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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (16th-22nd March 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 nothing much happened...and a new Def Leppard release took place.

The Early Years 79-81 Box Set

The 64 track/five disc box set was released this week covering the years 1979 to 1981.

Included were reissues of the band's first two studio albums 'On Through The Night' and 'High 'n' Dry'.

A further three discs feature B-Sides, radio sessions and the first ever release of the Oxford show from April 1980 which was recorded on the band's first ever major UK headline tour.

Digital Live Albums

The three bonus discs within the box set were released separately as individual digital live albums.

'When The Walls Came Tumbling Down: Live In Oxford', 'Too Many Jitterbugs' and 'RAW: Early BBC Recordings' can be streamed and purchased on their own.

All three albums feature previously unreleased material.

Joe Elliott On Coronavirus

During his 21st March Planet Rock radio show Joe commented on the ongoing crisis:

"My job for the next 60 minutes and every week is to take your mind away from such things and entertain you."

"A week that has been a very strange one indeed. This is the new now. And we carry on as best we can until we can't. It's as simple as that. Escapism is something that I've traded in for over 40 years. That's what our music is in the band that I perform with."

Def Leppard History

The 7th anniversary of the opening night of the 'VIVA! Hysteria' residency 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
22nd march 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 21st March 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
22nd march 2020

7 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Begin VIVA! HYSTERIA Las Vegas Residency

Def Leppard kicked off their 11 date VIVA! Hysteria residency in Las Vegas, NV on this day in 2013.

The 7th anniversary of the start of the VIVA! Hysteria residency in Las Vegas, NV.


Def Leppard News
21st march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album Certified GOLD In USA

Def Leppard's classic Pyromania album was certified Gold in the USA on this day in 1983.

The 37th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album being certified Gold in the USA.


Def Leppard News
21st march 2020

3 Years Ago THE DEF LEPPARD E.P. Record Store Day 2017 Release Announced

Def Leppard announced the release of The Def Leppard E.P. for Record Store Day on this day in 2017.

The 3rd anniversary of the 2017 Record Store Day announcement and reissue of The Def Leppard E.P. as a 12 inch vinyl.


Def Leppard News
20th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's THE EARLY YEARS 79-81 Box Set Now Available (Listen)

Def Leppard announced the Hysteria On The High Seas cruise for January 2016 on this day in 2015.

The 64 tracks 'The Early Years 79-81' box set was released worldwide including reissues of the band's first two studio albums and 3 discs of rarities and live material.


Def Leppard News
20th march 2020

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce HYSTERIA On The High Seas Cruise

Def Leppard announced the Hysteria On The High Seas cruise for January 2016 on this day in 2015.

The 5th anniversary of the announcement of the 'Hysteria On The High Seas' cruise for January 2016...which in the end did not turn out so well.


Def Leppard News
19th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On His Guitars/Last In Line (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed in early 2019 to promote the Last In Line II album and video is now available.

A video interview with Vivian was posted online recorded in early 2019 as his Last In Line II album was released.


Def Leppard News
19th march 2020

7 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Re-Recorded Version Of HYSTERIA

Def Leppard released a new re-recorded version of Hysteria on this day in 2013 ahead of their first Las Vegas residency.

The 7th anniversary of the re-recorded version of 'Hysteria' being released as a digital single.


Def Leppard News
18th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start U.S. PYROMANIA Tour w/ BILLY SQUIER In Atlanta

Def Leppard played their first American show with Phil Collen in the band during the Pyromania tour on this day in 1983 in Atlanta, GA.

The 37th anniversary of the first North American 'Pyromania' tour show in Atlanta, GA supporting Billy Squier.


Def Leppard News
17th march 2020

VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Postpone/Reschedule March 2020 Tour Dates

Vivian Campbell's Last In Line have rescheduled their upcoming North American shows due to current events.

Last In Line postponed all of their March tour dates until May/June.


Def Leppard News
17th march 2020

6 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD And KISS Announce Summer Tour 2014

Def Leppard and KISS announced their Summer Tour of the USA and Canada six years ago on this day in 2014.

The 6th anniversary of Def Leppard and KISS announcing their Summer Tor 2014 with a press conference in Los Angeles, CA.


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