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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (30th March-5th April 2020)

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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 a planned recording session was aborted.

New Writing/Recording Session Abandoned

During the opening of his latest Planet Rock radio show Joe revealed the recent writing/recording session was aborted.

As revealed in late February by Vivian, Joe planned to host a new session in Dublin with Phil and Sav.

Described by Vivian as an "initial writing session", Joe mentioned they had aborted a "recording session" due to the current lockdown situation.

Vivian's guitar tech Dave Wolff had travelled to Dublin on the day the lockdown took effect and is now staying with Joe until it ends.

Vivian had already said he could not attend due to Last In Line shows which were then postponed and rescheduled.

Joe Elliott On Coronavirus

Joe again ended his most recent Planet Rock show with a brief mention of the current global situation:

"So until then all I can say is this. Stay strong, stay safe and stay indoors."

Def Leppard History

The 40th anniversary of the 'On Through The Night' world tour starting in England 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 News
5th april 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 4th April 2020 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 News
5th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD Aborted Planned Dublin Recording Session Due To Lockdown

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott revealed the band's planned recording session in March was aborted due to the current lockdown.

Joe revealed that the recent planned album session in Dublin was called off due to the current lockdown.


Def Leppard News
5th april 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce Sheffield DON VALLEY STADIUM Show

Def Leppard announced their first UK headline stadium show in Sheffield, England 27 years ago on this day in 1993.

The 27th anniversary of the Sheffield Don Valley Stadium show in 1993 during the 'Adrenalize' world tour.


Def Leppard News
5th april 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start ON THROUGH THE NIGHT World Tour In St. Albans

Def Leppard started their On Through The Night world tour in St. Albans, England on this day in 1980.

The 40th anniversary of the opening show of the 'On Through The Night' world tour in England.


Def Leppard News
4th april 2020

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring SLANG Tour To Mexico (Video)

Def Leppard played a Slang world tour show in Mexico City, Mexico on this day in 1997 with video/photos available.

The 23rd anniversary of a 'Slang' tour show in Mexico City with live footage/photos available.


Def Leppard News
4th april 2020

28 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 28 years ago on this day in 1992.

The 28th anniversary of the 'Let's Get Rocked' single peaking at Number 2 n the UK.


Def Leppard News
3rd april 2020

12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring SPARKLE LOUNGE To Reading (Videos)

Def Leppard played a Songs From The Sparkle Lounge world tour show in Reading, PA on 3rd April 2008 with video footage available.

The 12th anniversary of a 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' tour show in Reading, PA. View live footage.


Def Leppard News
3rd april 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Film I WANNA TOUCH U Video In Ottawa

Def Leppard filmed their I Wanna Touch U promo video 27 years ago on this day in 1993 in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

The 27th anniversary of the band's last In The Round show in Ottawa where the 'I Wanna Touch U' promo video was also filmed.


Def Leppard News
3rd april 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Play In New York, NY (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in New York, NY on 3rd April 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Phil Collen/Delta Deep show. View live footage.


Def Leppard News
2nd april 2020

JOE ELLIOTT/RICK SAVAGE On DEF LEPPARD's ON THROUGH THE NIGHT Album

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Rick Savage have been interviewed about the 40th anniversary of the debut album.

A new interview with Joe and Sav talking about the band's early career and albums.


Def Leppard News
1st april 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Tour In CHICAGO (Photo Gallery)

Def Leppard played a Pyromania tour show in East Chicago, IL on this day in 1983 with rare photos available.

The 37th anniversary of a 'Pyromania' tour show in Chicago with rare photos available.


Def Leppard News
1st april 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY End US Tour In Chicago (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Chicago, IL on 1st April 2011 with video footage available.

The 9th anniversary of Vivian's final show with Thin Lizzy. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
31st march 2020

RICK SAVAGE On Def Leppard's ADRENALIZE Album (1992/2015)

Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage was interviewed in September 2015 by Mick Wall and he reflected on the 1992 Adrenalize album.

Archive interview quotes by Rick Savage talking about the 'Adrenalize' album.


Def Leppard News
31st march 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP In Northampton, MA (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Northampton, MA on 31st March 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Phil Collen/Delta Deep show. View live footage.


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