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Phil Lynott was credited as a bassist, singer and songwriter. Phil Lynott was born in West Bromwich, United Kingdom on August 20, 1949. Death is recorded on January 4, 1986, at the age of 36. Listed accolades include MOJO Awards.
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
- Occupation
- bassist / singer / songwriter / guitarist / rock musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- MOJO Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Phil Lynott born?
Born August 20, 1949.
When did Phil Lynott die?
Died January 4, 1986, aged 36.
Where was Phil Lynott from?
Phil Lynott was from West Bromwich, United Kingdom.
What did Phil Lynott do?
Phil Lynott worked as bassist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, rock musician.
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