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Def Leppard dishes out their greatest hits at Ask Gary Amp By Gabe Echazabal

Def Leppard make no apologies or concessions for what they do; they are unashamed of their pomp and presentation and I applaud them for that. It's not only difficult to pack a massive outdoor venue in this day and age of light ticket sales and astronomical prices, but to do so as a veteran rock act who hasn't budged from their stance of braggadocio or attempted to retool their sound to adapt to changing trends is just impressive.

I see nothing wrong with putting on a larger-than-life show replete with cutting edge technology, an elaborate sound system and a lighting rig that would make Queen envious. It's the ultimate rock 'n' roll fantasy to walk out onto a ginormous stage to an adoring throng of admirers who are losing their shit as you kick into gear and play the songs they came to hear. Def Leppard is that band.

Lead singer Joe Elliott has the market cornered on the rock 'n' roll poses and pouts. It's not uncommon for Joe to go into his trademark arms-outstretched and head cocked back pose he so often sports. And every time he unleashes another pose or stance, the crowd goes wild. As he and the band tore through signature songs like "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Animal" or "Photograph," it was clear that Leppard came armed with the exact amount of Friday night rock artillery this crowd came to be treated to.

By Creative Loafing 2011.

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By j.r.bullock

Phil Collen, to put it simply, is an EXCEPTIONAL guitar player. Shirtless, he sways and swaggers with that low slung guitar and just wails. He makes it look effortless and brings a sultriness and sexiness to the stage that every other 50ish man should envy.

Joe Elliot sounded great, didn't miss a note and sings as well as ever. He said at one point, "We have played a lot of shows, but never one as hot as this…". Enduring Enduring the heat and sweating profusely the band rocked on…they did an awesome job.

Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage and Rick Allen held their own but did not stand out like Joe Elliot and Phil Collen. The band clearly has a camaraderie and tightness that few bands from the 80's have been able to maintain. Good for them, they are professionals who love what they do and it shows.

By Atlas Jams 2011.

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