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Spring 2000 The Hitchers set up their own record label 4-3-3 and begin planning a U.K. tour and a new release for summer. Universal Pictures approach the band about using ‘You Can Only Love Someone…’ in a new Irish based movie ‘Rat’.

April 00 Bassist and founder member Hoss Carnage announces his retirement and plays his last Hitchers gig.


Hoss Carnage 1993

Sep 00 Frank Ryan-lead singer and guitarist with Limerick punk rock band Barberskum is unveiled as the Hitchers new Bassist and plays his first gig in Galway. ‘Rat’ is released in Ireland.

 
The Hitchers Sep 2000 
L-R: Frank Ryan, Niall Quinn, Eric Fitz, Andy Gallagher 
(Photo Terry McColl) 

Dec 00 The Hitchers play the AMCs 1st birthday party in Dolan’s, Limerick. The gig is recorded for future release.

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