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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (29th July-4th August 2019)

Def Leppard 2018. By dltourhistory

A round up of Def Leppard News with links to stories and updates from this week in the band's history.

Another week on the 2019 world tour with the final shows in Canada and a special birthday celebration.

2019 Canadian Tour

The Canadian leg of the 2019 tour ended with two final shows in Alberta.

Calgary, AB/Joe Elliott's 60th Birthday

The 26th show of the 2019 tour was played in Calgary and Joe's 60th Birthday was marked ahead of 1st August.

Joe became the second band member to reach this age after Phil Collen and the 20,000 strong crowd sang to him before 'Two Steps Behind'.

Joe marked the occasion himself with this classic quote - "Still can't believe I'm gonna be f**king 60.".

Edmonton, AB

The 12th visit to Edmonton took place two days before this. The setlist was expanded to 17 songs with the return of 'Foolin''.

Las Vegas Residency Setlist News

'We Belong' was revealed as another song the band are rehearsing for the upc0ming second Las Vegas residency.

The Sin City Residency begins at the Zappos Theater At Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV on 15th August and runs for 12 shows until 7th September.

Def Leppard History

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album's release in August 1987 took place this week. The most successful album of their career.

Also the 17th anniversary of the 'XTen' album's released in North America was celebrated.

View the various stories from this week below.

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

Visit the Album News section. For more news on new music (based on band member quotes).


Def Leppard News
4th august 2019

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 3rd August 2019 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.

The latest edition of Joe Elliott's weekly radio show on Planet Rock.


Def Leppard News
3rd august 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Released Their Masterpiece HYSTERIA Album

Def Leppard released their classic Hysteria album on 3rd August 1987 and this special feature charts the making of their most successful release.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album's release in August 1987. Their fourth sand most successful studio album. Read about it's recording.


Def Leppard News
2nd august 2019

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD'S PHIL COLLEN Plays Deuce With KISS (Video)

Def Leppard played a show in Atlantic City, NJ on this day in 2014 and Phil Collen guested on stage with co-headliners KISS.

The 5th anniversary of Phil Collen's guest appearance with KISS during the Summer Tour 2014. Watch the full performance.


Def Leppard News
2nd august 2019

36 Years Ago RICK SAVAGE Incident On DEF LEPPARD's Pyromania Tour

Def Leppard played a show on the Pyromania tour in Eugene, OR on 2nd August 1983 and an archive tour story is available to read.

The 36th anniversary of an incident during the Pyromania tour involving Rick Savage and a 'fan'.


Def Leppard News
1st august 2019

DEF LEPPARD Mark JOE ELLIOTT'S 60th Birthday In CALGARY (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the final show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Calgary, AB with 17 songs performed.

Show #26 on the 2019 tour in Calgary, AB. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
1st august 2019

38 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HIGH 'n' DRY Album At #26 In The UK

Def Leppard's second studio album High 'n' Dry reached Number 26 in the UK album chart on this day in 1981.

The 38th anniversary of the 'High 'n' Dry' album reaching Number 26 in the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
1st august 2019

DEF LEPPARD Singer JOE ELLIOTT Celebrates His 60th Birthday Today

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott celebrates his 60th birthday today having completed the Canadian tour last night.

Joe Elliott's 60th birthday was celebrated around the world by Def Leppard fans as the Canadian tour ended.


Def Leppard News
30th july 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In EDMONTON, AB (Show Report)

Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Edmonton, AB with 17 songs performed.

Show #25 on the 2019 tour in Edmonton, AB. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
30th july 2019

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's LOVE BITES Single Number 11 In UK

Def Leppard's classic Love Bites single hit Number 11 in the UK singles chart on this day in 1988.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Love Bites' single reaching Number 11 in the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
30th july 2019

The Story Of DEF LEPPARD's X/TEN Album (Released 17 Years Ago)

Def Leppard released their eighth studio album X/Ten on this day in 2002 in North America.

The 17th anniversary of the release of the 'X/Ten' album in North America.


Def Leppard News
29th july 2019

DEF LEPPARD Rehearsing WE BELONG For Las Vegas Residency

Def Leppard have rehearsed We Belong from the last self-titled studio album ahead of the second Las Vegas residency.

A backstage video from the Ottawa show revealed the band are preparing to give 'We Belong' its live debut in Las Vegas.


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