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Thin Lizzy Pulls Out Of AC/DC Shows

posted Jun 24, 2009 at 5:47 AM by Diamond Oz.  (9 Comments)

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Rock legends Thin Lizzy has announced that they will be unable to perform their scheduled shows with AC/DC as a result of an accident drummer Tommy Aldridge has sufffered. A message from the band reads as follows:

"Thin Lizzy regret to announce that due to the prolonged recovery of drummer Tommy Aldridge after his recent accident, they have been forced to cancel the three shows with AC/DC: Wembley Arena - June 26th, Dublin Punchestown Racetrack - June 28th and Glasgow Hampden Park - June 30th.

"The band sincerely apologies for the disappointment to their fans attending these shows."

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9 Comments on "Thin Lizzy Pulls Out Of AC/DC Shows"

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1. TheMidnightCowboy writes:

Get well soon Tommy, and please come to Jersey! Even with no Phil, it would be a great show.

# Jun 24, 2009 @ 2:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. HTEETH writes:

THE BAND ARE ALSO POSTPONED FOR TONITES GIG IN LIVERPOOL O2 ACADEMY, TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE AUTUMN. RIP. PHILLO

# Jun 24, 2009 @ 5:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Red writes:

Dude Thin Lizzy rocks ! What a shame !

# Jun 24, 2009 @ 5:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. systemsdown writes:

Not so bad. Lizzy kicks AC/DC's a$$ anyday

# Jun 25, 2009 @ 3:13 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Thin Lizzy is a badass band writes:

AC/DC should be opening for Thin Lizzy.

# Jun 26, 2009 @ 12:39 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. systemsdown writes:

agreed #5

# Jun 26, 2009 @ 10:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. rk writes:

Yeah ac/dc should if it was the real thin lizzy. No phil no lizzy.

# Jun 27, 2009 @ 1:13 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. acadaca writes:

ha ha ha, AC/DC completley ownes lizzy,record sales and sell out shows says it all.

# Jun 27, 2009 @ 11:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. psythe writes:

^We're not talking popularity contest, we're talking quality of music contest. That said, I love AC/DC.

Could they not just get a fill in drummer for the three shows???

# Jun 28, 2009 @ 2:48 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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