The JOE ELLIOTT Show 7th December 2019 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
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Sunday, 8th December 2019
DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (2nd-8th December 2019)
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A round up of Def Leppard News with links to stories and updates from this week in the band's history.
A week where the 2020 tour was finally announced and two band members got slightly older.
Def Leppard/Mötley Crüe/Poison Tour dates Confirmed
In a totally unexpected and shock move Def Leppard confirmed and announced their 2020 tour with Mötley Crüe which had been talked about by rock news sites since late November.
22 stadium shows were announced for 'The Stadium Tour' 2020. Starting in early July in Miami, FL before ending in early September in Los Angeles, CA.
Both co-headline bands Def Leppard/Mötley Crüe are set to close 11 shows each. The tour includes many of the stadiums Def Leppard already played during the 2018 tour with Journey with the rest being played for the first time.
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts are set to open the shows alongside special guests Poison who return for a fourth US tour with Def Leppard.
The tour was announced during a press conference on 4th December in Lo Angeles, CA at the studios of SiriusXM radio.
The Planet Rock Allstars Charity Single
As previewed on his weekly radio show Joe has guested on a new charity version of 'You're The Voice' alongside fellow musicians like Toby Jepson and Alice Cooper.
The single was released on Friday 6th December and all proceeds going to UK based mental health charity Mind.
Vivian Campbell/Last In Line UK/European Tour
Vivian's Last In Line played a show in Nottingham, England before Vivian flew back to the USA.
Their UK tour resumed in Wales and continues throughout Europe until mid December which include them supporting Queensrÿche who played with Def Leppard in 1988 on the 'Hysteria' tour.
Def Leppard History
The birthdays of both Rick Savage and Phil Collen took place this week along with the anniversaries of two 'Pyromania' era promo videos being filmed.
View the various stories from this week below.
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).
1st december 2019
The latest edition of Joe Elliott's weekly radio show on Planet Rock.
8th december 2019
DEF LEPPARD On The ROCK OF AGES Video (Filmed 37 Years Ago)
Def Leppard filmed their classic Rock Of Ages promo video on this day in 1982 in London, England.
The 37th anniversary of the filming of the 'Rock Of Ages' video in London, England on Phil Collen's birthday.
8th december 2019
DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PHIL COLLEN Celebrates 62nd Birthday (Photos)
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen celebrates his 62nd birthday today and a photo gallery is available.
Phil today celebrates his 62nd birthday. He was born on this day in 1957 in London, England.
7th december 2019
DEF LEPPARD On Residency DVD/Live Album/New Music (Press Conference Transcript)
Def Leppard announced The Stadium Tour 2020 on 4th December and the full press conference audio is now available.
A Def Leppard member transcript from'The Stadium Tour' 2020 press conference that took place on 4th December.
7th december 2019
DEF LEPPARD The Stadium Tour 2020 Press Conference (More Photos)
Def Leppard announced The Stadium Tour 2020 on 4th December and more photos are available from the press conference.
All of the Def Leppard band member photos posted by Gettyimages from'The Stadium Tour' 2020 press conference that took place on 4th December.
7th december 2019
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ADRENALIZE CD/LP Picture Discs
Def Leppard's classic Adrenalize album was released in limited edition picture disc form in the UK on this day in 1992.
The 27th anniversary of the UK release of the 'Adrenalize' special picture disc editions on CD and vinyl.
7th december 2019
23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD In DURBAN (Vivian Campbell Tour Diary)
Def Leppard played a Slang tour show in Durban, South Africa on 7th December 1996 and a tour diary is available.
The 23rd anniversary of a Slang tour syadium show in Durban, South Africa. Read Vivian's very amusing Tour Diary entry.
6th december 2019
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Tape TOO LATE FOR LOVE For UK TV (Rare Photos)
Def Leppard filmed a TV performance of Too Late For Love in London, England on 6th December 1983 and video footage/rare photos are available.
The 36th anniversary of a UK TV performance taping in London, England during the 'Pyromania' tour. View rare photos + band commentary.
6th december 2019
The Planet Rock Allstars Charity Single ft. DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT OUT NOW
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has guested on a new charity single released today by The Planet Rock Allstars.
A new charity single release featuring Joe Elliott and other musicians billed as The Planet Rock Allstars.
6th december 2019
26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album 11xPlatinum In USA
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 11 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1993.
The 26th anniversary of the classic 'Hysteria' album going 11 times Platinum in the USA for sales of over 11 million copies.
6th december 2019
8 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's MIRRORBALL Tour In BIRMINGHAM (Photos)
Def Leppard opened their Mirrorball UK tour in Birmingham, England on 6th December 2011 and a gallery of media photos are available.
The 8th anniversary of a 'Mirrorball' tour show in Birmingham, England. View photos from the show which also featured Mötley Crüe.
6th december 2019
4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start UK/Irish Tour In DUBLIN (Videos/Photos)
Def Leppard began their UK/Irish tour in Dublin, Ireland on 6th December 2015 and video footage/photos are available.
The 4th anniversary of the opening night of the UK/Irish tour in Dublin, Ireland. View video footage.
5th december 2019
DEF LEPPARD To Release Sin City Residency DVD In 2020/May Extend Stadium Tour
Def Leppard announced their 2020 North American tour of stadiums with Mötley Crüe and Poison yesterday at a press conference.
Joe Elliott revealed the 'Sin City Residency' DVD will be released in the first half of 2020 during the 2020 tour press conference.
5th december 2019
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Tour Hits LONDON (Photo Gallery)
Def Leppard played a show in London, England on 5th December 1983 and high quality photos are available.
The 36th anniversary of the final UK 'Pyromania' tour show in London, England. Vuew rare photos.
5th december 2019
10 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/MANRAZE w/ ALICE COOPER In Brighton (Photos)
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen played a show with Manraze in Brighton, England on 5th December 2009 and photos are available.
The 10th anniversary of a Phil Collen/Manraze show supporting Alice Cooper in Brighton, England. View photos.
5th december 2019
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Single At Number 26 In The UK
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria single reached Number 26 in the UK chart 32 years ago on this day in 1987.
The 32nd anniversary of the classic 'Hysteria' single peaking at Number 26 in the UK singles chart.
5th december 2019
23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Slang Tour In JOHANNESBURG (Video/Diary)
Def Leppard played a Slang tour show in Johannesburg, South Africa on 5th December 1996 and a tour diary/video footage is available.
The 23rd anniversary of a stadium show on the 'Slang' tour in Johannesburg, South Africa. View Pro-Shot footage and read Vivian's Tour Diary.
4th december 2019
DEF LEPPARD Confirm The Stadium Tour 2020 w/ MÖTLEY CRÜE/POISON
Def Leppard have today confirmed and announced their 2020 North American tour of stadiums with Mötley Crüe and Poison.
'The Stadium Tour' 2020 was revealed at a press conference in Los Angeles, CA. 22 stadiums shows were announced for the tour with Mötley Crüe, Poison and opener Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
4th december 2019
13 Years Ago JOE ELLIOTT/PHIL COLLEN At BILLBOARD Awards (Video/Photos)
Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen attended the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV on 4th December 2006 and fan footage/photos are available.
The 13th anniversary of Joe and Phil attending the 2006 Billboard Music Awards where they also presented alongside actress Kristen Bell.
3rd december 2019
VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Nottingham, England (Show Report)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played a show last night in Nottingham, England with photos/video available.
Another show by Vivian's Last In Line. View the setlist and photos/videos from the show.
3rd december 2019
DEF LEPPARD VH1 Big In '05 Awards (Red Carpet Photos)
Def Leppard performed at the VH1 Big In '05 Awards show on this day in 2005 and red carpet photos are available.
View Red Carpet photos from the 2005 VH1 event.
3rd december 2019
14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD At VH1 Big In '05 Awards (Video/Photos)
Def Leppard performed at the VH1 Big In '05 Awards show on this day in 2005 and video footage/photos are available.
The 14th anniversary of an awards show where the band performed 'PSSOM' at the end of the event.
2nd december 2019
DEF LEPPARD/MÖTLEY CRÜE/POISON To Announce 2020 Tour On Wednesday 4th December
Def Leppard are set to announce their 2020 North American stadium tour with Mötley Crüe and Poison on Wednesday.
Poison's website suggested the tour announcement would happen on 4th December after adding a countdown clock to their site.
2nd december 2019
DEF LEPPARD Bassist RICK SAVAGE Celebrates 59th Birthday (Photos)
Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage celebrates his 59th birthday today and a photo gallery is available.
Rick Savage celebrated his 59th birthday ahead of his attendance of the 2020 tour press conference in the USA.
2nd december 2019
37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Film PHOTOGRAPH Promo Video In London
Def Leppard filmed their classic Photograph promo video 37 years ago on this day in 1982 in London, England.
The 37th anniversary of the filming of the classic 'Photograph' promo video in London, England on Rick Savage's birthday.
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