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DEF LEPPARD 2020 News Recap Part 4 APRIL

Def Leppard 2020. Def Leppard 2020

A recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2020 continuing with the month of April.

Another year for the band is about to end and these updates will 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 appeared on a SiriusXM radio special called Let's Get Rocked At Home Weekend.

Joe and Phil recorded special versions of five Def Leppard songs which were played throughout the weekend.

The whole band also recorded intros for the various Def Leppard songs played.

'Billy's Got A Gun' was released in audio and video form as a preview of the 'London To Vegas' box set.

The Rock And Roll Road Trip special filmed in Las Vegas in 2019 premiered on AXS TV in the USA.

Other major anniversaries also took place including the 40th anniversary of the 'On Through The Night' world tour start.


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 march 2020

RICK SAVAGE On Def Leppard's ADRENALIZE Album (1992/2015)

Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage was interviewed in September 2015 by Mick Wall and he reflected on the 1992 Adrenalize album.

Archive interview quotes by Rick Savage talking about the 'Adrenalize' album.


Def Leppard News
31st march 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP In Northampton, MA (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Northampton, MA on 31st March 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Phil Collen/Delta Deep show. View live footage.


Def Leppard News
22nd march 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 28th March 2020 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
30th april 2020

28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Promote ADRENALIZE On The Cover Of ROLLING STONE Magazine

Def Leppard appeared on the cover of iconic US magazine Rolling Stone to promote the Adrenalize album on this day in 1992.

The 28th anniversary of the band's first and only appearance on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in the USA.


Def Leppard News
30th april 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start ADRENALIZE European Tour In STOCKHOLM

Def Leppard played a show in Stockholm, Sweden to start the Adrenalize European tour on 30th April 1993.

The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Sweden. The opening night of the European tour. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
29th april 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start U.S. PYROMANIA Headline Tour IN ODESSA, TX

Def Leppard played their first American headline arena show during the Pyromania tour on this day in 1983 in Odessa, TX.

The 37th anniversary of the band's first North American headline tour starting in Odessa, TX during the 'Pyromania' world tour.


Def Leppard News
29th april 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Unplugged In Stockholm, Sweden (Video)

Def Leppard performed a rare live acoustic session in Stockholm, Sweden on this day in 1993 with video footage available.

The 27th anniversary of an acoustic performance for Swedish TV during the 'Adrenalize' tour. Watch the full show.


Def Leppard News
29th april 2020

12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Songs From The Sparkle Lounge

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

The 12th anniversary of the 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' North American album release.


Def Leppard News
29th april 2020

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ROCKET Single At Number 12 In USA

Def Leppard's classic single Rocket hit Number 12 in the US singles chart 31 years ago on this day in 1989.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Rocket' single peaking at Number 12 in the USA.


Def Leppard News
28th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Performs HYSTERIA Solo/Rick Allen On Band Friendship

Def Leppard members Phil Collen and Rick Allen recently spoke to SiriusXM radio as part of the Let's Get Rocked At Home Weekend special.

Video footage of Phil performing 'Hysteria' was posted by SiriusXM along with interview footage of Rick Allen.


Def Leppard News
26th april 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 25th April 2020 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
26th april 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Take Oxford New Theatre ON THROUGH THE NIGHT

Def Leppard played an On Through The Night UK tour show in Oxford, England on this day in 1980 which was recorded.

The 40th anniversary of an 'On Through The Night' world tour show in Oxford, England where the recently released live album was recorded.


Def Leppard News
26th april 2020

17 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Long Long Way To Go #40 In UK Chart

Def Leppard's classic single Long Long Way To Go became their last UK Top 40 hit on this day in 2003.

The 17th anniversary of the 'Long Long Way To Go' single peaking at Number 40 on the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
24th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT/PHIL COLLEN Live Acoustic (SiriusXM's #AtHomeWeekend Day 1)

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott and Phil Collen performed five songs as part of the Let's Get Rocked At Home Weekend special on SiriusXM radio.

Joe and Phil performed five live songs for the SiriusXM radio special and along with Rick and Vivian introduced Def Leppard songs and those by other artists.


Def Leppard News
24th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD On SiriusXM's Let's Get Rocked At Home Weekend Radio Special

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott and Phil Collen will perform as part of the Let's Get Rocked At Home Weekend special on SiriusXM radio.

A three day radio special was announced with the band taking over the Hair Nation channel on SiriusXM radio in the USA.


Def Leppard News
24th april 2020

12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/Tim McGraw Release NINE LIVES Single

Def Leppard released their Nine Lives single 12 years ago on this day in 2008 featuring country singer Tim McGraw.

The 12th anniversary of the 'Nine Lives' single release featuring guest vocals from country music star Tim McGaraw.


Def Leppard News
23rd april 2020

DEF LEPPARD Guitarist STEVE CLARK Born On This Day In 1960

Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark was born on this day in 1960 in Sheffield, England and would have turned 60 today.

Original guitarist Steve Clark's birthday and what would have been his 60th.


Def Leppard News
22nd april 2020

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release The SLANG Single In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic Slang single 24 years ago on this day in 1996 in the UK.

The 24th anniversary of the 'Slang' single being released in the UK.


Def Leppard News
21st april 2020

JOE ELLIOTT Songs From The Vault 16th April 2020 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his monthly radio show Songs From The Vault this week on SiriusXM.

Joe Elliott's latest radio show for SiriusXM's Deep Tracks channel in the USA. .


Def Leppard News
21st april 2020

2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Abbey Road EP Released For Record Store Day

Def Leppard's Live At Abbey Road Studios 12 inch vinyl EP was released on this day in 2018 for Record Store Day.

The 2nd anniversary of the 'Live At Abbey Road Studios' release for Record Store Day.


Def Leppard News
21st april 2020

6 Years Ago JOE ELLIOTT's DOWN 'N' OUTZ Release The Further Adventures Of

The Down 'n' Outz featuring Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott released their second album The Further Adventures Of... on this day in 2014.

The 6th anniversary of Joe Elliott's second album with side band the 'Down 'n' Outz'.


Def Leppard News
20th april 2020

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play SLANG Club Show In Buenos Aires (Photos)

Def Leppard played a rare club show during the Slang world tour in Buenos Aires, Argentina on this day in 1997 and photos are available.

The 23rd anniversary of a 'Slang' world tour show in Argentina.


Def Leppard News
20th april 2020

28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD w/ BRIAN MAY At The Freddie Mercury Tribute Show

Def Leppard played at The Freddie Mercury Tribute show in London, England 28 years ago on this day in 1992.

The 28th anniversary of the 'Freddie Mercury Tribute Show' in London at Wembley Stadium. Watch video footage.


Def Leppard News
19th april 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 18th April 2020 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
19th april 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's TONIGHT Single Released In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic Tonight single from the Adrenalize album on this day in 1993 in the UK.

the 27th anniversary of the 'Tonight' single being released in the UK.


Def Leppard News
19th april 2020

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Slang Tour In Buenos Aires (Video)

Def Leppard played a Slang world tour show in Buenos Aires, Argentina on this day in 1997 with video/photos available.

The 23rd anniversary of a 'Slang' tour show in Buenos Aires, Argentina which was the band's first ever visit to the country.


Def Leppard News
18th april 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/BILLY SQUIER Rock San Diego (Pyromania Concert Review)

Def Leppard played a show on the Pyromania tour in San Diego, CA on 18th April 1983 and an archive concert review is available to read.

The 37th anniversary of a 'Pyromania' tour show in San Diego, CA with Billy Squier.


Def Leppard News
18th april 2020

28 Years Ago Def Leppard's ADRENALIZE Starts 5 Week Run At #1 In USA

Def Leppard's fifth studio album Adrenalize entered the US album chart at Number One on this day in 1992.

The 28th anniversary of the 'Adrenalize' album entering the US charts at Number One.


Def Leppard News
17th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD Release BILLY'S GOT A GUN Live Hits Vegas Single/Download

Def Leppard have today released the Billy's Got A Gun live single from the Hits Vegas album.

'Billy's Got A Gun' live from Las Vegas, NV 2019 was issued as a digital download and on streaming services the day after the video version.


Def Leppard News
16th april 2020

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Self-Titled LP Picture Disc For Record Store Day

Def Leppard released the 2LP picture disc edition of their self-titled studio album for Record Store Day on this day in 2016.

The 4th anniversary of the band's first release for Record Store Day.


Def Leppard News
16th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD Release New BILLY'S GOT A GUN Hits Vegas Live Video

Def Leppard have today released Billy's Got A Gun from the Hits Vegas live concert film.

The first full length video from the 'Hits Vegas' show was released on YouTube with 'Billy's Got A Gun' now available to watch.


Def Leppard News
16th april 2020

32 Years Ago Def Leppard's ARMAGEDDON IT Number 20 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Armageddon It single hit Number 20 in the UK singles chart on this day in 1988.

The 3nd anniversary of the 'Armageddon It' single peaking at Number 20 in the UK chart.


Def Leppard News
15th april 2020

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's Working Class Background (Rock & Roll Road Trip Video)

Def Leppard's appearance on Sammy Hagar's Rock & Roll Road Trip show will premiere 19th April and a new clip is available.

A preview video clip was posted to YouTube from the Rock & Roll Road Trip show with Sammy Hagar talking to Joe.


Def Leppard News
15th april 2020

28 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL's First DEF LEPPARD Show In Dublin

Vivian Campbell made his first public appearance as a guitarist for Def Leppard on this day in 1992 in Dublin, Ireland.

The 28th anniversary of Vivian Campbell's first show with Def Leppard in Dublin, ireland.


Def Leppard News
14th april 2020

17 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release LONG LONG WAY TO GO Single In UK

Def Leppard released their Long Long Way To Go single on this day in 2003 in the UK.

The 17th anniversary of the 'Long Long Way To Go' single being released in the UK.


Def Leppard News
14th april 2020

6 Years Ago JOE ELLIOTT's Down 'n' Outz Release ROCK AND ROLL QUEEN

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott's Down 'n' Outz released their Rock And Roll Queen single on this day in 2014.

The 6th anniversary of Joe Elliott's Down 'n' Outz releasing their 'Rock And Roll Queen' single.


Def Leppard News
12th april 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 11th April 2020 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
12th april 2020

Mötley Crüe Suggest The Stadium Tour w/ DEF LEPPARD Still Going Ahead

Def Leppard's 2020 The Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe and Poison is still happening according to drummer Tommy Lee.

Motley Crue's drummer Tommy Lee suggested the tour was still on despite all other major stadium events being called off around the world.


Def Leppard News
12th april 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring HYSTERIA Tour To London (Photos)

Def Leppard played the second of two shows at Wembley Arena in London, England on this day in 1988 during the Hysteria tour with media photos available.

The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show in London, England with media photos available.


Def Leppard News
11th april 2020

38 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album Certified PLATINUM In USA

Def Leppard's classic Pyromania album was certified Platinum in the USA on this day in 1983.

The 38th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album going Platinum for the first time in the USA.


Def Leppard News
11th april 2020

28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ADRENALIZE Album Enters UK Chart At #1

Def Leppard's fifth studio album Adrenalize entered the UK album chart at Number One on this day in 1992 in the UK.

The 28th anniversary of the 'Adrenalize' album entering the UK album charts at Number One.


Def Leppard News
10th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD New LONDON TO VEGAS Box Set Extended Preview Video

Def Leppard will release their London To Vegas box set on 29th May and a new extended video trailer is available on YouTube.

A new and extended trailer for the London and Las Vegas concert films in the 'London To Vegas' box set was released this week on YouTube.


Def Leppard News
10th april 2020

32 Years Ago Def Leppard Start Second UK HYSTERIA Tour In BOURNEMOUTH

Def Leppard started their UK Hysteria tour in Bournemouth, England 32 years ago on 10th April 1988.

The 32nd anniversary of the second UK 'Hysteria' tour starting in Norunemouth, England.


Def Leppard News
9th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD's Sammy Hagar's ROCK & ROLL ROAD TRIP Episode To Premiere 19th April

Def Leppard's appearance on Sammy Hagar's Rock & Roll Road Trip show will premiere in April according to AXS TV.

The TV appearance on Sammy Hagar's Rock And Roll Road Trip series had it's premiere date confirmed this week in the USA.


Def Leppard News
8th april 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End HYSTERIA European Tour In Bourges, France (Photos)

Def Leppard played the final show of the Hysteria European tour in Bourges, France on 8th April 1988 and photos are available.

The 32nd anniversary of the final European 'Hysteria' tour show in Bourges, France. View photos.


Def Leppard News
8th april 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Play In Bay Shore, NY (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Bay Shore, NY on 8th April 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Phil Collen and Delta Deep show. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
5th april 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 4th April 2020 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
5th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD Aborted Planned Dublin Recording Session Due To Lockdown

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott revealed the band's planned recording session in March was aborted due to the current lockdown.

Joe revealed that the recent planned album session in Dublin was called off due to the current lockdown.


Def Leppard News
5th april 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce Sheffield DON VALLEY STADIUM Show

Def Leppard announced their first UK headline stadium show in Sheffield, England 27 years ago on this day in 1993.

The 27th anniversary of the Sheffield Don Valley Stadium show in 1993 during the 'Adrenalize' world tour.


Def Leppard News
5th april 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start ON THROUGH THE NIGHT World Tour In St. Albans

Def Leppard started their On Through The Night world tour in St. Albans, England on this day in 1980.

The 40th anniversary of the opening show of the 'On Through The Night' world tour in England.


Def Leppard News
4th april 2020

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring SLANG Tour To Mexico (Video)

Def Leppard played a Slang world tour show in Mexico City, Mexico on this day in 1997 with video/photos available.

The 23rd anniversary of a 'Slang' tour show in Mexico City with live footage/photos available.


Def Leppard News
4th april 2020

28 Years Ago Def Leppard's LET'S GET ROCKED At Number 2 In UK

Def Leppard's classic single Let's Get Rocked hit Number 2 in the UK singles chart 28 years ago on this day in 1992.

The 28th anniversary of the 'Let's Get Rocked' single peaking at Number 2 n the UK.


Def Leppard News
3rd april 2020

12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring SPARKLE LOUNGE To Reading (Videos)

Def Leppard played a Songs From The Sparkle Lounge world tour show in Reading, PA on 3rd April 2008 with video footage available.

The 12th anniversary of a 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' tour show in Reading, PA. View live footage.


Def Leppard News
3rd april 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Film I WANNA TOUCH U Video In Ottawa

Def Leppard filmed their I Wanna Touch U promo video 27 years ago on this day in 1993 in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

The 27th anniversary of the band's last In The Round show in Ottawa where the 'I Wanna Touch U' promo video was also filmed.


Def Leppard News
3rd april 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Play In New York, NY (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in New York, NY on 3rd April 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Phil Collen/Delta Deep show. View live footage.


Def Leppard News
2nd april 2020

JOE ELLIOTT/RICK SAVAGE On DEF LEPPARD's ON THROUGH THE NIGHT Album

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Rick Savage have been interviewed about the 40th anniversary of the debut album.

A new interview with Joe and Sav talking about the band's early career and albums.


Def Leppard News
1st april 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Tour In CHICAGO (Photo Gallery)

Def Leppard played a Pyromania tour show in East Chicago, IL on this day in 1983 with rare photos available.

The 37th anniversary of a 'Pyromania' tour show in Chicago with rare photos available.


Def Leppard News
1st april 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY End US Tour In Chicago (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Chicago, IL on 1st April 2011 with video footage available.

The 9th anniversary of Vivian's final show with Thin Lizzy. View video footage.


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