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Judas Priest/Def Leppard @ Cleveland Public Hall By Toni Frabotta

One of the most pleasant surprises was when Def Leppard took the stage.

They look not quite old enough to be at a concert like that.

Let alone performing in it.

But their youth was certainly no drawback.

They played as tightly and energetically as any band in the big leagues, and they certainly deserve to be there.

After Def Leppard, the Scorpions' age and experience looked more apparent.

And the ticket price would have been worth it just to see Def Leppard.

By Cleveland Scene 1980.

Judas Priest/Def Leppard @ Cleveland Public Hall By Plain Dealer

The opening act, Def Leppard, was a young group (drummer Rick Allen is 16) from Sheffield, England.

It lacked experience and finesse, but it had an exuberant sound that came across better than it did last month at the World Series Of Rock.

'Wasted', from its 'On Through The Night' LP, was the strongest offering.

Joe Elliott, 20, still has a farm-fresh healthy look and a lot of energy.

By Plain Dealer 1980.

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