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DEF LEPPARD 2019 News Recap Part 1 (January)

Def Leppard 2019. By dltourhistory

Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2019 starting with the month of January.

Another year (and decade) 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.

A month in which the band continued to look forward to their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction.

11 shows were announced for a Canadian tour in July/August 2019.

Their first multiple show tour there since April/May 2015.

Joe's interview for Speakeasy TV was premiered on US TV.

The Tesla album 'Shock' had it's release date announced along with the new single being released at the same time. Produced and co-written by Phil Collen.

Vivian Campbell began touring with Last In Line in the USA. A tour that would see them play over 60 shows by it's end just a couple of weeks ago in Europe.

Other major anniversaries also took place including the dates of Steve Clark's death and of his joining the band.


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).


Def Leppard News
31st january 2019

DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On The LAST IN LINE II Album Title

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Ultimate Guitar and talked about the second Last In Line album.

Vivian talked about the title of his new album with Last In Line.


Def Leppard News
31st january 2019

RICK ALLEN Says ROCK HALL Induction Is Something Special For DEF LEPPARD

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed recently by Philadelphia TV and spoke about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Rick talked about the upcoming RRHOF induction and hoe special it was for the band.


Def Leppard News
30th january 2019

30 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ROCKET Single In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic Rocket single 30 years ago on this day in 1989 in the UK.

The 30th anniversary of the re;ease of the classic 'Rocket' single in the UK.


Def Leppard News
29th january 2019

3 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Hit By Vocal Issues At Sunrise, FL Show

Def Leppard played their opening show of the year in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, FL on this day in 2016 and video footage is available.

The 3rd anniversary of the show played without Joe Elliott during the Hysteria On The High Seas cruise.


Def Leppard News
29th january 2019

35 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play First Australian Show (Photo Gallery)

Def Leppard played their first show in Australia 35 years ago today at the Narara Festival outside of Sydney and photos from most of their visits are available.

The 35th anniversary of the band's first ever show in Australia at an outdoor festival which was hit by heavy rain.


Def Leppard News
29th january 2019

41 Years Ago Guitarist STEVE CLARK Joins DEF LEPPARD In Sheffield

Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark joined the band 41 years ago today at a rehearsal in Sheffield, England.

The 41st anniversary of when guitarist Steve Clark joined the band in Sheffield.


Def Leppard News
28th january 2019

PHIL COLLEN On DEF LEPPARD's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Setlist

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed by Canadian radio recently and commented on the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.

Phil looked forward to the RRHOF induction performance and its possible setlist.


Def Leppard News
28th january 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/Last In Line To Support DEF LEPPARD At DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL

Vivian Campbell's Last In Line will support Def Leppard at the Download Festival in June.

Vivian's Last In Line were announced to open the main stage at the Download Festival on the same day as Def Leppard.


Def Leppard News
27th january 2019

DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Unveils New Jackson PC1 Guitar At NAMM

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed yesterday at the NAMM show and video is available.

Phil debuted a new version of his PC1 guitar at the annual NAMM show in California.


Def Leppard News
26th january 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL On DEF LEPPARD's Spectacular 2018 Resurgence

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Edmonton radio and commented on the 2018 tour.

Vivian reflected on the band's resurgence in popularity in 2018 and the highly successful tour with Journey.


Def Leppard News
24th january 2019

PHIL COLLEN Produced TESLA Album SHOCK Out In March/New Single

The long awaited Tesla album Shock which was produced by Def Leppard's Phil Collen will be out in March.

The Phil Collen produced Tesla album 'Shock' had it's release date confirmed. A new single was also released on the same day.


Def Leppard News
23rd january 2019

3 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform Cruise Show Without JOE ELLIOTT (Video)

Def Leppard performed their first and only show without Joe Elliott on lead vocals during the Hysteria On The High Seas cruise on this day in 2016.

The 3rd anniversary of Joe Elliott being hit by more vocal problems during the Hysteria cruise which led to tour cancellations/postponements.


Def Leppard News
18th january 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 San Jose, CA Photos/Video 1

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played a show in San Jose, CA last night with photos/video available.

Vivian's Last In Line played their first show of 2019 in California.


Def Leppard News
17th january 2019

RICK ALLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Really Excited By Rock Hall Fan Vote Win

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed earlier today by Philadelphia radio and spoke about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Rick revealed his excitement at the band winning the RRHOF 2019 Fan Vote.


Def Leppard News
14th january 2019

DEF LEPPARD/JOE ELLIOTT's Speakeasy TV Interview Premiering Today (Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott's 2018 interview with David Fricke for Speakeasy TV is premiering in the USA today.

Joe Elliott's 2018 interview with David Fricke was broadcast on US TV for the first time.


Def Leppard News
11th january 2019

JOE ELLIOTT On Sharing Rock Hall Induction With DEF LEPPARD Fans

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed by US radio in December 2018 and commented on the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.

Joe talked about how the band wanted to share their RRHOF induction with the fans who had voted for them.


Def Leppard News
10th january 2019

PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Want BRIAN MAY To Induct Them Into RARHOF

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed by US radio in December 2018 and commented on the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.

Phil suggested the band wanted Brian May to induct them at the RRHOF induction. Something he would end up doing as well as performing with them at the end.


Def Leppard News
10th january 2019

DEF LEPPARD Will Honour STEVE CLARK/Invite PETE WILLIS To Rock Hall Induction

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed by US radio and mentioned the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.

Phil said the band planned to honour and include both Steve Clark and Pete Willis at the RRHOF induction.


Def Leppard News
9th january 2019

DEF LEPPARD Confirm 11 Canadian Tour Dates For 2019

Def Leppard have just announced their Canadian tour dates for 2019 as part of the ongoing world tour.

11 new shows were announced as part of the first nationwide Canadian tour since 2015.


Def Leppard News
8th january 2019

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's Loyalty (Speakeasy TV Video Preview)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott is featured in two new video clips from the Speakeasy TV interview with David Fricke.

A short preview of Joe's Speakeasy interview was published online.


Def Leppard News
8th january 2019

DEF LEPPARD Guitarist STEVE CLARK Died 28 Years Ago Today In London

Def Leppard guitarist Steve Steamin' Clark passed away 28 years ago on this day in 1991 in London, England.

The 28th anniversary of Steve Clark's untimely death in 1991 was marked and remembered by fans world wide.


Def Leppard News
7th january 2019

DEF LEPPARD Tease HYSTERIA & MORE Concert Film/Tour Announcement

Def Leppard have today posted a teaser that appears to relate to a concert film announcement.

Or so we thought...but it turned out to be the Canadian tour.


Def Leppard News
5th january 2019

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release First Record (The DEF LEPPARD EP)

Def Leppard released their first record The Def Leppard EP in England 40 years ago this month in January 1979.

The 40th anniversary of the band's first E.P. happened n January 1979. Read more about its making.


Def Leppard News
4th january 2019

25 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ACTION Single In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic single Action 25 years ago on this day in 1994 in the UK.

The 25th anniversary of the release of the 'Action' single in the UK.


Def Leppard News
2nd january 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD Flattered To Be Part Of Rock Hall

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by the Newcastle press and mentioned the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Vivian talked about the RRHOF induction and how pleased the band were by it.


Visit the January 2019 News Section to view all the news stories in full.


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