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The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

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)

Top Cast

  • Phil Lynott

    Phil Lynott

    Self (archive footage)

  • Philomena Lynott

    Philomena Lynott

    Self - Phil's Mother

  • Caroline Crowther

    Caroline Crowther

    Self - Phil's Wife

  • Brian Downey

    Brian Downey

    Self - Drummer, Thin Lizzy

  • Frank Murray

    Frank Murray

    Self - Tour Manager

  • Gary Moore

    Gary Moore

    Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy

  • Eric Bell

    Eric Bell

    Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy

  • Scott Gorham

    Scott Gorham

    Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy

  • Robbie Brennan

    Robbie Brennan

    Self - Drums

Overview

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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