42 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Tour In CHICAGO (Photo Gallery)
Def Leppard 1983
Def Leppard played a Pyromania tour show in Chicago, IL on this day in 1983 with rare photos available.
It was also the opening night of a 24 date support tour with Billy Squier.
The show took place at the 10,000 plus capacity U.I.C Pavilion.
Another date as support act to Billy Squier on his 'Emotions In Motion' tour.
The first North American shows after the release of the 'Pyromania' album which had been released there on 20th January.
The band played their regular 12 song setlist featuring current single 'Photograph' which was fast becoming a major hit alongside the album which had recently gone Gold with over 500,000 copies sold.
GettyImages have posted a gallery with 11 photos from this show.
View them below.
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