Phil Lynott Exhibition to Open in Dublin

THIS JUST IN: The Philip Lynott Exhibition, the biggest ever collection of memorabilia, song lyrics, exhibits, paintings, tributes and photographs of the late rock legend, is due to launch on 4th March in Dublin.

2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of the Thin Lizzy singer, who died in 1986, and to pay tribute to the anniversary year, Hot Press magazine is mounting a major exhibition which will give a unique insight into the background, work and life of Ireland’s pioneering rock star. 

March 2011 will also be designated Philip Lynott Month, and the exhibition will have a number of other activities around it, bringing the legendary frontman back to centre stage as one of Ireland's great heroes.

According to Hot Press, along with guitars, basses and other equipment used by Philip Lynott, there will also be tour jackets worn by the singer, flight cases used by Thin Lizzy, lyric books, school reports and Lynott's shares in Manchester United Football Club on display – as well as personal letters, cards and other unique items collected by his mother Philomena and other friends over the years. It will also feature a huge amount of new material from the Hot Press archives, as well as additional photographs, original paintings and other exclusive artwork. There will also be video installations and other audio-visual material. 

There are also plans to release a new Best of Thin Lizzy album in March, which should further delight fans of the band.

“I’m really thrilled that the exhibition has become a reality,” Philip’s mother, Philomena Lynott, said. “There is a huge feeling of goodwill out there towards Philip and so I think this is going to be an inspiring event for all of the Irish people who loved my son and his music. I’m really looking forward to it."

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