Black Star Riders' 2018 Shows Will Be Last For Founding Member And Guitarist Damon Johnson

Black Star Riders have announced the departure of guitarist and founding member Damon Johnson.

He will leave the band to focus on solo material and session work at the end of the year, following the band's November shows in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, and their winter UK tour. He said:

"3 excellent albums in 6 years with this great band is one of the proudest achievements of my career, and it has been glorious. My family and I have decided to focus our efforts into growing my solo career and I'm excited to be home more to take advantage of working and writing in Nashville. Though I'm moving on from BSR, I will continue to work with Ricky in "Warwick Johnson", and plan on being a part of any Thin Lizzy commitments in the future. Much love and continued success to the entire band and to the incredible Black Star Riders fans worldwide." 

Johnson will be replaced by Stone Sour's Christian Martucci, who added:

“As a fan who’s been inspired by their music, it’s an honor and privilege to be a part of Black Star Riders. I’m really looking forward to this!”

The band released their latest LP, 'Heavy Fire', last year. It reached number six in the UK album chart. Head below to read the full press release about Johnson's departure via Black Star Riders' Facebook page.

Black Star Riders Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows

Wed November 28 2018 - BUCKLEY Tivoli
Thu November 29 2018 - SOUTHAMPTON Engine Rooms
Fri November 30 2018 - LEAMINGTON SPA Assembly
Sun December 02 2018 - WEST YORKSHIRE Picture Drome, Holmfirth
Mon December 03 2018 - SHEFFIELD Corporation

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