The District Music Podcast

Happy Birthday Phil Lynott: A Chat With Thin Lizzy’s Visual Artist Jim Fitzpatrick

The District Music Podcast

Show Notes

Phil Lynott would have turned 77 today. To celebrate, Rachel and Dray look back at the life, music and legacy of the Thin Lizzy frontman before sitting down with legendary Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick to talk friendship, art and the visual world he helped create around the band. Plus, This Week in Music History. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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