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DEF LEPPARD 2019 News Recap Part 8 (August)

Def Leppard 2019. By dltourhistory

Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2019 continuing with the month of August.

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 as the band headed to Las Vegas, NV and a second residency.

The 12 show 'Sin City Residency' opened on 14th August and saw the band play a lengthy two hour/23 song set.

The show included the live debuts of two songs from 2002 and 2015 as well as a spectacular new stage design with enhanced lasers and video screen content. Other songs which had not been played for well over 20 years were also included.

Joe Elliott celebrated his 60th birthday at the start of the month. The second band member after Phil Collen in 2017 to turn 60. Vivian celebrated his 57th birthday later in the month and also began work on the third Last In Line album whilst in Vegas.

Joe's Down 'n' Outz band confirmed the release of their third album 'This Is How We Roll' for October and shared the title track as the first single.

Phil spoke about the band's 2020 tour plans during an interview and that they continue to work on new album songs.

Other major anniversaries also took place including the 'Hysteria' album release on 1987, Rick Allen's comeback show at Donington in 1986 and many more.


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 august 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Sings Elvis At Las Vegas Karaoke Bar

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott attended a local karaoke bar on Thursday night in Las Vegas, NV on a day off from the Sin City Residency.

Joe turned up unannounced at a local hotel near Planet Hollywood to sing some karaoke tunes after a residency show in Las Vegas. View photos and a video clip.


Def Leppard News
31st august 2019

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play Through Torrential Rain In MANNHEIM

Def Leppard played the final show of the Monsters Of Rock tour in Mannheim, West Germany on this day in 1986.

The 33rd anniversary of a classic show in Mannheim, Germany during the 1986 Monsters Of Rock tour.


Def Leppard News
31st august 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour In SHEFFIELD (Photos/Review)

Def Leppard played a 'Hysteria' world tour show in their home city of Sheffield, England on this day in 1987.

The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show in Sheffield, England. View rare photos.


Def Leppard News
30th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 LAS VEGAS/Sin City Residency Show #7 (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the 7th show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 22 songs performed.

The 7th show of the 2019 Las Vegas Sin City Residency took place at Zappos Theater. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
30th august 2019

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Rock NUREMBERG, Germany (Video)

Def Leppard played a 'Hysteria' warm-up show in Nuremberg, West Germany on this day in 1986.

The 33rd anniversary of a 1986 show in Nuremberg, Germany during the Monsters Of Rock tour. View rare video footage.


Def Leppard News
29th august 2019

2019 Def Leppard Las Vegas/Sin City Residency #6 Fan Photo Gallery 2

Def Leppard another played show on the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV and a second gallery of fan photos has been sent in.

View a photo gallery from night 6 of the residency.


Def Leppard News
29th august 2019

32 Years Ago JOE ELLIOTT Injures Back On DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour

Def Leppard played a show in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 29th August 1987 and Joe Elliott suffered an on stage injury.

The 32nd anniversary of the Hysteria tour show where Joe injured his back.


Def Leppard News
29th august 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Enters UK Chart At #1

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album entered the UK charts at Number One 31 years ago on this day in 1987.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album entering the UK charts at Number One. The band's first ever Number One album.


Def Leppard News
28th august 2019

2019 Def Leppard Las Vegas/Sin City Residency #6 Fan Photo Gallery 1

Def Leppard another played show on the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV and a gallery of fan photos has been sent in.

View a gallery of photos from night 6 of the residency.


Def Leppard News
27th august 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start HYSTERIA World Tour In Dublin, Ireland

Def Leppard began their 14 month long Hysteria world tour on this day in 1987 in Dublin, Ireland.

The 32nd anniversary of the start of the 'Hysteria' world tour in Dublin, Ireland where the writing and recording of the album had begun in early 1984.


Def Leppard News
27th august 2019

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release LOVE BITES Single In The USA

Def Leppard released their classic Love Bites single on this day in 1988 in the USA and Canada.

The 31st anniversary of the release of the 'Love Bites' single in the USA which would eventually go on to reach Number One.


Def Leppard News
26th august 2019

2019 Def Leppard Las Vegas/Sin City Residency #5 Fan Photo Gallery 1

Def Leppard another played show on the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV and a gallery of fan photos has been sent in.

View a gallery of photos from night 5 of the residency.


Def Leppard News
26th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 LAS VEGAS/Sin City Residency Show #6 (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the sixth show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 22 songs performed.

The 6th show of the 2019 Las Vegas Sin City Residency took place at Zappos Theater. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
25th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD Guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL Celebrates 57th Birthday

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell celebrates his 57th birthday today on tour in Las Vegas, NV.

Vivian Campbell's 57th birthday.



Def Leppard News
24th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 LAS VEGAS/Sin City Residency Show #5 (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the fifth show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 22 songs performed.

The 5th show of the 2019 Las Vegas Sin City Residency took place at Zappos Theater. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
24th august 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release TWO STEPS BEHIND Single In USA

Def Leppard released their classic Two Steps Behind single 26 years ago on this day in 1993 in the USA.

The 26th anniversary of the release in the USA of the 'Two Steps Behind' single taken from the 'Last Action Hero' soundtrack album.


Def Leppard News
24th august 2019

39 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play The READING Festival In England

Def Leppard played the Reading Rock festival in England for the first time on this day in 1980.

The 39th anniversary of the band's appearance at the Reading Festival during the 'On Through The Night' tour.


Def Leppard News
23rd august 2019

2019 Def Leppard Las Vegas/Sin City Residency #4 Fan Photo Gallery 1

Def Leppard another played show on the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV and a gallery of fan photos has been sent in.

View a gallery of Fan Photos from night #4 of the residency.


Def Leppard News
22nd august 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Enters The US Charts

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album entered the US Billboard Top 200 chart on this day in 1987.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album entering the main Billboard Top 200 album charts.


Def Leppard News
22nd august 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Have First UK Top Ten Hit With ANIMAL

Def Leppard's classic Animal single peaked at Number 6 in the UK chart on this day in 1987.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Animal' single peaking at Number Six in the UK charts. The band's first ever Top Ten UK hit.


Def Leppard News
21st august 2019

DEF LEPPARD Were Shocked By Their New LAS VEGAS Residency Production

Def Leppard members Rick Allen and Phil Collen were interviewed in Las Vegas last week to promote the Sin City Residency.

Rick and Phil were interviewed by local TV in Las Vegas and spoke about the stage production of the second residency. Watch the full video.


Def Leppard News
21st august 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 LAS VEGAS/Sin City Residency Show #4 (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the fourth show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 22 songs performed.

The 4th show of the 2019 Las Vegas Sin City Residency took place at Zappos Theater. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
21st august 2019

13 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release 20th CENTURY BOY Single In USA

Def Leppard released their cover of T. Rex's classic song 20th Century Boy as a single on this day in 2006 in the USA.

The 13th anniversary of the '20th Century Boy' single release in the USA.


Def Leppard News
20th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN On Charity Work/Painting (Video)

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed in Las Vegas recently during the current Sin City Residency.

Rick was interviewed in Las Vegas and and talked about his artwork and charity work with veterans. Watch the full video.


Def Leppard News
19th august 2019

Rick/Phil On DEF LEPPARD's SIN CITY RESIDENCY (w/ Pro-Shot Footage)

Def Leppard members Phil Collen and Rick Allen were interviewed by Las Vegas news last week to promote the Sin City Residency.

Phil and Rick were interviewed by local TV in Las Vegas and talked about the residency. Watch the full video.


Def Leppard News
19th august 2019

2019 Def Leppard Las Vegas/Sin City Residency #3 Fan Photo Gallery 1

Def Leppard another played show on the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV and a gallery of fan photos has been sent in.

View a gallery of Fan Photos from night #3 of the residency.


Def Leppard News
18th august 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Hit By Illness At DEF LEPPARD's 3rd Residency Gig (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the third show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 22 songs performed.

The 3rd show of the 2019 Las Vegas Sin City Residency took place at Zappos Theater. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
18th august 2019

36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release FOOLIN' Single In USA/Canada

Def Leppard released their classic Foolin' single on this day in 1983 in the USA and Canada.

The 36th anniversary of the Foolin' single being released in North America. It was also later released in Japan but nowhere else.


Def Leppard News
17th august 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD To Mix Up Setlist Each Night In Las Vegas

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed about the current Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV.

Joe was interviewed about the residency and suggested the band will not play the same set twice throughout the 12 shows. Read the full interview via the link.


Def Leppard News
17th august 2019

2019 Def Leppard Las Vegas/Sin City Residency #2 Fan Photo Gallery 1

Def Leppard another played show on the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV and a gallery of fan photos has been sent in.

View a gallery of Fan Photos from the second show of the residency.


Def Leppard News
17th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 LAS VEGAS/Sin City Residency Show #2 (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the second show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 22 songs performed.

The 2nd show of the 2019 Las Vegas Sin City Residency took place at Zappos Theater. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
17th august 2019

17 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's NOW Single At Number 23 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic single Now peaked at Number 23 in the UK charts on this day in 2002.

The 17th anniversary of the 'Now' single reaching Number 23 in the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
16th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD On Their Special SIN CITY RESIDENCY Stage Show

Def Leppard members Phil Collen and Rick Allen have been interviewed in Las Vegas after the opening night of the Sin City Residency.

Phil and Rick were interviewed after the first show of the 2019 residency and gave thir thoughts on opening night and the impressive new stage show and production.


Def Leppard News
16th august 2019

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/RICK ALLEN's Triumphant Comeback At Donington

Def Leppard played the Monsters Of Rock festival at Donington Park in Derby, England for the first time on this day in 1986.

The 33rd anniversary of the 1986 Donington Park show for the Monsters Of Rock Festival. The scene of Rick Allen's return to a big stage for the first time since his New Year's Eve 1984 car accident. Read more about this event.


Def Leppard News
15th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD/JOE ELLIOTT'S DOWN N OUTZ Announce New Album THIS IS HOW WE ROLL

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott's side project band Down 'n' Outz have today announced their third studio album release.

Joe Elliott's side project band Down 'n' Outz released their new single and title track of their forthcoming album 'This Is How We Roll'. The album will be released in mid October. Stream and buy the single now.


Def Leppard News
15th august 2019

2019 Def Leppard Las Vegas/Sin City Residency Fan Photo Gallery 1

Def Leppard played show one of the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV and a gallery of fan photos has been sent in.

View a gallery of Fan Photos from the first show of the residency.


Def Leppard News
15th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD Start Spectacular SIN CITY RESIDENCY In LAS VEGAS (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the first show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 23 songs performed.

The opening ngiht of the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV. Read about the first show and the spectacular new stage design.


Def Leppard News
14th august 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Previews DEF LEPPARD's SIN CITY Residency

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by the local press ahead of tonight's opening of the Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV.

Joe was interviewed ahead of the 2019 Sin City Residency and gave a preview of what to expect.


Def Leppard News
13th august 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform ANIMAL On Top Of The Pops (Video)

Def Leppard performed their classic single Animal on iconic UK music show Top Of The Pops on this day in 1987.

The 32nd anniversary of the band's first broadcast appearance on Top Of Te Pops playing 'Animal'. View photos and the full performance.


Def Leppard News
13th august 2019

36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ROCK OF AGES At Number 16 In The USA

Def Leppard's classic single Rock Of Ages reached Number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart on this day in 1983.

The 36th anniversary of the 'Rock Of Ages' single peaking at Number 16 in the USA.


Def Leppard News
11th august 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release WOMEN Single In The USA/Canada

Def Leppard released their classic Women single 32 years ago on this day in 1987 in the USA and Canada.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Women' single being released in North America. The first release from the 'Hysteria' album there.


Def Leppard News
11th august 2019

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play 1st Full Show As Five Piece Since 1984

Def Leppard played a Hysteria tour warm up show in Waterford, Ireland 33 years ago on this day in 1986.

The 33rd anniversary of the band's first show back after Rick's accident as a full five piece and no back up drummer.


Def Leppard News
10th august 2019

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Make MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Debut

Def Leppard played their first ever show at New York's Madison Square Garden on this day in 1992.

The 27th anniversary of the band's first ever appearance at New York's famous Madison Square Garden during the 'Adrenalize' tour.


Def Leppard News
10th august 2019

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play First Show After Signing Record Contract

Def Leppard played the first live show after signing their recording contract in Newcastle, England on this day 1979.

The 40th anniversary of the band's first live concert after singing their recording contract.


Def Leppard News
8th august 2019

DEF LEPPARD Rehearse DIE HARD THE HUNTER/To Film 2nd Vegas Residency

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed ahead of the second Las Vegas residency and revealed more details.

Vivian spoke to the Canadian press and mentioned a rare Pyromania era track has been rehearsed for the upcoming second residency.


Def Leppard News
7th august 2019

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play With Two Drummers In Limerick (Photos)

Def Leppard played a warm up show in Limerick, Ireland on this day in 1986 and a tour story and rare photos are available.

The 33rd anniversary of a 1986 show in Ireland during Rick Allen's come back tour. View rare photos of the band playing with second drummer Jeff Rich.


Def Leppard News
6th august 2019

PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Have Busy 2020 World Tour/Album Plans

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed by Las Vegas radio and spoke about 2020 tour and album plans.

Phil Collen revealed plans for worldwide touring in 2020 and continued work on a new Def Leppard studio album between tour legs.


Def Leppard News
5th august 2019

17 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's NOW Single Released In The UK

Def Leppard's classic single Now from the X/Ten album was released in the UK on this day in 2002.

The 17th anniversary of the NOW single being released in the UK.


Def Leppard News
5th august 2019

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Sign Their First Recording Contract

Def Leppard signed their first major recording contract with Phonogram in Dronfield, England on this day in 1979.

The 40th anniversary of the band singing their first recording contract with Phonogram Records in 1979.


Def Leppard News
5th august 2019

33 Years Ago RICK ALLEN Plays First DEF LEPPARD Show With One Arm

Def Leppard played their first live show since Rick Allen's 1984 car accident in Cork, Ireland on this day in 1986.

The 33rd anniversary of Rick Allen's first show back with the band following his accident in 1984.


Def Leppard News
3rd august 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Released Their Masterpiece HYSTERIA Album

Def Leppard released their classic Hysteria album on 3rd August 1987 and this special feature charts the making of their most successful release.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album's release in August 1987. Their fourth sand most successful studio album. Read about it's recording.


Def Leppard News
2nd august 2019

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD'S PHIL COLLEN Plays Deuce With KISS (Video)

Def Leppard played a show in Atlantic City, NJ on this day in 2014 and Phil Collen guested on stage with co-headliners KISS.

The 5th anniversary of Phil Collen's guest appearance with KISS during the Summer Tour 2014. Watch the full performance.


Def Leppard News
2nd august 2019

36 Years Ago RICK SAVAGE Incident On DEF LEPPARD's Pyromania Tour

Def Leppard played a show on the Pyromania tour in Eugene, OR on 2nd August 1983 and an archive tour story is available to read.

The 36th anniversary of an incident during the Pyromania tour involving Rick Savage and a 'fan'.


Def Leppard News
1st august 2019

DEF LEPPARD Mark JOE ELLIOTT'S 60th Birthday In CALGARY (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the final show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Calgary, AB with 17 songs performed.

Show #26 on the 2019 tour in Calgary, AB. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
1st august 2019

38 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HIGH 'n' DRY Album At #26 In The UK

Def Leppard's second studio album High 'n' Dry reached Number 26 in the UK album chart on this day in 1981.

The 38th anniversary of the 'High 'n' Dry' album reaching Number 26 in the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
1st august 2019

DEF LEPPARD Singer JOE ELLIOTT Celebrates His 60th Birthday Today

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott celebrates his 60th birthday today having completed the Canadian tour last night.

Joe Elliott's 60th birthday was celebrated around the world by Def Leppard fans as the Canadian tour ended.


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