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By Stacy Peterson

From "Foolin'" to "Rocket," Def Leppard's playing chops have never sounded better. And as a precursor to the band's 2006 album filled with covers of 1970s glam rock, the highlight of the night was a cover song, "No Matter What," by the band Bad Finger.

While the music sounded incredible, it was obvious that singer Joe Elliot can no longer hit those insane high register vocals of his early days. He sounded great on classics like "Rock of Ages," but his voice is not the same one that gave us the high-pitched "Hysteria" and "Photograph."

One thing that continues to amaze is drummer Rick Allen's ability to pound his kit with just one arm. His left foot is so powerful and his fills are just as well-executed as his early days before a car crash claimed one of his arms.

The hands-down climax of the night came with the one-two punch of "Bringin' On The Heartbreak" and "Pour Some Sugar On Me" to help close the night. "Bringin' On The Heartbreak," from way back in 1982, sounded massive with the chorus of fans singing along.

By Fayetteville Online 2005.

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