Black Roses Laid For THIN LIZZY Legend PHIL LYNOTT
January 4, 2006The Irish Examiner has issued the following report:
Dozens of black roses were laid in a quiet corner of a Dublin cemetery today to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott.
His devoted mother, Philomena, was among hundreds of people from Ireland, U.S., Scandinavia and further afield who gathered in St Fintan's Cemetery in Sutton to show their admiration for the songwriter had not faded over the past two decades.
Philomena said people from as far afield as Japan and Rio de Janeiro had called to her home to reminisce with her.
The singer's grave was instantly recognisable as roses in memory of the band's 1979 famed album "Black Rose" were placed on the slab, others placed guitar plectrums and bouquets of flowers for the man credited with paving the way for Irish rock music.
Hundreds of fans travel to the capital from Belgium, Holland, Germany, Scandinavia, Britain, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, and beyond for the annual Vibe for Philo tribute concert to the singer held in Dublin and various venues in January each year.
A message from a fan, Brian, on the Roisin Dubh Trust website said: "Still miss you, Phil."
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