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Cowboy Song
The Authorised Biography of Philip Lynott
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Cowboy Song is the definitive authorised biography of Thin Lizzy guiding spirit, Philip Lynott, the instantly identifiable singer, charismatic stage performer and supremely gifted songwriter.
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'The truest measure of the man we have thus far' - Mojo
'Affectionate, impeccably researched biography' - Mail on Sunday
'Head and shoulders above the usual rock hagiography' - Sunday Telegraph
The first biography to be written with the cooperation of the Lynott Estate, Cowboy Song is the definitive authorised account of the extraordinary life and career of Thin Lizzy guiding spirit, Philip Lynott.
Leading music writer Graeme Thomson explores the fascinating contradictions between Lynott's unbridled rock star excesses and the shy, sensitive 'orphan' raised in working class Dublin. The mixed-race child of a Catholic teenager and a Guyanese stowaway, Lynott rose above daunting obstacles and wounding abandonments to become Ireland's first rock star.
Cowboy Song examines his key musical alliances as well as the unique blend of cultural influences which informed Lynott's writing, connecting Ireland's rich reserves of music, myth and poetry to hard rock, progressive folk, punk, soul, and New Wave.
Published on the thirtieth anniversary of Lynott's death in January 1986, Thomson draws on scores of exclusive interviews with family, friends, band mates, and collaborators. Cowboy Song is both the ultimate depiction of a multi-faceted rock icon and an intimate portrait of a much-loved father, son, and husband.
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The book on Phil Lynott is praised for its depth and affection, offering a compelling and well-researched insight into his life. The prose is described as both poignant and astute, making it a standout biography with a sympathetic portrayal. Well-rounded and approachable even for those unfamiliar with Thin Lizzy, it's considered a must-read for gaining a true measure of the man behind the music.
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ISBN: 9781472121073
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 January 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Constable
Illustration: 16 pp plate section.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 199.0mm
Height: 128.0mm
Weight: 265g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Graeme Thomson is the author of several music books, including Under the Ivy: The Life & Music of Kate Bush, described by the Irish Times as 'the best music biography in perhaps the past decade'. His biography of George Harrison, Behind the Locked Door, was included in the Mail on Sunday's Best Books of 2013. One of the UK's leading music writers, his work has appeared in the Observer, New Statesman, the Guardian, Uncut, the Telegraph, GQ, MOJO and Rolling Stone.
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