Sunday, 15th April 2012
Vivian Campbell made his first public appearance as a guitarist for Def Leppard 20 years ago today in Dublin, Ireland.
The show at McGonagles Club in Dublin on 15th April 1992 was a warm-up before the band appeared at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert five days later. That show was to be the official unveiling of the replacement for the late Steve Clark who had died in January 1991.
This show was also notable for the only playing of the song 'Die Hard The Hunter' with Vivian in the band which was not included after this first show.
As a warm-up for the Freddie concert the band also played Queen's 'Now I'm Here'. Read a media review and view the setlist on the show page.
Dublin, Ireland 15th April 1992 - Media Review Quote
"Although this gig took place before any official announcement was made, his appearance was not entirely unexpected. Popular with the crowd straight away, Joe's request for a "welcome to the family" brought roars of approval which forced a coy smile from Vivian. His style blended in perfectly with the Leppard sound, and he also came across well alongside Phil Collen."
Def Leppard - 15th April 1992 Dublin Show Page