DEF LEPPARD Nominated For Two Planet Rock Radio THE ROCK 2020 Awards
Def Leppard have been announced as nominees in the Planet Rock radio THE ROCKS 2020 awards for 2020.
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Sunday, 9th February 2020
DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (3rd-9th February 2020)
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 Vivian Campbell continued to work in the studio with Last In Line.
The Early Years 79-81 Box Set Competition
During his weekly 'Joe Elliott Show' on Planet Rock Joe ran a competition to win one of five copies of The Early Years 79-81 box set.
To win you have to guess what the "theme of this week's show" was.
What was it?...Hmmm.
Go to Joe's page at the Planet Rock website to send in your answer which must be done by 5pm on Wednesday 12th February.
Planet Rock/The Rocks 2020 Awards
Def Leppard were nominated for two Planet Rock awards this week as they had been in 2019.
They are up for Best British Band and Best Live Band in The Rocks 2020 awards organised by Planet Rock radio.
Joe's own Down 'n' Outz are also nominated for Best British Album for 'This Is How We Roll'.
Vivian's Last In Line are nominated for Best Live Band as well as Best International Band.
You can vote once now at the Planet Rock website - link in news story below.
Last In Line Third Album Recording
Vivian Campbell and his Last In Line band mates continued recording their third studio album this week in California.
Vivian had said in late 2019 that the album would be recorded in January/February but may not be released until late 2020.
Def Leppard History
The 40th anniversary of the 'Hello America' UK single release in 1980 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).
9th february 2020
Def Leppard were nominated for two pLanet Rock awards alongside other nominations for Down 'n' Outz and Last In Line.
9th february 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 8th 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.
9th february 2020
37 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN's First Show With DEF LEPPARD In London
Def Leppard played their first show with guitarist Phil Collen in London, England on this day 37 years ago in 1983.
The 37th anniversary of Phil Collen's debut show with the band in London, England. View photos and listen to the full concert.
8th february 2020
40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Released The HELLO AMERICA Single In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic single Hello America in the UK 40 years ago on this day in 1980.
The 40th anniversary of the 'Hello America' single being released in the UK.
8th february 2020
9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Berlin (Videos)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Berlin, Germany on 8th February 2011 with video/photos available.
The 9th anniversary of another live appearance by Vivian with Thin Lizzy. View video footage.
7th february 2020
14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ROCK OF AGES Album Platinum In The USA
Def Leppard's greatest hits album Rock Of Ages The Definitive Collection album was certified as Platinum in the USA 14 years ago on this day in 2006.
The 14th anniversary of the 'Rock Of Ages' best of album going Platinum in the USA.
7th february 2020
20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring EUPHORIA To Montreal (Video)
Def Leppard played a show in Montreal, QC, Canada 20 years ago today on the Euphoria tour and video footage is available.
The 20th anniversary of a 'Euphoria' tour show in Montreal, QC. View interview/show footage from local TV.
7th february 2020
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End PYROMANIA World Tour In Bangkok, Thailand
Def Leppard played the final show of the Pyromania world tour 36 years ago on this day in 1984 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 36th anniversary of the final 'Pyromania' tour show in Bangkok, Thailand and last show played by Rick Allen with two arms.
7th february 2020
9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Warsaw (Video/Photo)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Warsaw, Poland on 7th February 2011 with video/photos available.
The 9th anniversary of another live appearance by Vivian with Thin Lizzy. View video footage.
6th february 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HEAVEN IS At Number 13 In The UK
Def Leppard's classic single Heaven Is hit Number 13 in the UK singles chart 27 years ago on this day in 1993.
The 27th anniversary of the 'Heaven Is' single peaking at Number 13 in the UK.
6th february 2020
9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Vienna (Video/Photo)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Vienna, Austria on 6th February 2011 with video/photos available.
The 9th anniversary of another live appearance by Vivian with Thin Lizzy. View video footage.
4th february 2020
36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Tour In Sydney (Photo Gallery/Video)
Def Leppard played the last of three shows in Sydney/Coogee, Australia on this day in 1984 with photos/video available.
The 36th anniversary of a 'Pyromania' tour show in Sydney, Australia. View photos and video footage.
4th february 2020
9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Munich (Video/Photo)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Munich, Germany on 4th February 2011 with video/photos available.
The 9th anniversary of another live appearance by Vivian with Thin Lizzy. View video footage.
3rd february 2020
9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Pratteln (Video/Photo)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Pratteln, Switzerland on 3rd February 2011 with video/photos available.
The 9th anniversary of another live appearance by Vivian with Thin Lizzy. View video footage.
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