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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (3rd-10th November 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.

A week where the band started an at least 5 to 6 month break from touring.

Joe Elliott/Down 'n' Outz 2020 Tour

Joe spoke about a possible tour in 2020 by the Down 'n' Outz.

A handful of shows might be played in Spring/Summer of next year before Def Leppard's North American tour starts.

Joe Elliott @ SiriusXM

The full 1 hour plus video of Joe's interview at the SiriusXM studios in September was posted this week.

Joe appeared on the Trunk Nation show for a lengthy chat including giving away details of a 40th anniversary release in March 2020.

Last In Line USA Tour

Vivian played more shows with his side band Last In Line this week in Milford, Feeding Hills and Teaneck.

The North American tour ends tonight in Ardmore, PA.

Def Leppard History

The 4th anniversary of the self-titled DEF LEPPARD album entering the charts around the world 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).


Def Leppard News
10th november 2019

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 9th November 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
10th november 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD In LUXEMBOURG (Slang Tour Video)

Def Leppard played a Slang tour show in Petange, Luxembourg on 10th November 1996 and video footage is available.

The 23rd anniversary of a show in Petange, Luxembourg on the Slang tour. View rare footage.


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10th november 2019

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Enters US Album Chart At Number 10

Def Leppard's current self-titled studio album debuted at Number 10 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart on this day in 2015.

The 4th anniversary of the self-titled DEF LEPPARD album entering the US Billboard charts.


Def Leppard News
9th november 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified 2x Platinum In USA

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 2 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1987.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album reaching 2 Million sales in the USA.


Def Leppard News
9th november 2019

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Tour Arrives In TOKYO, Japan (Video)

Def Leppard played a show in Tokyo, Japan two years ago on 9th November 2015 and video footage is available.

The 4th anniversary of a show in Tokyo, Japan on the 2015 world tour. Watch the full show.


Def Leppard News
8th november 2019

View DEF LEPPARD/JOE ELLIOTT's Full Interview On Trunk Nation (1hr22min Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed by Trunk Nation on SiriusXM radio in September with full video now available.

The full video from Joe Elliott's September appearance on the Trunk Nation show is now available to view. Lasting almost 90 mins.


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8th november 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Sacramento/Milford Photos/Video 1

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played a show in Sacramento, CA/Milford, CT with photos/video available.

More shows by Vivian's side band Last In Line in Sacramento, CA/Milford, CT. View the setlist/photos and video.


Def Leppard News
8th november 2019

Classic JOE ELLIOTT DEF LEPPARD Tour Diary HERSHEY, PA 1992

Def Leppard played a show on the Adrenalize tour in Hershey, PA on 8th November 1992 and an archive tour diary is available to read.

A classic Tour Diary by Joe Elliott from the 'Adrenalize' tour.


Def Leppard News
7th november 2019

Watch DEF LEPPARD Play Rare Acoustic Improv Song From 1995

Def Leppard played a short acoustic set for MTV Europe in October 1995 and rare video footage is available.

Rare footage of the band playing an acoustic tribute song for MTV Europe presenter Ray Cokes in October 1995. Watch the full video.


Def Leppard News
7th november 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's SLANG Tour In MILAN, Italy (Video)

Def Leppard played a Slang tour show in Milan, Italy on 7th November 1996 and video footage is available.

The 23rd anniversary of a show in Milan, Italy during the Slang tour. Watch video footage.


Def Leppard News
7th november 2019

Classic JOE ELLIOTT DEF LEPPARD Tour Diary PITTSBURGH, PA 1992

Def Leppard played a show on the Adrenalize tour in Pittsburgh, PA on 7th November 1992 and an archive tour diary is available to read.

A classic Tour Diary by Joe Elliott from the 'Adrenalize' tour.


Def Leppard News
6th november 2019

JOE ELLIOTT On Writing DOWN 'N' OUTZ DAVID BOWIE Tribute Goodnight Mr. Jones

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has spoken once more about the new Down 'n' Outz David Bowie tribute song Goodnight Mr. Jones.

Joe Elliott discussed his new David Bowie tribute song with the Down 'n' Outz and all other album tracks.


Def Leppard News
6th november 2019

15 Years Ago BEST OF DEF LEPPARD Album At Number 6 In The UK

Def Leppard's Best Of greatest hits album entered the UK chart at Number 6 on this day in 2004.

The 15th anniversary of the Best Of Def Leppard album entering the UK charts inside the Top Ten.


Def Leppard News
6th november 2019

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Album At #1 On The UK Rock Chart

Def Leppard's current self-titled studio album entered the UK charts on this day in 2015.

The 4th anniversary of the self-titled DEF LEPPARD album entering the UK charts. Including at Number One on the Rock chart.


Def Leppard News
5th november 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified 3xPlatinum In Canada

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 3 times platinum in Canada on this day in 1987.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album reaching 3 x Platinum in Canada for sales of over 300,000.


Def Leppard News
5th november 2019

11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Rock SYDNEY, Australia (Photo Gallery)

Def Leppard played a show on the Sparkle Lounge tour in Sydney, Australia on 5th November 2008 and a gallery of media photos is available.

A photo gallery from Sydney, Australia during the Songs From The Sparkle Lounge tour.


Def Leppard News
5th november 2019

36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's FOOLIN' Single At #28 In The USA

Def Leppard's classic Foolin' single reached Number 28 in the USA on this day in 1983.

The 36th anniversary of the 'Foolin' single reaching Number 28 in the US Billboard charts. The third hit single from the 'Pyromania'.


Def Leppard News
4th november 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Possible 2020 DOWN 'N' OUTZ Tour

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed in October by Michigan radio about the new Down 'n' Outz album This Is How We Roll.

Joe Elliott talked about the possibility of "a handful" of shows by the Down 'n' Outz in 2020 during another radio interview.


Def Leppard News
4th november 2019

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's Setlists/Playing The Hits

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by Chicago radio about the Down 'n' Outz with full audio available.

Joe Elliott spoke to Chicago radio and mentioned Def Leppard's setlists as well as promoting the new Down 'n' Outz album.


Def Leppard News
4th november 2019

5 Years Ago JOE ELLIOTT Performs At Classic Rock Awards (Photos/Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed at the Classic Rock Awards in Los Angeles on this day in 2014 and photos/video are available.

The 5th anniversary of Joe Elliott performing and presenting an award at the Classic Rock Awards in LA.


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4th november 2019

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's VAULT Album At Number 3 In The UK

Def Leppard's Vault Greatest Hits album entered the UK album chart at Number 3 on this day in 1995.

The 24th anniversary of the 'Vault' album entering the UK charts inside the Top 3.


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