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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (30th September-6th October 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 Joe continued to promote his new Down 'n' Outz album and release more new music.

iHeartRadio TV Broadcast

The recent iHeartRadio Music Festival performance was shown again on The CW TV station in the USA this week.

A 25 minute/5 song performance. View photos and video footage via the link below.

Down 'n' Outz Song/David Bowie Tribute

Joe released his tribute song to the late David Bowie titled "Goodnight Mr. Jones". The fourth new song released by Down 'n' Outz in 2019 from their third studio album 'This Is How We Roll'.

The lyrics reference Joe first hearing the news of his passing in January 2016 and many of his most famous songs.

Joe Elliott UK Radio Interview

Joe scheduled a new radio appearance in the UK on 20th October for the BBC Radio 2 show 'Sounds Of The 70s'.

Def Leppard History

The 26th anniversary of the 'Retro-Active' album's released in the UK took place this week along with the 32nd anniversary of the first In The Round show on the 1987 'Hysteria' tour.

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
6th october 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On BBC Radio 2 Sounds Of The 70s On 20th October

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been scheduled to appear on the BBC Radio 2 show Sounds Of The 70s.

A new radio appearance scheduled by Joe with veteran BBC radio DJ Johnnie Walker.


Def Leppard News
6th october 2019

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 5th October 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
6th october 2019

11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Tape CMT Crossroads With TAYLOR SWIFT

Def Leppard filmed their appearance on CMT Crossroads with Taylor Swift in Nashville, TN on this day in 2008.

The 11th anniversary of the band's appearance on CMT Crossroads with Taylor Swift. Read more about eh show and view photos/video footage.


Def Leppard News
5th october 2019

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Return To The Wapentake (Photo Gallery)

Def Leppard played a small acoustic show in Sheffield, England 24 years ago today on 5th October 1995 and photos are available.

View photos from the 1995 Sheffield acoustic concert.


Def Leppard News
5th october 2019

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Honoured By The Mayor Of SHEFFIELD

Def Leppard were honoured with a day of events in their home city of Sheffield, England 24 years ago today on 5th October 1995.

The 24th anniversary of 'Def Leppard Day' in Sheffield, England where the band were honoured by the Mayor and played an acoustic concert.


Def Leppard News
5th october 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform PHOTOGRAPH In Oslo, Norway (Video)

Def Leppard played a show in Oslo, Norway on 5th October 1996 during the Slang tour and footage of Photograph is available.

The 23rd anniversary of the Slang tour show in Oslo, Norway. View rare footage of 'Photograph'.


Def Leppard News
4th october 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Released The RETRO-ACTIVE Compilation Album

Def Leppard released their compilation album Retro-Active 26 years ago on this day in 1993.

The 26th anniversary of the release of the 'Retro-Active' compilation album in the UK. Read more about this album.


Def Leppard News
3rd october 2019

JOE ELLIOTT's DOWN 'N' OUTZ Release DAVID BOWIE Tribute Goodnight Mr. Jones

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott's side project band Down 'n' Outz have today released a fourth song from their upcoming third album.

Joe Elliott's Down 'n' Outz released their tribute to David Bowie called 'Goodnight Mr. Jones'. Listen to/Buy the track now.


Def Leppard News
3rd october 2019

DEF LEPPARD iHeart Radio Music Festival 2019 Photos/Video Footage

Def Leppard's appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV is re-broadcast tonight on US TV.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival appearance was re-broadcast on US TV. View a photo gallery from the event.


Def Leppard News
3rd october 2019

Classic DEF LEPPARD Photo Gallery (IRVINE, CA 3rd October 2003)

Def Leppard played a show on the X/Ten tour in Irvine, CA on 3rd October 2003 and a classic photo gallery is available to view.

The 16th anniversary of a show in Irvine, CA on the X/Ten tour. View photos from the show.


Def Leppard News
3rd october 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME #18 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Pour Some Sugar On Me single hit Number 18 in the UK singles chart 32 years ago on this day in 1987.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' single reaching Number 18 on the UK charts in 1987.


Def Leppard News
2nd october 2019

BRIAN JOHNSON'S A LIFE ON THE ROAD w/ DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On AXS TV

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott 2017 appearance on Brian Johnson's A Life On The Road is due to air on AXS TV in the USA.

Joe Elliott's 2017 appearance on Brian Johnson's 'A Life On The Road' show was broadcast in the USA by AXS TV. View photos and read the full interview transcript.


Def Leppard News
2nd october 2019

8 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN's MANRAZE Play First North American Show

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen played the first and only public show in North America with his band Manraze on this day in 2011.

The 8th anniversary of Phil Collen's Manraze playing their first public concert in the USA. View photos and video footage from the show.


Def Leppard News
2nd october 2019

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release WHEN LOVE AND HATE COLLIDE Single

Def Leppard released their classic single When Love & Hate Collide 24 years ago on this day in 1995.

The 24th anniversary of the 'When Love & Hate Collide' single's release in the UK which would the band's biggest hit in their homeland.


Def Leppard News
1st october 2019

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD In The Round In HAMILTON, ON (Hysteria Tour Video)

Def Leppard played a Hysteria tour show in Hamilton, ON, Canada on 1st October 1988 and video footage is available.

The 31st anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show in Hamilton, ON, Canada. Watch the full concert.


Def Leppard News
1st october 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Unveil HYSTERIA Tour IN THE ROUND Stage

Def Leppard opened their US Hysteria tour 32 years ago on this day in 1987 in Glens Falls, NY using their unique In The Round stage for the first time.

The 32nd anniversary of the first In The Round show in Glens Falls, NY, USA at the opening night of the North American 'Hysteria' tour.


Def Leppard News
30th september 2019

DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Classic Albums Episode To Air On AXS TV

Def Leppard's Classic Albums Hysteria episode from 2002 is due to air on AXS TV this October.

The 2002 Classic Albums Hysteria episode was re-broadcast by AXS TV in the USA this week.


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