Def Leppard News - DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Speakeasy TV Interview To Premiere In January 2019

Monday, 17th December 2018

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Speakeasy TV Interview To Premiere In January 2019

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Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott taped a Speakeasy TV interview with David Fricke in May and it will be shown in January 2019.

Joe first appeared on the show in July 2016 when he interviewed his hero Ian Hunter.

His second appearance on this show and first being interviewed will now premiere in the USA on 4th January. As with previous episodes it will be available on YouTube or Vimeo.

Watch a short preview of the episode below.

This new show (Season 4 Episode 2) featured Joe being interviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine's David Fricke.

David wrote the only official biography of Def Leppard in 1987 title 'Animal Instinct'.

Last year he hosted a radio show in 2017 for a South American radio station where he played the 'Hysteria' album in full.

The show was filmed at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City on 18th May.

View fan photos taken by Chele Drappel below in May during the taping.

Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.

18th May 2018 Joe Elliott Photos

Submitted by Chele Drappel.

Speakeasy TV - Press Release

Def Leppard Frontman Joe Elliott to Tape New Episode of Speakeasy May 18th

On May 18th, Public Television's critically acclaimed conversation series Speakeasy, will return to New York City's Iridium to film an all new episode featuring legendary frontman Joe Elliott and Rolling Stone Editor David Fricke. Doors will open at 1:30 pm and the show will begin promptly at 2:30 pm. Tickets are available on May 11th at 10:00 AM EST HERE!

As the front man for Def Leppard, Joe Elliott can be considered one rock's greatest front men. A founding member of the band, his career began with the formation of the group in 1977. Since then, Elliott's vocals have contributed to the band's Signature Sound and longevity. Born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Elliott spontaneously met the members of a local band called Atomic Mass after missing his bus to school. Upon finding out they were both musicians, Elliott joined band members including Rick Savage, and convinced the group to change their name to Def Leppard. The rest is history... The British ROCK ICONS recently debuted their full recording catalog worldwide via streaming and download platforms earlier this year and are about to embark on a massive co-headlining tour with Journey this summer. For more tour details and ticket info please log on to www.defleppard.com.

Aside from his work with Def Leppard, Elliott has worked on several side projects including a stint on tour with the Rock 'n' Roll All Stars, a band that consisted of many of rocks most recognized performers including Gene Simmons, Duff McKagan, Steve Stevens, Glenn Hughes and Sebastian Bach. He also serves as the front man for the Cybernauts, a David Bowie cover band, formed with Def Leppard's Phil Collen alongside Trevor Bolder and Mick "Woody" Woodmansey of Bowie's legendary backing band, Spiders From Mars. In 2010, Elliott released an album with his side band, The Down 'n' Outz, which spawned 2 hits on the Billboard rock charts including "Overnight Angels" which debuted at #1.

Joe Elliott currently resides in Dublin, Ireland where he maintains a recording studio in his home called Joe's Garage in which he has recorded and produced many major artists.

Speakeasy is the ground-breaking public television series from the producers of Front and Center which pairs Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy Award and Tony Award winners, and iconic musicians with and interviewer of their choice. The result is an intimate conversation that leads to stories, experiences and compelling viewpoints that may not have been heard before. Speakeasy will return to public television for a fourth season Fall 2018.

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