James forced to pull out of Belladrum headline slot as Tim Booth loses voice
Festival producer Dougie Brown said it was rare to lose a headliner but Razorlight had been asked to step up to the slot on Saturday night.
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"I've been fighting off a viral infection for a few days and I've finally lost my voice – this deep, sexy rasp is not my usual voice – and I can no longer sing."
— Tim Booth , Celebrity
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Festival producer Dougie Brown said it was rare to lose a headliner but Razorlight had been asked to step up to the slot on Saturday night.
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