2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD The Story So Far/Hysteria Singles Released
Def Leppard released their 2CD best of album The Story So Far...The Best Of Def Leppard and Hysteria The Singles box set on this day in 2018.
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DEF LEPPARD 2020 News Recap Part 11 NOVEMBER
Def Leppard 2020
A recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2020 continuing with the month of November.
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 took part if the first of two online events for the Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp.
The online Q and A session was hosted online by KLOS radio.
Joe also revealed that the delayed Collection Volume 3 box set would likely be released in 2021 without giving a specific date.
It was also revealed that Joe would take part in a David Bowie tribute concert in January 2021 called 'A Bowie Celebration' featuring many of the same performers from the 2017 'Celebrating David Bowie' concerts in London and Los Angeles.
Other major anniversaries also took place including Rick Allen's 57th birthday which the 'baby of the band' celebrated on 1st November.
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).
30th November 2020
30th November 2020
How DEF LEPPARD Formed 43 Years Ago This Month In SHEFFIELD
Def Leppard formed as a band exactly 43 years ago this month in Sheffield, England.
30th November 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Breathe A Sigh Number 1 On UK Rock Chart
Def Leppard's classic single Breathe A Sigh reached Number 43 on this day in 1996 in the UK.
30th November 2020
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified DIAMOND In Canada
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified Diamond in Canada on this day in 1988.
30th November 2020
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album 8xPlatinum In USA
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 8 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1988.
29th November 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 28th November 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
29th november 2020
7 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT w/ Kings Of Chaos In Mexico (Videos)
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott played a show with Kings Of Chaos in Mexico City on 29th November 2013 and video footage is available.
29th november 2020
31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's In The Round In Your Face Goes Platinum In USA
Def Leppard's first concert video In The Round-In Your Face was certified multi platinum on this in 1989.
29th november 2020
26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album Certified 9xPlatinum In USA
Def Leppard's classic Pyromania album was certified nine times platinum in the USA on this day in 1994.
28th november 2020
DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Live Online Tonight For Front Row Live Event
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott will take part in the Front Row Live Q&A fan event later tonight.
28th november 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring SLANG Show To EXETER (Photos/Reviews)
Def Leppard played a small club show during the Slang tour show in Exeter, England on 28th November 1996 and photos/reviews are available.
27th November 2020
2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Released The PERSONAL JESUS Promo Video
Def Leppard released the promo video for their cover of Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus on this day in 2018.
27th November 2020
5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Self-Titled Album (Regular UK CD Release)
Def Leppard's current self-titled studio album was released in regular CD format in the UK on this day in 2015.
27th November 2020
42 Years Ago Drummer RICK ALLEN Joined DEF LEPPARD In SHEFFIELD
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen joined the band 42 years ago on this day in 1978 in Sheffield, England.
26th November 2020
JOE ELLIOTT Songs From The Vault 19th November 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his monthly radio show Songs From The Vault on SiriusXM.
26th November 2020
42 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Finish The DEF LEPPARD E.P. Two DAY Recording Session
Def Leppard finished their two day recording session for The Def Leppard EP in Hull, England on this day in 1978.
25th November 2020
JOE ELLIOTT Songs From The Vault 17th September 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his monthly radio show Songs From The Vault this week on SiriusXM.
25th November 2020
18 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Begin Three Night Run In TOKYO (Video)
Def Leppard played an X/Ten tour show in Tokyo, Japan on 25th November 2002 and video footage is available.
25th November 2020
37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release TOO LATE FOR LOVE In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic Too Late For Love single 37 years ago on this day in 1983 in the UK.
25th November 2020
42 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Record The DEF LEPPARD E.P. At Fairview Studios
Def Leppard started recording The Def Leppard EP in Willerby, Hull, England 42 years ago on this day in 1978.
24th November 2020
17 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End X/Ten World Tour In MOSCOW, RUSSIA
Def Leppard ended the 2002/2003 X/Ten world tour in Moscow, Russia on this day in 2003.
23rd november 2020
DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Schedules Two Online Interactive Events With KLOS/Q 104.3 Radio
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott is scheduled to take part in two online events this week and in December with US radio stations.
23rd november 2020
RICK SAVAGE On DEF LEPPARD's ROCKET Video (Filmed 32 Years Ago)
Def Leppard filmed their classic Rocket promo video 32 years ago on this day in 1988 in Amsterdam, Holland.
23rd november 2020
37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Apologises For EL PASO Comments
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott flew to California on this day in 1983 to apologise for comments he made during their US tour.
22nd November 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 21st November 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
22nd November 2020
DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT w/ INXS Singer Michael Hutchence (Photo)
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was photographed with Michael Hutchence of INXS at an event in London in June 1992.
22nd November 2020
18 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's X/TEN Tour In YOKOHAMA, Japan (Video)
Def Leppard played an X/Ten tour show in Yokohama, Japan on 22nd November 2002 and rare footage is available.
22nd November 2020
25 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End VAULT Tour At MUCH MUSIC In TORONTO (Video)
Def Leppard played an acoustic show on the Vault promo tour in Toronto, Canada on 22nd November 1995 and video footage is available.
21st November 2020
25 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Toronto 1995 VAULT Acoustic/Electric Show (Full Audio)
Def Leppard played a radio sponsored show on the Vault promo tour in Toronto, Canada on 21st November 1995 and full audio is available.
19th November 2020
33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour In PHOENIX, AZ (Photos)
Def Leppard played a Hysteria tour show in Phoenix, AZ on 19th November 1987 and a photo gallery is available.
18th November 2020
15 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD At Spike Video Game Awards (Photos)
Def Leppard performed at the Spike Video Game Awards show on this day in 2005 and photos are available.
18th November 2020
25 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's VAULT Album At Number 15 In The USA
Def Leppard's Vault Greatest Hits album entered the US album chart at Number 15 on this day in 1995.
18th November 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release BREATHE A SIGH In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic Breathe A Sigh single on this day in 1996 in the UK.
17th November 2020
41 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's WASTED Single At Number 61 In the UK
Def Leppard's classic early single Wasted reached Number 61 on this day in 1979 in the UK.
17th November 2020
18 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start X/Ten World Tour In SENDAI, Japan
Def Leppard started their year long X/Ten world tour in Sendai, Japan on this day in 2002.
16th November 2020
33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Released The HYSTERIA Single In The UK
Def Leppard released their classic Hysteria single 33 years ago on this day in 1987 in the UK.
16th November 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's SLANG Tour In BIRMINGHAM, England (Photos)
Def Leppard played a show on the Slang tour in Birmingham, England on 16th November 1996 and high quality media photos are available.
15th November 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 14th November 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
15th November 2020
8 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL With STEEL PANTHER In London (Video/Photos)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell joined Steel Panther onstage in London, England on this day in 2012 and footage/photos are available.
14th November 2020
12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End SPARKLE LOUNGE Tour In AUCKLAND (Video)
Def Leppard ended the Sparkle Lounge tour in Auckland, New Zealand on this day in 2008 and Vivian Campbell sang a song by a popular local band.
14th November 2020
Classic JOE ELLIOTT DEF LEPPARD Tour Diary DULUTH, MN 1992
Def Leppard played a show on the Adrenalize tour in Duluth, MN on 14th November 1992 and an archive tour diary is available to read.
13th November 2020
39 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Bringin' On The Heartbreak Single
Def Leppard released their classic Bringin' On The Heartbreak single on this day in 1981 in the UK.
12th November 2020
16 Years Ago BEST OF DEF LEPPARD Album Certified Silver/Gold In UK
Def Leppard's Best Of greatest hits album was certified for both Silver and Gold awards in the UK on this day in 2004.
12th November 2020
8 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Las Vegas VIVA! HYSTERIA Residency Announced
Def Leppard announced their VIVA! Hysteria residency in Las Vegas, NV eight years ago on this in 2012.
11th November 2020
4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Win Classic Rock Album Of The Year (Video)
Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen accepted the Classic Rock Award in Tokyo, Japan on 11th November 2016 for the self titled studio album.
11th November 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD In LEUVEN, Belgium (Slang Tour Video)
Def Leppard played a Slang tour show in Leuven, Belgium on 11th November 1996 and video footage is available.
10th November 2020
DEF LEPPARD's Collection Volume Three Box Set To Be Released In 2021
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott mentioned the next box set during his weekly radio show on Planet Rock and said it will be released in 2021.
10th November 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 7th November 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
10th November 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD In LUXEMBOURG (Slang Tour Video)
Def Leppard played a Slang tour show in Petange, Luxembourg on 10th November 1996 and video footage is available.
10th November 2020
5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Enters US Album Chart At Number 10
Def Leppard's current self-titled studio album debuted at Number 10 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart on this day in 2015.
9th November 2020
33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified 2x Platinum In USA
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 2 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1987.
9th November 2020
5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Tour Arrives In TOKYO, Japan (Video)
Def Leppard played a show in Tokyo, Japan four years ago on 9th November 2015 and video footage is available.
7th November 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's SLANG Tour In MILAN, Italy (Video)
Def Leppard played a Slang tour show in Milan, Italy on 7th November 1996 and video footage is available.
6th November 2020
16 Years Ago BEST OF DEF LEPPARD Album At Number 6 In The UK
Def Leppard's Best Of greatest hits album entered the UK chart at Number 6 on this day in 2004.
6th November 2020
5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Album At #1 On The UK Rock Chart
Def Leppard's current self-titled studio album entered the UK charts on this day in 2015.
5th November 2020
33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified 3xPlatinum In Canada
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 3 times platinum in Canada on this day in 1987.
5th November 2020
12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Rock SYDNEY, Australia (Photo Gallery)
Def Leppard played a show on the Sparkle Lounge tour in Sydney, Australia on 5th November 2008 and a gallery of media photos is available.
5th November 2020
37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's FOOLIN' Single At #28 In The USA
Def Leppard's classic Foolin' single reached Number 28 in the USA on this day in 1983.
4th November 2020
6 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Performs At Classic Rock Awards (Photos/Video)
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed at the Classic Rock Awards in Los Angeles on this day in 2014 and photos/video are available.
4th November 2020
25 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's VAULT Album At Number 3 In The UK
Def Leppard's Vault Greatest Hits album entered the UK album chart at Number 3 on this day in 1995.
3rd November 2020
DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT To Appear At A BOWIE CELEBRATION Concert In January 2021
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been announced today for the A Bowie Celebration online concert for January 2021.
2nd November 2020
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ARMAGEDDON IT Single In USA
Def Leppard released their classic Armageddon It single on this day in 1988 in the USA and Canada.
2nd November 2020
33 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour Visits DETROIT, MI (Video)
Def Leppard played a Hysteria tour show in Detroit, MI on 2nd November 1987 and video footage is available.
1st November 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 31st October 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
1st November 2020
32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Guests w/ BON JOVI In DUBLIN (Photos)
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott made a guest appearance with Bon Jovi in Dublin, Ireland on this day in 1988.
1st November 2020
DEF LEPPARD Drummer RICK ALLEN Celebrates 57th Birthday (Photo Gallery)
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen celebrates his 57th birthday today and a photo gallery is available.
Visit the November 2020 News Section to view all the news stories in full.
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