DEF LEPPARD 2019 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame (Setlist/Speeches/Show Report)
Def Leppard were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2019 in Brooklyn, NY last night with five songs also performed.
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DEF LEPPARD 2019 News Recap Part 3 (March)
By dltourhistory
Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2019 continuing with the month of March.
Another year (and decade) for the band is about to end and these updates 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 were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame after having been eligible since 2005.
Following their Fan Vote win in December 2018 the band attended the ceremony in New York and were inducted by Brian May.
Joe gave a lengthy acceptance speech featuring an emotional ovation for Rick Allen. The band then played four songs including an end performance with Brian and fellow band friend Ian Hunter guesting.
The Phil Coilen produced Tesla album 'Shock' was released worldwide.
Last In Line's second album also entered the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.
Major anniversaries also took place including the 'On Through The Night' 'Adrenalize' album releases.
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 march 2019
Def Leppard were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY and performed four songs.
30th march 2019
The Story of DEF LEPPARD's ADRENALIZE Album (Released 27 Years Ago)
Def Leppard released their classic Adrenalize album 27 years ago on 30th March 1992 and this special feature looks at the making of the record.
The 27th anniversary of the release of the 'Adrenalize' album in the UK.
29th march 2019
DEF LEPPARD On ROCK HALL 2019 And Their Next Album (Audio)
All five members of Def Leppard appeared on the Sirius XM Volume show Town Hall last night with audio and video available.
The full band spoke about the RRHOF induction and ongoing work on new songs.
29th march 2019
39 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ON THROUGH THE NIGHT Album At #15 In UK
Def Leppard's classic debut album On Through The Night reached Number 15 on the UK Top 100 chart on this day in 1980.
The 39th anniversary of the 'On Through The Night' album peaking at Number 15 in the UK charts.
28th march 2019
1 YEAR AGO DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Is Northern Ireland Hospice Ambassador
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was honoured on this day in 2018 at the Northern Ireland Hospice in Belfast.
The first anniversary of Vivian Campbell becoming Northern Ireland Hospice Ambassador.
28th march 2019
31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ARMAGEDDON IT Single In UK
Def Leppard released their classic Armageddon It single 31 years ago on this day in 1988 in the UK.
The 31st anniversary of the 'Armageddon It' single being released in the UK.
27th march 2019
DEF LEPPARD NEW YORK TV Appearance Fan Photo Galleries
Def Leppard perform live on two ABC TV shows today and fan photo galleries have been added to the site.
View photos from the ABC TV performances.
27th march 2019
DEF LEPPARD Perform HYSTERIA On STRAHAN AND SARA (Video)
Def Leppard perform live on Strahan And Sara this morning to promote the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.
The band performed 'Hysteria' on the Strahan And Sara TV show.
27th march 2019
DEF LEPPARD Perform PSSOM On GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Video)
Def Leppard perform live on Good Morning America this morning to promote the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.
The band performed 'PSSOM' on the Good Morning America TV show.
27th march 2019
4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD UK Tour Announced/Album Title Revealed
Def Leppard announced their 2015 UK tour on this day four years ago and revealed the title of the current studio album.
The 4th anniversary of the 2015 UK and Irish tour announcement and album title reveal.
26th march 2019
DEF LEPPARD Howard Stern Show Fan Photo Gallery
Def Leppard appeared on the Howard Stern show earlier today and fan photos are available.
View fan photos from the Howard Stern radio appearance.
26th march 2019
DEF LEPPARD Talk RRHOF And Play Two Songs On Howard Stern Show (Audio)
All five members of Def Leppard appeared on the Howard Stern show earlier today and performed two songs live in studio.
The full band appeared live on the Howard Stern radio show and performed two songs. View video footage.
26th march 2019
31 Years Ago HYSTERIA Becomes DEF LEPPARD's First US Top Ten Hit
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria single reached Number 10 on the Billboard Top 100 chart on this day in 1988.
The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' single becoming the band's first Top Ten hit in the USA.
25th march 2019
1 YEAR AGO DEF LEPPARD Rocked The Royal Albert Hall In LONDON
Def Leppard played their first show at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England on this day in 2018.
The first anniversary of the band's appearance in London for the Teenage Cancer Trust show at the Royal Albert Hall.
24th march 2019
JOE ELLIOTT Says BRIAN MAY Inducting DEF LEPPARD At RRHOF Is Great Honour
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott spoke briefly about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction on his radio show last night.
Joe spoke about the RRHOF ahead of the induction ceremony.
22nd march 2019
6 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Begin VIVA! HYSTERIA Las Vegas Residency
Def Leppard kicked off their 11 date VIVA! Hysteria residency in Las Vegas, NV six years ago on this day in 2013.
The 6th anniversary of the start of the 'VIVA! Hysteria' residency in Las Vegas, NV.
19th march 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Performs DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Acoustically (Video)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Los Angeles radio and performed an acoustic version of Hysteria.
Vivian performed 'Hysteria' acoustically on Los Angeles radio.
18th march 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL/Last In Line To Play PLANET ROCKSTOCK In December
Vivian Campbell's Last In Line have been added to the line up of the Planet Rockstock festival in December.
Vivian's Last In Line band were confirmed to play the Planet Rockstock festival in the UK.
18th march 2019
36 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN's First U.S. Show With DEF LEPPARD In Atlanta
Def Leppard played their first American show with Phil Collen in the band during the Pyromania tour on this day in 1983 in Atlanta, GA.
The 36th anniversary of Phil Collen's first North American show with the band at the start of the U.S. 'Pyromania' tour leg.
16th march 2019
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release LET'S GET ROCKED Single
Def Leppard released their classic Let's Get Rocked single 27 years ago on this day in 1992 in the UK.
The 27th anniversary of the 'Let's Get Rocked' single being released in the UK.
16th march 2019
20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Receive HYSTERIA DIAMOND AWARD In New York
Def Leppard attended the first Diamond Awards ceremony in New York 20 years ago on this day in 1999.
The 20th anniversary of the first Diamond Awards ceremony in New York where the band received an award for 'Hysteria'.
15th march 2019
RICK ALLEN On DEF LEPPARD Playing Rare Songs At Las Vegas Residency
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was recently interviewed by Long Island radio and spoke about the upcoming Sin City Residency.
Rick Allen revealed the band planned to play some rare songs at the Sin City Residency.
15th march 2019
PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD To Include Deep Tracks/Rarities In Las Vegas
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed by Long Island radio in February and mentioned the Las Vegas residency.
Phil Collen talked about playing rarities in Las Vegas at the upcoming second residency.
15th march 2019
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring PYROMANIA To Melun, France (Video)
Def Leppard played a Pyromania world tour show in Melun, France on 15th March 1983 and pro shot video footage is available.
The 36th anniversary of a Pyromania tour show in France which had many songs filmed and broadcast by local French TV.
14th march 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD May Start Recording New Album In 2019
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Long Island radio and mentioned the next studio album.
Vivian revealed the band might start recording its new album in 2019.
14th march 2019
39 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release The ON THROUGH THE NIGHT Album
Def Leppard released their debut album On Through The Night 39 years ago today on 14th March 1980 in the UK.
The 39th anniversary of the UK release of the band debut album 'On Through The Night'.
13th march 2019
Queen's BRIAN MAY Confirmed To Induct DEF LEPPARD Into RRHOF
Def Leppard will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame by Queen guitarist Brian May.
Queen guitarist Brian May was confirmed and announced to induct the band into the RRHOF later in the month.
9th march 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD Won't Forget STEVE CLARK At RRHOF Induction
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Canadian radio and mentioned the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Vivian assured fans that Steve Clark would be included in the RRHOF celebrations.
8th march 2019
JOE ELLIOTT Hasn't Prepared His DEF LEPPARD RRHOF Speech Yet
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by WSB-TV to promote the second Las Vegas residency with full video available.
Joe revealed that he had yet to prepare his RRHOF induction speech.
8th march 2019
PHIL COLLEN Produced TESLA Album SHOCK Out Now/Listen On Spotify
The long awaited Tesla album Shock which was produced by Def Leppard's Phil Collen is released worldwide today.
The Tesla album 'Shock' which was produced and co-written by Phil Collen was released worldwide.
8th march 2019
39 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HELLO AMERICA Single At Number 45 In UK
Def Leppard's classic single Hello America hit Number 45 in the UK singles chart 39 years ago on this day in 1980.
The 39th anniversary of the 'Hello America' single peaking at Number 45 in the UK charts.
7th march 2019
RICK ALLEN Says DEF LEPPARD To Dig Into Past For Las Vegas Setlist
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed in February and spoke about the upcoming Sin City Residency.
Rick suggested the band would play rare tracks in Las Vegas for the second residency.
7th march 2019
JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD In The RRHOF Because Of The Fans
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed recently to promote the second Las Vegas residency with full video available.
Joe acknowledged the fans input in getting the band inducted into the RRHOF via the Fane Vote win.
6th march 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LIL LAST IN LINE II Enters Billboard Album Charts
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell's side band Last In Line's second album II has entered the Billboard charts this week.
Vivian's Last In Line entered the US charts with the second album.
5th march 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says Brian May Likely To Be At DEF LEPPARD's RRHOF Induction
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Ohio radio and mentioned the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Vivian indicated Brian May would induct the band into the RRHOF as widely expected.
4th march 2019
RICK ALLEN Says DEF LEPPARD To Play Rare Songs In Las Vegas/RRHOF
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed in February by SiriusXM radio and spoke about the upcoming Sin City Residency.
Rick spoke about the upcoming residency and said the band were likely to play rare songs.
3rd march 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Wants PETE WILLIS To Attend DEF LEPPARD RRHOF Induction
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed for a Canadian podcast and mentioned the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Vivian said he wanted Pete Willis to be at the RRHOF induction ceremony in New York.
3rd march 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LIL LAST IN LINE II #3 On UK Rock Album Chart
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell's side band Last In Line's second album II has entered various UK charts this week.
Vivian's Last In Line peaked at Number 3 on the UK rock chart with their second album.
3rd march 2019
DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Plays 2 Shows w/ TESLA On Monsters Of Rock Cruise
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen performed once again with Tesla on 26th/27th February during the 2019 Monsters Of Rock cruise.
Rick Allen made his first live appearance of the year as a special guest with Tesla on the Monsters Of Rock cruise.
1st march 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL On His Respect For Steve Clark/DEF LEPPARD's RRHOF Induction
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Canadian radio and mentioned the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Vivian spoke about Steve Clark and the upcoming RRHOF induction ceremony.
Visit the March 2019 News Section to view all the news stories in full.
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