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My Take
Phil Lynott is, for me, one of rock's great irreplaceable figures. As the Irish frontman of Thin Lizzy, he fused a pick-driven bass attack with storytelling steeped in working-class life and Celtic myth, and the swagger of The Boys Are Back in Town still lands instantly. Losing him in 1986 at just thirty-six feels like a wound that never quite healed in the music. What moves me most is the tenderness underneath the bravado; his lyrics treat ordinary lives as worthy of legend. He was a poet who happened to play bass, and the cool he left behind has not faded one bit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Phil Lynott
- Name (Japanese)
- フィル・ライノット
- Reading
- ふぃる・らいのっと
- Born
- August 20, 1949 – January 4, 1986
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- West Bromwich, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bassist / singer / songwriter / guitarist / rock musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- MOJO Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Phil Lynott born?
August 20, 1949 – January 4, 1986.
Where is Phil Lynott from?
Phil Lynott is from West Bromwich, United Kingdom.
What does Phil Lynott do?
Phil Lynott works as bassist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, rock musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.