42 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD ON THROUGH THE NIGHT Tour In New York, NY (Concert Review 2)

Def Leppard played a show on the On Through The Night tour in New York, NY on 1st August 1980 and a second archive concert review is available to read.

Billboard reviewed the show which took place at The Palladium.

A show story from the 'Animal Instinct' book is also available.

The band's first visit to this city.

Billboard - Concert Review Quotes

"The English rock press has been writing about heavy metal a great deal recently because of a sudden upsurge of young English heavy metal bands."

"One of these, Def Leppard, opened the show, and compared to AC/DC, the group positively sparkled."

This and other archive concert reviews can be found on the show pages in the Tour History.

Fan photos and reviews from any past tour can be submitted - Here

• Read the full review - New York 1980 Show Page
• Def Leppard - On Through The Night Tour 1980
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