THIN LIZZY Members Comment On GUNS N' ROSES' Richard Fortus Filling In For Upcoming European Shows; Live Itinerary Updated
April 14, 2011, 13 years ago
THIN LIZZY has officially confirmed that Richard Fortus from GUNS N' ROSES will replace Vivian Campbell on guitar for all Thin Lizzy live shows whilst Vivian is back touring and recording with DEF LEPPARD.
Vivian's last show will be at Slane Castle in Ireland on May 28th.
Richard, pictured second from right in the photo above, joined the band on stage at their recent Chicago show for two songs and will appear with the band at all performances after Slane until further notice
Scott Gorham: "Richard is a true pro who blew me away the first time I heard him play", talking of the recent appearance in Chicago. "We literally ran through the songs once in sound check and Richard was spot on, he will make a great addition to the band and look forward to having him on the road with us."
Ricky Warwick: "Richard, like myself is a life long Lizzy fan, a fantastic guitar player and great guy and I am sure will be welcomed by Thin Lizzy fans everywhere. We all can't wait to get back on the road, so see you all this summer!"
Thin Lizzy's European summer tour dates are as follows:
May
28 - Dublin, Ireland- Slane Castle29 - Horsens, Denmark- Jelling Festival
30 - Hillerod, Denmark - Frederiksborg Culture House
June
1 - Ipswich, England - Regent Theatre2 - Swindon England - MEC Arena
4 - Kilarney, Ireland - INEC
5 - Castlebar, Ireland - Royal Theater
7 - Belfast, Ireland - Odyssey Arena (with Def Leppard and ALICE COOPER)
8 - Dublin, Ireland -O2 Arena (with Def Leppard and Alice Cooper)
10 - Derby, England - Download Festival
11 - Solvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
12 - Uppsala, Sweden - Katalin And All That Jazz
14 - Enschede, Netherlands - Enschede Atak Festival
15 - Ulm, Germany - Ulmer Zelt
18 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
19 - London, England - Finsbury Park Feis
24 - St. Goarshausen, Germany - Lorely Festival
25 - Dessau, Germany - Ferropolis Rock The Nation
July
10 - Weert, Netherlands - Bospop Festival23 - London, England - Victoria Park High Voltage Festival
30 - Stuttgart, Germany - Rock of Ages
31 - Lokerse, Belgium - Locust Festival
Visit the Thin Lizzy website for ticket links and VIP packages.
(Photo: Gene Ambo)
