Last night the Hollywood Vampires performed at the Mid State Fair in Paso Robles, CA and invited our very own Phil Collen to rock with them! Phil was on stage to perform “School’s Out” and “Another Brick in the Wall”. Check out the pic of Phil with Johnny Depp after the show above!
Month: July 2016
Joe Elliott & Jon Bon Jovi
Yesterday, Jon Bon Jovi visited me at my house in Dublin for an afternoon of jollity!!! We’ve taken this photo 3 times now, (same jukebox !!!) once in 1988 I think, about 20 years ago & again today!!! We met for the first time 30 years ago next month !!! nuts !!! – Joe Elliott
TESLA’s “Save That Goodness”
Check out this brand new TESLA song “Save That Goodness that was written and produced by Phil Collen.
According to Collen, Tesla bassist Brian Wheat heard “Save That Goodness” and told Phil, “We should record this song and you should produce it.”
The studio track appears as a bonus cut on the band’s upcoming album Mechanical Resoance Live which will be released on August 26th.
Listen and read about it HERE
Phil Collen – Blast Echo Interview
Phil Collen sat down with the folks at Blast Echo for an in-depth interview!
Phil Collen – Video Interview w/ Grand Rapids ABC 13
New interview w/ Phil and Grand Rapids, MI ABC’s 13 talking Leppard’s summer tour, Delta Deep, and producing TESA. Watch HERE
Happy Birthday High ‘n’ Dry Album!
Today 11 July marks the 35 Anniversary since the album was originally released. As we celebrate this album, we got a special surprise for you! Here is a brand new album Q&A w/ Joe talking everything High ‘n’ Dry… including album title, artwork, the songwriting & recording process, touring & promoting the album, amongst many other items. ENJOY!
Share your favorite song or memories from this album & tour period with the hashtag #HighNDry35
Revisit the full album & pick up a copy via AMAZON
High ‘n’ Dry – Celebrating the 35th Anniversary
This month on July 11th will mark the 35th anniversary of the HIGH ‘N’ DRY album release.
Do you still have your concert shirt, cassette copy, 8-track, or ticket stub from this album and tour? Share your favorite memories from this album & tour period with the hashtag #HighNDry35 from Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and we will feature them on the website, as well as share to the official Def Leppard social media channels.
Also, this week we will share a special audio interview w/ Joe talking about this special album and time period. Stay tuned..
Revisit the full album and pick up a copy via AMAZON here
#HighNDry35
“Man Enough” – Official Video Premiere
Phil Collen – Jackson Guitar Giveaway
Phil Collen has been rocking out with his Custom Jackson PC1 Deluxe with a Purple Metal Flake finish, made specifically for this summer tour! AND… now he’s giving it away to ONE lucky fan at the end of the 2016 tour! See how to enter to win HERE