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)
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Safinia
Keywords
- rock 'n' roll
- musician
- interview
- rock music
- hard rock
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Top Cast
Phil Lynott as Self (archive footage)
Philomena Lynott as Self - Phil's Mother
Caroline Crowther as Self - Phil's Wife
Brian Downey as Self - Drummer, Thin Lizzy
Frank Murray as Self - Tour Manager
Gary Moore as Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Eric Bell as Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Scott Gorham as Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Top Crew
Shay Healy · Director
Declan Farrell · Executive Producer
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