JOE ELLIOTT Previews DEF LEPPARD'S Hysteria Tour DVD With EXCITABLE On His Radio Show
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott played a new live song on his Planet Rock radio show last night from the upcoming Hysteria Tour DVD.
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Sunday, 23rd February 2020
DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (17th-23rd February 2020)
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A round up of Def Leppard News with links to stories and updates from this week in the band's history.
A week where not one but two live tracks were revealed online from upcoming releases.
The Rocks 2020 Awards Win
Announced on 21st February Def Leppard won two awards at The Rocks 2020.
Planet Rock radio announced that Def Leppard won both Best British Band and Best Live Act.
Joe's Down 'n' Outz also won Best British Album.
Joe was interviewed briefly about the win live on air by Wyatt Wendels.
Good Morning Freedom (Live Oxford 1980)
On Friday the band released a second song from the upcoming 'The Early Years 79-81' five disc box set.
Due for release on 20th March the box set was previewed with the release of 'Good Morning Freedom' live from the 1980 Oxford, England show.
The song was added to streaming and download services.
The entire 64 track box set will be released digitally and to stream unlike the already released box sets of 2017 to 2019.
Hysteria Tour 2018 DVD Live Track/20/20 Vision
Joe played a new live track during his weekly 'Joe Elliott Show' on Planet Rock last night.
'Excitable' was played at the end of the show as Joe commented on Def Leppard's two wins at The Rocks 2020 award which were announced on Friday.
Although not announced by Joe the live track was clearly from London with Joe name checking the city at the start of the song.
The concert film from December 2018 is due to be released as a double set with the 'Sin City Residency' film as part of the upcoming 20/20 Vision series.
Def Leppard History
The 36th anniversary of the 'Photograph' single being reissued in the UK 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).
23rd february 2020
Joe played 'Excitable' live from London 2018 during his radio show in a preview of the upcoming 'Hysteria' tour DVD.
23rd february 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 22nd February 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.
23rd february 2020
17 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's X Tour In MANCHESTER (Photo Gallery)
Def Leppard played a show in Manchester, England on this day in 2003 during the X/Ten tour and media photos are available.
View a photo gallery from an X/Ten tour show in Manchester, England in 2003.
22nd february 2020
JOE ELLIOTT Songs From The Vault 20th February 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his monthly radio show Songs From The Vault this week on SiriusXM.
The latest edition of Joe's radio show for SiriusXM. View the full playlist and transcript.
22nd february 2020
One Year Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Release Second Album II
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell's side band Last In Line released their second album II on this day in 2019.
The first anniversary of the release of Vivian Campbell/Last In Line's second studio album "II".
21st february 2020
DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott Credits Fans For Planet Rock THE ROCKS 2020 Awards
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed earlier today by Planet Rock radio for THE ROCKS 2020 awards announcement.
Joe was interviewed by Planet Rock during the announcement of The Rocks 2020 awards. Listen to/read the full interview.
21st february 2020
DEF LEPPARD Win Best British Band/Best Live Act At Planet Rock ROCKS 2020
Def Leppard have today been named as the winners of two awards at the Planet Rock radio's THE ROCKS 2020.
Def Leppard won both Best British Band and Best Live Act at Planet Rock's The Rocks 2020 awards.
21st february 2020
DEF LEPPARD Release GOOD MORNING FREEDOM Live From Oxford 1980
Def Leppard have released a second track from The Early Years 79-81 box set with Good Morning Freedom now available to stream/download.
A second track was released as a preview of the new box set taken from the Oxford, England live concert from April 1980.
20th february 2020
Classic 1993 DEF LEPPARD Live Photo Gallery HOUSTON, TX
Def Leppard played an Adrenalize tour show in Houston, TX on this day in 1993 and photos are available.
The 27th anniversary of an Adrenalize tour show in Houston, TX. View a photo gallery.
20th february 2020
40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Spot On In SHEFFIELD (Concert Review)
Def Leppard played a show on the On Through The Night tour in Sheffield, England on 20th February 1980 and an archive concert review is available to read.
The 40th anniversary of an early show in Sheffield, England. Read a review and view photos.
19th february 2020
37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PHOTOGRAPH At Number 66 In The UK
Def Leppard's classic Photograph single reached Number 66 in the UK 37 years ago on this day in 1983.
The 37th anniversary of the 'Photograph' single peaking at Number 66 in the UK.
19th february 2020
4 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE Release Heavy Crown Album
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and his side band Last In Line release their debut album Heavy Crown on this day in 2016.
The 4th anniversary of the first Last In Line album 'Heavy Crown' being released.
18th february 2020
DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Looking Forward To THE STADIUM/20/20 VISION Tours
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed yesterday by Oklahoma radio to promote the 20/20 Vision tour.
Vivian talked about the upcoming 20/20 Vision tour with ZZ Top and The Stadium Tour. Listen to the full interview.
18th february 2020
DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN On 20/20 Vision Tour/Deviated Septum Surgery
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed recently by Virginia radio to promote the 20/20 Vision tour.
Phil talked about his recent surgery and the 20/20 Vision tour. Listen to the full interview.
17th february 2020
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Reissue PHOTOGRAPH Single In The UK
Def Leppard reissued their classic Photograph single 36 years ago on this day in 1984 in the UK.
The 36th anniversary of the 'Photograph' single being reissued in the UK.
17th february 2020
9 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT w/ Thin Lizzy In Dublin (Video)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy and guest Joe Elliott in Dublin, Ireland on 17th February 2011 with video footage available.
The 9th anniversary of a Thin Lizzy show featuring Vivian Campbell and a guest appearance from Joe Elliott.
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