Daedalus Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) GnR Fortus to join Thin LizzyViv Campbell reveals his replacement – as Rock in Rio confirm they’ll fine Axl if he starts festival show lateGuns n’Roses guitarist Richard Fortus played a few tracks with Thin Lizzy in Chicago last week – and he’ll join the band next month when Vivian Campbell returns to Def Leppard.Campbell revealed the news after his final US appearance with Phil Lynott’s reactivated band, currently starring original-era members Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wharton alongside Campbell, ex-Whitesnake bassist Marco Mendoza and ex-Almighty frontman Ricky Warwick.Fortus will take over after Lizzy play at Slaine Castle, Ireland, on May 28. Campbell reports: “Well, that was it: my last US show with Lizzy – and it was a great one to end on. New guitarist Richard Fortus came and played a couple of songs.“I have one final gig with them in Ireland, and the very next day we start Def Lep rehearsals.”Leppard are going back to work after a year’s break, and planning to write a new album while they tour for the rest of 2011. The band will play two shows with Thin Lizzy and special guest Alice Cooper in Ireland, on June 7 and 8, ahead of their appearance at the UK Download festival on June 10 – but Campbell has already ruled himself out of playing two sets on those nights, saying: “My allegiance has to be to Def Leppard.”Meanwhile, Fortus’ day-job band Guns n’Roses will face a hefty fine if they start their Rock in Rio festival headline slot late on October 2.http://rocknewsdesk.com/world-news/gnr-fortus-to-join-thin-lizzy/1206/ Edited April 3, 2011 by Daedalus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saoirse Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana_1991 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 So there's nothing new in GN'R camp till July 24. SUCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemocracyRose Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 If something happen in GNR, Fortus will cancel the Thin Lizzy concert. I guess GNR will play some concerts before RIR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 The reviews for the Thin Lizzy shows have been positive. I know it's pretty much a tribute band, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 The reviews for the Thin Lizzy shows have been positive. I know it's pretty much a tribute band, but still.Sometimes "tribute bands" can be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Sephiroth- Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 So Fortus will be back at Sweden Rock Festival again with Lizzy...great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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