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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (4th-10th May 2020)

Def Leppard 2018. 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 not much happened.

Def Leppard History

Many anniversaries 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
3rd May 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 9th May 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
10th May 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play Zurich On The ADRENALIZE Tour

Def Leppard played a show on 10th May 1993 in Zurich, Switzerland on the Adrenalize tour where a live photo for a 1994 single cover was taken.

The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Zurich.


Def Leppard News
9th May 2020

30 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album 10x Platinum In USA

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 10 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1990.

The 30th anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album going 10 times Platinum in the USA.


Def Leppard News
9th May 2020

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On MICK RONSON's Heaven And Hull

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was featured on Mick Ronson's album Heaven And Hull released on this day in 1994.

The 26th anniversary of Joe Elliott's guest appearance on Mick Ronson's 'Heaven And Hull' album.


Def Leppard News
9th May 2020

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play SLANG Radio Concert In LOS ANGELES

Def Leppard played a radio promo show on 9th May 1996 in Los Angeles, CA to premiere the Slang album and audio/video is available.

The 24th anniversary of a 'Slang' album promo concert in Los Angeles, CA. Listen to the full radio broadcast.


Def Leppard News
9th May 2020

28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's LET'S GET ROCKED At #15 In USA

Def Leppard's classic single Let's Get Rocked peaked at Number 15 in the US singles chart on this day in 1992.

The 28th anniversary of the 'Let's Get Rocked' single peaking at Number 15 in the USA charts.


Def Leppard News
8th May 2020

12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's SPARKLE LOUNGE Album #5 In US Chart

Def Leppard's ninth studio album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge entered the USA and Canadian charts on this day in 2008.

The 12th anniversary of the 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' album reaching Number 5 in the USA charts.


Def Leppard News
8th May 2020

12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Record Live Session At ABBEY ROAD Studios

Def Leppard recorded a live session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios on this day in 2008.

The 12th anniversary of a live session recording at Abbey Road Studios in London for the 'Live From Abbey Road' TV show.


Def Leppard News
7th May 2020

DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Reveals SONOS Guitar Chair Used For Recording

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has revealed the chair he uses for recording his guitar parts.

Phil endorsed a chair used for recording guitars at his home studio.


Def Leppard News
7th May 2020

Watch DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Record A RIVERDOGS Guitar Solo In 2016

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell released the California album with Riverdogs in 2017 and studio footage has been posted online.

Footage was released of Vivian Campbell recording with his side band Riverdogs in 2016.


Def Leppard News
6th May 2020

12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Launch SPARKLE LOUNGE/Film Promo Video In LONDON

Def Leppard played an intimate club show on 6th May 2008 in London, England to launch the Sparkle Lounge album in the UK.

The 12th anniversary of the Sparkle Lounge album launch concert at a club in London. View photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
5th May 2020

12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Songs From The Sparkle Lounge UK Release

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

The 12th anniversary of the 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' album being released in the UK.


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