Phil Lynott

Irish rock musician (1949–1986)
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Phil Lynott

Summary

Phil Lynott is a human[1]. His place of birth was West Bromwich[2]. He was born on August 20, 1949[3]. He died in Salisbury[4]. He died on January 4, 1986[5]. He worked as a bassist[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and guitarist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,920 views/month, #4,604 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Phil Lynott's place of birth was West Bromwich[2].
  • Phil Lynott died in Salisbury[4].
  • Phil Lynott was born on August 20, 1949[3].
  • Phil Lynott died on January 4, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton[11].
  • Phil Lynott's mother was Philomena Lynott[12].
  • Phil Lynott held citizenship in Ireland[13].
  • Phil Lynott's professions included bassist[6].
  • Phil Lynott's professions included singer[7].
  • Phil Lynott's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Phil Lynott's professions included guitarist[9].
  • Phil Lynott received the MOJO Awards[14].
  • Phil Lynott was a member of Thin Lizzy[15].
  • Phil Lynott was a member of Skid Row[16].
  • Phil Lynott is recorded as male[17].
  • Phil Lynott's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Phil Lynott's genre is rock music[19].
  • Phil Lynott's discography is recorded as Phil Lynott discography[20].
  • Phil Lynott's Commons category is recorded as Phil Lynott[21].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[22].
  • Phil Lynott's family name is recorded as Lynott[23].
  • Phil Lynott's given name is recorded as Philip[24].
  • Phil Lynott's given name is recorded as Parris[25].
  • Phil Lynott's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Phil Lynott's instrument is recorded as bass guitar[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in West Bromwich[2], Phil Lynott… he was born on August 20, 1949[3]. His mother was Philomena Lynott[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bassist[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and guitarist[9].

Recognition

Phil Lynott received the MOJO Awards[14].

Death and Burial

Phil Lynott died on January 4, 1986[5]. He passed away in Salisbury[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[22]. Burial took place at St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton[11].

Why It Matters

Phil Lynott ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,920 views/month, #4,604 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Phil Lynott born?

Born in West Bromwich[2], Phil Lynott…

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 bassist[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and guitarist[9].

What awards did Phil Lynott receive?

Honors received include MOJO Awards[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Genre rock music
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