Phil Lynott

Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: August 20, 1949
Day of Death: January 4, 1986 (36 years old)
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.