Phil Lynott
IrelandmusicianMaleb. 19497.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Phil Lynott was the charismatic frontman of the rock band Thin Lizzy, celebrated for his powerful songwriting and unique blend of rock with Irish music influences. His memorable quote comparing his identity as 'like a pint of Guinness' encapsulates his pride in both his heritage and the iconic beverage, solidifying his cultural legacy in Ireland's music history.
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Phil Lynott was the lead singer and bassist of Thin Lizzy, whom Kirk Hammett admired.
‘Right now, songwriting and pop music is crap’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-21
Phil Lynott was the lead vocalist and bassist of Thin Lizzy, remembered for his influential music and style.
rock’s great survivors skip half the hits on night one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-20
Phil Lynott was the lead singer of Thin Lizzy, whose song 'Old Town' reflects the grim Dublin cityscape.
Are we about to solve Ireland’s dereliction problem? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Phil Lynott is mentioned as the subject of a delicately embroidered image made by a customer for John in the Singer Centre.
What I’ve learned after a month of avoiding my phone – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
Phil Lynott was a late rock star who had a home near the property at the centre of the planning row.
Owner of Dublin period home faces order to demolish large ‘unauthorised’ extension – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-26
Phil Lynott is mentioned as a big Welsh-Norman landgrabber in Connacht.
Sinn Féin may reject commemorating the Normans, but there are some suspiciously Saxon names in its ranks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-19
Phil Lynott was the frontman of Thin Lizzy, who performed at the first Slane Castle gig.
Slane’s 15 greatest acts – in reverse order – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-19
Max George of The Wanted is great as the ever-more-deranged Parson Nathaniel, a role originated by Phil Lynott.
How paradoxical that Victorian England’s destruction should be relayed by an Irishman – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31
Phil Lynott was the Dublin singer and songwriter who fronted one of the most important Irish rock groups of the past 50 years.
Moonlight – The Philip Lynott Enigma, Gabrielle, The Book of Mormon and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott famously compared being black and Irish to a pint of Guinness.
What is ‘splitting the G’ and other facts about Guinness
Australia· 2025-03-16
