JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD Band Name Origin/First Concert
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by Rolling Stone when in New York for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.
DEF LEPPARD 2019 News Recap Part 4 (April)
Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2019 continuing with the month of April.
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 a double vinyl version of 'The Story So Far...The Best Of' album as released for Record Store Day featuring the tracks from CD2 together on vinyl for the first time.
New of the 'Collection Volume 2' box set appeared online and Vivian's Last In Line announced more show as they continued touring the USA.
Joe appeared on stage with his heroes Mott The Hoople in London and performed during two songs including 'All The Young Dudes'. And he was again joined by Queen's Brian May along with Ian Hunter following their appearance at the RRHOF induction.
Other major anniversaries also took place including the 27th anniversaries of the 'Adrenalize' album debuting at Number One in both the UK and the USA.
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).
JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD Band Name Origin/First Concert
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by Rolling Stone when in New York for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.
Joe was interviewed by Rolling Stone and talked about the band name origin and first concert in Sheffield.
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD On The Cover Of ROLLING STONE Magazine
Def Leppard appeared on the cover of iconic US magazine Rolling Stone to promote the Adrenalize album on this day in 1992.
The 27th anniversary of the band's first and only cover feature for Rolling Stone magazine.
26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Unplugged In Stockholm, Sweden (Video)
Def Leppard performed a rare live acoustic session in Stockholm, Sweden on this day in 1993 with video footage available.
The 26th anniversary of an acoustic show for Swedish TV during the 'Adrenalize' European tour.
11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Songs From The Sparkle Lounge
Def Leppard released their ninth studio album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge on this day in 2008 in the USA and Canada.
The 11th anniversary of the 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' release in North America.
30 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ROCKET Single At Number 12 In USA
Def Leppard's classic single Rocket hit Number 12 in the US singles chart 30 years ago on this day in 1989.
The 30th anniversary of the 'Rocket' single peaking at Number 12 in the USA charts.
DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Guests w/ MOTT THE HOOPLE In London (Video)
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed with Mott The Hoople in London, England on 26th April with video available.
Joe Elliott appeared on stage with Mott The Hoople and more footage surfaced online.
VIVIAN CAMPBELL/Last In Line Announce New UK/USA Tour Dates
Vivian Campbell's Last In Line have announced new tour dates including a headline show in the UK this June.
Vivian's Last In Line announced more 2019 tour dates in the UK and USA.
22 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End SLANG Tour In Puerto Rico (Video)
Def Leppard played the final show of the Slang world tour in San Juan, Puerto Rico on this day in 1997 with a full video available.
The 22nd anniversary of the SLANG tour's final show in San Juan, Puerto Rico. View the full show video.
DEF LEPPARD's Volume Two CD/Vinyl Collections Coming In June
Def Leppard's upcoming Collection Volume Two CD and Vinyl box set has been listed by Amazon.
The upcoming Collection Volume 2 box set appeared on Amazon and other retail sites.
16 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Long Long Way To Go #40 In UK Chart
Def Leppard's classic single Long Long Way To Go became their last UK Top 40 hit on this day in 2003.
The 16th anniversary of the band's last UK Top 40 hit with 'Long Long Way To Go'.
RICK ALLEN On DEF LEPPARD's RRHOF Fan Vote/Artwork (Video)
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed recently in Florida to promote his ongoing art events.
Rick talked about the RRHOF Fan Vote win when promoting his art events in Florida.
BRIAN MAY On Meeting DEF LEPPARD/RRHOF Induction (Audio)
Queen guitarist Brian May has been interviewed about inducting Def Leppard into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Brian May talked about his first meeting with Def Leppard in 1981 and the RRHOF induction ceremony.
11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/Tim McGraw Release NINE LIVES Single
Def Leppard released their Nine Lives single 11 years ago on this day in 2008 featuring country singer Tim McGraw.
The 11th anniversary of the 'Nine Lives' single release. The band's first ever duet.
DEF LEPPARD Guitarist STEVE CLARK Born On This Day In 1960
Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark was born on this day in 1960 in Sheffield, England and would have turned 59 today.
Steve Clark was again remembered on what would have been his 59th birthday.
2 Years Ago The DEF LEPPARD EP Reissued For Record Store Day 2017
The Def Leppard E.P. was reissued as a 12 Inch for Record Store Day two years ago on this day in 2017.
The 2nd anniversary of The Def Leppard E.P.'s reissue for Record Store Day 2017.
23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release The SLANG Single In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic Slang single 23 years ago on this day in 1996 in the UK.
The 23rd anniversary of the 'Slang' single being released in the UK.
1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD's Abbey Road EP Released For Record Store Day
Def Leppard's Live At Abbey Road Studios 12 inch vinyl EP was released on this day in 2018 for Record Store Day.
The first anniversary of the Record Stare Day 2018 release of the 'Live At Abbey Road' E.P. which had been recorded in 2008.
5 Years Ago DOWN 'N' OUTZ Release The Further Adventures Of
The Down 'n' Outz featuring Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott released their second album The Further Adventures Of... on this day in 2014.
The 5th anniversary of the Down 'n' Outz' second album release.
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD At The Freddie Mercury Tribute Show
Def Leppard played at The Freddie Mercury Tribute show in London, England 27 years ago on this day in 1992.
The 27th anniversary of the band's appearance at The Freddie Mercury Tribute show in London, England.
26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's TONIGHT Single Released In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic Tonight single 26 years ago on this day in 1993 in the UK.
The 26th anniversary of the 'Tonight' single being released in the UK.
27 Years Ago Def Leppard's ADRENALIZE Starts 5 Week Run At #1 In USA
Def Leppard's fifth studio album Adrenalize entered the US album chart at Number One on this day in 1992.
The 27th anniversary of the 'Adrenalize' album entering the USA album chart at Number One.
RICK ALLEN Says His DEF LEPPARD Bandmates Are Like Family
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed recently in Florida to promote his ongoing art events.
Rick talked about the band's relationship as friends during an interview promoting his artwork.
31 Years Ago Def Leppard's ARMAGEDDON IT Number 20 In The UK
Def Leppard's classic Armageddon It single hit Number 20 in the UK singles chart on this day in 1988.
The 31st anniversary of the 'Armageddon It' single peaking at Number 20 in the UK charts.
27 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL's First DEF LEPPARD Show In Dublin
Vivian Campbell made his first public appearance as a guitarist for Def Leppard on this day in 1992 in Dublin, Ireland.
The 27th anniversary of Vivian Campbell's first concert appearance with Def Leppard in Dublin, Ireland.
16 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release LONG LONG WAY TO GO Single In UK
Def Leppard released their Long Long Way To Go single on this day in 2003 in the UK.
The 16th anniversary of the UK release of the 'Long Long Way To Go'.
DEF LEPPARD's Double Vinyl RECORD STORE DAY 2019 Release Out Now
Def Leppard have today released a double vinyl version of The Story So Far...The Best Of album for Record Store Day 2019.
The songs from CD2 of the 2018 'The Story So Far...' album were released on double vinyl for Record Store Day.
6 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End VIVA! HYSTERIA Residency In Las Vegas
Def Leppard ended their 11 date VIVA! Hysteria residency in Las Vegas, NV six years ago on this day in 2013.
The 6th anniversary of the VIVA! Hysteria residency ending in Las Vegas, NV.
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ADRENALIZE Album Enters UK Chart At #1
Def Leppard's fifth studio album Adrenalize entered the UK album chart at Number One on this day in 1992 in the UK.
The 27th anniversary of the 'Adrenalize' album entering the UK charts at Number One.
DEF LEPPARD 1979 Live Show Re-Broadcast By BBC 6 Music (14th April)
A Def Leppard live concert from 1979 will be re-broadcast once again by BBC 6 Music next week.
The August 1979 Paris Theatre live show was once again re-broadcast by BBC 6 Music.
31 Years Ago Def Leppard's UK HYSTERIA Tour Starts In Bournemouth
Def Leppard started their UK Hysteria tour in Bournemouth, England on 10th April 1988 and an archive media review is available to read.
The 31st anniversary of the second UK 'Hysteria' tour leg starting in Bournemouth, England.
DEF LEPPARD's RRHOF Induction Performance/Speeches On HBO TV
Def Leppard's 2019 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction will be shown on HBO TV in the USA soon and a preview video is available.
A preview video was posted ahead of the US TV broadcast of the RRHOF induction ceremony.
JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD Are Constantly Making New Music
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed ahead of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.
Joe talked more about the band working on new songs whilst promoting the RRHOF induction.
26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce Sheffield DON VALLEY STADIUM Show
Def Leppard announced their first UK headline stadium show in Sheffield, England 26 years ago on this day in 1993.
The 26th anniversary of the Don Valley Stadium show being announced during the 'Adrenalize' tour.
39 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start Debut UK Headline Tour In St. Albans
Def Leppard started their On Through The Night debut headline tour of the UK in St. Albans 39 years ago on this day in 1980.
The 39th anniversary of the opening night of the main 'On Through The Night' UK headline tour in St. Albans, England.
27 Years Ago Def Leppard's LET'S GET ROCKED At Number 2 In UK
Def Leppard's classic single Let's Get Rocked hit Number 2 in the UK singles chart 27 years ago on this day in 1992.
The 27th anniversary of the 'Let's Get Rocked' single peaking at Number 2 in the UK charts.
26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Film I WANNA TOUCH U Video In Ottawa
Def Leppard filmed their I Wanna Touch U promo video 26 years ago on this day in 1993 in Ottawa, ON, Canada.
The 26th anniversary of the 'I Wanna Touch U' promo video being filmed at the last ever In The Round concert in Canada.
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