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DEF LEPPARD 2019 News Recap Part 5 (May)

Def Leppard 2019. By dltourhistory

Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2019 continuing with the month of May.

Another year (and decade) for the band is about to end and these updates look back at the major events that took place over the last 12 months.

Featuring links to past news stories.

A month in which the band began to rehearse for the 2019 world tour near Sheffield.

Phil Collen said during an interview that the band would likely finish a new studio album in 2020.

Rare footage emerged from the band's second American show in Fresno, CA in May 1980.

The entire show was posted online following many years of preview clips. The only full show footage to be posted online from before 1983.

Other major anniversaries also took place including the release of the 'Slang' album and the start of the 1996/1997 world tour.


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
31st may 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Says RRHOF Not At Top Of DEF LEPPARD's Achievements

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed for a UK rock magazine and mentioned the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.

Joe talked about the RRHOF with a UK magazine.


Def Leppard News
31st may 2019

DEF LEPPARD Rehearsing In SHEFFIELD For 2019 Tour (Photos)

Def Leppard are currently in their home town of Sheffield preparing for the 2019 European tour.

The band rehearsed for the upcoming tour near Sheffield and a photo was posted online.


Def Leppard News
30th may 2019

PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Will Finish Half Written New Album In 2020

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has been interviewed ahead of the Download Festival appearance and shared more details of the next studio album.

Phil gave an update on the next album and said it would likely be finished off in 2020.


Def Leppard News
30th may 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Headline ROCK AM RING In Germany (Video)

Def Leppard played a show in Nurburg, Germany during the Adrenalize tour on this day in 1993 and video footage is available.

The 26th anniversary of the band's headline festival show at Rock Am Ring in Germany during the 'Adrenalize' tour.


Def Leppard News
30th may 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD In Singapore (JOE ELLIOTT's Tour Diary)

Def Leppard played a show on the Slang tour in Singapore, Singapore on 30th May 1996 and an archive tour diary is available to read.

The 23rd anniversary of a Slang tour show in Singapore. Read Joe's tour diary.


Def Leppard News
29th may 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Get Rocked In Vienna, Austria (Video)

Def Leppard played a show in Vienna, Austria on 29th May 1993 and video footage is available.

The 26th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Vienna, Austria.


Def Leppard News
29th may 2019

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Get Adrenalized In Bonn, Germany (Video)

Def Leppard played a club show in Bonn, Germany on 29th May 1992 and video footage is available.

The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Bonn, Germany. Watch video footage.


Def Leppard News
28th may 2019

DEF LEPPARD Exhibit Added To ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME In Cleveland

A new Def Leppard exhibit has been installed at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame museum building in Cleveland, Ohio.

The RRHOF building in Cleveland, OH added an exhibit for Def Leppard.


Def Leppard News
28th may 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start SLANG World Tour In Bangkok, Thailand

Def Leppard played the first show of the Slang world tour in Bangkok, Thailand on this day in 1996.

The 23rd anniversary of the start of the 'Slang' world tour in Bangkok, Thailand.


Def Leppard News
27th may 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD Looking Forward To Sin City Residency

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Doll Hut radio and the full audio is available.

Vivian looked forward to the Sin City Residency during another radio interview.


Def Leppard News
27th may 2019

14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/BRYAN ADAMS On US TV (Video/Photos)

Def Leppard and Bryan Adams appeared live on The Today Show on this day in 2005 and footage/photos are available.

The 14th anniversary of a US TV appearance by Def Leppard and Bryan Adams to promote their upcoming tour.


Def Leppard News
25th may 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL Recalls How He Joined DEF LEPPARD In 1992 (Audio)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed by New York radio recently and the full audio is available.

In a recent interview Vivian went into great detail about joining Def Leppard in early 1992. He also spoke about how much he is enjoying his career at this point and how his illness has influenced this. Plus a mention of his rock star dog Stuart!.


Def Leppard News
25th may 2019

13 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/BRIAN MAY At VH1 Rock Honors In Las Vegas

Def Leppard performed live at the VH1 Rock Honors show in Las Vegas, NV on this day in 2006 and footage/photos are available.

The anniversary of when the band were honoured by VH1 at a short lived event held in Las Vegas alongside Queen, Judas Priest and KISS. 3 songs were played including a guest spot by Brian May and following the band The All-American Rejects very decent tribute performance of 'Photograph'.


Def Leppard News
24th may 2019

DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On His Health/Last In Line (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and his Last In Line band mates were interviewed recently in Rochester, NY and the full video is available.

Vivian appeared on a US morning TV news show to promote Last In Line along with the entire band. The very entertaining chat covered the band's history, some funny stories, the anniversary of Ronnie James Dio's passing and Vivian's own health situation which remains very positive.


Def Leppard News
24th may 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL On DEF LEPPARD's Fantastic Masterpiece HYSTERIA Album

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed in December 2018 and the full video is now available.

In another interview Vivian showed his excellent musical taste by declaring Def Leppard's own Hysteria album as a "fantastic masterpiece" when giving his thoughts on it and his time as a fan of the band before joining them. Another entertaining chat also covered Last In Line's past and most recent history, his own musical influences and his signature Gibson Les Paul guitar and the future copy of his original DIO era guitar.


Def Leppard News
23rd may 2019

PHIL COLLEN On VIVIAN CAMPBELL's Contribution To DEF LEPPARD/Next Album

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed in December 2018 and the full video is now available.

When interviewed during the 2018 UK tour (alongside Vivian) for the Guitar Interactive website Phil talked about the impact Vivian had on the band when he joined in 1992. A very brief update on the band's next studio album. He also detailed his current new PC1 guitar model and current live equipment setup. His love of music by various other bands including Coldplay. Mutt Lange's huge influence on the band especially during the making of the 'Hysteria' album and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.


Def Leppard News
23rd may 2019

13 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Launch YEAH! Album On US TV (Video)

Def Leppard performed live on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on this day in 2006 and footage is available.

The anniversary of the band's second appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno which was filmed during a time when the band's profile was increasing and they returned to US TV screens after the long gap from 1996 to 2005.


Def Leppard News
22nd may 2019

DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On STEVE CLARK's Great Talent (Audio)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Zach Martin and mentioned Steve Clark.

During a radio interview Vivian talked about Steve Clark's talent and how he approached playing his guitar parts and solos when he joined Def Leppard in 1992 for the Adrenalize tour. He also spoke of the then upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction and why he has previously felt unsatisfied with his guitar playing in the studio compared to his current work.


Def Leppard News
21st may 2019

1 YEAR AGO DEF LEPPARD Began Their 2018 Tour With JOURNEY In HARTFORD, CT

Def Leppard and Journey opened their 2018 North American tour on this day in 2018 in Hartford, CT.

One year had passed since the very successful 2018 tour had started in Hartford, CT. The spectacular new show intro and staging was first unveiled here before being taken around the world for over 80 shows. A tour which would see the band play the full 'Hysteria' album for the first time outside of the 2013 residency and select European shows. Relive the first night with the many high quality Fan videos posted.


Def Leppard News
21st may 2019

36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Made Their Only AMERICAN BANDSTAND Appearance

Def Leppard performed for the only time on American Bandstand on this day in 1983 and archive video footage is available.

The anniversary of a very important TV appearance by the band filmed just ahead of the start of their debut headline tour of the USA and Canada for 'Pyromania'. The album was at Number 2 in the charts whilst the single 'Photograph' was about to peak at Number 12. Watch the playback performances of 'Photograph' and the follow up single 'Rock Of Ages' as well as an interview with the legendary Dick Clark.


Def Leppard News
21st may 2019

36 Years Ago Def Leppard's PHOTOGRAPH Hits Number 12 In The USA

Def Leppard's classic single Photograph reached Number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart on this day in 1983.

Another 'Pyromania' era anniversary from the same day with the band's first ever hit single in the USA. 'Photograph' was to be the start of over 290 non consecutive weeks spent inside the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the band from 1983 to 1995.


Def Leppard News
21st may 2019

39 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play 2nd US Show In Fresno, CA (Video)

Def Leppard played their second US show in Fresno, CA on this day in 1980 and archive video footage is available.

The anniversary of the second American concert of which ultra rare footage has emerged in full in 2019 with 11 songs featured and the only full video of any show featuring the guitar lineup of Steve Clark and Pete Willis. And in fact of any live show played before February 1983.


Def Leppard News
20th may 2019

39 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play First American Show In Santa Monica

Def Leppard played their first ever North American show in Santa Monica, CA, USA on 20th May 1980.

The 39th anniversary of the band's first ever show on American soil as support to the Pat Travers Band in Santa Monica, CA.


Def Leppard News
19th may 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 St. Charles, IL Fan Photo Gallery 1

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Last In Line in St. Charles, IL on 22nd March and a gallery of fan photos has been sent in.

View fan photos from a Last In Line show.


Def Leppard News
19th may 2019

13 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform ROCK ON Live On US TV (Video)

Def Leppard performed live on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on this day in 2006 and footage of Rock On is available.

The anniversary of the first TV appearance of the YEAH! covers album era and the debut of the updated version of the David Essex cover 'Rock On'. Which would go on to become a staple of the band's live shows for many years.


Def Leppard News
17th may 2019

14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ROCK OF AGES Definitive Collection

Def Leppard released their Rock Of Ages The Definitive Collection album on this day in 2005 in the USA and Canada.

The 14th anniversary of the 'Rock Of Ages The Definitive Collection' album being released in North America.


Def Leppard News
16th may 2019

14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release The NO MATTER WHAT Single

Def Leppard performed Work It Out live on US TV on this day in 1996 and video footage is available.

The 14th anniversary of the 'No Matter What' single being released in North America.


Def Leppard News
16th may 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform WORK IT OUT On US TV (Video)

Def Leppard performed Work It Out live on US TV on this day in 1996 and video footage is available.

The 23rd anniversary of a 'Slang' era TV appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.


Def Leppard News
15th may 2019

13 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release First iTunes Single ROCK ON In UK

Def Leppard released their first iTunes only single Rock On on this day in 2006 in the UK.

The 13th anniversary of the band's first iTunes release with the 'Rock On' single in the UK.


Def Leppard News
14th may 2019

The House In Spain Where DEF LEPPARD Recorded SLANG

Def Leppard's classic Slang album came out 23 years ago this week and photos of the house where it was recorded are available.

View the house where Def Leppard recorded the 'Slang' album in 1994.


Def Leppard News
14th may 2019

26 Years Ago BRYAN ADAMS Performs With DEF LEPPARD In Paris

Def Leppard played a show in Paris, France on 14th May 1993 on the Adrenalize tour and they were joined by a very special guest.

The 26th anniversary of a guest appearance by Bryan Adams at the band's Paris show during the 'Adrenalize' tour.


Def Leppard News
14th may 2019

36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album At Number 2 In USA

Def Leppard's classic third studio album Pyromania reached Number Two 36 years ago on this day in 1983 in the USA.

The 36th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album peaking at Number 2 in the US charts.


Def Leppard News
13th may 2019

The Story Of DEF LEPPARD's SLANG Album (Released 23 Years Ago)

Def Leppard released their sixth studio album Slang 23 years ago on this day in 1996 which marked a change in their sound.

The 23rd anniversary of the UK release of the 'Slang' album.


Def Leppard News
11th may 2019

DEF LEPPARD Announce EXIT 111 Festival Appearance For October

Def Leppard have been announced to play a new festival in Manchester, TN this October on their 2019 American tour.

A new festival appearance in Manchester, TN was announced.


Def Leppard News
11th may 2019

3 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Meet The DEAF LEOPARDS In Little Rock

Def Leppard played a show on 11th May 2016 in Little Rock, AR and met with local students to take a photo.

The 3rd anniversary of the band meeting with students in Little Rock, AR.


Def Leppard News
11th may 2019

23 Years Ago Def Leppard's SLANG Single #17 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Slang single peaked at Number 17 in the UK charts on this day in 1996.

The 23rd anniversary of the 'Slang' single peaking at Number 17 in the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
11th may 2019

11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Sparkle Lounge Album #10 In The UK

Def Leppard's ninth studio album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge entered the UK chart at Number 10 on this day in 2008.

The 11th anniversary of the 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' album peaking at Number 10 in the UK.


Def Leppard News
10th may 2019

DEF LEPPARD @ The RRHOF Induction Ceremony On MTV Tonight In The UK

Def Leppard's appearance at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony from March will be shown on UK TV tonight.

The RRHOF Induction was shown on UK TV by MTV and in various countries around the world.


Def Leppard News
10th may 2019

Watch DEF LEPPARD's Second Ever American Show In FRESNO 1980 (Video)

Def Leppard played their second American concert in May 1980 and video of the full gig has now been posted online.

The full video from the 1980 Fresno, CA show was posted online. The only full concert performance footage to surface before the 1983 'Pyromania' tour.


Def Leppard News
10th may 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play Zurich On The ADRENALIZE Tour

Def Leppard played a show on 10th May 1993 in Zurich, Switzerland on the Adrenalize tour where a live photo for a 1994 single cover was taken.

The 26tha anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Zurich.


Def Leppard News
9th may 2019

25 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On MICK RONSON's Heaven And Hull

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was featured on Mick Ronson's album Heaven And Hull released on this day in 1994.

The 25th anniversary of Joe Elliott's appearance on a posthumous Mick Ronson album.


Def Leppard News
9th may 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Slang Album World Premiere (Audio)

Def Leppard played a radio promo show on 9th May 1996 in Los Angeles, CA to premiere the Slang album and audio/video is available.

The 23rd anniversary of a 'Slang' radio premier live show and broadcast.


Def Leppard News
9th may 2019

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's LET'S GET ROCKED At #15 In USA

Def Leppard's classic single Let's Get Rocked peaked at Number 15 in the US singles chart on this day in 1992.

The 27th anniversary of the 'Let's Get Rocked' single peaking at Number 15 in the USA.


Def Leppard News
8th may 2019

RICK ALLEN On DEF LEPPARD RRHOF Ceremony Emotions (Audio)

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed recently by Atlanta radio to promote his ongoing art events.

Rick reflected on the recent RRHOF induction during an interview.


Def Leppard News
8th may 2019

11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's SPARKLE LOUNGE Album #5 In US Chart

Def Leppard's ninth studio album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge entered the USA and Canadian charts on this day in 2008.

The 11th anniversary of the 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' peaking at Number 5 in the US charts.


Def Leppard News
8th may 2019

11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Record Live Session At ABBEY ROAD Studios

Def Leppard recorded a live session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios on this day in 2008.

The 11th anniversary of the band's appearance on UJ TV show Live From Abbey Road.


Def Leppard News
7th may 2019

DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN On Artwork Inspiration/Charity Work (Video)

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed recently in Florida to promote his ongoing art events.

Rick talked about his art and charity work in an interview.


Def Leppard News
6th may 2019

11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD UK SPARKLE LOUNGE Launch Gig In LONDON

Def Leppard played an intimate club show on 6th May 2008 in London, England to launch the Sparkle Lounge album in the UK.

The 11th anniversary of the band's Sparkle Lounge launch gig in London.


Def Leppard News
5th may 2019

11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Songs From The Sparkle Lounge UK Release

Def Leppard released their ninth studio album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge on this day in 2008 in the UK.

The 11th anniversary of the main Sparkle Lounge album release in the UK.


Def Leppard News
2nd may 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT w/ MOTT THE HOOPLE In London (More Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed with Mott The Hoople in London, England on 26th and 27th April with more video available.

More video footage emerged from Joe's appearance with Mott The Hoople in April.


Def Leppard News
1st may 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Speech (Photos/Video)

Def Leppard were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2019 in Brooklyn, NY on 29th March with more video footage now available.

More footage was posted of the band's RRHOF speech. View photos, video and read a transcript.


Def Leppard News
1st may 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's TONIGHT Single At Number 34 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Tonight single reached Number 34 in the UK charts on this day in 1993.

The 26th anniversary of the 'Tonight' single peaking at Number 34 in the UK charts.


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