DEF LEPPARD 2019 Exit 111 Festival In Manchester, TN (Show Report)
Def Leppard played a 2019 tour show at the Exit 111 Festival last night in Manchester, TN with 16 songs performed.
DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (7th-13th October 2019)
A round up of Def Leppard News with links to stories and updates from this week in the band's history.
A week where Joe released a new Down 'n' Outz album and the band returned for another one-off festival show.
Exit 111 Festival Show
Last night saw the band return to live action at the Exit 111 Festival in Manchester, Tennessee (Not New Hampshire...or England...).
The first time the band have played a show in this city at a festival held on the same grounds as the annual Bonnaroo Music Festival.
16 songs were performed including many included at the recent Sin City Residency.
Def Leppard headlined the second day in three with the event being closed out tonight by Guns N' Roses.
Down 'n' Outz This How We Roll Album
Joe Elliott released the third studio album with his side band Down 'n' Outz this week.
The first to feature all original material written by Joe.
'This Is How We Roll' was released on 11th October on CD, LP, LP Picture Disc and digitally.
It includes the title track first single and a tribute to David Bowie as well as a cover of The Tubes' 'White Punks On Dope'.
New Def Leppard Songs/Album Update
Joe revealed that the band have more songs they are working on but that they will not rush to record them until they are ready and "good enough".
Collection Volume 3 Box Set
In a recent interview Joe seemingly revealed plans for the Collection Volume 3 box set to be released this year without giving any specific date.
It will include at least three live recordings of the performances with Brian May as a guest over the years.
Def Leppard History
The 31st anniversary of the 'Love Bites' single becoming Def Leppard's first and only U.S. Number One took place this week.
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).
DEF LEPPARD 2019 Exit 111 Festival In Manchester, TN (Show Report)
Def Leppard played a 2019 tour show at the Exit 111 Festival last night in Manchester, TN with 16 songs performed.
The band played the Exit 111 Festival and Manchester, TN for the very first time. View the setlist/photos and video from this show.
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 12th October 2019 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
The latest edition of Joe Elliott's weekly radio show on Planet Rock.
DEF LEPPARD's Collection Volume Three Box Set Coming In 2019
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed recently about the new Down 'n' Outz album and mentioned the next box set.
Joe Elliott talked about plans for the next box set during an interview and the band's friendship with Queen's Brian May.
JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD's 2020 Tour To Begin In April/May
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed about the Down 'n' Outz and mentioned 2020 touring plans.
When interviewed about the Down 'n' Outz Joe revealed that Def Leppard's 2020 tour plans will start in April/May. Rumours of a show in Mexico also surfaced amongst local fans there.
1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce STORY SO FAR Album/HYSTERIA SINGLES Box Set
Def Leppard announced three new releases on this day in 2018 including The Story So Far...The Best Of album.
The first anniversary of 'The Story So Far' album/'Hysteria Singles' box and release of the 'Personal Jesus'/'We All Need Christmas' digital singles.
35 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album Certified 6xPlatinum In USA
Def Leppard's classic Pyromania album was certified six times platinum in the USA on this day in 1984.
The 35th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album reaching 6 million sales in the USA.
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour In PROVIDENCE, RI (Photo/Review)
Def Leppard played a Hysteria world tour In The Round show in Providence, RI on this day in 1987.
The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour In The Round show in Providence, RI where an iconic stage photo was taken.
JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD Have More New Songs Ready To Record
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed recently about the new Down 'n' Outz album and mentioned new music.
Joe mentioned working on new songs and said they will not be recorded in any hurry but when they are ready. The band's focus remains on playing live.
JOE ELLIOTT's DOWN 'N' OUTZ This Is How We Roll Album OUT NOW
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott's side project band Down 'n' Outz have today released their third studio album This How We Roll.
The third studio album from Joe Elliott's Down 'n' Outz band 'This Is How We Roll' was released worldwide on CD/LP and Digitally. The first to feature new original material written by Joe on piano and including a tribute to David Bowie.
JOE ELLIOTT Discusses DOWN 'N' OUTZ DAVID BOWIE Tribute Goodnight Mr. Jones
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has talked about his new Down 'n' Outz David Bowie tribute song Goodnight Mr. Jones with video available.
In one of a series of interview videos Joe commented on the David Bowie tribute 'Goodnight Mr. Jones' which is included on the new Down 'n' Outz album.
JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's Early Touring Days/DOWN 'N' OUTZ
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed about the third Down 'n' Outz studio album with video available.
Joe discussed the new Down 'n' Outz album along with Def Leppard's early touring days in a video interview.
JOE ELLIOTT Talks DEF LEPPARD/DOWN 'N' OUTZ This Is How We Roll (Audio)
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed live today on talkSPORT radio about the third Down 'n' Outz studio album.
Joe talked about the new Down 'n' Outz album on UK radio and the current state of his favourite football team Sheffield United.
JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD's Sin City Residency DVD Will Have 28 Songs
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed yesterday by Ohio radio and mentioned the Las Vegas residency DVD.
When asked about the Sin City Residency Joe revealed the DVD should include all songs performed during the last two filmed shows.
1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Def Leppard were announced as nominees for the American Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on this day in 2019.
The first anniversary of Def Leppard's nomination for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and start of the Fan Voting process which led to their eventual Induction.
20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's GOODBYE Single #1 In UK Rock Chart
Def Leppard's classic Goodbye single entered the UK rock chart at Number One on this day in 1999.
The 20th anniversary of the 'Goodbye' single entering the UK's Rock Charts at Number One.
JOE ELLIOTT On Finishing DOWN 'N' OUTZ This Is How We Roll Album
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed about the third Down 'n' Outz studio album with video available.
Joe discussed the making of the new Down 'n' Outz album 'This Is How We Roll' and band history in a new interview video.
DEF LEPPARD's LOVE BITES Video In Classic Top Of The Pops Episode
Def Leppard's Love Bites video was featured on Top Of The Pops in July 1988 and the show was re-broadcast last week.
The classic 'Love Bites' promo video was included in the re-broadcast of a July 1988 episode of Top Of The Pops on UK TV.
31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's LOVE BITES At Number One In The USA
Def Leppard's classic Love Bites single reached Number One on the US Billboard Top 100 chart on this day in 1988.
The 31st anniversary of the 'Love Bites' single reaching Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988.
31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Film MTV Special In ATLANTA, GA (Photos/Video)
Def Leppard played the first of three shows in Atlanta, GA on this day in 1988 and MTV were there to film them.
The 31st anniversary of the filming for the 1988 MTV Rockumentary in Atlanta, GA during the Hysteria tour. Watch the full show.
4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Debut LET'S GO Live In MOLINE, IL (Video)
Def Leppard played their new single Let's Go live for the very first time in Moline, IL on this day in 2015.
The 4th anniversary of 'Let's Go' being played for the very first time in Moline, IL during the 2015 world tour.
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Certified Gold/Platinum In USA
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified both gold and platinum in the USA on this day in 1987.
The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album reaching 1 million sales in the USA.
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