Classic Def Leppard Concert Review Richmond, VA 1988

Def Leppard played a show on the Hysteria tour in Richmond, VA on 16th January 1988 and an archive concert review is available to read.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reviewed the show which took place at the Richmond Coliseum.

The band were supported by Tesla.

This was the first show on the third leg of U.S. 'Hysteria' tour dates that ran from October 1987 to February 1988.

Richmond Times-Dispatch - Concert Review Quotes

"The soldiers: a hard-rock band called Def Leppard, featuring a one-armed drummer and a vocalist who nearly lost his voice during a draw-out illness."

"The weapons: lasers, searing guitars, depth charge drums, sweat and bulletproof guts."

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

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• Read the full review - Richmond 1988 Show Page
• Def Leppard - Hysteria Tour 1987/1988
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