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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (30th December 2019-5th January 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 members were still on holiday.

2020 Down 'n' Outz Tour

Joe talked about the possibility of a UK tour by the Down 'n' Outz. He said it's not likely to happen until the end of the year.

2014 Joe Elliott/Doctors Of Madness Footage

Footage from an October 2014 performance by Doctors Of Madness featuring Joe was posted on YouTube.

Watch Joe sing on their classic track 'Suicide City'.

Joe Elliott/Doctors Of Madness Video

Joe can also be seen in the band's 2019 promo video for 'Make It Stop!'. The first single from their comeback album 'Dark Times'.

Def Leppard History

The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album going 9 times Platinum in the USA 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 january 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 4th January 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 january 2020

41 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release First Record (The DEF LEPPARD EP)

Def Leppard released their first record The Def Leppard EP in England 41 years ago this month in January 1979.

The 41st anniversary (this month) of The Def Leppard E.P. being independently released in 1979. TRead the story of their first record.


Def Leppard News
5th january 2020

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's VAULT Album Certified Gold In The USA

Def Leppard's greatest hits album Vault album was certified as Gold in the USA on this day in 1996.

The 24th anniversary of the 'Vault' album going Gold in the USA.


Def Leppard News
4th january 2020

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT In Doctors Of Madness Video/Dark Times Album)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott contributed vocals to the new album by Doctors Of Madness and can be seen in a promo video.

Joe appeared on the 2019 album by Doctors Of Madness. Watch him in a promo video and listen to the full album.


Def Leppard News
4th january 2020

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album 9xPlatinum In USA

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 9 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1989.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album being certified 9 times Platinum in the USA.


Def Leppard News
4th january 2020

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ACTION Single In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic single Action 26 years ago on this day in 1994 in the UK.

The 26th anniversary of the 'Action' single release in the UK from the 'Retro-Active' album.


Def Leppard News
3rd january 2020

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Sings SUICIDE CITY w/ Doctors Of Madness (Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed with the Doctors Of Madness in London in 2014 and pro shot footage is now available.

Watch Joe perform with the Doctors Of Madness in 2014 in London. As posted recently by the band on YouTube.


Def Leppard News
3rd january 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Perform On Californian TV

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen performed with Delta Deep on a US TV show on this day in 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of Phil Collen and Delta Deep performing on a local TV show in California. Watch the performance and interview footage.


Def Leppard News
2nd january 2020

JOE ELLIOTT Comments On DEF LEPPARD's 1980 FRESNO Show Video Footage

Def Leppard played their second American concert in May 1980 and Joe Elliott commented on the rare online video footage last September.

Joe commented on the recently re-posted Fresno footage from the 1980 tour. The full show was posted in May 2019 and can still be viewed.


Def Leppard News
31st december 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Arrested By The FUN POLICE In Tampa, FL (Photos)

Def Leppard played a show in Tampa, FL on 31st December 1987 during the Hysteria tour and things got interesting at midnight.

The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show on New Year's Eve in Tampa, FL when the band's girlfriends 'arrested' the band on stage.


Def Leppard News
31st december 2019

20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Enter The 21st Century In CHICAGO (Audio)

Def Leppard played a show in Chicago, IL on 31st December 1999 during the Euphoria tour and rare audio is available.

The 20th anniversary of a New Year's Eve show on the 'Euphoria' tour in Chicago, IL as the band saw in the new Millennium.


Def Leppard News
31st december 2019

DEF LEPPARD And RICK ALLEN Recall His 1984 Car Accident (Videos)

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash 35 years ago today and band quotes about the day are available to read.

The band talking about Rick Allen's accident and recovery in the 1998 'Behind The Music' documentary. read quotes and view video footage.


Def Leppard News
31st december 2019

The Story Of DEF LEPPARD Drummer RICK ALLEN's 1984 Car Accident

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash 35 years ago today in Sheffield, England on New Year's Eve 1984.

The 35th anniversary of Rick Allen's car accident in Sheffield on New Year's Eve 1984. Read the full story.


Def Leppard News
30th december 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Says Late 2020 DOWN 'N' OUTZ UK Tour Likely/David Bowie Tribute

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by US radio and mentioned the Down 'n' Outz album and possible 2020 tour.

Joe talked about the possible Down 'n' Outz UK tour which could happen in late 2020.


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