Tuesday, 16th February 2016
On This Day in Def Leppard History - 16th February, the following concerts and events took place. Including the birth of original guitarist Pete Willis in 1960 who celebrates his 56th birthday today.
The band only played one show on his birthday in Aylesbury 1980 when he turned 20.
Also 27 years ago on this day in 1989 Steve Clark played with Def Leppard for the last time in England when the band performed 'Rocket' on Top Of The Pops.
Read more about this appearance anniversary and watch the video.
The band were due to play a show tonight in Brooklyn, NY which was last played in July 2005.
This show and all other dates in February were postponed on 1st February as a result of Joe's severe laryngitis.
As of 2016, Def Leppard have played 3 times on this date.
- Def Leppard History - Concerts/Events On This Day
- 16th February 2016 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA - POSTPONED
- 16th February 1993 | Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, Shreveport, LA, USA - Show Page | Photo Gallery
- 16th February 1989 | 'Rocket' Performance - Top Of The Pops, UK - News Story
- 16th February 1983 | Salle Europa, Metz, FRANCE - Show Page
- 16th February 1980 | Friars, Aylesbury, ENGLAND - Show Page - (20)
- 16th February 1960 | Guitarist Pete Willis - Born in Sheffield, ENGLAND - Band Page | News Story
Use the previous news links to go back through each day in history to June 2011.
- Def Leppard - Latest Tour News
- Def Leppard - Latest Album News
- Previous News - 15th February 2016