COMMEMORATING 40 YEARS SINCE HIS PASSING

Philip Lynott (1949-1986), the Irish singer/songwriter, is best known as the founder and frontman of Thin Lizzy. Born in West Bromwich, England, but raised in Dublin, he became one of Ireland's most prominent Black cultural figures and a defining voice not only in Irish music but in rock music across the globe.

While Thin Lizzy's many hits are known to millions, Lynott's solo and collaborative output further told working-class tales, introduced numerous characters drawn from personal influences and Celtic culture, and is less well explored.

To commemorate 40 years since Philip's passing, now for the first time his solo output is to be celebrated in an 8-disc set 'The Story of My Life' featuring his solo albums 'Solo In Soho' and 'The Philip Lynott Album' along with collaborations with Gary Moore, Midge Ure, John Sykes and more as well as 29 previously unreleased tracks including the alternate album 'Fatalistic Attitude', which will also be released as a standalone LP featuring the original artwork by long-time Thin Lizzy artist/collaborator Jim Fitzpatrick from a photograph by Denis O'Regan.

The boxset also sees the first release of solo demos by Lynott as well as tracks recorded by his post-Thin Lizzy bands, Blackmail & Grand Slam, along with unreleased collaborations with Gary Moore, Junior Giscombe, Paul Brady, Huey Lewis and previously unheard rehearsals for Lynott's 1982 solo tour.

'The Story Of My Life' has been compiled by Thin Lizzy expert Nick Sharp. The extensive booklet has new sleeve notes by Mark Blake (Pink Floyd Shine On: The Definitive Oral History) along with rare photos and memorabilia. Lynott's estate fully supports the collection and serves as a fitting tribute to the great man's work forty years on from his passing.