DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In EDMONTON, AB (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Edmonton, AB with 17 songs performed.
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DEF LEPPARD 2019 News Recap Part 7 (July)
By dltourhistory
Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2019 continuing with the month of July.
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 2019 tour continued with more shows around Europe.
This included shows with Bon Jovi on their 'This House Is Not For Sale' tour at massive stadiums in Germany.
After a short break the Canadian tour started in Halifax, NS which saw the return of the video screen intro from the 2018 tour.
Phil gave a hint of the 2020 tour by saying the band wanted to play a stadium tour in the future when he was interviewed backstage at Download.
Around the same time Vivian said he hoped the band would at least record some new songs in 2020 if not a full album.
Rehearsals continued for the 'Sin City Residency' and many rare songs were revealed via Canadian sound checks and backstage videos. Including 'We Belong' and 'Billy's Got A Gun'.
Other major anniversaries also took place including the 'Hysteria' album reaching Number One in the USA in 1988, the UK release of 'Animal' in 1987 and the 41st anniversary of their first ever live show in Sheffield in 1978.
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 2019
Show #25 on the 2019 tour in Edmonton, AB. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
30th july 2019
31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's LOVE BITES Single Number 11 In UK
Def Leppard's classic Love Bites single hit Number 11 in the UK singles chart on this day in 1988.
The 31st anniversary of the 'Love Bites' single reaching Number 11 in the UK charts.
30th july 2019
The Story Of DEF LEPPARD's X/TEN Album (Released 17 Years Ago)
Def Leppard released their eighth studio album X/Ten on this day in 2002 in North America.
The 17th anniversary of the release of the 'X/Ten' album in North America.
29th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD Rehearsing WE BELONG For Las Vegas Residency
Def Leppard have rehearsed We Belong from the last self-titled studio album ahead of the second Las Vegas residency.
A backstage video from the Ottawa show revealed the band were preparing to give 'We Belong' its live debut in Las Vegas.
28th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In SASKATOON, SK (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Saskatoon, SK with 16 songs performed.
Show #24 on the 2019 tour in Saskatoon, SK. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
28th july 2019
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform ANIMAL On The Roxy (Video)
Def Leppard performed their classic single Animal on UK music show The Roxy 32 years ago on this day in 1987.
The 32nd anniversary of the band's first TV appearance after Rick Allen's 1984 car accident. Performing 'Animal' on UK TV. Watch the full video and view photos.
27th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD Rehearse BILLY'S GOT A GUN And Other Rarities For VEGAS Residency
Def Leppard have rehearsed rare Pyromania track Billy's Got A Gun and other rarely played songs ahead of the second Las Vegas residency.
Fans in Canada reported various rare tracks being played at soundcheck. Including 'Pyromania' rarity 'Billy's Got A Gun'.
27th july 2019
17 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Rock Mall Of America In MINNEAPOLIS (Video)
Def Leppard played a promo show for the X/Ten album in Minneapolis, MN on 27th July 2002 and video footage is available.
The 17th anniversary of a X/Ten promo show at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. At the time the largest in North America. Watch the full performance video.
26th july 2019
PHIL COLLEN Hints At Future DEF LEPPARD Stadium Tour
Def Leppard guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell were interviewed at the Download Festival and talked of future plans.
In an interview at the Download Festival in June Phil hinted at possible plans for a stadium tour in the future.
26th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In WINNIPEG, MB (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Winnipeg, MB with 16 songs performed.
Show #23 on the 2019 tour in Winnipeg, MB. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
24th july 2019
20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PROMISES Number 1 On UK Rock Chart
Def Leppard's classic single Promises/Back In Your Face was at Number 1 on the rock chart and 41 on the main UK singles chart on this day in 1999.
The 20th anniversary of the 'Promises' single reaching Number One on the UK Rock Chart and narrowly missing out on a Top 40 position on the main singles chart.
23rd july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In LONDON, ON (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in London, ON with 16 songs performed.
Show #22 on the 2019 tour in London, ON. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
23rd july 2019
31 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.
The 31st anniversary of the 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' single peaking at Number Two in the USA. The single's success helped sell millions more copies of the 'Hysteria' album during the band's most successful period in its history.
23rd july 2019
31 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.
The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album finally reaching Number One on the Billboard Top 200 album chart after 49 weeks. The first week of six at the top.
21st july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In HAMILTON, ON (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Hamilton, ON with 16 songs performed.
Show #21 on the 2019 Canadian tour in Hamilton, ON. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
20th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In OTTAWA, ON (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Ottawa, ON with 16 songs performed.
Show #20 on the 2019 Canadian tour in Ottawa, ON. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
20th july 2019
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Released The Classic ANIMAL Single In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic Animal single 32 years ago on this day in 1987 in the UK.
The 32nd anniversary of the Animal single being released in the UK. The first single from the 'Hysteria' album and the real start of the band's success in their home country. Read more about this single release and view rare photos.
19th july 2019
2019 Def Leppard Montreal, QC Fan Photo Gallery 1
Def Leppard played a 2019 tour show in Montreal, QC and a gallery of fan photos have been sent in.
View high quality Fan photos from the very loud show in Montreal, Canada.
19th july 2019
23 Years Ago IAN HUNTER Joins DEF LEPPARD Onstage In Middletown, NY
Def Leppard played a show in Middletown, NY on 19th July 1996 on the Slang tour and were joined onstage by Ian Hunter from Mott The Hoople.
The 23rd anniversary of Ian Hunter's first guest appearance on stage with Def Leppard during the 'Slang' tour. Singing lead vocals on Joe Elliott's favourite song. Mott The Hoople's 'All The Young Dudes'.
18th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour Loud And Proud In MONTREAL (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Montreal, QC with 16 songs performed.
Show #19 on the 2019 Canadian tour in Montreal, QC. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
18th july 2019
1 YEAR AGO DEF LEPPARD Release SPOTIFY SINGLES Session/Personal Jesus
Def Leppard's Spotify Singles session was released on this day in 2018 on the streaming service.
This date marked one year since the band's Spotify Singles session was made available on the streaming service. The Depeche Mode cover 'Personal Jesus' would later be available to buy and included (in a remixed form) on 'The Story So Far' greatest hits album.
18th july 2019
41 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play First Public Live Show In SHEFFIELD
Def Leppard played their first ever public live show in Sheffield, England 41 years ago on this day in 1978.
The 41st anniversary of Def Leppard's first ever public live performance. View rare photos from the show at Westfield School concert that was ultimately arranged due to Steve Clark's threat to quit the band if they did not start to play live shows.
16th july 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD Rehearsing Rare Songs For VEGAS Residency
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by the Canadian press and mentioned the Las Vegas residency.
Vivian was interviewed ahead of the second Las Vegas Residency and suggested the band are ready to play some very rare songs that have not been played for years. These could include songs from the first two albums and perhaps some never performed songs from post-'Hysteria' albums.
16th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In QUEBEC CITY, QC (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Quebec City, QC with 16 songs performed.
Show #18 on the 2019 Canadian tour in Quebec City, QC. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
14th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In MONCTON, NB (Show Report)
Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Moncton, NB with 16 songs performed.
Show #17 on the 2019 Canadian tour in Moncton, NB. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
14th july 2019
11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release C'MON C'MON Single In The UK
Def Leppard released their C'mon C'mon single 11 years ago on this day in 2008 in the UK.
The 11th anniversary of the release of the 'C'mon C'mon' single in the UK. Released as a 12 inch picture disc.
13th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD Start 2019 Canadian Tour In HALIFAX, NS (Show Report)
Def Leppard played the first show of the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Halifax, NS with 16 songs performed.
Show #16 on the 2019 Canadian tour in Halifax, NS. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
13th july 2019
31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified 5x Platinum In USA
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified as 5 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1988.
The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album going 5 tmes platinum in the USA for sales of over 5 million copies.
13th july 2019
23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's WORK IT OUT At #1 On UK Rock Chart
Def Leppard's classic single Work It Out peaked at Number 22 on the main UK charts on this day in 1996.
The 23rd anniversary of the 'Work It Out' single entering the UK charts. Including a Number One entry on the Rock chart.
12th july 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD To Record Songs/Possible Full Album In 2020
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by the Canadian press and mentioned work on the next studio album.
Vivian gave another update on the progress of new music and a full album being recorded in 2020. But once again no details of any exact release date.
12th july 2019
20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release PROMISES/BACK IN YOUR FACE Single
Def Leppard released their classic double A-Side single classic single Promises/Back In Your Face on this day in 1999 in the UK.
The 20th anniversary of the 'Promises/Back In Your Face' single in the UK. Taken from the recently released 'Euphoria' album.
12th july 2019
37 Years Ago Guitarist PHIL COLLEN Joined DEF LEPPARD In London
Phil Collen joined Def Leppard as their co-lead guitar player in London 37 years ago on this day in 1982.
The 37th anniversary of guitarist Phil Collen joining the band during the making of the 'Pyromania' album.
11th july 2019
37 Years Ago Original DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PETE WILLIS Was Fired
Original Def Leppard guitarist Pete Willis was fired from the band in London, England on this day in 1982.
The 37th anniversary of guitarist Pete Willis being fired from the band.
10th july 2019
26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Film TWO STEPS BEHIND Promo Video
Def Leppard filmed the live scenes of their classic Two Steps Behind promo video on this day in 1993 at Irvine Meadows.
The 26th anniversary of the filming of the 'Two Steps Behind' promo video's live scenes during the 'Adrenalize' tour.
9th july 2019
23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play Rare Slang Songs In PITTSBURGH (Video)
Def Leppard played a show on the Slang tour in Pittsburgh, PA on 9th July 1996 and video footage is available.
The 23rd anniversary of a Slang tour show in Pittsburgh, PA. Watch rare live footage.
8th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD On Playing HYSTERIA In Full At DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Rick Savage were interviewed by Sky Arts TV in June at the Download Festival.
Joe and Sav talked backstage ahead of their Download Festival appearance. Part of the coverage broadcast by Sky Arts TV in the UK.
8th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD End 2019 European Tour In BARCELONA (Show Report)
Def Leppard played the last show of the 2019 European tour last night in Barcelona, Spain with 16 songs performed.
Show #15 on the 2019 European tour in Barcelona, Spain. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
6th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD/BON JOVI Rock 72,000 Fans In MUNICH (Show Report)
Def Leppard played a show on the 2019 European tour last night in Munich, Germany with 13 songs performed.
Show #14 on the 2019 European tour in Munich, Germany. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
6th july 2019
38 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release HIGH 'N' DRY Album In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic second studio album High 'n' Dry on this day in 1981 in the UK.
The 38th anniversary of the 'High 'n' Dry' album being released in the UK. Featuring the singles 'Let It Go' and 'Bringin' On The Heartbreak'.
4th july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In DUSSELDORF, GERMANY (Show Report)
Def Leppard played a show on the 2019 European tour last night in Dusseldorf, Germany with 13 songs performed.
Show #13 on the 2019 European tour in Dusseldorf, Germany. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
4th july 2019
31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release The HISTORIA Video Compilation
Def Leppard released their first ever video compilation Historia 31 years ago on this day in 1988 in the UK.
.The 31st anniversary of the UK release of the 'Historia' compilation video. Featuring all of the band's promo videos released between 1980 and 1988 with then current single 'Love Bites' added on as a bonus after the main credits.
4th july 2019
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Make Love Like A Man At Number 12 In UK
Def Leppard's classic Make Love Like A Man single reached Number 12 on this day in 1992 in the UK.
The 27th anniversary of the UK chart peak of the second single from the 'Adrenalize' album.
4th july 2019
31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release LOVE BITES Single In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic Love Bites single 31 years ago on this day in 1988 in the UK.
The 31st anniversary of the 'Love Bites' single release in the UK. Released on U.S. Independence Day it would go on to reach Number One there later in 1988.
3rd july 2019
DEF LEPPARD DOWNLOAD 2019 SKY Arts TV Special Preview Video
Def Leppard played the 2019 Download Festival on 14th June and a preview video of the Sky Arts TV highlights show is no available.
Details were revealed of the Download Festival highlights specials on Sky Arts TV in the UK. The first show featured 'Animal' and 'PSSOM' from Def Leppard's headline set plus a very short interview with Joe and Sav between songs.
3rd july 2019
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In BERLIN, GERMANY (Show Report)
Def Leppard played a show on the 2019 European tour last night in Berlin, Germany with 16 songs performed.
Show #12 on the 2019 European tour in Berlin, Germany. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
2nd july 2019
14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD At LIVE 8 PHILADELPHIA (Photos/Video)
Def Leppard played the Live 8 show in Philadelphia, PA on this day in 2005 and photos/video are available.
The 14th anniversary of a charity concert played before almost 1 million fans in Philadelphia, PA. Broadcast live on TV and online.
1st july 2019
23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release WORK IT OUT Single In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic Work It Out single 23 years ago on this day in 1996 in the UK.
The 23rd anniversary of the release of the 'Work It Out' single in the UK. The second single from the 'Slang' album and first to be written by Vivian Campbell.
Visit the July 2019 News Section to view all the news stories in full.
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