On This Day In Def Leppard History (29th August 2025)

On This Day in Def Leppard History - 29th August, the following concerts and events took place. Including the 'Hysteria' album entering the UK album charts at Number One on this day in 1987.

The first Def Leppard album to reach the top spot anywhere in the world.

Read more about this album chart anniversary.

On the same day in 1987 the band played the third date of the Hysteria world tour in Belfast, Northern Ireland with Joe injuring his back.

Read more about this live show with onstage quotes by Joe plus an audio clip.

On this day in 2020 the 'Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame' Live EP was released in the USA for RSD Drop August which replaced Record Store Day.

Read more about this new release.

Another 2025 tour show takes place tonight in Hollywood, FL with Def Leppard starting after 8pm ET.

Read more about this show. Follow the LIVE UPDATES.

As of 2025, Def Leppard (will) have played 15 times on this date.

Use the previous news links to go back through each day in history.

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