Likewise, how does such a band keep itself interested after so many years of performing the same songs night after night? Easy. Just rearrange a few standbys and -- faster than you can say Fred Durst's an idiot -- you've struck gold once again.

Indeed, the band's breakthrough song from 1981, "Bringin' on the Heartbreak," came packaged as an acoustic ballad. Following a stellar all-acoustic "Two Steps Behind," Elliott & Co. kept it quiet for the once-raging song. They sat on stools, swayed to and fro and looked little like the band that once tore the roof off many a venue.

Ahh, but then Campbell shuffled off stage. Collen and Savage did likewise, leaving but Elliott to strum away. Beyond the crowd's line of sight, Campbell lit a cigarette, strapped on the power and finished the tune in tall -- i.e., loud -- order.

Fans ate it up. Fists flew in the air, fingers forked like devil's horns punctured the night's humid air.

By Richmond Times-Dispatch 2000.

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By Melissa Ruggieri

For a band that relies so much on layered studio wizardry, it was impressive how closely songs such as "Women" and the sublime title track to 1987's landmark "Hysteria" were duplicated.

Always a few rungs higher on the spandex ladder based on its musical talent, Def Leppard reminded naysayers just how good it is with the still-scorching "Photograph" and "Rock of Ages," with drumming wonder Allen giving the cowbell due attention.

Even though Def Leppard has a new album to promote - last year's return-to-the-roots "Euphoria" - the only song it performed from the disc was the three-part-harmony "Promises."

The rest of the night focused on nostalgia. When Campbell plucked the opening notes to (fa-fa-fa) "Foolin,' " out came the lighters, and soon, the obligatory acoustic set, featuring Elliott on acoustic guitar for "Two Steps Behind" and "Bringin' On The Heartbreak" (remember that cheap video?).

By Richmond Times-Dispatch 2000.

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