Irish music stars died in Drug overdose
Here are 1 famous musicians from Republic of Ireland died in Drug overdose:
Phil Lynott
Phil Lynott (August 20, 1949 West Bromwich-January 4, 1986 Salisbury) also known as Philip Parris Lynott , Phillip Lynott, Philip Lynott or Lynott, Phil was an Irish singer, musician, record producer, bassist, singer-songwriter and songwriter. His children are called Sarah Lynott, Cathleen Lynott and Macdaragh Lambe.
His most well known albums: Live in Sweden 1983, Solo in Soho, The Philip Lynott Album, Yellow Pearl, The Man And His Music Update and Yellow Pearl a Collection. Genres: Hard rock, Heavy metal, Rock music, Blues rock, Pop music, Folk music and Psychedelic rock.
Phil Lynott was born in England but moved to Ireland with his mother when he was a child. He initially gained fame as the lead vocalist, bassist, and principal songwriter of the rock band Thin Lizzy, which he co-founded in 1969. With Thin Lizzy, he achieved international success with hit songs like "The Boys Are Back in Town", "Jailbreak", and "Whiskey in the Jar".
Lynott also released several solo albums during his career, showcasing his diverse musical talents and incorporating elements of funk, soul, and reggae into his songwriting. He also collaborated with musicians such as Gary Moore, Mark Knopfler, and Bob Geldof.
Throughout his life, Lynott struggled with drug addiction and alcoholism, and his health declined in the 1980s. He died in 1986 at the age of 36 from complications related to his drug use. Despite his early death, Lynott's influence on rock music has endured, and he is still regarded as one of Ireland's greatest cultural icons.
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