Audience Video Review - By DefDazz/Darren

This show was organised by New York Radio Station Z-100 as a Charity gig to raise awareness of Youth Violence in America. Def Leppard's set lasted for about one hour and probably would have finished with Photograph but they run out of time.

The crowd during the show are very lively and so are the band as it's their first gig in the USA since October 1988. Joe mentions this to the crowd. The stage setup has Rick quite high above the crowd on the drum riser. The stage is set up at one end but the seats around the back are opened up to fans making it a kind of one-end In The Round stage.

Due to the fact that it isn't a Def Leppard gig there are no big effects or lasers. The lighting is cool though especially the strobe effects on Rocket. the camera man is on the right side of the venue looking at the stage from halfway up the stands and quite close to the stage but in front of it so you get mostly a side view.

One annoying thing is they keep hitting some colour filter buttons either by mistake or to create some effects. At times it goes black but the sound is always really good. Takes about 2 songs before you see Rick and at times you aren't sure if the guy has fallen over or is being assaulted by someone! cause the camera goes ape and moves around a lot. 85% of it is really good though. I think the person had to move into the aisle to get a clearer view. Overall a decent video boot and quite cool considering it's the first USA gig for 4 years and a one end charity show. A video of Bryan Adams' set exists which may or may not be from the same taper.

Show Story - By Richard Marx (richardmarx.com)

Question By Chris from Wantagh, NY

Richard, I saw you open a show in the early 90's in New York City that was amazing, it was a show that starred you, Bryan Adams, and Def Leppard. I believe it was a benefit. Can you tell me what it was like doing that show and sharing the stage with those guys? Your fan, Chris.

Richard Marx

"That was a really fun night. Being a big fan of Bryan's and Def Leppard's, I was honored to share the stage. And it was a benefit for Toys For Tots.".