The JOE ELLIOTT Show 21st December 2019 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (16th-22nd December 2019)
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A round up of Def Leppard News with links to stories and updates from this week in the band's history.
A week where more 2020 tour shows were announced.
The Stadium Tour 2020
Seven new concerts were announced this week for The Stadium Tour 2020.
Due to high demand an extra seven shows were announced in San Antonio, Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Cincinnati and Cleveland.
The tour now starts in San Antonio, Texas on 21st June.
The band will play a total of 29 stadium shows in the USA.
Stadium Shows Sell Out
Along with the announcement of new shows it was revealed that the tour had sold over 700,000 tickets already since the on sale of 13th December.
Shows in Charlotte, Arlington, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, Denver and Seattle have sold out. Milwaukee sold out on the first day and set a record as the fastest ever sell out in the history of the stadium.
The 50 arena and 10 stadium shows with Journey in 2018 sold around 1 million tickets meaning they will likely surpass that total for the 2020 tour.
Mexican Festival Show Confirmed
After rumours and a pre-announcement by Joe on his radio show in November the festival appearance in Mexico was confirmed this week.
The Domination Mexico festival revealed its full line-up which sees Def Leppard headline the first of two nights.
The band's first appearance of 2020 takes place on 1st May 2020. Their first time in this city since October 2017.
Def Leppard History
The 41st anniversary of Rick Allen's first show with the band took place this week.
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).
22nd december 2019
The latest edition of Joe Elliott's weekly radio show on Planet Rock.
21st december 2019
JOE ELLIOTT Songs From The Vault 19th December 2019 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his monthly radio show Songs From The Vault this week on SiriusXM.
The latest edition of Joe's show for SiriusXM radio. View the full playlist and transcript.
21st december 2019
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified Platinum In The UK
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified platinum in the UK on this day in 1987.
The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album being certified as Platinum in the UK.
21st december 2019
26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's RETRO-ACTIVE Certified Gold/Platinum In USA
Def Leppard's compilation album Retro-Active was certified both Gold and Platinum in the USA on this day in 1993.
The 26th anniversary of the 'Retro-Active' album being certified as Gold and Platinum in the USA.
21st december 2019
4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP London Show #2 (Videos/Photos)
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and his Delta Deep band played a second show in London on 21st December 2015 and video footage/photos are available.
The 4th anniversary o Phil Collen's band Delta Deep playing their second UK sow in London. Watch video footage.
21st december 2019
41 Years Ago RICK ALLEN Plays First DEF LEPPARD Show In Rotherham
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen played his first show with the band in Rotherham, England on this day in 1978.
The 41st anniversary of Rick Allen playing his first Def Leppard show in Rotherham, England.
20th december 2019
4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP In London Debut (Video/Photos)
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and his Delta Deep band played a show in London on 20th December 2015 and video footage/photos are available.
The 4th anniversary o Phil Collen's band Delta Deep playing their first UK sow in London. Watch video footage.
19th december 2019
34 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT w/ ELTON JOHN/George Michael/Rod Stewart
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed with Elton John, Rod Stewart and George Michael in London, England on this day in 1985.
The 34th anniversary of Joe Elliott's guest appearance at an Elton John show in London. Read a story and view a rare on stage photo.
19th december 2019
DEF LEPPARD Expand The Stadium Tour 2020 With 7 New Dates In June/July
Def Leppard will play seven more stadiums shows in June and July 2020 with with Mötley Crüe and Poison.
The Stadium Tour 2020 was expanded with 7 new shows in June/July. Making a total of 29 stadium shows so far announced.
19th december 2019
DEF LEPPARD Confirmed To Play DOMINATION MEXICO Festival In May 2020
The Domination Mexico festival have today announced Def Leppard as part of their festival line-up in Mexico City for May 2020.
The Domination Mexico festival appearance for May 2020 was finally confirmed and announced by the organisers.
19th december 2019
4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End 2015 Tour In SHEFFIELD (Videos/Photos)
Def Leppard ended their 2015 world tour in Sheffield, England on 19th December 2015 and video footage/photos are available.
The 4th anniversary of the 2015 world tour ending in Sheffield, England. View video footage.
18th december 2019
1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD End 2018 World Tour In LONDON, ENGLAND
Def Leppard played the final show of the 2018 Hysteria tour on this day in 2018 in London, England with 17 songs performed.
The first anniversary of the end of the 2018 Hysteria & More tour in London, England. View video footage.
18th december 2019
7 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Acoustic Medley 2012 Digital EP
Def Leppard released the Acoustic Medley 2012 digital EP online on this day in 2012.
The 7th anniversary of the release of the 'Acoustic Medley' digital single .
18th december 2019
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring PYROMANIA To Dortmund (Video)
Def Leppard played a Pyromania tour show in Dortmund, West Germany on this day in 1983 and video footage is available.
The 36th anniversary of a 'Pyromania' tour show in Dortmund, Germany. View Pro-Shot video footage.
17th december 2019
37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HIGH 'n' DRY Album Certified Gold In USA
Def Leppard's classic High 'n' Dry album was certified Gold in the USA on this day in 1982.
The 37th anniversary of the 'High 'n' Dry' album being certified as Gold in the USA.
17th december 2019
1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Released The WE ALL NEED CHRISTMAS Promo Video
Def Leppard released the promo video for their first ever festive song We All Need Christmas on this day in 2018.
The first anniversary of the release of the 'We All Need Christmas' promo video.
17th december 2019
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's TOO LATE FOR LOVE At #86 In The UK
Def Leppard's classic single Too Late For Love reached Number 86 in the UK charts on this day in 1983.
The 36th anniversary of the 'Too Late For Love' single peaking at Number 86 in the UK chart.
16th december 2019
DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Schedules New Art Events In Florida For January 2020
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has three new art events coming up in January 2020 in Florida.
Rick Allen scheduled 3 new art events in Florida for January 2020.
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