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Irish musician (–)

For the single by Jape, see Phil Lynott (song).

Musical artist

Philip Parris Lynott (, LIE-not; 20 August – 4 January ) 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.

Lynott was born in the West Midlands of England and grew up in Dublin with his grandparents. He remained close to his mother, Philomena, throughout his life. He fronted several bands as a lead vocalist, including Skid Row alongside Gary Moore, before learning the bass guitar and forming Thin Lizzy in After initial success with "Whiskey in the Jar", the band had several hits in the mids, such as "The Boys Are Back in Town", "Jailbreak" and "Waiting for an Alibi", and