Approved biography of Thin Lizzy's Lynott due Jan 2016

Constable is to publish the first biography of Thin Lizzy’s lead singer Phil Lynott written with the approval of his estate. Publishing director Andreas Campomar bought world rights to Cowboy Song from Matthew Hamilton at Aitken Alexander Associates. Lynott was the lead singer and principal songwriter in Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, who sold more than 15m records worldwide. At 36 Lynott died from health issues relating to severe drug and alcohol abuse. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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