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)
Directed by Shay Healy
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Phil Lynott Self (archive footage) - Philomena Lynott Self - Phil's Mother
- Caroline Crowther Self - Phil's Wife
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Brian Downey Self - Drummer, Thin Lizzy - Frank Murray Self - Tour Manager
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Gary Moore Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy -
Eric Bell Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy -
Scott Gorham Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy - Robbie Brennan Self - Drums
- Brush Shiels Self - Skid Row
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Brian Robertson Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy - Chris Morrison Self - Manager, Thin Lizzy
Make it a double feature
3h 8m together
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
Walk the Line
A close match in mood and era.
