Uncasville, CT - Media Reviews

By Jim Pasinski

Last Wednesday night was a milestone night at Mohegan Sun. Three of classic hard rock’s elite bands were on tour together celebrating anniversaries. Both Tesla and Poison were celebrating 30 years together, while headliner Def Leppard hit the 40-year milestone. Both Tesla and Poison burst onto the music scene in the late eighties as part of the “hair metal” genre. While Poison embraced the look, Tesla was concentrated more on the music and their short 35-minute set gave long-time fans only a glimpse in their career.

Def Leppard’s history dates back to 1977 and the release of their first self-titled EP. They are also promoting the release of their new studio album and their new live album. Def Leppard opened their set with one of their new songs “Let’s Go.” While their new music may not have the same impact on their fans as their classic material, songs like “Dangerous” and “Man Enough” were still very well received. Def Leppard’s goto album of the evening was the multi-platinum selling “Hysteria.” Six songs from that album were performed as “Animal” and “Rocket” keep the energy high, while “Love Bites” and “Hysteria” felt like flashbacks to a simpler time for fans.

Guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell traded the spotlight with electrifying solos during the classic hits “Bringing On The Heartbreak” and “Let’s Get Rocked.” Def Leppard finished their set sticking close to the studio version of “Pour Some Sugar In Me.” Their two-song encore of “Rock Of Ages” and “Photograph” reminded fans why Def Leppard continues to be one of the most popular rock bands of all time. As the night concluded, fans were very appreciative of these three bands being together for over 30 years and still performing at the top of there game.

By The Westerly Sun 2017.

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