Philip Parris Lynott
( August 20th 1949 – January 4th 1986)
was an
Irish musician
who was the
co-founder,
lead vocalist,
bassist,
and primary
songwriter
for the
hard rock band
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 1969.
After initial success with
"Whiskey in the Jar",
the band had
several hits
in the mid-1970s,
such as
"The Boys Are Back in Town",
"Jailbreak"
and
"Waiting for an Alibi",
and became
a popular
live attraction
combining
Lynott's vocal
and songwriting skills
with dual
lead guitars.
Towards the end of the 1970s,
Lynott embarked
upon a
solo career
and published
two books
of poetry.
After
Thin Lizzy disbanded,
he assembled
and fronted
the band
Grand Slam.
In the 1980s,
Lynott increasingly
suffered
drug-related problems,
particularly an
addiction to heroin.
In 1985,
he had a
final chart success
with Moore,
"Out in the Fields",
before his death
in 1986.
He remains
a popular figure
in the rock world,
and in 2005,
a statue in his memory
was erected
in Dublin.
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