43 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD London, England 1979 (Concert Review 1)

Def Leppard played their first show in London, England on 16th September 1979 and an archive concert review is available to read.

Sounds reviewed the show which took place at Hammersmith Odeon as support to Sammy Hagar.

The band's debut public concert in London.

The individual band photos used on the cover of the November 1979 'Wasted' single were taken at this show by photographer Ross Halfin.

The setlist featured the future B Side 'Good Morning Freedom' and unreleased track 'Heat Street'.

The first public show by the band in this city.

Sounds - Review Quote

"They abandoned their Thin Lizzy cover's and presented a stunning set of originals with 'Sorrow is a Woman', 'Wasted' (great lyrics about a bottle of wine and pills and a marvellous chant line of "Wastid") and the new number 'Rock Brigade' particular highlights."

This and other archive concert reviews can be found on the show pages in the Tour History.

Fan photos and reviews from any past tour can be submitted - Here

• Read the full review - London 1979 Show Page
• Def Leppard - Early Years Tour 1979
• Related News - 15th September 2022
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