Monday, 3rd April 2017
Prev  |  Next

Brian Johnson/Joe Elliott Life On The Road Show To Air 26th May

Joe Elliott 2017. By Brian Johnson Racing

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott filmed a TV appearance in Dublin, Ireland last month with AC/DC's Brian Johnson and it will air in May.

Sky Arts TV have announced the new six part series 'Brian Johnson's Life On The Road' will premiere in the UK on Friday 28th April.

The Joe Elliott episode will air on Friday 26th May and features a lengthy interview - details of which can be read below.

Other guests featured in the series are - Roger Daltrey (The Who), Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Mick Mason (Pink Floyd), Sting and Robert Plant.

The filming for the new TV show took place over eight hours last month in the Temple Bar area of Dublin.

They also filmed inside The Porterhouse bar which is located at 16-18 Parliament St in Temple Bar.

Joe commented on the taping during a recent edition of his Planet Rock radio show.

Brian Johnson's Life On The Road - News Quotes

"Premiering later this month on Sky Arts, "Brian Johnson's Life On The Road" is a six-part series featuring the legendary AC/DC frontman in conversation with some of the biggest names in rock and roll history as they explore the realities of life on a global rock tour."

Meeting Metallica's Lars Ulrich, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Academy Award nominee Sting, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott, Johnson lifts the lid on the stark realities of life on tour, from the wearying hard graft and sleepless nights to the electrifying thrill of performing on stage at iconic venues in front of sell-out crowds around the world."

Episode 5 - Brian Johnson and Joe Elliott - Friday, May 26th - Sky Arts

"Brian travels Dublin to meet his old pal Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. They hook up in the Temple Bar district and Joe takes Brian to his local pub, The Porterhouse."

"Joe tells Brian about Def Leppard's backstory and their rise to success - one of a bunch of ordinary lads from Sheffield who loved T. Rex, Mott The Hoople, Queen and Thin Lizzy as well as heavier rock artists and went against the current music trends to spearhead what became known as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal."

"They talk in detail about the "Pyromania" and "Hysteria" tours and the tragedies that befell the band along the way: the sacking of guitarist Pete Willis (for uncontrollable behavior), drummer Rick Allen's car accident in which he lost his left arm, and the death from alcohol abuse of guitarist Steve Clark. Joe then recounts some of the unique moments on those tours — the concept of playing in the round and being smuggled on stage in laundry baskets (once by Robert Plant!); the day in 1995 when they played three gigs on three continents and took their place in the Guinness Book of Records; the Las Vegas residency at the Hard Rock Hotel where they supported themselves (in disguise!); and the recent "Hysteria" cruise."

"They finish up by covering aspects of Joe's career after the Def Leppard glory years and some of his various side projects, and they look forward as the band gear up for a major North American tour beginning in 2017."


Related News - New Photo Of Joe Elliott Filming For Brian Johnson TV Show In Dublin

Related News - Joe Elliott Comments On New Brian Johnson TV Show Appearance

Related News - Joe Elliott/Brian Johnson To Appear In Sky's On The Road TV Series

Related News - Joe Elliott/Celebrating David Bowie London (Venue Photo Gallery)

Related News - Joe Elliott On Celebrating David Bowie/Young Def Leppard Fans

Related News - Joe Elliott At Celebrating David Bowie LA (More Video Footage)

Related News - Joe Elliott At Celebrating David Bowie LA #2 (Show Report/Photos)

Related News - Joe Elliott At Celebrating David Bowie LA #1 (Show Report/Photos)


share this story:





get def leppard news

Stay in touch with the latest updates.


explore def leppard tour history
Phil Collen - Guitar
Phil Collen - Guitar
Phil Collen - Guitar
Phil Collen - Guitar