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By John J. Moser

But the end of the show, even though the same as at the fair, still was very good. The rocking, chugging “Let’s Get Rocked” was the radio rock that defines Def Leppard, and the main-set-closing “Pour Some Sugar On Me” not only is the group’s best, but it played it exceptionally well, with the dual-guitar attack perfect.

The encore was the best of the night – an appropriately rocking “Rock of Ages,” right into the 1983 No. 1 breakthrough hit “Photograph.”

Again noting it was the band’s first indoor concert in Allentown, Elliot told the crowd, “Wow, if this is what it’s like, I want to come back.”

But the thing that explained the night’s success was how good the new songs fit in with the old. It showed that with Def Leppard, there really isn’t an old or new. It’s music really is timeless.

By The Morning Call 2016.

Read the full review at - mcall.com

By Robert Cavuoto

The band has a cleaner more stream lined stage than in the past with video screens the length of the stage depicting historic band photos and videos from their illustrious career. The monster floor-to-ceiling video screen behind the stage caught the live action in a larger-than-life format as well as provided a tremendous light show.

One of the highlights for me was the lead guitar work Vivian Campbell did at the end of their hit “Love Bites”, playing it effortlessly over the top of Les Paul guitar neck. Vivian is a stand out guitar player from his days in Dio so it was great to see him get the spot light. He and Phil Collen dazzled the crowd with some talented playing and showcased their array of guitars; Vivian’s typically stuck with Gibson Les Pauls while Phil utilized his staggering arsenal of Jackson guitars.

Phil, shirtless as usual, owned the right side of the stage, trading licks and interacting with fans in the audience while Rick Savage and Rick Allen laid down the back beat like an unflinching freight train. Savage ran the length of the stage song after song with his Jackson black, white, and grey Union Jack Flag bass, whipping the already crazed fans into frenzy.

Joe Elliot’s performance was powerful as he commanded the stage and led the crowd to sing with him on every song. He ran the stage, owned the catwalk, told great stories, and joked with the fans all the while belting out tune after tune.

By My Global Mind 2016.

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