Movie · as Self

Gary Moore: Emerald Aisles
Movie · as Bass/Vocals

Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre
Movie · as Himself - Lead Vocals and Bass

Thin Lizzy – Exile On Grafton Street
Movie · as Self - Bass, Vocals

Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour
Movie · as Himself

Three of a Kind
TV · as Self · 1 ep

Thin Lizzy: Live and Dangerous
Movie · as Self - Bass, Vocals