Richard Fortus to fill in for Thin Lizzy

[dub05]

some cracking photo's from last night of  fortus

www.hotpress.ie

[AxlReznor]

I had no interest in a Phil Lynott-less Thin Lizzy until Richard joined. Turns out Richard joining was a good thing, because they were actually extremely impressive at Download yesterday. The guy they've got singing now does a pretty good job at those classic songs, and everyone in the band was on top form. I'd recommend seeing them if they're coming to a festival near you.
Shortly before their performance, I was lucky enough to meet Richard very briefly, and he was cool. Scott Gorham was a few yards behind us, but never got to speak to him.

[Derby Greg]

Went to see Richard with Lizzy on Thurs in Swindon - he fits in perfectly, really cool to see him up there. He looked like he was having a blast.

Will upload some photos shortly if I can figure out how to work my phone...

GREG

Dude, I saw you there. You had the Canadian Chinese Democracy tour shirt!

You did indeed! I had to duck out after half the set for a train back to London which I was gutted about but they sounded great. Saw Jailbreak though which was good fun. You seeing them again this tour? I think they are playing Finsbury Park which is awesome as i used to live over the road from there.

Saying that, might save my money for Buenos Aires....

GREG

[Gezzy]

What a shame! I live in Swindon, so this was as good as it gets for me! I know the guy who was promoting the show and I was trying to get my band on for the local support slot, but it wasn't to be.

[jordinho]

Richard just tweeted Thin Lizzy tour dates for the US starting 12 October. It doesn't mention anything about whether he'll be part of it (it says he's part of their line up now). The South American dates are the week before, so I suppose he will be.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/thin-lizzy-official/thin-lizzy-set-to-rock-north-america-this-fall/160679297330564

[faldor]

Richard just tweeted Thin Lizzy tour dates for the US starting 12 October. It doesn't mention anything about whether he'll be part of it (it says he's part of their line up now). The South American dates are the week before, so I suppose he will be.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/thin-lizzy-official/thin-lizzy-set-to-rock-north-america-this-fall/160679297330564

I'd have to assume, since he tweeted it himself, that he will be a part of the tour.

Unless of course, GNR gets more dates planned for the fall.  But it looks like Richard is planning ahead as if he's got a clean slate to work with.

[Gunsguy]

Richard just tweeted Thin Lizzy tour dates for the US starting 12 October. It doesn't mention anything about whether he'll be part of it (it says he's part of their line up now). The South American dates are the week before, so I suppose he will be.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/thin-lizzy-official/thin-lizzy-set-to-rock-north-america-this-fall/160679297330564

I'd have to assume, since he tweeted it himself, that he will be a part of the tour.

Unless of course, GNR gets more dates planned for the fall.  But it looks like Richard is planning ahead as if he's got a clean slate to work with.

He will likely do gigs he can do and someone else will fill in when he is with Guns.  I very much doubt it would be the other way around

[LongGoneDay]

Irish band comes to the States twice in same year and no Boston date?
I'd like to catch these sons of bitches if they do. I would have caught them in CT last time, but they played same night as Imelda May Band and Jeff Beck.
Tough competition.
It's no Thin Lizzy, but would still love to see Gorham and Downey live.

[dub05]

Irish band comes to the States twice in same year and no Boston date?
I'd like to catch these sons of bitches if they do. I would have caught them in CT last time, but they played same night as Imelda May Band and Jeff Beck.
Tough competition.
It's no Thin Lizzy, but would still love to see Gorham and Downey live.

and may i ask why its not lizzy

[AxlReznor]

It's simple, really... no Phil Lynott = no Thin Lizzy.

[faldor]

Richard just tweeted Thin Lizzy tour dates for the US starting 12 October. It doesn't mention anything about whether he'll be part of it (it says he's part of their line up now). The South American dates are the week before, so I suppose he will be.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/thin-lizzy-official/thin-lizzy-set-to-rock-north-america-this-fall/160679297330564

I'd have to assume, since he tweeted it himself, that he will be a part of the tour.

Unless of course, GNR gets more dates planned for the fall.  But it looks like Richard is planning ahead as if he's got a clean slate to work with.

He will likely do gigs he can do and someone else will fill in when he is with Guns.  I very much doubt it would be the other way around

I don't disagree with that.  But at the same time, I don't think he'd tweet about a tour he's supposed to be a part of if his MAIN band was scheduled to be playing dates at the same time.

IF Guns gets some dates planned at the same time, then I'm sure he'd be onboard, but I would assume he's not expecting that to happen at this point.  He would know better than us.  Unless he's just giving Thin Lizzy free advertising.  If he knew GNR were going to be balls to the wall active this fall, I doubt he'd be promoting Thin Lizzy.  That's all I'm saying.

[reayj2003]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yMHxYYKnN8

Download Festival interview with Richard Fortus.

[HBK]

some cracking photo's from last night of  fortus

www.hotpress.ie

Very Good, Thanks

[FunkyMonkey]

Thin Lizzy - Boys Are Back In Town (live in Enschede)

On this part of the 2011 tour the band consisted of:
* Scott Gorham (guitar)
* Brian Downey (drums)
* Darren Wharton (keyboards)
* Ricky Warwick (lead vocals)
* Marco Mendoza (bass)
* Richard Fortus (guitar)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h84zxBe-avI

Thin Lizzy - Whisky In The Jar (live in Enschede)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DwD5ROQFF4

[Z?phyr]

All of this to honor Phil and keep the songs live on, I think that's pretty cool ;-)
I'm happy for Richard, looks like he is having a great time !

Cheers

[Street of the Blues]

Richard looks boss in Thin Lizzy's official promo shot!

[willow]

All the guys in GNR must be really proud of Richard. I mean come on, he is playing with Thin Lizzy!! How freakin cool is that?

[FunkyMonkey]

THIN LIZZY: Quality Helsinki Footage Available - July 13, 2011

Fan-filmed video footage of THIN LIZZY's July 9, 2011 performance at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland can be seen below.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=160669

[Bruno Poeys]

Richard just tweeted Thin Lizzy tour dates for the US starting 12 October. It doesn't mention anything about whether he'll be part of it (it says he's part of their line up now). The South American dates are the week before, so I suppose he will be.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/thin-lizzy-official/thin-lizzy-set-to-rock-north-america-this-fall/160679297330564

I'd have to assume, since he tweeted it himself, that he will be a part of the tour.

Unless of course, GNR gets more dates planned for the fall.  But it looks like Richard is planning ahead as if he's got a clean slate to work with.

He will likely do gigs he can do and someone else will fill in when he is with Guns.  I very much doubt it would be the other way around

I don't disagree with that.  But at the same time, I don't think he'd tweet about a tour he's supposed to be a part of if his MAIN band was scheduled to be playing dates at the same time.

IF Guns gets some dates planned at the same time, then I'm sure he'd be onboard, but I would assume he's not expecting that to happen at this point.  He would know better than us.  Unless he's just giving Thin Lizzy free advertising.  If he knew GNR were going to be balls to the wall active this fall, I doubt he'd be promoting Thin Lizzy.  That's all I'm saying.

Rumored dates - October 11 - Paraguay / October 13 - Bolivia...

And then we have the confirmed Thin Lizzy dates...

Confirmed Thin Lizzy/Judas Priest Tour Dates:
 
12 October AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX.
14 October Concrete Street Amphitheater, Corpus Christi, TX.
15 October The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston, TX.   
16 October Allen Event Center, Dallas, TX.   
18 October Ava Amphitheater, Tucson, AZ.   
(...)
9 November Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, IL
10 November The Family Arena, St. Charles MO
12 November The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Chicago, IL.   
13 November Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI.     
22 November Air Canada Centre, Toronto ONT

If those rumored dates are really happening we have a problem.

[HBK]

Richard just tweeted Thin Lizzy tour dates for the US starting 12 October. It doesn't mention anything about whether he'll be part of it (it says he's part of their line up now). The South American dates are the week before, so I suppose he will be.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/thin-lizzy-official/thin-lizzy-set-to-rock-north-america-this-fall/160679297330564

I'd have to assume, since he tweeted it himself, that he will be a part of the tour.

Unless of course, GNR gets more dates planned for the fall.  But it looks like Richard is planning ahead as if he's got a clean slate to work with.

He will likely do gigs he can do and someone else will fill in when he is with Guns.  I very much doubt it would be the other way around

I don't disagree with that.  But at the same time, I don't think he'd tweet about a tour he's supposed to be a part of if his MAIN band was scheduled to be playing dates at the same time.

IF Guns gets some dates planned at the same time, then I'm sure he'd be onboard, but I would assume he's not expecting that to happen at this point.  He would know better than us.  Unless he's just giving Thin Lizzy free advertising.  If he knew GNR were going to be balls to the wall active this fall, I doubt he'd be promoting Thin Lizzy.  That's all I'm saying.

Rumored dates - October 11 - Paraguay / October 13 - Bolivia...

And then we have the confirmed Thin Lizzy dates...

Confirmed Thin Lizzy/Judas Priest Tour Dates:
 
12 October AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX.
14 October Concrete Street Amphitheater, Corpus Christi, TX.
15 October The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston, TX.   
16 October Allen Event Center, Dallas, TX.   
18 October Ava Amphitheater, Tucson, AZ.   
(...)
9 November Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, IL
10 November The Family Arena, St. Charles MO
12 November The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Chicago, IL.   
13 November Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI.     
22 November Air Canada Centre, Toronto ONT

If those rumored dates are really happening we have a problem.

Richard Only Summer Tour Whit THIN LIZZY