Damon's Leaving

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Damon's Leaving

Post by NotSoPerfect » Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:40 pm

Just saw this on Twitter.

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by Devon » Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:47 pm

Well.. that sucks.

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by James1981 » Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:50 pm

That's ashame, I really like Damon. I wonder will they get a replacement or just stick with the 2 guitarists? Get Erig Dover back that's what I say. Failing that I know a few chords!!!
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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by NotSoPerfect » Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:56 pm

James1981 wrote:That's ashame, I really like Damon. I wonder will they get a replacement or just stick with the 2 guitarists? Get Erig Dover back that's what I say. Failing that I know a few chords!!!
Well, they have dates in a month in Europe. So I'm sure we'll find out fairly quickly.
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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by MacGyver » Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:04 pm

Damn! I've always like Damon.

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by Paul » Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:21 am

Anyone any idea why Damon is leaving?

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by RemarkablyInsincere » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:15 am

Sorry to see him leave, but wishing him well.

Great guy.
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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by departmentofyouth » Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:29 am

Paul wrote:Anyone any idea why Damon is leaving?
Supposedly, he's going to be touring with Thin Lizzy.
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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by steven_crayn » Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:13 am

he's a massive Phil Lynott/Thin Lizzy fan so if that is the case guess it's a dream come true.

Damon tweeted this

" I love you, Alice Cooper. And Chuck, Tommy, Steve, and Glen. And Keri, Jimmy, Eric, Ryan, and Tommy C. With all my heart"

Good luck Damon you did a great job for Alice Cooper and was nice meeting you at 100 club gig
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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by bigbradwolf » Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:01 am

that sucks man! I loved the Johnson and Kelli combi, now there both gone! ::((:

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by Dragonlady » Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:44 am

That's a shame! I'll miss him, but if it means we get to see him solo, that's also cool.
Maybe there will finally be some European shows? Would be great!

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by Sarah » Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:32 am

I was looking forward to seeing him in October. :( I hope he's really successful in whatever he decides to do next because he's such a great musician. And I agree with Dragonlady - if he did some shows in Europe, that would be great.

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by scotty » Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:41 am

[quote="Jumping Jack"]Karma for screwing Keri.[/quote]

what do you mean by this?

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by steven_crayn » Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:44 am

Jumping Jack wrote:Karma for screwing Keri.
Get real!

No one got screwed, musicians come and go only Alice Cooper is irreplaceable.

You are sounding like Tommy Stooge with your conspiracy theories, next you'll be coming up with a source you can't name!

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by alicebackstage » Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:00 pm

Jumping Jack wrote:Karma for screwing Keri.
Really?

It's best not to comment on things you have no knowledge of. We're you in the room when the changes were made? No. Those devisions aren't up to band members. They are made by producers, managers, labels, etc. Keri is a fine player and a great guy. Things just worked out this way, and Damon did as anyone would do... He kept his JOB. In this business anyone who is working is LUCKY. At any rate, Damon is leaving on his own to play with his favorite band of all time... Thin Lizzy. We are happy for him, and we love and respect him. He is family. Speaking of which, one of the main benefits for him is that he will be able to be at home with his family much more. I'd say there's karma involved, all positive karma because Damon is a fantastic guy.

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by revinkevin » Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:24 pm

Glad I got to see them on the 25 in Northampton MA. Great show. The 3 guitar attack worked very well. Aggressive and beefed up sound to the songs. Hope they get another player to fill Damon's spot.

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by departmentofyouth » Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:54 pm

alicebackstage wrote:
Jumping Jack wrote:Karma for screwing Keri.
Really?

It's best not to comment on things you have no knowledge of. We're you in the room when the changes were made? No. Those devisions aren't up to band members. They are made by producers, managers, labels, etc. Keri is a fine player and a great guy. Things just worked out this way, and Damon did as anyone would do... He kept his JOB. In this business anyone who is working is LUCKY. At any rate, Damon is leaving on his own to play with his favorite band of all time... Thin Lizzy. We are happy for him, and we love and respect him. He is family. Speaking of which, one of the main benefits for him is that he will be able to be at home with his family much more. I'd say there's karma involved, all positive karma because Damon is a fantastic guy.
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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by Baz » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:02 pm

It`s a shame cos his bin a good un.

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by Awakening » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:42 pm

Sad news for the fans.
Hope all will be fine for him.

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Re: Damon's Leaving

Post by steven_crayn » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:44 pm

official Damon on Lizzy US tour supporting Judas Priest
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