Cadott, WI - Media Reviews

On the Wild Side By Ken Szymanski

"Following the decadence of Motley Crue was the weekend's most anticipated act, Def Leppard. No hard rock band has had more mainstream commercial success, so everyone on the hill (from the foggy top to the muddy bottom) was dancing and shouting choruses to all of the songs until 1 am. The band mixed newer songs in with the classics and gave the fans and extra-large dose of songs from their multi-platinum smash, 'Hysteria'.

The British band showed no signs of rust, giving a polished performance that made it hard to believe it was the opening night of the'Euphoria' tour.

Anyone who counts Def Leppard out of today's music scene doesn't understand the history of this band. They have endured an unthinkable series of setbacks but have always found a way to bounce back. Their new single Promises has received heavy radio play, and Euphoria already has gone gold. Def Leppard and Motley Crue, combined with and early strong performance by the Scorpions, added up to the best night of music this reviewer has seen at Rock Fest in seven trips."

By Ken Szymanski @ Chippewa Valley Online 1999.

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26th July 1999 - Tales From The Road by Phil Collen

Hi guys.

Here we are again, on tour. Actually we're on a plane to New York to play live on VH1's storytellers" The first few gig's have been arnazing. We've been playing both indoor and outdoor venue's. And apart from the insect attacks everything's running really smooth and we're totally smoking live.

The first show was in Cadott Wl and it was one of those rockfest kind of things with Kansas, the Scorpions and Motley Crue going on before us and lots of rain, mud and humidity going off around us. In sharp contrast the second show was a state fair Seymour, WI. This one was really hot dusty and dry; but still a great show and a great audience. Moving on to the third show.....This time an indoor arena In Madison WI. Again a great audience!

The one thing I have noticed is that we've slipped into a grove with the touring thing. It usually takes ages to get into live show mode after being in a studio for a few years. With this tour it's only been a two year gap since we last played live.

It's also different this time around because most of us have kids now. Vivian has a hvo month old named Lily. Rick's' daughter Lauren is two now and my son Rory who is nine has been out on the road with me since the tour started.

We're loving the way the album is being received by the people who have heard it and it seems we are being played on the radio a lot more these days which is very inspiring.

Really want to add a little thanks for all the support that our fans have been giving us.

Well. that's it for now. I'll keep in touch.

Phil XXX.

An Online Update By Phil Collen 1999.

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