On This Day In Def Leppard History (15th February 2024)

Wednesday, 15th February 2024

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On This Day in Def Leppard History - 15th February, the following concerts and events took place. Including a show in Albuquerque, NM during the Hysteria tour on this day in 1988.

This show was the first in the city since April 1983 on the Pyromania tour. It was changed from the scheduled date of the 14th February to this in place of a planned show in El Paso, TX on the 15th that had to be cancelled in late January.

Also on this day in 2013 a headline appearance at the Hellfest Open Air festival in Clisson, France was announced.

This would turn out to be the first show for Vivian Campbell after revealing his cancer diagnosis two weeks before the show took place (21st June).

On this day in 1994 the 'Visualize' VHS compilation video was certified Gold in the USA.

Read more about this video award anniversary.

On this day in 1989 Joe appeared on stage with the Hunter/Ronson Band in London, England.

Read more about this live show anniversary and view video/photos.

Earlier today the 2024 Record Store Day releases were announced including a coloured vinyl edition of the 2023 Sheffield club show.

Read more about this new release.

As of 2024, Def Leppard have played 5 times on this date.