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DEF LEPPARD 2020 News Recap Part 9 SEPTEMBER

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A recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2020 continuing with the month of September.

Another year for the band is about to end and these updates will look back at the major events that took place over the last 12 months.

Featuring links to past news stories.

A month in which Joe Elliott and Phil Collen contributed to the new album from The Struts.

Joe and Phil sang and played guitar on 'I Hate How Much I Want You' from the album 'Strange Days'.

Other major anniversaries also took place including the 31st anniversary of Steve's Clark's last appearance on stage with the band in 1989 at the MTV Video Music Awards.


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
29th September 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End ADRENALIZE World Tour In Mexico City

Def Leppard played the final show of their 241 date Adrenalize world tour in Mexico City 27 years ago on this day in 1993.

Def Leppard News
28th September 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 26th September 2020 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.

Def Leppard News
28th September 2020

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ALL I WANT IS EVERYTHING #3 In UK Rock Chart

Def Leppard's classic All I Want Is Everything single peaked at Number 38 in the UK charts on this day in 1996.

Def Leppard News
28th September 2020

6 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Rock WEMBLEY Stadium For The NFL (Video)

Def Leppard returned to Wembley Stadium in London, England on this day in 2014 to play a short set before an NFL game.

Def Leppard News
27th September 2020

21 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release GOODBYE Single In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic single Goodbye on this day in 1999 in the UK.

Def Leppard News
27th September 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA/PYROMANIA Go 7x Platinum In USA

Def Leppard became the first band to sell seven millions copies of two back to back albums with Hysteria and Pyromania in the USA on this day in 1988.

Def Leppard News
27th September 2020

15 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN's MANRAZE Play First Show In LONDON, England

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen played the first ever show with his band Manraze on this day 27th September 2005.

Def Leppard News
26th September 2020

28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HAVE YOU EVER At Number 16 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic single Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad reached Number 16 in the UK charts on this day in 1992.

Def Leppard News
25th September 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's TWO STEPS BEHIND At Number 32 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Two Steps Behind single reached Number 32 in the UK on this day in 1993.

Def Leppard News
22nd September 2020

JOE ELLIOTT Songs From The Vault 20th August 2020 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his monthly radio show Songs From The Vault this week on SiriusXM.

Def Leppard News
21st September 2020

3 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD At The ROCK IN RIO Festival In BRAZIL

Def Leppard played the famous Rock In Rio festival on this day in 2017 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Def Leppard News
21st September 2020

18 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play MixFest In BOSTON, MA (Video)

Def Leppard played a show in Boston, MA during the X/Ten promo tour on this day in 2002 and video is available.

Def Leppard News
20th September 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 19th September 2020 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.

Def Leppard News
19th September 2020

DEF LEPPARD'S JOE ELLIOTT Premieres The Struts I HATE HOW MUCH I WANT YOU

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen have contributed to The Struts new album Strange Days and the the has now been premiered.

Def Leppard News
19th September 2020

7 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's VIVA! HYSTERIA Screened In UK Cinemas

Def Leppard screened their VIVA! Hysteria concert film in UK cinemas 7 years ago on this in 2013.

Def Leppard News
17th September 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End U.S. PYROMANIA Tour At SAN DIEGO Stadium

Def Leppard ended the mainland portion of their US Pyromania tour on this day in 1983 in San Diego, CA at Jack Murphy Stadium.

Def Leppard News
17th September 2020

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform PSSOM On Top Of The Pops (Video)

Def Leppard performed their classic single Pour Some Sugar On Me on BBC music show Top Of The Pops 33 years ago on this day in 1987.

Def Leppard News
16th September 2020

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release The LET'S GO Single

Def Leppard released the single Let's Go from their current self titled studio album four years ago on this day in 2015.

Def Leppard News
16th September 2020

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ALL I WANT IS EVERYTHING In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic All I Want Is Everything single 24 years ago on this day in 1996 in the UK.

Def Leppard News
15th September 2020

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified Silver/Gold In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified Silver/Gold in the UK on this day in 1987.

Def Leppard News
15th September 2020

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform PSSOM On The Roxy (Photos)

Def Leppard performed their classic single Pour Some Sugar On Me on UK music show The Roxy 33 years ago on this day in 1987.

Def Leppard News
14th September 2020

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Reveal All 14 Song Titles Of Self-Titled Album

Def Leppard revealed the 14 song titles of their current self titled studio album five years ago on this day in 2015.

Def Leppard News
13th September 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform HELLO AMERICA For DUTCH TV Show TopPop

Def Leppard played their first show in Holland in September 1980 and taped a TV appearance on the same day.

Def Leppard News
13th September 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 12th September 2020 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.

Def Leppard News
11th September 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/BRIAN MAY Bring PYROMANIA To The LA Forum

Def Leppard played the second of two shows at the legendary LA Forum in Los Angeles, CA during the Pyromania tour on this day in 1983.

Def Leppard News
11th September 2020

Classic JOE ELLIOTT DEF LEPPARD Tour Diary (Salt Lake City, UT 1992)

Def Leppard played a show on the Adrenalize tour in Salt Lake City, UT on 11th September 1992 and an archive tour diary is available to read.

Def Leppard News
10th September 2020

33 Years Ago JOE ELLIOTT/DEF LEPPARD UK Hysteria TV Interview

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott appeared on UK TV show Monsters Of Rock on this day in 1987 and video is available.

Def Leppard News
9th September 2020

33 Years Ago BRIAN MAY Guests w/ DEF LEPPARD In London (Photos/Audio)

Def Leppard played a Hysteria world tour show in London, England 33 years ago on this day in 1987 and a special guest joined them.

Def Leppard News
9th September 2020

28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play LET'S GET ROCKED At MTV Awards

Def Leppard performed at the MTV Video Music Awards show on this day in 1992 and footage of Let's Get Rocked is available along with photos.

Def Leppard News
8th September 2020

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release IN THE ROUND IN YOUR FACE Concert Video

Def Leppard released their first concert video In The Round-In Your Face 31 years ago in the UK on this in 1989.

Def Leppard News
8th September 2020

8 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD w/ Special Guest In MEXICO CITY (Video/Photo)

Def Leppard played a show on the Rock Of Ages tour in Mexico City, Mexico on 8th September 2012 and a young fan was brought onstage.

Def Leppard News
7th september 2020

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD End 12-Show SIN CITY RESIDENCY In LAS VEGAS

Def Leppard played the final night of the 12 show Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV on this day in 2019.

Def Leppard News
7th september 2020

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME Single

Def Leppard released their classic Pour Some Sugar On Me single 33 years ago on this day in 1987 in the UK.

Def Leppard News
7th September 2020

41 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play In WOLVERHAMPTON (Review/Photo)

Def Leppard played a show in Wolverhampton, England on 7th September 1979 and an archive concert review is available to read.

Def Leppard News
6th September 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 5th September 2020 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.

Def Leppard News
6th September 2020

31 Years Ago STEVE CLARK's Last DEF LEPPARD Appearance At MTV Awards

Def Leppard played the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, CA on 6th September 1989 and photos/video are available.

Def Leppard News
6th September 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release TWO STEPS BEHIND In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic Two Steps Behind single on this day in 1993 in the UK.

Def Leppard News
6th September 2020

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Go For Blind Date In EDMONTON

Def Leppard played a small surprise club show on the Slang tour in Edmonton, AB on 6th September 1996 and a media review is available to read.

Def Leppard News
5th September 2020

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's WOMEN Single At #80 In The US Billboard Chart

Def Leppard's classic Women single peaked at Number 80 on this day in 1987 in the USA.

Def Leppard News
5th September 2020

20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD ROCKWALK (Photos)

Def Leppard were inducted into the Guitar Center RockWalk in Hollywood, CA on this day in 2000.

Def Leppard News
4th September 2020

39 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's High 'n' Dry Tour In ATLANTA, GA (Photos)

Def Leppard played a High 'n' Dry show in Atlanta, GA on this day in 1981 with a rare photos gallery available.

Def Leppard News
3rd September 2020

DEF LEPPARD'S JOE ELLIOTT/PHIL COLLEN On The Struts New STRANGE DAYS Album

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen have contributed to The Struts new album Strange Days which is due out in October.

Def Leppard News
3rd September 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ROCK OF AGES At Number 41 In UK Chart

Def Leppard's classic single Rock Of Ages reached Number 41 on the UK Top 100 Singles chart today in 1983.

Def Leppard News
2nd September 2020

20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Asked To Turn It Down In SALEM, OR

Def Leppard played a show on the Euphoria tour in Salem, OR on 2nd September 2000 under strange circumstances.

Def Leppard News
1st September 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 29th August 2020 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.

Def Leppard News
1st September 2020

33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour In NOTTINGHAM (Photos)

Def Leppard played a Hysteria world tour show in Nottingham, England on this day in 1987 with a review/photos available.


Visit the September 2020 News Section to view all the news stories in full.


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