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Def Leppard Live Nashville Concert Review By Ryan Hillier

Def Leppard seared the stage from the first chord. When the lights hit the packed arena of about 18,000 strong, Rock ,Rock Till You Drop was a fitting first song because that was going to happen to you whether you wanted it to happen or not. The 17 song playlist would command the audience like few bands could or that I’ve ever seen.

I’ve attended several big concerts at Bridgestone Arena but by no means have I experienced an audience roar like the one I heard on this night in Nashville. Def Leppard would continue their onslaught of hits from their musical catalog including,Foolin, Animal, Love Bites and Armageddon It. Yes, we are only about 8 songs in to the evening with Def Leppard.

Then Rick Savage does a thunderous bass solo that bellowed throughout the arena. The show offered so many layers and musical morsels I was enthralled to see what direction the band would head after the bass solo.

Well, when you’ve written so many great songs over the years you bring out Joe Elliot center stage with an acoustic guitar and invite the whole arena to sing Two Steps Behind. Joe said”I want all of you to be a part of Def Leppard tonight” “Will you help me sing this one” The audience was more than happy to oblige him and so was I.

By Revelator 2015.

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