Phil Lynott: The Rocker [Paperback]

Mark Putterford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998

Phil Lynott's youth in Dublin, the launch, success and break-up of Thin Lizzy, the solo career, and the bitter feud that followed his tragic death.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Pr (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711969728
• ISBN-13: 978-0711969728
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,520,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gone too soon!!! (Philo, R.I.P.), September 24, 2000

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[e-mail] (Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phil Lynott: The Rocker (Paperback)

I love this book! It's that simple. Being in the business myself (and was on tour with Lizzy), I can honestly say that what is written here is, by and large, how it went down. I found the candor of the people interviewed refreshing. I don't think it puts Phil down in any way, but, just like Elvis, some people have their ideas of how things were and don't want that picture messed with.

"The Rocker" tells it right from the early days, takes you through all the ups and downs, and leaves you with the feeling that you were there by the time you get to the end. I think Mark Putterford did a wonderful job of putting this book together. He obviously got access to just about anyone who was involved in the Lizzy set-up over the years, and left no stone unturned to bring you every insight he could get his hands on.

Philo/ Lizzy........we're all still in love with you!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Down From the Glen Came the Marching Men..., June 30, 2005

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David Chris Dalton (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phil Lynott the Rocker (Paperback)

Quite simply, this is the best rock biography I have ever read. Ever. It's as simple as that.

Thin Lizzy have been my favorite rock band since 1985 and it's with great objective criticism that I make the afformentioned statement.

I've an earlier printing of this and some of the photographs are different which is a shame. The one of Brian Downey and Phil around ten or eleven years of age in their little suites has got to be one of the most priceless things I've ever seen.

Anyone that says rock music serves only as backround clatter or is merely entertainment is an inspid, evil, fool. Rock and roll music can save your soul and the story of Thin Lizzy is one of the greatest testaments in that majestic canon.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Thin Lizzy Book Available., June 4, 2000

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John F. Moore (Albany, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phil Lynott: The Rocker (Paperback)

Absolutely awesome book--done in true detailed journalistic style with tons of quotes and anecdotes by literally every Thin Lizzy member, as well as managers, roadies, friends and bands that toured and hung with Lizzy. Great read for any Lizzy fan.