Phil Lynott
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Summary
Phil Lynott was born on August 20, 1949[1], in West Bromwich[2]. He died on January 4, 1986[3], in Salisbury[4]. He worked as a bassist[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and rock musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,619 views/month, #4,604 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton[11]
- Mother: Philomena Lynott[12]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[13]
- Occupation: composer[14]
- Award received: MOJO Awards[15]
- Member of: Thin Lizzy[16], Skid Row[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: rock music[19]
- Discography: Phil Lynott discography[20]
- Commons category: Phil Lynott[21]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[22]
- Family name: Lynott[23]
- Given name: Philip[24], Parris[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: bass guitar[27], voice[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Birth name: Philip Parris Lynott[30]
- Name in native language: Phil Lynott[31], Philip Lynott[32]
- Start of work period: 1965[33]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[34]
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Country: IE[35]
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Began / founded: 1949-08-20[36]
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Ended / dissolved: 1986-01-04[37]
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Genre(s): rock[38]
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Community tags: rock[39]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6af15841-1d62-495a-8b52-74eb6d603c5f[40]
Why It Matters
Phil Lynott has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Phil Lynott born?
Phil Lynott's place of birth was West Bromwich[2].
Where did Phil Lynott die?
Phil Lynott died in Salisbury[4].
Who were Phil Lynott's parents?
Phil Lynott's mother was Philomena Lynott[12].
What did Phil Lynott do for work?
Phil Lynott worked as a bassist[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and rock musician[9].
What awards did Phil Lynott receive?
Honors received include MOJO Awards[15].