T In The Park boss denies AC/DC rumour

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T In The Park organiser Geoff Ellis has claimed that AC/DC will not headline next year's festival.

Tabloid reports said that the band had agreed a "top secret" deal with the Scottish music event in July.

Responding to the rumours, Ellis said in a statement: "I can confirm that AC/DC will not be playing at T In The Park 2009.

"We do not want AC/DC fans to buy a ticket for T In The Park under false pretences as this would not only disappoint them, but also the many people desperate to get their hands on a T In The Park ticket regardless of the headliner."

AC/DC will play their first UK tour in eight years next April with shows in London, Manchester and Birmingham.