The Story Of DEF LEPPARD's X/TEN Album (Released 16 Years Ago)
Def Leppard released their eighth studio album X/Ten on this day in 2002 in North America.
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DEF LEPPARD 2018 News Recap Part 7 (July)
By dltourhistory
Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2018 continuing with the month of July.
Another year for the band is about to end and these updates will look back at the major events that took place over the last 12 months.
Featuring links to past news stories.
2018 became one of the band's most successful touring years for decades with 83 shows played on the main world tour and 84 in total throughout the year.
The 2018 tour continued with five major outdoor stadiums shows played in July in Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Denver and Minneapolis.
The venues included the famous Baseball park Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL.
This month also marked the 40th anniversary of the band's first public live show in Sheffield in 1978.
Phil revealed his plans for a solo album and both he and Vivian continued to give updates on new Def Leppard music.
Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.
Visit the Album News section. For more news on new music (based on band member quotes).
30th july 2018
This day marked 16 years since the release of the X/Ten album in North America.
29th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY Tour In FARGO, ND (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Fargo, ND with 16 songs performed.
The band played another show in Fargo, ND which was last played in October 2006.
28th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY Tour In MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Minneapolis, MN with 16 songs performed.
The band played another stadium show for 40,000 fans in Minneapolis, MN which was last played in October 2016.
27th july 2018
VIVIAN CAMPBELL On The DEF LEPPARD/SCORPIONS Hysteria Tour
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed by the New Zealand press in May and mentioned the 2018 Hysteria tour.
Vivian Campbell previewed the Australia and New Zealand tour when talking to the local press.
26th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY Tour In KANSAS CITY, MO (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Kansas City, MO with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Kansas City, KS which was last played in June 2017.
25th july 2018
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD To Record New Music In 2019
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Tennessee radio and mentioned the next studio album.
Vivian Campbell once more said the band would record new material in 2019.
25th july 2018
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Excited To Play DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Live
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed by the New Zealand press in May and mentioned the 2018 Hysteria tour.
Vivian Campbell talked of his excitement at playing the full Hysteria album again.
24th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY Tour In DES MOINES, IA (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Des Moines, IA with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Des Moines, IA which was last played in April 2017.
23rd july 2018
30 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME At #2 In USA
Def Leppard's classic single Pour Some Sugar On Me peaked Number Two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on this day in 1988.
This day marked 30 years since the Pour Some Sugar On Me single peaked at Number Two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
23rd july 2018
30 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album At Number One In USA
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album reached Number One on the US Billboard Top 200 chart on this day in 1988.
This day marked 30 years since the Hysteria album went to Number One on the US Billboard Top 200 chart.
22nd july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY Tour In DENVER, CO (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Denver, CO with 16 songs performed.
The band played another stadium show in front of 50,000 fans in Denver, CO which was last played in September 2016.
21st july 2018
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY Tour Is Absolutely Epic
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by South Dakota radio and mentioned the 2018 tour.
During an interview Vivian Campbell described the tour with Journey as "absolutely epic".
20th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY Tour In LINCOLN, NE (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Lincoln, NE with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Lincoln, NE which was last played in May 2017.
19th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD Celebrate 40th Anniversary In SIOUX FALLS, SD (Show Report)
Def Leppard played a show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Sioux Falls, SD with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show on the 40th anniversary of their first in Sioux Falls, SD which was last played in April 2017.
18th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD Spotify Singles w/ DEPECHE MODE's Personal Jesus Out Now
Def Leppard's Spotify Singles session has been released today on the streaming service and is available to listen to.
The Spotify Singles session was released by the streaming service featuring a live version of Hysteria and the cover of Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus.
18th july 2018
40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play First Public Live Show In SHEFFIELD
Def Leppard played their first ever public live show in Sheffield, England 40 years ago on this day in 1978.
This day marked 40 years since the band's first public live show in Sheffield, England at Westfield School.
17th july 2018
PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Have A Bunch Of New Songs To Record
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has been interviewed by the Alabama press and mentioned the next studio album.
Phil Collen gave another update on new songs being worked on for the next studio album.
17th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour In WICHITA, KS (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Wichita, KS with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Wichita, KS which was last played in October 2015.
16th july 2018
VIVIAN CAMPPBELL Says Touring w/ DEF LEPPARD During Chemo Saved His Life
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed in Tulsa, OK and gave an update on his health.
Vivian Campbell revealed how touring helped to save his life after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
15th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour In CHICAGO, IL (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Chicago, IL with 16 songs performed.
The band played another stadium show before 40,000 fans in Chicago, IL which was last played in June 2017.
14th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour In DETROIT, MI (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Detroit, MI with 16 songs performed.
the band played another stadium show before 40,000 fans in Detroit, MI which was last played in July 2016.
12th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Success And Being A Parent
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed and mentioned becoming a parent and how it has changed him.
Joe Elliott talked about success and parenthood in an interview.
12th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour In LOUISVILLE, KY (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Louisville, KY with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Louisville, KY which was last played in April 2017.
10th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Recording His First Solo Album
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has been interviewed for a new podcast and revealed plans for his first solo album.
Phil Collen revealed he was recording his first solo album to be released some time in 2019.
10th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour In TULSA, OK (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Tulsa, OK with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Tulsa, OK which was last played in October 2015.
8th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour In LITTLE ROCK, AR (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Little Rock, AR with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Little Rock, AR which was last played in May 2016.
7th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour In MEMPHIS, TN (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Memphis, TN with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Memphis, TN which was last played in November 2006.
6th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Visits Sun Studios And Graceland
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott is currently in Memphis, TN for tonight's show and visited some famous buildings.
Joe Elliott visited Sun Studios and Elvis Presley's home Graceland on a day off in Memphis, TN.
5th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour In MILWAUKEE, WI (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Milwaukee, WI with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Milwaukee, WI which was last played in July 2016.
4th july 2018
DEF LEPPARD 2018 Tour In NOBLESVILLE/INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Noblesville, IN with 16 songs performed.
The band played a show in Noblesville, IN which was last played in June 2017.
2nd july 2018
DEF LEPPARD Start 2018 Tour 2nd Leg In ATLANTA, GA (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Atlanta, GA with 16 songs performed.
The band played another stadium show in Atlanta, GA which was last played in May 2017.
Visit the July 2018 News Section to view all the news stories in full.
- Def Leppard - Def Leppard Tour 2018
- Def Leppard - The Story So Far Album Section
- Previous News - 29th December 2018
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