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Joe Elliott Def Leppard Twitter Q And Q Recap

Friday, 3rd May 2013





Joe Elliott Sheffield 2008.
Pic by DefDazz/Darren

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott took part in his first Twitter chat/Q and A session last night and a selection of highlights is included in this update.

Joe spoke with fans for just over one hour (63 mins to be precise, the same length as the 'Hysteria' album) and answered around 90 questions.

Joe confirmed that a VIVA Hysteria! BluRay will be released alongside the DVD that was filmed in Las Vegas. It will come out towards the end of the year with "most" songs included.

He also said the band are working on new material, they will play the full Hysteria album again, he considered writing a book last year, would do more acting if asked, Kings Of Chaos plan to do more cover songs and there are no plans just yet for a UK tour.

An up and coming drummer called Rick Allen also asked two questions.

Joe Elliott - 2nd May 2013 Twitter Chat Highlights

Question - @Joeg_camera - Did u almost get 2play Desert Song @Viva Hysteria? May we see a Blu-Ray of VH with the Ded Flatbird sets (every song?)

Answer - "no we didnt get close or think about it, yes blu ray due out towards the end of the year - most songs will make it"


Question - @tarcisiorpc is def leppard going to perform the entire hysteria album on the next tour again or that was just for vegas?

Answer - "absolutely"


Question - @rustinpe4ce have you thought about writing a book?

Answer - "yeah i almost did it last year, but am not sure im old enough"


Question - @BlueandGold94 hey joe any plans for a new album after the vegas residency?

Answer - "we're always working on new material"


Question - @Pyromom Will you ever do a full High and Dry set like Hysteria?

Answer - "we might - we did 7/10 of it in vegas one evening"


Question - @MedinaMolly Hey Joe! When will the next Down n Outz musice be out?

Answer - "was planning for oct 6 - 4th anniversary of 1st gig"


Question - @tts42572 Can we expect any Ded Flatbird songs or lesser played Hysteria songs during Summer 2013 shows?

Answer - "absolutely"


Question - @tarcisiorpc is kings of chaos going to be only a tour band or are you guys planning any recordings?

Answer - "we've done 1 song on a tribute to deep purple, yeah a few more. doubt we'll do much writing"


Question - @bridgey_sez are you coming to tour England this year

Answer - "no immediate plans, but that will come with the next project whatever that may be"


Question - @lucazerbini Best memory of Steve?

Answer - "dancing half naked on the bar in a nightclub and watching 2 girls beat the shit out of each other cause they wanted him so bad"


Question - @kcampbell39 Hey Joe, Is there still a plan to release a box set? And, how did it feel to play " Good Morning Freedom " again live?

Answer - "no boxset yet, and yes i suggested playing good morning freedom again! 1st i thought of"


Question - @Imarocker24 I absolutely love all the new releases off Mirror Ball...any more where that came from?

Answer - "yes"


Question - @HelloLeilani Mirror Mirror is my favorite song and I heard it closing night. Mahalo! What's the odds of hearing Paper Sun live now?

Answer - "having just played good morning freedom, you cant rule anything out"


Question - @bridgey_sez how do you feel about the Don Valley stadium closure

Answer - "im very disappointed cause we were the first band to ever play there"


Question - @emw1109 Does your mum still think you should get a "proper" job?

Answer - "not anymore, god no, she's pleased as punch!"


Question - @ladystrange73 what is the best advice you have ever gotten from one of your idols?

Answer - "ian hunter once said you never learn anything from success, i beg to differ but know just what he meant."


Question - @Limeadegirl Would you ever consider acting in any movies or tv shows?

Answer - "yeah of course, years ago I was a guest in dark realm"


Question - @mdtnvolfan Joe, what is your fav song to perform live?

Answer - "it changes on a daily basis. sugar doesnt ever get old."


Question - @JSR62 would you ever consider doing In The Round Ever Again?

Answer - "we'd consider it but have to do it in a totally different way. it was done as an athletic exercise more than anything else"


Question - @juanfer12 what is your favorite song from the album Hysteria?

Answer - "for a pop song sugar, for a piece of work gods of war"


Question - @DefLeppardMan Hey Joe, what inspired you to be the singer you are today? Were there any bands that made you think Wow I want to sing?

Answer - "there was never a band, i was just always really into music rod stewart, david bowie, ian hunter"


Question - @AndyLGR is there one Leppard song you look back on and think you nailed everything on the song

Answer - "no, i think everything we've done with hindsight theres something that couldve been better"


Question - @rickallenlive Who is your favourite One Armed Drummer? Is it: A. Camp Out or B. Rick Allen? (: ),-<

Answer - "i think i like them equally"


Question - @rickallenlive How could I get a job with @def_leppard? #AskJoe (: ),-<

Answer - "wait for the other rick allen to retire"


Question - @yanka_dotsiak what songs are you listening to now?

Answer - "steve harris from iron maiden sent me his solo record"


Question - @Taffinexile Is there anyone who you'd currently like to collaborate with?!

Answer - "not many i wouldnt. a duet with u2 david bowie roger taylor, springsteen, mott the hoople..."


Question - @txbarbie2004 How did you come up with the name. Flat birds? For a opening act in Vegas. :-)

Answer - "ded flatbird - somebody misheard "def leppard" 20 years ago"


Question - favourite places to tour?

Answer - "@lng501 japan, UK, US"


Question - @TrophyWife2Cent What's your favorite thing about being a dad?

Answer - "just watching him grow and learn, sitting at the piano"


Question - @SariLep Think we will ever see Booty Reuben again? Love the banner lady

Answer - "i dont see why not!"







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