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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Birthday | 1949-08-20 |
Deathday | 1986-01-04 |
Gender | Male |
Place of Birth | West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK |
Popularity | 0.318 |