The JOE ELLIOTT Show 17th August 2019 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (12th-18th August 2019)
A round up of Def Leppard News with links to stories and updates from this week in the band's history.
A week where the band hit Las Vegas for the second time to play multiple shows and Joe released some new music.
Las Vegas Residency
The second residency of the band's career started earlier this week at the Zappos Theater.
Sin City Residency Show #1
The first night of 12 took place on 14th August and saw the debut of an impressive and spectacular new stage design.
The band performed a lengthy set of 23 songs flanked by several video screens and brilliant lightshow.
'Die Hard The Hunter' opened the show with it's forst performance since April 1992 and for only the second time with Vivian in the band.
Other rare songs played included 'Billy's Got A Gun', 'Now', 'Slang' and 'Promises'.
Perhaps the biggest surprise was the four song semi-acoustic set which saw two songs debuted for the very first time in 'Let Me Be The One' from 2002 and 'We Belong' from the self-titled 2015 album. Each band member took their lead vocal spots from the album version including Rick Allen.
Sin City Residency Show #2
The second night saw a couple of changes with 'Too Late For Love' and 'Paper Sun' played during a 22 song set.
Sin City Residency Show #3
Last night's third show saw another 22 song setlist played and 'Foolin'' returned after missing show #2 in place of 'Too Late For Love'. Joe had a few vocal issues but this did not affect the show too much.
Down 'n' Outz Third Album/New Single
Joe Elliott's side band the Down 'n' Outz announce the release of their third album 'This Is How We Roll' in October.
Their first featuring all original material. The title track was also issued as the first single.
Def Leppard History
The 33rd anniversary of Rick Allen's comeback show at Donington Park in Derby, England took place this week. A major turning point in the band's career and their UK success.
Many other anniversaries also took place this week.
View the various stories from this week below.
Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.
Visit the Album News section. For more news on new music (based on band member quotes).
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 17th August 2019 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
The latest edition of Joe Elliott's weekly radio show on Planet Rock.
JOE ELLIOTT Hit By Illness At DEF LEPPARD's 3rd Residency Gig (Show Report)
Def Leppard played the third show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 22 songs performed.
The 3rd show of the 2019 Las Vegas Sin City Residency took place at Zappos Theater. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release FOOLIN' Single In USA/Canada
Def Leppard released their classic Foolin' single on this day in 1983 in the USA and Canada.
The 36th anniversary of the Foolin' single being released in North America. It was also later released in Japan but nowhere else.
JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD To Mix Up Setlist Each Night In Las Vegas
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed about the current Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV.
Joe was interviewed about the residency and suggested the band will not play the same set twice throughout the 12 shows. Read the full interview via the link.
2019 Def Leppard Las Vegas/Sin City Residency #2 Fan Photo Gallery 1
Def Leppard another played show on the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV and a gallery of fan photos has been sent in.
View a gallery of Fan Photos from the second show of the residency.
DEF LEPPARD 2019 LAS VEGAS/Sin City Residency Show #2 (Show Report)
Def Leppard played the second show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 22 songs performed.
The 2nd show of the 2019 Las Vegas Sin City Residency took place at Zappos Theater. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.
17 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's NOW Single At Number 23 In The UK
Def Leppard's classic single Now peaked at Number 23 in the UK charts on this day in 2002.
The 17th anniversary of the 'Now' single reaching Number 23 in the UK charts.
DEF LEPPARD On Their Special SIN CITY RESIDENCY Stage Show
Def Leppard members Phil Collen and Rick Allen have been interviewed in Las Vegas after the opening night of the Sin City Residency.
Phil and Rick were interviewed after the first show of the 2019 residency and gave thir thoughts on opening night and the impressive new stage show and production.
33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/RICK ALLEN's Triumphant Comeback At Donington
Def Leppard played the Monsters Of Rock festival at Donington Park in Derby, England for the first time on this day in 1986.
The 33rd anniversary of the 1986 Donington Park show for the Monsters Of Rock Festival. The scene of Rick Allen's return to a big stage for the first time since his New Year's Eve 1984 car accident. Read more about this event.
DEF LEPPARD/JOE ELLIOTT'S DOWN N OUTZ Announce New Album THIS IS HOW WE ROLL
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott's side project band Down 'n' Outz have today announced their third studio album release.
Joe Elliott's side project band Down 'n' Outz released their new single and title track of their forthcoming album 'This Is How We Roll'. The album will be released in mid October. Stream and buy the single now.
2019 Def Leppard Las Vegas/Sin City Residency Fan Photo Gallery 1
Def Leppard played show one of the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV and a gallery of fan photos has been sent in.
View a gallery of Fan Photos from the first show of the residency.
DEF LEPPARD Start Spectacular SIN CITY RESIDENCY In LAS VEGAS (Show Report)
Def Leppard played the first show of the 2019 Sin City Residency last night in Las Vegas, NV with 23 songs performed.
The opening ngiht of the 2019 Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV. Read about the first show and the spectacular new stage design.
JOE ELLIOTT Previews DEF LEPPARD's SIN CITY Residency
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by the local press ahead of tonight's opening of the Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV.
Joe was interviewed ahead of the 2019 Sin City Residency and gave a preview of what to expect.
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform ANIMAL On Top Of The Pops (Video)
Def Leppard performed their classic single Animal on iconic UK music show Top Of The Pops on this day in 1987.
The 32nd anniversary of the band's first broadcast appearance on Top Of Te Pops playing 'Animal'. View photos and the full performance.
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ROCK OF AGES At Number 16 In The USA
Def Leppard's classic single Rock Of Ages reached Number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart on this day in 1983.
The 36th anniversary of the 'Rock Of Ages' single peaking at Number 16 in the USA.
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