He attended the Christian Brothers School in Crumlin, where he became friends with Brian Downey, who was later persuaded to join the band from the Liffey Beats. He joined his first band, the Black Eagles in 1965 as a lead singer, playing popular covers in local clubs around Dublin. Lynott was introduced to music through his uncle Timothy's record collection, and became influenced by Tamla Motown and The Mamas & the Papas. Lynott had a happy childhood growing up in Dublin and was a popular character at school. The hotel, nicknamed 'The Biz', became popular with showbusiness entertainers, and was later referred to in a song on Thin Lizzy's debut album. She later took over the management of the Clifton Grange Hotel in Whalley Range with her partner, Dennis Keeley. His mother stayed in Manchester and remained close to her son. The move was important as the presence of Frank gave him a father figure for the first time in his life. In 1957, due to accounts of racism and Lynott being mixed race, his mother sent him to live with his grandparents, Frank and Sarah Lynott, in Crumlin, Dublin. Lynott first attended school in Moss Side, Manchester. Though he suffered no serious racism, Lynott felt different from his school-mates and was more self-conscious. She subsequently had two other children who were given up for adoption. Philomena subsequently moved to Manchester but stayed in touch with Parris who helped pay towards his son's support. Shortly afterwards, Philomena found she was pregnant and, after Lynott was born, she moved with her baby to a home for unmarried mothers in Selly Park, where he was baptised on 4 September. Philomena met Parris, who had moved to England to seek work, in Birmingham in 1948 and they were in a relationship for a few months, until Parris was transferred to London. His mother, Philomena Lynott, was born in Dublin and his father, Cecil Parris, was from Georgetown, British Guiana. Phil Lynott was born in Hallam Hospital in West Bromwich, England, and christened at St Edward's Church, Selly Park, Birmingham. He remains a popular figure in the rock world, and in 2005, a statue in his memory was erected in Dublin. In 1985, he had a final chart success with Moore, ' Out in the Fields', followed by the minor hit 'Nineteen', before his death in 1986. In the 1980s, Lynott increasingly suffered drug-related problems, particularly an addiction to heroin. Towards the end of the 1970s, Lynott embarked upon a solo career, published two books of poetry, and after Thin Lizzy disbanded, he assembled and fronted the band Grand Slam. After initial success with ' Whiskey in the Jar', the band had several hits in the mid-1970s such as ' The Boys Are Back in Town', ' Jailbreak' and ' Waiting for an Alibi', and became a popular live attraction combining Lynott's vocal and songwriting skills with dual lead guitars. He fronted several bands as a lead vocalist, including Skid Row alongside Gary Moore, before learning the bass guitar and forming Thin Lizzy in 1969. He remained close to his mother, Philomena, throughout his life. Lynott was born in the West Midlands of England, but grew up in Dublin with his grandparents. 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.

His most commercially successful group was Thin Lizzy, of which he was a founding member, the principal songwriter, lead vocalist and bassist. Philip Parris Lynott ( / Л€ l aЙЄ n Й’ t/, LIE-not 20 August 1949 вЂ“ 4 January 1986) was an Irish singer, musician, and songwriter.

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