The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott (1996)
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)
Director: Shay Healy
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 3, 1996
Cast
- Phil Lynott - Self (archive footage)
- Philomena Lynott - Self - Phil's Mother
- Caroline Crowther - Self - Phil's Wife
- Brian Downey - Self - Drummer, Thin Lizzy
- Frank Murray - Self - Tour Manager
- 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
Production: Safinia
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Heavy Metal and Loud Stage, Rock Music and Stage
Keywords
rock 'n' roll, musician, interview, rock music, hard rock
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott about?
- 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)
- Who directed The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott?
- The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott was directed by Shay Healy.
- Who stars in The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott?
- The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott stars Phil Lynott, Philomena Lynott, Caroline Crowther, Brian Downey, Frank Murray, Gary Moore.
- How long is The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott?
- The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott?
- The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott produced?
- The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott was produced in Ireland.
- What are the themes of The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott?
- The themes of The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott include: Heavy Metal and Loud Stage, Rock Music and Stage.