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)
Cast
Self (archive footage)
Phil LynottSelf - Phil's Mother
Philomena LynottSelf - Phil's Wife
Caroline CrowtherSelf - Drummer, Thin Lizzy
Brian DowneySelf - Tour Manager
Frank MurraySelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Gary MooreSelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Eric BellSelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Scott GorhamSelf - Drums
Robbie BrennanSelf - Skid Row
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Phil LynottSelf - Phil's Mother
Philomena LynottSelf - Phil's Wife
Caroline CrowtherSelf - Drummer, Thin Lizzy
Brian DowneySelf - Tour Manager
Frank MurraySelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Gary MooreSelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Eric BellSelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Scott GorhamSelf - Drums
Robbie BrennanSelf - Skid Row
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