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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (10th-16th February 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 more tour dates were announced for North America.

20/20 Vision Tour With ZZ Top

The 20/20 Vision tour was announced this week with 16 dates confirmed for September and October.

ZZ Top was announced as special guests for the tour which starts on 21st September in Albany, New York.

The final show takes place in Spokane, Washington on 18th October.

The tour will feature the band's first ever show in Brandon, Mississippi.

Although the have played at festivals on the same bill before this is also the first time the band will have toured with ZZ Top.

Tickets for these shows are due to go on sale from 20th February.

The tour is named after the upcoming video release series '20/20 Vision' which will include reissues of previously available releases and the double DVD/Blu-ray of the 'Hysteria Tour/Sin City Residency'.

Pete Willis 60th Birthday

Original guitarist Pete Willis turned 60 on 16th February.

The band's first guitar player who helped form the band in 1977 with Rick Savage and Tony Kenning before recruiting Joe Elliott.

Def Leppard History

The 32nd anniversary of the 'In the Round-In Your Face' concert filming in Denver, Colorado 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
16th february 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 15th February 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
16th february 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End HYSTERIA In The Round Tour Leg 1 In ODESSA, TX (Video)

Def Leppard ended the first part of their Hysteria In The Round tour 32 years ago on this day in Odessa, TX with Tesla.

The 32nd anniversary of the end of the first North American 'Hysteria' tour leg in Odessa, TX.


Def Leppard News
16th february 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Belfast (Videos)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 16th February 2011 with video/photos available.

The 9th anniversary of a show by Thin Lizzy featuring Vivian Campbell.


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16th february 2020

31 Years Ago STEVE CLARK's Last UK Appearance With DEF LEPPARD

Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark made his last UK appearance with the band 31 years ago today in 1989 on Top Of The Pops.

The 31st anniversary of Steve Clark's final appearance in the UK with the band at Top Of The Pops.


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16th february 2020

Original DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PETE WILLIS Celebrates 60th Birthday

Def Leppard's original guitarist Pete Willis is celebrating his 60th birthday today in Sheffield, England.

Ex-Guitarist Pete Willis turned 60 years old this week.


Def Leppard News
14th february 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Luxembourg (Video/Photo)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg on 14th February 2011 with video/photos available.

The 9th anniversary of a show by Thin Lizzy featuring Vivian Campbell.


Def Leppard News
13th february 2020

DEF LEPPARD Confirm 16-Date 20/20 VISION Tour For SEP/OCT With ZZ TOP

Def Leppard have today confirmed their 20/20 Vision tour with ZZ Top with 16 dates in September and October.

16 new tour dates were announced with special guests ZZ Top in North America billed as the 20/20 Vision tour.


Def Leppard News
13th february 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's IN THE ROUND-IN YOUR FACE Filming Night #2 In DENVER

Def Leppard finished filming their first ever live concert video In The Round-In Your Face 32 years ago today in Denver, Colorado.

The 32nd anniversary of the second night of filming for the 'In The Round-In Your Face' concert film in Denver, CO.


Def Leppard News
13th february 2020

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce 12 SIN CITY RESIDENCY Shows In LAS VEGAS

Def Leppard announced their 12 date Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV on this day in 2019.

The first anniversary of the 12-date 'Sin City Residency' announcement for Las Vegas, NV.


Def Leppard News
13th february 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Cologne, Germany (Videos)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Cologne, Germany on 13th February 2011 with video/photos available.

The 9th anniversary of a show by Thin Lizzy featuring Vivian Campbell.


Def Leppard News
13th february 2020

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform PSSOM At The Brit Awards

Def Leppard performed a playback version of Pour Some Sugar On Me at the Brit Awards 31 years ago on this day in 1989.

The 31st anniversary of the Brit Awards performance of PSSOM at the Royal Albert Hall.


Def Leppard News
12th february 2020

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce 2015 US Tour With Styx/Tesla

Def Leppard announced a 48 date US tour with Styx and Tesla 5 years ago on this day in 2015.

The 5th anniversary of the 2015 US tour announcement with Styx and Tesla.


Def Leppard News
12th february 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Film HYSTERIA In The Round Show In Denver

Def Leppard began filming their first ever live concert video In The Round-In Your Face 32 years ago today in Denver, Colorado.

The 32nd anniversary of the first night of taping for the 'In The Round-In Your Face' concert film in Denver, CO.


Def Leppard News
12th february 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Stuttgart (Videos)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Stuttgart, Germany on 12th February 2011 with video/photos available.

The 9th anniversary of a show by Thin Lizzy featuring Vivian Campbell.


Def Leppard News
11th february 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Hamburg (Videos)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Hamburg, Germany on 11th February 2011 with video/photos available.

The 9th anniversary of a show by Thin Lizzy featuring Vivian Campbell.


Def Leppard News
10th february 2020

3 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's And There Will Be A Next Time DVD/2CD Released

Def Leppard's And There Will Be A Next Time...Live From Detroit DVD/Blu-ray/2CD was released on this day in 2017.

The 3rd anniversary of the release of the 'And There Will Be A Next Time...Live From Detroit' concert film.


Def Leppard News
10th february 2020

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Finish The SLANG Album In Dublin

Def Leppard completed recording their sixth studio album Slang in Dublin, Ireland 24 years ago on this day in 1996.

The 24th anniversary of the 'Slang' album being completed in Dublin, Ireland.


Def Leppard News
10th february 2020

6 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release The SLANG Deluxe Edition

Def Leppard's Slang Deluxe Edition album was released six years ago on this day in 2014 in the UK and around the world.

The 6th anniversary of the release of the 'Slang Deluxe Edition' double CD.


Def Leppard News
10th february 2020

28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HIGH 'n' DRY Certified 2x Platinum In USA

Def Leppard's classic 1981 album High 'n' Dry was certified as 2x Platinum in the USA 28 years ago on this day in 1992.

The 24th anniversary of the 'High 'n' Dry' album being certified 2 times platinum in the USA.


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