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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (6th-12th 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 Rick attended more art events in Florida.

The Stadium Tour/More Shows

Joe was interviewed recently and talked about more shows being added to the tour.

He also hinted on his weekly radio show that the tour might head over to the UK and to "watch this space".

The Stadium Tour

Rick talked of his excitement for the upcoming tour and his preparation for the shows.

He also suggested that it was Def Leppard who tempted Motley Crue out of their retirement to play live again on this tour.

The Early Years Box Set

Joe revealed that the 1980 Oxford live show will be part of the box set and also The Def Leppard E.P..

He stopped short of confirming a release date - currently listed online by retailers as 20th March to coincide with the week of the OTTN 40th anniversary.

Rick Allen Art Events

Rick attended three more art events in Florida as part of his ongoing tour of Wentworth Galleries around the USA showcasing his artwork.

As usual he was interviewed by the local media and made a few TV appearances.

Def Leppard History

The 29th anniversary of Steve Clark's death in 1991 took place this week and he was remembered by fans worldwide.

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
12th january 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 11th 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
12th january 2020

DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN On How He Survived His 1984 Car Accident

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has been interviewed by the Florida press and recalled his 1984 car accident.

Rick talked about his 1984 car accident when interviewed by the local Florida press.


Def Leppard News
12th january 2020

JOE ELLIOTT Hints At More DEF LEPPARD Stadium Tour Dates To Come

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another of his Planet Rock shows last night and commented on the 2020 Stadium Tour.

Joe hinted at more stadium shows and seemed to hint the tour "could" be headed to the UK.


Def Leppard News
12th january 2020

3 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce North American Tour w/ Poison/Tesla

Def Leppard announced a North American tour with Poison and Tesla on this day in 2017.

The 3rd anniversary of the announcement of the 2017 North American tour with Poison and Tesla.


Def Leppard News
12th january 2020

9 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN Unveils PC Supreme Guitar At NAMM (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen attended the NAMM music convention on this day in 2011 and video/photos are available.

The 9th anniversary of Phil Collen's appearance at the NAMM show in California. View video footage/photos.


Def Leppard News
12th january 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY Play In Leicester (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Leicester, England on 12th January 2011 with video available.

The 9th anniversary of Vivian Campbell's show with Thin Lizzy in Leicester, England.


Def Leppard News
11th january 2020

RICK ALLEN Is Excited About DEF LEPPARD's 2020 Stadium Tour

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed recently by local TV news in Miami and video footage is available.

Rick talked of his excitement about The Stadium Tour when interviewed in Florida.


Def Leppard News
11th january 2020

RICK ALLEN On DEF LEPPARD's 2020 Stadium Tour/Artwork (Video)

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed yesterday by Florida radio and talked about the Stadium Tour.

Rick talked about The Stadium Tour and his artwork in Florida where he attended three art events over the weekend.


Def Leppard News
11th january 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP In Santa Cruz, CA (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Santa Cruz, CA on 11th January 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Delta Deep show in California. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
11th january 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY Play In Wales (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Llandudno, Wales on 11th January 2011 with video available.

The 9th anniversary of Vivian Campbell's show with Thin Lizzy in Llandudno, Wales.


Def Leppard News
10th january 2020

20 Years Ago JOE ELLIOTT Angry At DEF LEPPARD's Kelowna Show (Video)

Def Leppard played a show in Kelowna, BC, Canada on 10th January 2000 during the Euphoria tour and video is available.

The 20th anniversary of a 'Euphoria' tour show in Kelowna, Canada where Joe got a bit angry following a backstage robbery.


Def Leppard News
10th january 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP In Mill Valley, CA (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Mill Valley, CA on 10th January 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Delta Deep show in California. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
10th january 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY Play In Leeds (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Leeds, England on 10th January 2011 with photos/video available.

The 9th anniversary of Vivian Campbell's show with Thin Lizzy in Leeds, England.


Def Leppard News
9th january 2020

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT/NIKKI SIXX Came Up With THE STADIUM TOUR Idea

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed alongside Nikki Sixx to promote the 2020 Stadium Tour.

Joe was interviewed about The Stadium Tour and revealed it was he and Nikki Sixx who came up with the idea.


Def Leppard News
9th january 2020

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce 11 Date HITS CANADA Tour With Tesla

Def Leppard announced 11 new dates for their Hits Canada Canadian tour on this day in 2019.

The first anniversary of the Hits Canada tour announcement in 2019.


Def Leppard News
9th january 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Surprise Paso Robles Show (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a surprise show in Paso Robles, CA on 9th January 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Delta Deep show in California. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
8th january 2020

JOE ELLIOTT On DOWN 'N' OUTZ David Bowie Tribute/THIS IS HOW WE ROLL Songs

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed for a podcast and mentioned the Down 'n' Outz new album.

Joe talked about the Down 'n' Outz album and their tribute to David Bowie. Listen to the full audio.


Def Leppard News
8th january 2020

3 Years Ago JOE ELLIOTT At Celebrating DAVID BOWIE London (Video)

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

The 3rd anniversary of Joe's appearance at the Celebrating David Bowie show in London.


Def Leppard News
8th january 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY Play In Newcastle (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Newcastle, England on this day in 2011 with photos/video available.

The 9th anniversary of Vivian Campbell's show with Thin Lizzy in Newcastle, England.


Def Leppard News
8th january 2020

DEF LEPPARD Guitarist STEVE CLARK 1960-1991 Tribute Videos

Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark passed away 29 years ago today and a tribute video playlist is available.

A tribute video playlist for Steve Clark featuring interview and performance footage.


Def Leppard News
8th january 2020

DEF LEPPARD Guitarist STEVE CLARK Died 29 Years Ago Today In London

Def Leppard guitarist Steve Steamin' Clark passed away 29 years ago on this day in 1991 in London, England.

The 29th anniversary of the passing of original guitarist Steve Clark.


Def Leppard News
7th january 2020

JOE ELLIOTT Confirms DEF LEPPARD's Box Set Will Include Rare 1980 Songs

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed by a member of Tesla recently and confirmed details of the new Early Years box set.

Joe revealed more about The Early Years '79-'81 box set during an interview.


Def Leppard News
7th january 2020

JOE ELLIOTT On More DOWN 'N' OUTZ Music/THIS IS HOW WE ROLL Album

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed for a podcast and mentioned the Down 'n' Outz album and their future.

Joe discussed the Down 'n' Outz latest album and their future plans during an interview.


Def Leppard News
7th january 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP In San Juan Capistrano (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in San Juan Capistrano, CA on 7th January 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Delta Deep show in California. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
7th january 2020

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

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Glasgow, Scotland on this day in 2011 with photos/video available.

The 9th anniversary of Vivian Campbell's show with Thin Lizzy in Glasgow, Scotland.


Def Leppard News
6th january 2020

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's STADIUM TOUR Moving Into 2021 With More Shows

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed last month and commented on the 2020 Stadium Tour.

Joe once again hinted at more stadium shows to follow in 2021.


Def Leppard News
6th january 2020

JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD Happy To Celebrate ON THROUGH THE NIGHT Album

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed recently by the Montreal press and discussed the new box set.

Joe commented on the plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the debut album.


Def Leppard News
6th january 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Start West Coast Tour (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Agoura Hills, CA on 6th January 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Delta Deep show in California. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
6th january 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL Plays First THIN LIZZY Show In Aberdeen

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played his first show with Thin Lizzy in Aberdeen, Scotland on this day in 2011.

The 9th anniversary of Vivian Campbell's show with Thin Lizzy in Aberdeen, Scotland.


Def Leppard News
6th january 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release HYSTERIA Single In The USA

Def Leppard released their classic Hysteria single 32 years ago on this day in 1988 in the USA.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' single being released in the USA.


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