Scott Gorham hits out at Mitt Romney's use of 'The Boys Are Back In Town'
In a new development in the US Presidential race, Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham has confirmed the band's unhappiness at the political use of 'The Boys Are Back In Town' by Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan
The Hot Press Newsdesk, 08 Sep 2012
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