Phil Lynott

Phil Lynott was an Irish singer, songwriter and bassist who helped form Thin Lizzy. Born in West Bromwich and raised in Dublin, he became the group’s lead vocalist and principal songwriting voice. Its recordings include The Boys Are Back in Town, Jailbreak and Waiting for an Alibi, combining storytelling with the sound of a hard-rock band.

Lynott also performed with Skid Row and Grand Slam and made recordings under his own name, including Old Town. His presence connected Irish musical identity with an international rock audience, while his songs and performance style remained central to Thin Lizzy’s identity. He died in 1986, aged 36.