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An exhibition to honor the Irish rock legend Phil Lynott, who died 25 years ago, is to be unveiled in Dublin this March.
The Thin Lizzy front man died on January 4th, 1986 aged 35. He passed away 11 days after collapsing at his home in Surrey, following a drinks and drugs overdose.
The exhibition, which will run at the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre throughout the month of March, will feature guitars, lyric books, school reports,personal letters, cards and Lynott’s shares in Manchester United Football club.
It will include a rare picture of Lynott with Bob Geldof at the old Irish Times building in Dublin and archived material from Hot Press.
Curated by Hot Press magazine, the exhibition is supported by Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Dublin Unesco City of Literature, Dublin City Council, Dublin Tourism and RTÉ 2fm.
“I’m really thrilled that the exhibition has become a reality,” Lynott’s mother, Philomena Lynott, told the Irish Times
“There is a huge feeling of goodwill out there towards Philip and so I think this is going to be an inspiring event for all of the Irish people who loved my son and his music. I’m really looking forward to it.”
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.Diddylevine | Feb 04, 2011, 02:20 PM EST
It's a very welcome tribute to the greatest rocker of all time, Phil Lynott, and the greatest live band that ever toured, the mighty Thin lizzy!
ardgehane | Jan 08, 2011, 11:01 PM EST
Down from the glen came the fighting men...
exMotel | Jan 07, 2011, 02:02 AM EST
Phil Lynott was a remarkable songwriter, showman singer and rock personality. My favorite song of his was "Old Flame" and I shamelessly "borrowed" the basic musical arrangement of that song for a Motels song called "Crybaby." Thin Lizzy was a classic rock band!
sirpeter | Jan 05, 2011, 10:01 PM EST
Thin Lizzy were brilliant
jec1958 | Jan 05, 2011, 02:22 PM EST
It's about time. Thin Lizzy was one of the most influential bands that came out of the 70's and one of the most underated. They had a sound unlike any other. Good to see they're getting their props.