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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (20th-26th January 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 the band were still on a break from touring and basically not much happened.

UK TV Appearance Repeats

This week two 'Hysteria' era appearances of UK TV show 'Top of The Pops' are being re-broadcast for the first time since 1989.

The full episode with the 'Rocket' playback performance of February 1989 will be shown again on BBC Four.

This was Steve Clark's last UK appearance on a stage with the band.

Def Leppard History

The 37th anniversary of the Pyromania album North American release 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
19th january 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 25th January 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 january 2020

2 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP's Release EAST COAST LIVE Album

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen's side band Delta Deep released their East Coast Live album on this day in 2018.

The 2nd anniversary of Delta Deep's East Coast Live album and concert film being released.


Def Leppard News
26th january 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour In RALEIGH, NC (Photos)

Def Leppard played a Hysteria tour show in Raleigh, NC on this day in 1988 and a photo gallery is available.

The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show in Raleigh, NC with fan photos available.


Def Leppard News
26th january 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Paris, France (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Paris, France on 26th January 2011 with video/photos available.

The 9h anniversary of Thin Lizzy show with special guest Vivian Campbell on guitar. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
25th january 2020

3 Years Ago JOE ELLIOTT At Celebrating DAVID BOWIE Los Angeles #2 (Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed two songs at the second Celebrating David Bowie concert in Los Angeles, CA on this day in 2017.

The 3rd anniversary of Joe's appearance at Celebrating David Bowie night #2 in Los Angeles. Watch video footage.


Def Leppard News
25th january 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Amsterdam (Video/Photo)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Amsterdam, Holland on 25th January 2011 with video/photos available.

The 9h anniversary of Thin Lizzy show with special guest Vivian Campbell on guitar. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
24th january 2020

DEF LEPPARD's Classic 1989 ROCKET TOTP Performance To Be Re-Broadcast

Def Leppard performed Rocket on Top Of The Pops in February 1989 and the show is being re-broadcast by BBC Four TV.

A re-broadcast of the original February 1989 TOTP's episode with the 'Rocket' video included and the performance set to follow later this week.


Def Leppard News
24th january 2020

3 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT At Celebrating DAVID BOWIE L.A. #1 (Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed two songs at the Celebrating David Bowie concert in Los Angeles, CA on this day in 2017.

The 3rd anniversary of Joe's appearance at Celebrating David Bowie night #1 in Los Angeles. Watch video footage.


Def Leppard News
23rd january 2020

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform Cruise Show Without JOE ELLIOTT (Video)

Def Leppard performed their first and only show without Joe Elliott on lead vocals during the Hysteria On The High Seas cruise on this day in 2016.

The 4th anniversary of the Hysteria cruise performance that was missed by Joe Elliott due to his vocal issues.


Def Leppard News
23rd january 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform HEAVEN IS On GOING LIVE

Def Leppard performed a playback version of Heaven Is on UK TV on 23rd January 1993 with video footage available.

The 27th anniversary of a playback TV performance of 'Heaven Is' on BBC TV in the UK. Watch the performance and interview footage.


Def Leppard News
23rd january 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY London Show #2 (Video/Photo)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in London, England on 23rd January 2011 with video/photos available.

The 9h anniversary of Thin Lizzy show with special guest Vivian Campbell on guitar. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
22nd january 2020

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD HYSTERIA Cruise Acoustic Show (Video/Photo)

Def Leppard performed a shortened acoustic Storytellers concert during the Hysteria On The High Seas cruise on this day in 2016.

The 4th anniversary of the acoustic performance and Q and A session on the Hysteria cruise. View fan photos/video footage.


Def Leppard News
22nd january 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY London Show #1 (Video/Photo)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in London, England on 22nd January 2011 with video/photos available.

The 9h anniversary of Thin Lizzy show with special guest Vivian Campbell on guitar. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
22nd january 2020

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ACTION At Number 14 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic single Action hit Number 14 in the UK singles chart 26 years ago on this day in 1994.

The 26th anniversary of the 'Action' single peaking at Number 14 in the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
21st january 2020

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Cruise Leaves Miami (Video/Photo)

Def Leppard and their fans left the Port Of Miami, FL on this day in 2016 on the first day of the Hysteria On The High Seas cruise.

The 4th anniversary of the Hysteria On The High Seas cruise leaving port in Miami, FL.


Def Leppard News
21st january 2020

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ARMAGEDDON IT At Number 3 In The USA

Def Leppard's classic single Armageddon It reached Number Three on the Billboard Top 200 chart on this day in 1989.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Armageddon It' single peaking at Number 3 in the USA charts.


Def Leppard News
20th january 2020

4 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE In Miami (Video/Photo)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Last In Line in Miami, FL on 20th January 2016 and video footage/photos are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Last In Line show as part of the Hysteria cruise. The final performance by bassist Jimmy Bain before his tragic death.


Def Leppard News
20th january 2020

The Story Of DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album (Released 37 Years Ago)

Def Leppard released their classic third studio album Pyromania 37 years ago on this day in 1983 in North America.

The 37th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album being released in North America. Read about its making.


Def Leppard News
20th january 2020

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's When Love And Hate Collide #58 In The USA

Def Leppard's classic single When Love & Hate Collide reached Number 58 in the USA on this day in 1996.

The 24th anniversary of the 'When Love & Hate Collide' single peaking at Number 58 in the USA charts.


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