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43 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's High 'n' Dry Tour In ATLANTA, GA (Photos)

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Def Leppard played a High 'n' Dry show in Atlanta, GA on this day in 1981 with a rare photos gallery available.

The show took place at The Fox Theatre.

One of many shows supporting Ozzy Osbourne on his Blizzard Of Ozz tour and supported by the interestingly named band 'Bondage'.

The second time the band had performed in Atlanta following the outdoor festival show in July 1980 with Ted Nugent in front of 40,000 fans.

Getty Images have posted a number of photos from this show.

The band of course this time featured the classic guitar duo of Steve Clark and Pete Willis. This show was briefly mentioned in the 'Animal Instinct' biography.

View many photos from the show below and promo shots taken backstage.


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Def Leppard Animal Instinct Biography - Quote

A car full of crazies in Atlanta, Georgia got their jollies when they spotted Rick Allen and Cliff Burnstein hitch-hiking into town from a local hospital where Rick received treatment for a touch of clap. "We radioed for a cab at the hospital, but it never came," Cliff remembers. "So we thumbed it. Some wild kids picked us up and they went 'Hey. man, you're the drummer with Def Leppard.' These rednecks had driven two hundred miles to see the gig, in this car that was ready to fall apart at any minute. They will always remember that, having Rick Allen in the back of their car, hitch-hiking."

Def Leppard 4th September 1981 - Media photos

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