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Def Leppard and Journey have announced a co-headlining stadium tour in North America for summer 2024, with Cheap Trick, Heart, and Steve Miller Band joining on select dates. The tour will run from July 6 to September 8, stopping in 23 cities. Def Leppard previously toured with Mötley Crüe, and the bands promise an amazing night of music for fans.
Def Leppard and Journey have announced a co-headlining stadium tour in North America for summer 2024, with Cheap Trick, Heart, and Steve Miller Band joining on select dates. The tour will kick off on July 6 in St. Louis and conclude on September 8 in Denver, covering 23 cities. Presale for the tour begins on December 12.
'80s power ballad bands Def Leppard and Journey are teaming up for a 23-city Summer Stadium Tour next summer, joined by Heart, Cheap Trick, and the Steve Miller Band on select legs. The tour, featuring bands whose members are now in their 60s, kicks off in St. Louis on July 6 and ends in Denver on Sept. 8. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Dec. 15.
Def Leppard and Journey are teaming up for a North American summer stadium tour starting on July 6. The 23-show tour will feature Steve Miller and his band on most dates, with Cheap Trick or Heart on others. This is the first co-starring stadium tour for the two rock bands, who have previously toured together. The tour will include stops at Citi Field in New York and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Def Leppard and Journey are both Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and Steve Miller is a 2016 inductee.
Def Leppard and Journey will co-headline a concert at Fenway Park on August 5, 2024, as part of their 23-city stadium tour. The tour will feature a new stage show and set of songs, celebrating their history. Heart, Steve Miller Band, and Cheap Trick will also join them on the tour. This concert marks the 7th announced act for the 2024 Fenway Park Concert Series, with presale tickets available starting December 13.
Def Leppard and Journey are teaming up for a massive U.S. summer stadium tour, accompanied by Cheap Trick, Steve Miller Band, and Heart at various stops. The tour promises a night of iconic Eighties hits, and Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott hints at surprises in store. Despite internal conflicts, Journey and Heart continue their touring endeavors, with Heart recently reuniting after four years apart. The tour dates span across multiple cities, offering fans a chance to experience the nostalgia of arena rock.
A street in Tulsa has been blocked off for the preparation of a concert featuring Def Leppard, Motley Crue, and Alice Cooper.
Def Leppard's album Hysteria faced numerous setbacks and challenges, including a car accident that led to the amputation of drummer Rick Allen's left arm. However, the band's career was saved when they released the song "Pour Some Sugar On Me" as a last-ditch effort to boost album sales. The song became a hit after strippers in Florida started requesting it on local radio, and its popularity on MTV propelled it to No. 2 on the US charts. The success of the song helped Hysteria reach the top of the album chart and revitalized the band's career.
Def Leppard's iconic song "Pour Some Sugar On Me" became a career-saving hit for the band after initially being overlooked. Released as a last-ditch effort to boost album sales, the song gained popularity when strippers in Florida started requesting it on local radio stations. The song's success on MTV propelled it to No. 2 on the US charts and helped their album "Hysteria" reach the top spot. Despite its initial reception, the song continues to be a crowd favorite and holds a special place in the band's history.
Before becoming a global pop star, Taylor Swift collaborated with rock band Def Leppard on the TV show Crossroads in 2008. Swift, who grew up listening to Def Leppard due to her mother's fandom, expressed her desire to collaborate with the band. They performed together on 11 songs, including a duet on Def Leppard's "Photograph." The collaboration was a success, exposing Swift to a new audience and expanding Def Leppard's fanbase. They later reunited to perform at the 2009 CMT Music Awards.
Before becoming a pop star, Taylor Swift collaborated with Def Leppard on the popular TV show Crossroads in 2008. Swift, who grew up listening to Def Leppard, expressed her desire to collaborate with the band, and they were eager to take her up on the offer. The performance showcased the strengths of both artists and was a hit, exposing Swift's music to rock audiences and expanding Def Leppard's audience. They later teamed up again in 2009 to close the CMT Music Awards.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was attacked outside a South Florida hotel following a concert earlier this year. Allen, who lost his left arm in a car accident in 1984, was taking a smoke break outside a hotel when he was knocked to the ground by a 19-year-old from Ohio. The attacker also attacked a woman who tried to help Allen. Allen's head struck the ground during the attack, and he and his wife have been focusing on his recovery. The attacker has pleaded not guilty to two counts of battery and four counts of criminal mischief.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has given his first interview since being attacked outside a hotel in Fort Lauderdale in March. Allen, who lost his left arm in a car accident in 1984, said he doesn't know why he was attacked and suspects it wasn't personal. He has been recovering at home in Sheffield, UK, and is set to kick off the band's UK and European tour.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen discusses his recovery after being assaulted outside a hotel in Florida in March. Allen, who had an arm amputated in 1985, said he didn't see the attack coming and told the man, "I am no threat to you." The suspect also allegedly attacked a woman who came to help. Max Hartley, a 19-year-old from Ohio, was later arrested and charged with two counts of battery and four counts of criminal mischief.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen speaks out for the first time since being assaulted after a show in Fort Lauderdale in March. Allen, who lost his left arm in a car crash in 1984, said he was "totally blindsided" and feared he would be attacked again. He turned to his drums to cope with the attack and is now back on stage for a small show in Sheffield, England, near the spot of the car accident that took his arm nearly 40 years ago. Allen and his wife, Lauren Monroe, created the Raven Drum Foundation to help survivors of trauma, especially veterans and first responders.