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Def Leppard is from Sheffield, England and currently consists of five members: Rick Savage, Joe Elliot, Rick Allen, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. They first called themselves "Atomic Mass," but the band changed their name to "Deaf Leopard" as suggested by Elliot. The name was altered to "Def Leppard" to sound less like a punk band. Def Leppard released their first EP in 1978 and quickly gained popularity – they were considered leaders of a "New Wave of British Heavy Metal". Their second album, "Pyromania" sold 6 million copies in 1983 and was certified "Diamond" by the RIAA.
In 1989 Def Leppard won "Favorite Heavy Metal Artist" as well as "Favorite Heavy Metal Album" for their album "Hysteria" at the American Music Awards, in the first year that the category had been added to the ceremonies. After the album "Adrenalize" was released, the band went on a world tour. On October 23, 1995, they went on record with "Guinness Book of World Records" as the first band to do three concerts on three continents in one day in Morocco, England and Canada. Def Leppard's most recent album "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge" was released in April 2008 and followed by a tour with Styx and REO Speedwagon in 2008 and with Poison and Cheap Trick in 2009. The band will be taking a year off from touring and will be recording new material to be released in 2010.
Def Leppard tour axes upcoming concerts with Cheap Trick
Less than a week before Def Leppard was due to launch its latest North American tour leg, the '80s metal band cancelled its outing. The band cited "unforeseen personal matters" in its decision to ax the eight-date trek, but did not go into details.
"We know how truly blessed we are to have such committed fans. That's why we've agonized over this decision," the band said in a statement on its official Web site. "Even if just a single concert, we don't take cancelling shows lightly, but unfortunately life's commitments need to be the priority."
Def Leppard tour postpones two summer shows
Def Leppard postponed its August 10-11 shows at the Sommet Center in Nashville, TN, and the Verizon Wireless Center in Pelham, AL, near Birmingham, respectively. The English rock band is touring with Poison and Cheap Trick this summer.
A post on the band's official Web site said the postponement is due to "a band member's bereavement." According to the post, no other details are expected to be released.
New York Yankees, Mets and Def Leppard tickets on sale
Tickets to catch the New York Yankees and New York Mets this season, as well as tickets for Def Leppard’s upcoming concert tour, are on sale throughout the weekend ending March 16, as compiled by TicketNews.
Today’s onsales start with tickets to see Nine Inch Nails and Jane’s Addiction together in concert in Kansas City. Also available today are tickets to Michael Jackson’s upcoming shows in London, as well as tickets to see Neil Young in concert in Kansas City. Rising Country star Taylor Swift has shows in Birmingham and Charlotte on sale this morning as well.
Lil' Wayne, Def Leppard tickets on sale this week
Tickets to upcoming performances from Lil' Wayne as well as tickets for Def Leppard, Poison, and Cheap Trick’s upcoming joint concert tour are on sale throughout the week ending March 7 as compiled by Ticket News.
This week’s onsales kicks off with tickets to catch country crooner Kenny Chesney in concert. On sale Friday morning, tickets will be available for Chesney’s upcoming show in Omaha. Also in the onsales for Friday are tickets to catch teen sensation Taylor Swift in concert in Charleston, SC, as well as tickets for several upcoming shows from Sugarland in Atlanta and Minneapolis. Rounding out the Friday onsales are tickets to see the reunion of the fictional band Spinal Tap in Columbus, OH. Stars of the cult classic film, including Christopher Guest, Michael McKeon, and Harry Shearer, will be participating in the event.
Def Leppard tour takes Poison, Cheap Trick for summer spin
A hard rock tour de force will hit cities across the nation this summer as Def Leppard teams with Poison and special guest Cheap Trick for a massive headlining tour. The trek kicks off June 23 at Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ, and closes out September 6 at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore, CA.
The extensive U.S. run will perform at arenas and amphitheaters in 40 cities from coast to coast. Stops include a June 30 show at Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA, a July 11 concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA, an August 15 performance at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA, and a September 5 event at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. One show is booked for Canada on July 4 at The Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, ON.
Def Leppard adds August dates
Def Leppard, who had to postpone four Canadian and two American shows in April on their month long joint tour with REO Speedwagon and Styx after lead singer Joe Elliot developed an upper respiratory tract infection, has announced a new leg of Canadian and U.S. dates this summer, from July 30-Aug. 24.
The August shows include the missed Canadian concerts in Quebec City, Ottawa, Hamilton, and Winnipeg, and U.S. dates in Grand Rapids, MI and Detroit, MI. An extra Canadian show in London, ONT, not on their initial routing has also been added. The opening act for this leg of the tour has not been confirmed.
Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon, Styx tour
Veteran rockers Def Leppard, Styx and REO Speedwagon have hooked up for an 18-date joint tour that will hit the road March 27 in Greensboro, NC and wrap on April 26 in Chula Vista, CA.
"We played with Def Lep in Indianapolis, Columbus, and Pittsburgh last summer, and drew over 20,000 people at every show,” said REO's lead singer Kevin Cronin in a statement.
Def Leppard Continues North American Tour
By Jane Cohen and Bob Grossweiner
Def Leppard will continue its trek across North America with a series of 19 headlining arena shows beginning March 17 in Greensboro, NC and ending April 26 in Chula Vista, CA. From June 2007 through September 2007, the group mounted a 50-date arena tour, regularly selling out 20,000-seat venues, according to tour producer Live Nation.
Def Leppard Tour Dates Expanded
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Def Leppard June 2007 Tour Dates
Wed 06/27/07 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Fri 06/29/07 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
Sat 06/30/07 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Early Def Leppard Tour Dates Announced
Def Leppard is currently in the process of booking shows for their 2007 tour. On some of these shows, Def Leppard will be joined by Foreigner and Styx. Show dates will be announced here as soon as they are officially confirmed.
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