Phil Lynott

thumb|Phil Lynott Philip Parris Lynott (20 August 1949 – 4 January 1986) was an Irish musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the co-founder, lead vocalist, bassist, and primary songwriter for the hard rock band Thin Lizzy. He was known for his distinctive pick-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. Quotes about Phil Lynott When it comes to rock icons, there is certainly a place for Phil Lynott. In addition to his talents as a brilliant singer/songwriter and rightfully praised for his role as frontman of Thin Lizzy, it’s often forgotten just how good of a bass player Lynott was during his career. He earned acclaim for his pick work on the instrument and those hard-charged solos made popular during the band's exhilarating live sets. Jeff Mezydlo of Yardbarker (February 2025) External links Category:Guitarists from Ireland Category:Songwriters from Ireland Category:Singers from Ireland Category:Heavy metal musicians Category:Heavy metal singers Category:Bassists Category:1949 births Category:1986 deaths