On This Day In Def Leppard History

Wednesday, 8th May 2019

On This Day In Def Leppard History - 8th May 2019

Def Leppard History.

On This Day in Def Leppard History - 7th May, the following concerts and events took place. Including the 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' album entering the North American charts on this day in 2008.

The album entered the US Billboard chart at its peak position of Number 5 and Number 7 on the Canadian charts.

It also entered at Number 1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart. The charts were announced and published on Thursday 8th May 2008 with the charts dated as 17th May.

Read more about these album chart anniversaries.

The only known live show played on this day was in Dallas, TX during the Pyromania tour in 1983.

This show was the first visit to the city since November 1981 on the High 'n' Dry tour.

On this day in 2008 the band recorded a live session at Abbey Road studios in London for the 'Live From Abbey Road' TV show.

Read more about this live show anniversary and view photos/video.

Tonight Vivian Campbell's side band Last In Line continue their 2019 tour in support of their second album 'Last In Line II' in Sellersville, PA.

As of 2019, Def Leppard have played 1 time on this date.