Cowboy Song: The Authorized Biography of Thin Lizzy's Philip Lynott
May 2017 · Chicago Review Press
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The definitive, authorized biography of the iconic Thin Lizzy frontman, Philip Lynott.
Cowboy Song explores the fascinating contradictions of Philip Lynott, from his rock star excesses to his sensitive soul. Raised in working-class Dublin as the mixed-race son of a Catholic teenager and a Guyanese stowaway, Lynott rose above abandonment to become Ireland's first rock star.
Graeme Thomson analyzes Lynott's childhood, musical apprenticeship, and rise to stardom with Thin Lizzy.
- Discover the unique blend of cultural influences in Lynott's songwriting.
- Explore the band's hits, including "Whiskey in the Jar" and "The Boys Are Back in Town."
- Understand Lynott's struggles with fame and addiction.
The definitive, authorized biography of the iconic Thin Lizzy frontman, Philip Lynott.
Cowboy Song explores the fascinating contradictions of Philip Lynott, from his rock star excesses to his sensitive soul. Raised in working-class Dublin as the mixed-race son of a Catholic teenager and a Guyane...
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About the author
Graeme Thomson is the author of several music books, including Under the Ivy: The Life and Music of Kate Bush, which the Irish Times described as "the best music biography in perhaps the past decade," and George Harrison: Behind the Locked Door. His work has appeared in the Observer, New Statesman, the Guardian, Uncut, the Telegraph, GQ, Mojo, and Rolling Stone.
Graeme Thomson is the author of several music books, including Under the Ivy: The Life and Music of Kate Bush, which the Irish Times described as "the best music biography in perhaps the past decade," and George Harrison: Behind the Locked Door. His work has appeared in the Observer, New Statesma...
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