The JOE ELLIOTT Show 18th January 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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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (13th-19th 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 were still on a break from touring.
New The Stadium Tour Date
A second show was added to The Stadium Tour in Boston, MA for August.
The new show was added due to high demand and the first night selling out quickly.
The extra date will be closed out by Def Leppard with Motley Crue closing on night one.
30 shows have now been announced so far for the tour which starts in June.
A fifth act was also added to the bill with Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts now playing before Joan Jett And The Blackhearts at all shows.
Bret Michaels Health Issues
Poison front man Bret Michaels revealed he has some major health issues to deal with ahead of The Stadium Tour.
In addition to a rotator cuff injury he announced he will have to undergo surgery for skin cancer but is very hopeful he will be ready for the tour.
New Last In Line US Tour Dates
Vivian's side band Last In Line added more dates to their ongoing tour around the USA.
Nine new shows have been scheduled in 2020 so far going up to September.
Def Leppard History
The 2nd anniversary of the digital catalogue release in 2018 took place this week and announcement of the 2018 world tour dates on the same day. Plus the 40th anniversary of the start of the UK club tour in 1980 prior to the main 'On Through The Night' world tour.
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).
19th january 2020
The latest edition of Joe Elliott's weekly radio show on Planet Rock.
19th january 2020
2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Launch 2018 World Tour/Digital Catalogue Release
Def Leppard announced their 2018 world tour and posted their catalogue on digital streaming services on this day in 2018.
The 2nd anniversary of the digital catalogue being released to streaming services and world tour announcements.
18th january 2020
40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start ON THROUGH THE NIGHT UK Club Tour
Def Leppard started a two month long UK club tour in Aberdeen, Scotland on this day in 1980.
The 40th anniversary of the first show on the UK club tour before the main On Through The Night world tour began in April.
18th january 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release HEAVEN IS Single In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic single Heaven Is 27 years ago in the UK on this day in 1993.
The 27th anniversary of the 'Heaven Is' single being released in the UK and Ireland.
18th january 2020
9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Southampton (Video/Photo)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Southampton, England on 18th January 2011 with video/photos available.
Another show by Thin Lizzy featuring Vivian Campbell. View video footage.
17th january 2020
DEF LEPPARD 2020 Stadium Tour News (Bret Michaels Health Update)
Def Leppard's 2020 Stadium Tour partner and Poison front man Bret Michaels has shared some news about his health.
Bret Michaels revealed some major health issues ahead of the Stadium Tour via an update on his official site.
17th january 2020
29 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Guitarist STEVE CLARK's Funeral In Sheffield
Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark was laid to rest 29 years ago today in Sheffield, England after his sad death on 8th January 1991.
The 29th anniversary of Steve Clark's funeral in Sheffield.
16th january 2020
10 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Performs At NAMM (Video)
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen performed at the NAMM music convention on this day in 2010 and video footage is available.
The 10th anniversary of Phil Collen's solo performance at the NAMM show in California. Watch video footage.
16th january 2020
9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Bristol, England (Video)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Bristol, England on 16th January 2011 with video/reviews available.
Another show by Thin Lizzy featuring Vivian Campbell. View video footage.
15th january 2020
VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Schedule More 2020 USA Tour Dates
Vivian Campbell's Last In Line have scheduled more North American shows for their ongoing 'Last In Line II' tour.
Vivian's side band Last In Line posted more tour dates online for 2020.
15th january 2020
DEF LEPPARD/Mötley Crüe/Poison Discuss The Stadium Tour (Video)
Def Leppard announced The Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe and Poison in December 2019 and interview video footage is available.
Video footage was posted online from the 2019 Stadium Tour announcement. View the footage and a full transcript.
15th january 2020
10 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN Visits The NAMM Show (Photo Gallery)
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen attended the NAMM music convention on this day in 2010 and photos/videos are available.
The 10th anniversary of Phil Collen visiting the NAMM show ahead of a solo performance.
15th january 2020
9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Manchester (Video)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Manchester, England on 15th January 2011 with video available.
Another show by Thin Lizzy featuring Vivian Campbell. View video footage.
14th january 2020
DEF LEPPARD And Motley Crue Add Fifth Band To The Stadium Tour
Def Leppard have added a fifth act to The Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe and Poison.
A fifth act was added to The Stadium Tour.
14th january 2020
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album 3x Platinum In USA
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 3 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1988.
The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album being certified 3 times platinum in the USA.
14th january 2020
9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY Play Wolverhampton (Video)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Wolverhampton, England on 14th January 2011 with video available.
Another show by Thin Lizzy featuring Vivian Campbell. View video footage.
13th january 2020
DEF LEPPARD Add Second BOSTON, MA Show To The Stadium Tour
Def Leppard have added a second show in Boston, MA to The Stadium Tour with with Mötley Crüe and Poison.
A second show was added to The Stadium Tour in Boston, MA for August.
13th january 2020
14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ROCK OF AGES DVD Gold In USA
Def Leppard's Rock Of Ages The DVD Collection video was certified Gold in the USA on this day in 2006.
The 14th anniversary of the 'Rock Of Ages' DVD being certified Gold in the USA.
13th january 2020
4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP In Hermosa Beach, CA (Video)
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Hermosa Beach, CA on 13th January 2016 and photos/video are available.
The 4th anniversary of a show by Delta Deep in California. View video footage.
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