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Phil Lynott

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Phil Lynott

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Overview

  • Born
    August 20, 1949 · West Bromwich, Birmingham, England, UK
  • Died
    January 4, 1986 · Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK (heart failure and pneumonia following a drug overdose)
  • Birth name
    Philip Parris Lynott
  • Nickname
    • Philo
  • Height
    1.85 m

Biography

    • Phil Lynott was born on August 20, 1949 in West Bromwich, Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Chevalier (2001), Expendables : Unité spéciale (2010) and Rush (2013). He was married to Caroline Crowther. He died on January 4, 1986 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.

Family

  • Spouse
      Caroline Crowther(February 14, 1980 - January 4, 1986) (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Sarah Lynott
      Cathleen Lynott
  • Parents
      Philomena Lynott
      Cecil Parris
  • Relatives
      Monica Lynott(Aunt or Uncle)
      Peter Lynott(Aunt or Uncle)

Trademarks

  • Thick Dublin accent
  • Afro
  • Fender Precision Bass Guitar

Trivia

  • After his death, a statue honoring him was constructed in Dublin on Harry Street near St. Stephen's Green.
  • Once shared a London flat with documentarist-photographer Chalkie Davies.
  • Was the bassist and lead singer of the 1970s rock band Thin Lizzy.
  • His wife was Caroline Crowther, the daughter of TV personality Leslie Crowther and Jean Crowther.
  • Was the bassist and lead singer of Grand Slam.

Quotes

  • "I tasted freedom and I really liked it".
  • You can know that the final show is coming up, and prepare yourself for it mentally, but when it finally occurs, it's like a dream. You stand there feeling the love the audience has for you, and you think, 'Is this really going to end?' [Hit Parader magazine in 1984, discussing Thin Lizzy's final concert performance]

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