The authorised biography of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, written in co-operation with his estate. Explores his childhood, growing up mixed-race in working class Dublin, his lyrical writing, his life as a rock icon, his family life and his untimely death in 1986 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.