Thin Lizzy Recruit New Guitarist Damon Johnson For US Tour
Thursday, 01 September 2011
Written by Jon Stickler
Thin Lizzy have recruited guitarist Damon Johnson (who has previously jammed with Alice Cooper, Brother Cane) to replace Richard Fortus on their forthcoming US tour with Judas Priest. Fortus will be on the road with Guns n Roses for the remainder of the year.
Upon his appointment with Thin Lizzy, Damon says, "The music of Thin Lizzy is the absolute biggest influence on my entire career; as a guitarist, songwriter, singer and performer I've been performing Lizzy songs since I started playing in bars in Alabama in 1987. To be even a small footnote on the list of great guitarists that have been in the band over the years is one of the highest accolades of my life. I am honored and beyond excited!!"
Thin Lizzy will return to the UK early next year for a brand new UK tour. Clutch have been confirmed as Special Guests on Thin Lizzy's 2012 UK Tour.
Jan 19th - Glasgow Barrowlands
Jan 21st - Newcastle City Hall
Jan 23rd - Leicester De Montfort Hall
Jan 24th - York Barbican
Jan 25th - Cambridge Corn Exchange
Jan 27th - Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Jan 28th - Manchester o2 Apollo
Jan 29th - Sheffield City Hall
Jan 31st - Plymouth Pavilions
February 2012
Feb 1st - Cardiff St. David’s Hall
Feb 3rd - Brighton Dome
Feb 4th - London HMV Hammersmith Apollo
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Thin Lizzy will return to the UK early next year for a brand new UK tour. Clutch have been confirmed as Special Guests on Thin Lizzy's 2012 UK Tour.
