[ Def Leppard UK - Past News 15: Apr-May 2005 ]
[May 12/16th] - Def Leppard Takes Over US Radio (Updated)
[More on the show] :: "Don't forget to tune in for a 1 hour Def Leppard special this Sunday at 6pm" & "They'll tell the stories behind the songs and play cuts from the new CD."
It seems the Lep radio special this weekend on US stations is a pre-recorded (1 hour20min) special that is going out on Clear Channel affiliated stations across the country (and the world via streaming).
"This Saturday Def Leppard will be playing some of their favorite hits, along with some acoustic Def Leppard, and a track off of the new Greatest Hits album, Rock of Ages, coming out Tuesday."
Other stations such as the one mentioned in Rochester, NY are carrying the show on Sunday. This is all tied into promo for the CD release next Tuesday.
[ More ] :: Here/Full Transcript
[May 10th] - Secret Show in Canada (Canadians Only)
Fancy going to see Lep for free? Here is a link to a contest by Shaw.ca for a 3-night trip to see a Lep show:
Experience Def Leppard Live!
Enter now to win a pair to tickets to see Def Leppard live in concert. Shaw want to send you on an exclusive trip to a secret destination where you and a guest will see rock legends Def Leppard live in concert. Prize package includes airfare and accommodations. Forty secondary winners will receive Def Leppard's Rock of Ages 2 greatest hits collection.
3-night Trip to ??? to see "Def Leppard" in Concert(Value-$4000) or 1 of 40 Copies of "Def Leppard" CDs
Restrictions: Canadians Only. BC, Alberta, Sask, Manitoba, Ontario & NS Only
Entries: Limit to 1 entry per person
Expiry Date: 05/30/05.
** Show did not happen **
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[Apr 19th] - Charity Duck Race!
Sav has signed up for an unusual charity event in Sheffield.
Known as the "Real Yorkshire Duck Race" which takes place on May 15th at Rother Valley Country Park in aid of the Sheffield Children's Hospital. Sav signed a celebirty duck (taking part in the race)
and adopted some of his own. Follow the links below for the article/pic and also the charity event website.
People taking part can also win a "Rick Savage celebrity duck" (the ducks are plastic)
[ More ] :: Info/3 Articles/Pic :: Charity Website :: Park
[Apr 11th] - No Matter What Playlisted
The new 'No Matter What' single has been added to the playlist of The Fox 85.1FM in Montgomery, Alabama in the USA. It is also at #2 in the Top 5 Phone Requests. The current list is:
1 :: Ozzy Osbourne - 'Mississippi Queen'
2 :: Def Leppard - 'No Matter What'
3 :: Trust Company - 'Stronger'
4 :: Robert Plant - 'Shine It All Around'
5 :: Alter Bridge - 'Broken Wings'
So local people can get involved and vote for the track now to get it some extra airplay. And of course this can be done
for most rock stations around the US. Retoradionetwork is a great station for Lep if you want to hear your requests played almost instantly (see pic).
[ More Info ] :: Here ::
Song Streamed Here/winamp
[Apr 2nd] - Joe in US Radio Ads
In addition to taking part in US Radio ads for Lep ticket contests, Joe has recorded a message for another ad campaign in the USA. Currently playing on many stations the ad is for a program called 'Get In The Game' by Volunteer Partners. The group are looking for people to get involved in local community activity.
(Joe's Quote) "Hi This is Joe Elliott from Def Leppard asking you to Get In The Game, be a volunteer."
Followed by a DJ saying "help those who need a helping hand, get in the game today. call volunteer partners at 435 2100". Other musicians in the same ads are Kirk Hammett from Metallica and Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace.
[ More Info ] :: Here