The Ex-Gun N ‘Roses guitarist will perform shows with Alice Cooper

Gilby Clarke was to be called quickly after a problem with Oriani – who would already replace another musician, Nita Strauss

The band of Alice Cooper He had to undergo a new move to the American tour, which starts this Friday (31) in Augusta and ends on February 17 at the Rock Legends Cruise.

Months ago, the singer had reported that the guitarist “Holder” Nita Strauss I could not participate in the presentations, due to other previously scheduled commitments. He worked with Demi Lovato In recent years, but the absence would be due to a solo tour planned in the same period.

So, Alice decided to bring Oriani. The Australian guitarist worked with the singer between 2011 and 2014 and was remarkable for the training to be accompanied Michael Jackson During the tour That’s all (Canceled due to the artist’s death in 2009).

However, he also had to give up the tour. Days before the first performance, Cooper announced a new musician for the post: Gilby Clarkewho was a guitarist of Guns n ‘Roses Between 1991 and 1994. His curriculum also includes works with Shash’s Snakepit, Heart, Nancy Sinatra, Mc5among others, in addition to having produced albums of The Guns, Vane of Jenna And more.

Take a look at the Agenda who will be fulfilled by Clarke together with Alice Cooper and his band:

• January 31 – Augusta, Georgia
• February 1 – Cherokee, North Carolina
• February 2 – Greensboro, North Carolina
• February 4 – Mobile, Alabama
• February 6 – Orlando, Florida
• February 7 – Ft Myers, Florida
• February 8 – Clearwater, Florida
• February 11 – St. Augustine, Florida
• 13 to 17 February – Miami, Florida – Rock Legends Cruise

Other dates will be announced for this year, with Nita Strauss back to training. Some shows are already guaranteed, such as the apparitions to the Sonic Temple American Festivals (9 May) and Boardwalk Rock (18 May), as well as an opening of presentation to My chemical love story in Philadelphia (August 15).

The reason for Oriani’s absence

Initially, the declaration issued by Alice Cooper did not explain the reason for Oriani’s absence. Only “unexpected circumstances” have been mentioned.

However, through social networks (via Igor Miranda website), the guitarist has shown that he has a physical problem. In a publication in which he promoted a participation in an event last Friday (24), he said he had undergone a breaking of the tendon and an hip injury. The artist participated in the occasion, but he played sitting.

+++ Read more: Gilby Clarke remembers the pressure to play with Guns N ‘Roses: “I learned 50 songs in a week”

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Source: Terra

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