The JOE ELLIOTT Show 11th April 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
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Monday, 13th April 2020
DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (6th-12th 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 the band (and everyone else) was still on lockdown.
The Stadium Tour Update
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee recently spoke to Billboard on 1st April and mentioned The Stadium Tour.
When asked about the status of the shows he said the tour was "still on" and would be happening as planned.
The first show is still due to happen on 18th June in Jacksonville, FL.
There has been no indication as yet of any changes to the tour plans from the bands or venues.
Most venues listing shows for June in arenas or stadiums have yet to change the show listings to mention postponement and/or cancellations.
Almost all shows listed in March to May have already been moved to later in 2020 or even into 2021 with many festivals and sporting events cancelled completely.
London To Vegas Extended Trailer
This week a new and extended trailer was released to promote the 'London To Vegas' box set which is now due on 29th May.
It features more footage from both the London 2018 show at The O2 arena and from the Sin City Residency shows in Las Vegas.
Rock And Roll Road Trip Premiere Date
The band's taped appearance from September 2019 in Las Vegas, NV for Sammy Hagar's Rock And Roll Road Trip had its premiere date announced this week.
The show will premiere on 19th April in the USA on AXS TV and is the first show of season 5.
ASs well as an interview with Joe Elliott it will include the band playing Montrose classic 'Bad Motor Scooter' with Sammy in soundcheck at Zappos Theater.
Joe Elliott
Joe once more briefly mentioned the current lockdown situation during his Planet Rock show:
"I'm just glad to be able to play my little part in this whole big picture. For sixty minutes or so gonna keep your spirits as high as possible."
I shall be back with you next week at exactly the same time for some more lockdown love."
Def Leppard History
The 32nd anniversary of the second UK 'Hysteria' tour start in 1988 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).
12th april 2020
The latest edition of Joe Elliott's weekly radio show on Planet Rock.
12th april 2020
Mötley Crüe Suggest The Stadium Tour w/ DEF LEPPARD Still Going Ahead
Def Leppard's 2020 The Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe and Poison is still happening according to drummer Tommy Lee.
Motley Crue's drummer Tommy Lee suggested the tour was still on despite all other major stadium events being called off around the world.
12th april 2020
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring HYSTERIA Tour To London (Photos)
Def Leppard played the second of two shows at Wembley Arena in London, England on this day in 1988 during the Hysteria tour with media photos available.
The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show in London, England with media photos available.
11th april 2020
38 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album Certified PLATINUM In USA
Def Leppard's classic Pyromania album was certified Platinum in the USA on this day in 1983.
The 38th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album going Platinum for the first time in the USA.
11th april 2020
28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ADRENALIZE Album Enters UK Chart At #1
Def Leppard's fifth studio album Adrenalize entered the UK album chart at Number One on this day in 1992 in the UK.
The 28th anniversary of the 'Adrenalize' album entering the UK album charts at Number One.
10th april 2020
DEF LEPPARD New LONDON TO VEGAS Box Set Extended Preview Video
Def Leppard will release their London To Vegas box set on 29th May and a new extended video trailer is available on YouTube.
A new and extended trailer for the London and Las Vegas concert films in the 'London To Vegas' box set was released this week on YouTube.
10th april 2020
32 Years Ago Def Leppard Start Second UK HYSTERIA Tour In BOURNEMOUTH
Def Leppard started their UK Hysteria tour in Bournemouth, England 32 years ago on 10th April 1988.
The 32nd anniversary of the second UK 'Hysteria' tour starting in Norunemouth, England.
9th april 2020
DEF LEPPARD's Sammy Hagar's ROCK & ROLL ROAD TRIP Episode To Premiere 19th April
Def Leppard's appearance on Sammy Hagar's Rock & Roll Road Trip show will premiere in April according to AXS TV.
The TV appearance on Sammy Hagar's Rock And Roll Road Trip series had it's premiere date confirmed this week in the USA.
8th april 2020
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End HYSTERIA European Tour In Bourges, France (Photos)
Def Leppard played the final show of the Hysteria European tour in Bourges, France on 8th April 1988 and photos are available.
The 32nd anniversary of the final European 'Hysteria' tour show in Bourges, France. View photos.
8th april 2020
4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Play In Bay Shore, NY (Video)
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Bay Shore, NY on 8th April 2016 and photos/video are available.
The 4th anniversary of a Phil Collen and Delta Deep show. View video footage.
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