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40 years on, Lynott's legacy continues to impact Irish music. Alamy Stock Photo
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Quiz: How much do you know about Phil Lynott?
The legendary Dublin rocker left a lasting impact on the Irish music scene.
THIS WEEK MARKS the 40th anniversary of the untimely death of Irish rock legend Phil Lynott.
Lynott tragically passed away at the age of 36 on 4 January 1986.
He was the charismatic frontman, bassist and principal songwriter of Thin Lizzy, widely regarded as Ireland’s first global rock star whose music helped define Irish rock on the world stage.
Lynott’s music took Ireland and the UK by storm, leaving a lasting mark on rock music far beyond his lifetime.
So today we’re asking you: How much do you know about Phil Lynott?
Phil Lynott is one of Dublin’s most famous figures, but in which UK town was he actually born?
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Southport
West Bromwich
Barnsley
Coventry
What was the name of the first band Phil was ever in?
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The Black Eagles
The Crumlin Beats
The Old Town Crooners
The Sound
Phil Lynott was also a member of Irish rock band Skid Row (not to be confused with the popular American group) before Thin Lizzy. What led to his departure from the band?
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He had fought with the drummer over a woman
He had not been turning up for practice
He was kicked out when he got his tonsils removed
He didn't like the name of the band
A song on Thin Lizzy's second album was named after Phil's grandmother, who had raised him in Dublin when his mother, Philomena, was unable to do so. What was the song called?
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Sarah
Mary
Evelyn
Jenny
Towards the end of 1972, Thin Lizzy got their first major break in the UK by supporting which UK rock band?
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Roxy
T. Rex
Smokie
Slade
Complete the title of Thin Lizzy's third album - Vagabonds of the _____?
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Night
City
Evening Show
Western World
The Boys Are Back In Town was the first Thin Lizzy top ten hit that Phil Lynott wrote. It reached number 1 in Ireland, but what was its highest position in the UK charts?”
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6
8
10
12
The music video for Thin Lizzy's Old Town features Phil at a number of locations across Dublin, and is described as "a love letter" to the city. On what bridge does the video start?
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O'Connell Bridge
Grattan Bridge
Ha'penny Bridge
Mellows Bridge
After Thin Lizzy disbanded in 1983, Phil went on to form a new band. What was it called?
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The Jammers
Grand Slam
Sonic Generation
New Place
In 2005, a life size bronze statue of Phil was erected in Harry Street, Dublin. What have locals nicknamed this statue?
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Ace with a Bass
Dancer in the Moonlight
The King of Crumlin
Black Rose
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You scored out of !
True Lynott fan
The Boys (and you) are back in town
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You scored out of !
Thin Lizzy fan
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You scored out of !
Not a fan
You've at least heard The Boys are Back in Town, right?
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