The JOE ELLIOTT Show 30th May 2020 Playlist/Transcript
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.
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DEF LEPPARD 2020 News Recap Part 5 MAY
Def Leppard 2020
A recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2020 continuing with the month of May.
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 the band released the 'London To Vegas' box set.
Featuring the 2018 'Hysteria At The O2' and 2019 'Hits Vegas Live At Planet Hollywood' videos and bonus CDs.
A statement was issued with a status update on 'The Stadium Tour' with more info set to be released on 1st June.
At the end of the month a Ticketmaster email revealed the Cincinnati, OH show had been postponed ahead of the expected postponement news due to the ongoing pandemic situation.
Other major anniversaries also took place including the 24th anniversary of the 'Slang' album.
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).
31st May 2020
The latest edition of Joe Elliott's weekly radio show on Planet Rock.
30th May 2020
28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ADRENALIZE Tour In BRUSSELS (Video)
Def Leppard played a show in Brussels, Belgium during the Adrenalize tour on this day in 1992 and video footage is available.
The 28th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Belgium during the 13-Day club tour. View the full show.
30th May 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Headline ROCK AM RING In Germany (Video)
Def Leppard played a show in Nurburg, Germany during the Adrenalize tour on this day in 1993 and video footage is available.
The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Germany at the Rock Am Ring festival. View footage.
30th May 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD SLANG Tour In Singapore (JOE ELLIOTT Tour Diary)
Def Leppard played a show on the Slang tour in Singapore, Singapore on 30th May 1996 and an archive tour diary is available to read.
The 24th anniversary of the 'Slang' tour show in Singapore. Read Joe Elliott's tour diary.
29th May 2020
DEF LEPPARD's LONDON TO VEGAS Box Set OUT NOW (Listen On Spotify)
Def Leppard's London To Vegas box set featuring two concert films/live albums has been released today and the audio is now available to stream.
The 'London To Vegas' box set featuring two shows in London 2018 and Las Vegas 2019 was released worldwide.
29th May 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ADRENALIZE Tour In VIENNA (Video)
Def Leppard played a show in Vienna, Austria on 29th May 1993 and video footage is available.
The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' show in Vienna during the 13=day club tour. View footage.
29th May 2020
28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD In The Clubs-In Your Face In BONN (Video/Audio)
Def Leppard played a club show in Bonn, Germany on 29th May 1992 and video footage is available. View the full show.
The 28th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' show in Bonn during the 13-Day club tour which was recorded by the band and had songs later broadcast by MTV Europe.
28th May 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start SLANG World Tour In Bangkok, Thailand
Def Leppard played the first show of the Slang world tour in Bangkok, Thailand on this day in 1996.
The 24th anniversary of the 'Slang' world tour starting in Bangkok, Thailand.
27th May 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ADRENALIZE Tour In MUNICH, GERMANY (Video)
Def Leppard played a show on 27th May 1993 in Munich, Germany on the Adrenalize tour and video footage is available.
The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Munich. View the full show.
27th May 2020
15 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/BRYAN ADAMS On The Today Show (Video/Photos)
Def Leppard and Bryan Adams appeared live on The Today Show on this day in 2005 and footage/photos are available.
The 15th anniversary of Def Leppard and Bryan Adams promoting their baeball stadium tour on The Today Show live on US TV.
26th May 2020
3 Years Ago A LIFE ON THE ROAD w/ DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Premiered On UK TV
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott appeared on Brian Johnson's A Life On The Road TV series in the UK on this day in 2017.
The 3rd anniversary of the Brian Johnson show 'A Life On The Road' being shown for the first time on UK TV featuring an interview with Joe Elliott.
3rd May 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 23rd 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.
23rd May 2020
14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Launch YEAH! Album In USA On Tonight Show (Video)
Def Leppard performed live on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on this day in 2006 and footage is available.
The 14th anniversary of a US TV appearance on the day the YEAH! covers album was released in North America.
22nd May 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ADRENALIZE Tour In SAN SEBASTIAN (Video)
Def Leppard played a show on 22nd May 1993 in San Sebastian, Spain on the Adrenalize tour and video footage is available.
The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Spain. View the full show video.
22nd May 2020
14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Released Their YEAH! Covers Album
Def Leppard released their first covers album YEAH! on this day in 2006 in the UK and worldwide.
The 14th anniversary of the 'YEAH!' covers album release in the UK. Read more about the making of this album.
22nd May 2020
9 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform For Celebrity Apprentice (Video)
Def Leppard played a show in New York in November 2010 with two songs broadcast by NBC on this day in 2011.
The 9th anniversary of an appearance on Celebrity Apprentice which had been taped in late 2010.
21st May 2020
2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start 2018 Tour With JOURNEY In HARTFORD, CT
Def Leppard and Journey opened their 2018 North American tour on this day in 2018 in Hartford, CT.
The 2nd anniversary of the 2018 North American tour start in Hartford, CT. View video footage.
21st May 2020
37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring PYROMANIA To AMERICAN BANDSTAND (Video)
Def Leppard performed for the only time on American Bandstand on this day in 1983 and archive video footage is available.
The 37th anniversary of the band's first and only appearance on American Bandstand during the Pyromania tour.
21st May 2020
9 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott/Rick Savage On Soccer AM (Video)
Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Rick Savage appeared on the UK TV show Soccer AM on this day in 2011 and video is available.
The 9th anniversary of Joe and Sav's appearance on UK TV's Soccer AM.
21st May 2020
37 Years Ago Def Leppard's PHOTOGRAPH Hits Number 12 In The USA
Def Leppard's classic single Photograph reached Number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart on this day in 1983.
The 37th anniversary of the 'Photograph' single reaching Number 12 in the USA.
21st May 2020
40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play 2nd USA Show In FRESNO, CA (Full Video)
Def Leppard played their second American show in Fresno, CA 40 years ago on this day in 1980 and the full concert video is available to view.
The 40th anniversary of the band's second ever show in the USA in Fresno, CA with the full concert video available to view.
20th May 2020
40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play First North American Show In SANTA MONICA
Def Leppard played their first ever North American show in Santa Monica, CA, USA on this day in 1980.
The 40th anniversary of the band's first North American show in Santa Monica, CA supporting Pat Travers.
19th May 2020
28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start ADRENALIZE 13-DAY Club Tour In MADRID
Def Leppard started their 13-Day Adrenalize club tour of Europe on this day in 1992 in Madrid, Spain.
The 28th anniversary of the 'Adrenalize' 13-Day club tour starting in Madrid, Spain.
19th May 2020
14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform ROCK ON Live On US TV (Video)
Def Leppard performed live on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on this day in 2006 and footage of Rock On is available.
The 14th anniversary of a performance of 'Rock On' on US TV ahead of the 'YEAH!' album release.
18th May 2020
VIVIAN CAMPBELL On LAST IN LINE's Third Studio Album/DEF LEPPARD Vocal Style
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by New York radio and mentioned the next Last In Line album.
Vivian gave an update on the third Last In Line album in an interview from 2019.
17th May 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 16th 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.
17th May 2020
15 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release 2CD ROCK OF AGES The Definitive Collection
Def Leppard released their Rock Of Ages The Definitive Collection album on this day in 2005 in the USA and Canada.
The 15th anniversary of the 'Rock Of Ages The Definitive Collection' album release in North America.
16th May 2020
Ticketmaster Email Announces DEF LEPPARD's CINCINNATI, OH Show Postponement
Def Leppard's 2020 The Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe and Poison looks set to be postponed soon after a fan email sent from Ticketmaster.
Fans reported an email from Ticketmaster announcing the Cincinnati, OH show had been postponed .
16th May 2020
15 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release The NO MATTER WHAT Single
Def Leppard released their No Matter What single 15 years ago on this day in 2005 in the USA.
The 15th anniversary of the 'No Matter What' single release in North America.
16th May 2020
24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform WORK IT OUT On US TV (Video)
Def Leppard performed Work It Out live on US TV on this day in 1996 and video footage is available.
The 24th anniversary of the 'Work It Out' performance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in 1996.
15th May 2020
Watch DEF LEPPARD @ THE 1992 FREDDIE MERCURY TRIBUTE Tonight On YouTube
Def Leppard played at The Freddie Mercury Tribute show in London, England in April 1992 and the show is being re-broadcast on YouTube.
The Freddie Mercury Tribute show was re-broadcast on YouTube as part of a fundrasing event hosted by Queen's official account.
15th May 2020
Watch DEF LEPPARD Play HYSTERIA At The O2 (Live Video Release)
Def Leppard have today released a new Hysteria live video from the Hysteria At The O2 concert film and album.
Live footage of 'Hysteria' from the 'Hysteria At The O2' concert film was released on YouTube.
15th May 2020
14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release First iTunes Single ROCK ON In UK
Def Leppard released their first iTunes only single Rock On on this day in 2006 in the UK.
The 14th anniversary of the 'Rock On' UK iTunes digital single release.
15th may 2020
DEF LEPPARD Release HYSTERIA Live At The O2 Single/Download
Def Leppard have today released the Hysteria live single from the Hysteria At The O2 album.
'Hysteria' was released as a live download/streaming track from the 'Hysteria At The O2' concert film.
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14th May 2020
27 Years Ago BRYAN ADAMS Performs With DEF LEPPARD In Paris
Def Leppard played a show in Paris, France on 14th May 1993 on the Adrenalize tour and they were joined by a very special guest.
The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in France where the band were joined on stage by Bryan Adams. View the full show.
14th May 2020
View The House Where DEF LEPPARD Recorded The 1996 SLANG Album
Def Leppard's classic Slang album came out 24 years ago on this day in North America and photos of the house where it was recorded are available.
The 24th anniversary of the 'Slang' album release in North America. View photos of the recording location.
14th May 2020
37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album At Number 2 In USA
Def Leppard's classic third studio album Pyromania reached Number Two 37 years ago on this day in 1983 in the USA.
The 37th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album peaking at Number 2 in the USA.
13th May 2020
The Story Of DEF LEPPARD's SLANG Album (Released 24 Years Ago)
Def Leppard released their sixth studio album Slang 24 years ago on this day in 1996 which marked a change in their sound.
The 24th anniversary of the 'Slang' album release in the UK. Read more about the making of the album.
13th May 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform TONIGHT In Brussels (Video)
Def Leppard played a show on 13th May 1993 in Brussels, Belgium on the Adrenalize tour and video footage is available.
The 27th anniversary of an Adrenalize tour show in Belgium. Watch video footage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3rd May 2020
The JOE ELLIOTT Show 2nd 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.
2nd May 2020
The Stadium Tour News Update From DEF LEPPARD And Motley Crue
A new update has been issued on the status of Def Leppard's 2020 The Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe and Poison.
An update was given about the tour with news that more information would be announced before 1st June.
2nd May 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Adrenalize Tour In OSLO, NORWAY (Video)
Def Leppard played a show on 2nd May 1993 in Oslo, Norway on the Adrenalize tour and video footage is available.
The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Norway. Watch the full two hour concert and view photos.
1st May 2020
DEF LEPPARD Release New PAPER SUN Hits Vegas Live Video
Def Leppard have today released a new Paper Sun live video from the Hits Vegas concert film and album.
A new live video was released from the upcoming 'Hits Vegas' concert film.
1st May 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's TONIGHT Single At Number 34 In The UK
Def Leppard's classic Tonight single reached Number 34 in the UK charts on this day in 1993.
The 27th anniversary of the 'Tonight' single peaking at Number 34 in the UK.
1st May 2020
27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Get Adrenalized In GOTHENBURG (Video)
Def Leppard played a show on 1st May 1993 in Gothenburg, Sweden on the Adrenalize tour and video footage is available.
The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Sweden. View the full two hour show.
1st may 2020
DEF LEPPARD Release PAPER SUN Live Hits Vegas Single/Download
Def Leppard have today released the Paper Sun live single from the Hits Vegas album.
A second live song was released from the 'Hits Vegas' live album/concert film package.
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