Def Leppard News - DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL To Host Own Series On BBC Radio Ulster

Monday, 10th September 2018

DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL To Host Own Series On BBC Radio Ulster

BBC Radio Ulster

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell will host his own radio show on BBC Radio Ulster from next week.

Vivian is set to host his own show on BBC Radio Ulster starting on Tuesday 18th September.

It is titled - "Viv Campbell - 'T-Rex and My Sister's Clothes: The Songs That Changed My Life Forever'. Vivian is also listed with the host name of Viv Campbell.

The show will feature Vivian playing "the music that has inspired him throughout his life".

It will also see him share stories from his time in DIO, Whitesnake, Def Leppard and touring with Thin Lizzy.

The new series continues with a second show on Tuesday 25th September. The full schedules for October are not yet available.

Update - There are now three shows listed going into October.

The broadcast date of the first episode coincides with the new start of the fourth leg of the North American tour.

Vivian last appeared on BBC Radio Ulster in November 2017 when he played an acoustic version of 'Hysteria' and talked about his OH YEAH Legend music award.

Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.

BBC Radio Ulster 2018 - Viv Campbell Show

Show 1 - Tuesday, 18th September - 10-11pm - Listen @ bbc.co.uk
Show 2 - Tuesday, 25th September - 10-11pm - Listen @ bbc.co.uk
Show 3 - Tuesday, 2nd October - 10-11pm - Listen @ bbc.co.uk

Show Description

T-Rex and My Sister's Clothes: The Songs That Changed My Life Forever

Viv Campbell

The Def Leppard guitarist plays the music that has inspired him throughout his life, as he shares stories from his journey with Dio, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake and Def Leppard. Expect to hear the greatest rock music in the world, along with some Irish classics.

UK Radio Listings Description

The Def Leppard guitarist plays music from Motörhead, T-Rex, Thin Lizzy and Rory Gallagher, tunes that inspired him to pick up the guitar.

Note - The played songs list for Def Leppard on the BBC site shows Vivian will include 'Wasted' on his first show.

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