On This Day In Def Leppard History (23rd April 2023)

On This Day in Def Leppard History - 23rd April, the following concerts and events took place. Including the birth of original guitarist Steve Clark in 1960 who would have celebrated his 63rd birthday today.

Read more about Steve's birthday and view some photos/videos.

The band performed twice on Steve's birthday. In 1979 when he turned 19 and again in 1980 on his 20th. Steve sadly passed away in January 1991 during the recording of the 'Adrenalize' album.

The band went on to perform three more times on this date after his death in 1997, 2008 and 2015.

The 'And There Will Be A Next Time...Live From Detroit' concert was broadcast on US TV channel AXS TV on this day in 2017.

Earlier today the 'High 'n' Dry' LP picture disc was released for Record Store Day.

Read more about this special release.

As of 2023, Def Leppard have played 5 times on this date.

Use the previous news links to go back through each day in history.

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