Thursday, 20th March 2014
Girl 1980
Rare live photos from 1980 featuring Def Leppard, KISS and Phil Collen's old band Girl have been posted online.
Various photo galleries from August/September 1980 have been posted on flickr by Mark's Rock Concert Photography. They include 10 shots of Def Leppard's famous Reading Festival appearance. 20 photos from the September 1980 Wembley Arena show by KISS are also included.
This show is notable for pairing KISS with UK glam band Girl featuring Phil Collen and Simon Laffy. Phil spoke to Ultimate Classic Rock this week about the experience. Girl played three shows with them in September 1980 at Stafford (5th), Queensferry, Wales (6th) and London (8th) during their Unmasked tour.
1980 UK Live Photo Galleries
- 24th August 1980 - Reading Rock Festival - 10 Def Leppard photos @ flickr
- 8th September 1980 - Wembley Arena, London - 6 Girl photos @ flickr
- 8th September 1980 - Wembley Arena, London - 14 KISS photos @ flickr
Ultimate Classic Rock - Phil Collen Interview Quote
Touring With KISS In 1980
"Back in the early '80s, their last makeup tour in the U.K., my band Girl played several shows with them and they were amazing. I'll never forget when Gene (Simmons) came into our dressing room and said to all of us, "Do you want to meet my girlfriend?" Then he led us down the hall to his room, and introduced us all to Diana Ross, whom he was dating at he time. He remembered all of our names and that made us feel amazing."
- Read the full interview at - ultimateclassicrock.com
- Def Leppard - Reading 1980 Show Page
- Previous News - 18th March 2014