Phil Lynott

Phil Lynott

Born: August 20, 1949
Died: January 4, 1986
in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK
Phillip Parris Lynott was an Irish singer, musician, and songwriter. His most commercially successful group was Thin Lizzy, of which he was a founding member, the principal songwriter, lead vocalist and bassist. He was known for his distinctive plectrum-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.

Movies for Phil Lynott...

Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town: Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978
Title: Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town: Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978
Character: Bass, Lead Vocals
Released: June 24, 2022
Type: Movie
Thin Lizzy rocks Australia outside the famed Sydney Opera House in this October 1978 performance. The lineup, consisting of Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Gary Moore & Mark Nauseef, performs an array of fan favorites including Jailbreak, The Boys Are Back In Town, Bad Reputation & more. Featuring remixed audio and cleaned up picture, this show captures Thin Lizzy at the top of their game.
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Phil Lynott: The Long Goodbye
Title: Phil Lynott: The Long Goodbye
Released: February 1, 2022
Type: Movie
Philip Parris Lynott took the world by storm when he dominated the stage with his most notable rock band Thin Lizzy. The Irish frontman battled his way to the top whilst fighting prejudice. He achieved fame and fortune whilst being a member of the band Thin Lizzy. Their hit songs such as Whiskey In The Jar, The Boys are Back and many more solidified their names in musical history. Philip was a consistent member of the renowned band Thin Lizzy and was arguably the driving force for its success. Despite the fame and fortune, Phil found himself heading down a dark path that would ultimately jeopardize his career.
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The Dancing Man of L.A.
Title: The Dancing Man of L.A.
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 24, 2021
Type: Movie
One man dance party Howard Mordoh, a longtime fixture of the L.A. concert scene, copes with the canceled concerts and isolation of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
Title: Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 23, 2020
Type: Movie
A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin became Ireland’s greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a poet, a dreamer, a wild man. Told extensively through the words of Lynott himself and focusing on some of his iconic songs, the film gets to the heart of Philip, the father, the husband, the friend, the son, the rock icon, the poet and the dreamer.
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Thin Lizzy Rock Review
Title: Thin Lizzy Rock Review
Character: Self
Released: May 28, 2020
Type: Movie
Drawing on rare US archive footage of Thin Lizzy in performance, previously unreleased on DVD, this is the powerful retrospective critical review of the music of a legendary band. Featured here are rare performances and archive interviews with Phil Lynott alongside the views of the Lizzy album producer Nick Tauber, original manager Terry ONeil, album designer Jim Fitzpatrick, original guitarist Eric Bell and a team of leading rock journalists. The film is presented by rock legend Tommy Vance, and includes the first heartfelt, in-depth filmed interview with Philomena Lynott who provides the inside story of her son's life and work.
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Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever
Title: Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever
Released: May 6, 2016
Type: Movie
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Irish Rock at the BBC
Title: Irish Rock at the BBC
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2015
Type: Movie
A whistle-stop tour of rock from over the water, taking in some of the finest Irish rock offerings from the early 70s to the present day, as captured on a variety of BBC shows from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of the Pops to Later... with Jools Holland.
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Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Title: Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 2014
Type: Movie
A history and tribute to British Jim Marshall's amplifiers, which since then became the standard of rock'n'roll amplifiers ever since.
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Thin Lizzy - Live at the National Stadium Dublin
Title: Thin Lizzy - Live at the National Stadium Dublin
Character: Vocals, Bass
Released: March 12, 2012
Type: Movie
This DVD is a treasure trove for Thin Lizzy fans, compiled from content from broadcaster RTE in the band’s native Ireland which has never before been released on home video. On Stage At The National Stadium Dublin is described as the "Holy Grail" for Thin Lizzy fans, capturing the band at their very best in front of an adoring home crowd in Dublin. After various changes in the preceding years the classic 4-piece line-up was finally in place. This is the only live footage of many of the classics from the Fighting era. The show’s original audio has been newly restored and remastered for 2012, allowing fans to rightly hear the band in their full glory.
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Thin Lizzy - Live at the BBC
Title: Thin Lizzy - Live at the BBC
Character: Vocals, Bass
Released: November 15, 2011
Type: Movie
Extremely limited eight disc (seven CDs plus NTSC/Region 0 DVD) collection of rare recordings from the Irish rockers. This release is collated from all of the BBC owned Lizzy recordings that still exist in the archive and charts the inexorable rise of the band: from the first steps as a three piece on the Decca label, to the glory days as one of the greatest live acts of all time. This collection brings together a raft of sessions and live recordings form throughout the band's career including the last concert with Phil Lynott from the Reading festival in 1983. Included also is a DVD of the bands sought after appearances on Top of the Pops and the Old Grey Whistle Test a well as concerts from throughout the band's career. This is a first for the band as these recordings have never been available in one place before. With comprehensive notes by Classic Rock's Malcolm Dome who tells the story of the bands history at the BBC. Universal.
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Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation
Title: Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation
Released: January 1, 2011
Type: Movie
Affectionate but honest portrait of Thin Lizzy, arguably the best hard rock band to come out of Ireland. Starting with the remix of the classic album Jailbreak by Scott Gorham and Brian Downie, the film takes us through the rollercoaster ride that is the story of Thin Lizzy. From early footage of singer Phil Lynott in Ireland in his pre-Lizzy bands the Black Eagles and Orphanage, it follows his progress as he, guitarist Eric Bell and drummer Brian Downie form the basic three-piece that was to become Thin Lizzy - a name taken from the Beano. Using original interviews with Bell, Downie, the man who signed them and their first manager, it traces the early years leading to the recruitment of guitarists Brian 'Robbo' Robertson and Scott Gorham - the classic line-up. The film uses a number of stills, some seen on TV for the first time, archive from contemporary TV shows and a range of tracks both well known and not so famous.
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Inside Thin Lizzy 1971-1983
Title: Inside Thin Lizzy 1971-1983
Character: Himself
Released: March 25, 2008
Type: Movie
Inside Thin Lizzy: 1971-1983 movie was released Mar 25, 2008 by the Navarre Corporation studio. This DVD features rare archival footage of the whole Thin Lizzy era, focusing on a definitive critical review of the band. Thin Lizzy - Inside Thin Lizzy: 1971-1983 movie Every album of theirs is examined, reviewed and critically assessed by a team of leading music critics, writers and working musicians. Thin Lizzy - Inside Thin Lizzy: 1971-1983 video Includes performance footage of the band.
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Thin Lizzy: Up Close and Personal
Title: Thin Lizzy: Up Close and Personal
Character: Himself
Released: May 8, 2007
Type: Movie
Includes interviews with some of the most influential people behind one of the greatest bands to ever play a power chord, including Philomena Lynott, Mother of Phillip Lynott, the late lead singer of the band; Terry O'Neill, First Thin Lizzy Manager; Eric Bell, Thin Lizzy Guitarist 1969-73; Warren Wharton, Thin Lizzy Keyboards 1980-83; Brian Robertson, Thin Lizzy Guitarist 1974-78; Snowy White, Thin Lizzy Guitarist 1980-82; and, of course, Phil Lynott himself, via Archiva footage. The Up Close and Personal series aims to get speak to rock legends about their exploits in the business. This entry into the series includes extensive interview footage with former members of Irish rock greats Thin Lizzy.
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Title: Legends
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 17, 2006
Type: TV
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
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Thin Lizzy - The outlaw
Title: Thin Lizzy - The outlaw
Character: Self
Released: October 14, 2006
Type: Movie
This fascinating and entertaining documentary is an account of Phil Lynott's life. There is a interview with the Thin Lizzy star's mother, who gives a rare insight into her famous son, fellow band members and even long-time friend George Best. Plus, there's footage of the band performing.
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Thin Lizzy: Masters from the Vault
Title: Thin Lizzy: Masters from the Vault
Character: Vocals / Bass / Guitar
Released: September 19, 2005
Type: Movie
This is the very best of Thin Lizzy in performance. These rarely seen live performances by Thin Lizzy perfectly capture the band at their peak - on stage, hard and loud. Lizzy set the benchmark for live rock music which has never been equalled or surpassed. This unique film includes previously unreleased footage of Thin Lizzy in vintage performances from the key stages of their career. From the original line-up with Eric Bell through the classic Live and Dangerous era with Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson, and onto the very last incarnation of the band, this is why Lizzy has never been equalled as a live band. From such classics as 'The Boys Are Back In Town' and 'Whiskey In The Jar' to thundering versions of 'Massacre' and 'Sha-la-la', here is the proof which shows why Lizzy is so influential today and how they played their way to legendary status.
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Thin Lizzy: Greatest Hits
Title: Thin Lizzy: Greatest Hits
Character: Self - Bass, Vocals
Released: June 27, 2005
Type: Movie
Compilation of live performances, television appearances and promotional videos from the 1970s rock band, including all their classic tracks such as 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Killer On The Loose' and 'Whiskey In The Jar'.
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Stuck in the Middle
Title: Stuck in the Middle
Character: Himself
Released: June 6, 2005
Type: Movie
Novelist, broadcaster and former Art Of Noise member Paul Morley presents an overview of an evocative and sometimes cringe-inducing era of British pop music. Fifteen videos, band biographies and a new 5.1 sound mix make a must have package for a serious collector.
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Thin Lizzy - Are You Ready Live At Rockpalast
Title: Thin Lizzy - Are You Ready Live At Rockpalast
Character: Vocals, BAss
Released: August 27, 2004
Type: Movie
Filmed in front of a huge crowd at Germany's Rockpalast Festival, this 1981 Thin Lizzy performance is one of very few live DVD recordings out there that is an entire show. The band at the time consisted of Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, Darren Wharton and Snowy White (guitars) who was brought in a year or so earlier to replace Gary Moore for the Chinatown album. Renegade had just been released and the band was in the midst of a world tour in support of the album.
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Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town
Title: Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town
Character: Vocals/Bass
Released: June 25, 2002
Type: Movie
Experience the power of Thin Lizzy live! In October of 1978, more than 26,000 screaming fans packed the grounds of the Sydney Opera House in Australia for an unforgettable concert by this monster rock 'n roll band. With Guitar Greats, Scotty Gorhan and Gary Moore; front man Phil Lynott blasting the bass line and singing his heart out, it's no wonder there was standing room only. The 70's were a time when four-piece power bands ruled rock music, and Thin Lizzy was one of the best! 2022 re-release features additional footage, remixed audio, cleaned up picture, and truly captures Thin Lizzy at the top of their game.
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The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
Title: The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 3, 1996
Type: Movie
When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)
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Motörhead: The Birthday Party
Title: Motörhead: The Birthday Party
Released: November 27, 1990
Type: Movie
Motörhead's 10th anniversary show at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on 26 June 1985. ----Setlist---- 1. Iron Fist 2. Stay Clean 3. The Hammer 4. Metropolis 5. Mean Machine 6. On the Road 7. Killed by Death 8. Ace of Spades 9. Steal Your Face 10. Nothing Up My Sleeve 11. (We Are) The Road Crew 12. Bite the Bullet 13. The Chase Is Better Than the Catch 14. No Class 15. Overkill 16. Bomber 17. Motörhead
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Gary Moore: Emerald Aisles
Title: Gary Moore: Emerald Aisles
Character: Bass/Vocals
Released: May 1, 1985
Type: Movie
Taken from shows in Belfast and Dublin during the December '84 Irish Tour, filmed and produced by NFL Film's Phil Tuckett, Emerald Aisles captures Gary Moore and his band at their 1980s very best. Also features the 'Out In The Fields' promo video.
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Thin Lizzy – Exile On Grafton Street
Title: Thin Lizzy – Exile On Grafton Street
Character: Self - Bass, Vocals
Released: September 19, 1983
Type: Movie
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Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour
Title: Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour
Character: Himself
Released: April 9, 1983
Type: Movie
This is the long awaited 'Thunder And Lightning Tour'; the tour that was to prove Phil Lynott's and Thin Lizzy's last. The year is 1983, the venue Dublin and the stage is rockin'! To add to the already charged atmosphere of a concert in waiting, we have fast-forwarded in time to include nostalgic comment from Phil's band mates Brian Robertson and Eric Bell recalling their eventful times together, plus the indestructible footballing legend George Best and musician Brush Shiel, recalling their many memories of the rocker and friend. But all this is merely a prelude to what is a pulverising gig containing all conquering favourites such as 'Whiskey In The Jar' and 'Dancing In The Moonlight' and many more. The 'Thunder And Lightning Tour' is quite simply the greatest performance from a group who were at their electrifying best.
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Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre
Title: Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre
Character: Himself - Lead Vocals and Bass
Released: January 23, 1983
Type: Movie
This is an excellent video from this legendary band's farewell tour. Tracklist: -Introduction by Pete Drummond- Jailbreak / This Is The One / Cold Sweat / The Sun Goes Down / Holy War / The Boys Are Back In Town / Rosalie / Baby Please Don't Go
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Title: Three of a Kind
Character: Self
Released: July 1, 1981
Type: TV
Three of a Kind was a British comedy sketch show starring comedians Tracey Ullman, Lenny Henry and David Copperfield. Three series were made by the BBC between 1981 and 1983. The show bolstered the careers of Ullman and Henry, as well as being an outlet for young writers including Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, Ian Hislop and Nick Revell. Ullman and Henry went on to greater success after the show, with Ullman initially launching a brief but successful pop career in 1983 before starring in the ITV sitcom Girls On Top in 1985 and then going on to a high profile career on American television. Henry was given his own BBC series The Lenny Henry Show in 1984 and he remains a semi-regular fixture on British television to this day. Copperfield, however, garnered less success and has been seen relatively little since the series ended.
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Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous
Title: Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous
Character: Self - Bass, Vocals
Released: June 2, 1978
Type: Movie
Thin Lizzy in concert during their "Live and Dangerous" tour of 1976 in London.