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Def Leppard on The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny August 22

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From their humble beginnings at a school hall gig in Sheffield in the 1970s to a mega-million-selling, stadium-filling rock career, it’s fair to say that Def Leppard are one of Great Britain’s biggest ever rock bands.
Ahead of their headline appearance at Radio 2 in the Park at Hylands Park in Chelmsford on the 7th of September, Shaun chats to frontman Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen from Def Leppard about their lives in rock, tales from the road and the stories behind some of their biggest hits.

A Listen Production for BBC Radio 2.

Tune In August 22 at 23:00.

Joe Elliott & Phil Collen to Appear on Star-Studded Tribute Album to Bad Company

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Joe Elliott and Phil Collen are proud to be part of CAN’T GET ENOUGH — the first-ever official Bad Company tribute album, honoring one of rock’s most iconic bands as they celebrate their long-overdue induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and 50+ year career.

Pre-order & Pre-save album on limited-edition silver colored vinyl, CD and all digital formats and special merch bundles HERE

Their contribution is a powerful and unexpected reinterpretation of “Seagull”, featuring none other than Bad Company legends Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke. Their version of “Seagull” is unlike anything fans might expect, it’s a standout moment on a project full of surprises.

“I’ve loved Bad Company since the very beginning — a phenomenal combination of two of my favourite bands, Free & Mott The Hoople, what’s not to love?! What a privilege it is for myself & Phil to cover one of my favourite Bad Co songs WITH Paul & Simon! Wow!” – Joe Elliott

Get the inside scoop on the album and read more about the album now on BILLBOARD 
Album Tracklisting:
  1. “Ready For Love” – HARDY
  2. “Shooting Star” – Halestorm (feat. Paul Rodgers)
  3. “Feel Like Makin’ Love” – ​​Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators
  4. “Run with the Pack” – Blackberry Smoke (feat. Paul Rodgers & Brann Dailor)
  5. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy”– The Struts
  6. “Bad Company” – Charley Crockett
  7. “Rock Steady” – Dirty Honey
  8. “Burnin’ Sky” – Black Stone Cherry
  9. “Seagull” – Joe Elliott and Phil Collen (feat. Paul Rodgers & Simon Kirke)
  10. “All Right Now” – The Pretty Reckless

Def Leppard Announce Live at Caesars Palace – The Las Vegas Residency February 3rd – 28th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

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LIVE AT CAESARS PALACE THE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY FEBRUARY 3-28
ROCK BRIGADE PRE-SALES TUE. JULY 22 @ 10A PT
TICKETS ON SALE FRI. JULY 25

Let’s do this- Vegas, We’re gonna set the strip alight! Very excited to announce Live at Caesars Palace – The Las Vegas Residency February 3rd – 28th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace!

Rock Brigade members get first access to tickets and VIP packages starting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22 at 10a PT. To join the Rock Brigade or renew your membership, visit DefLeppardRockBrigade.com.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 25 at 10a PT!

Tuesday, February 3 – Tickets | VIP
Thursday, February 5 – Tickets | VIP
Saturday, February 7 – Tickets | VIP
Tuesday, February 10 – Tickets | VIP
Thursday, February 12 – Tickets | VIP
Saturday, February 14 – Tickets | VIP
Tuesday, February 17 – Tickets | VIP
Thursday, February 19 – Tickets | VIP
Saturday, February 21 – Tickets | VIP
Tuesday, February 24 – Tickets | VIP
Thursday, February 26 – Tickets | VIP
Saturday, February 28 – Tickets | VIP

RIP Ozzy: A Message From Joe

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“Kinda lost for words here… we toured with Ozzy in 1981 & he, the band & Sharon were SO supportive… he always had time for a chat, took us under his wing & showed us how & how not to party… & played us the 2nd album months before it came out… he was funny, charming & I for one am eternally grateful to have had the chance to spend precious time with him over the years… all my love to Sharon & the kids… God bless you Ozzy x” – Joe

📸 Ross Halfin

JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT – SIRIUS XM (JULY 2025 EDITION)

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GREETINGS MUSIC LOVERS – AND WELCOME BACK TO JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT SHOW ON SIRIUSXM’S DEEP TRACKS CHANNEL.

In the JULY 2025 hour’s show, Joe highlights and tells stories about some of his favourite songs and artists from his own personal collection.

July’s Show features music and stories from Page & Plant, ELO, Kansas and more!

WHO: Def Leppard frontman, musician, and musicologist Joe Elliott

WHAT: Joe Elliott’s Songs from the Vault

WHERE: SiriusXM’s DeepTracks (Ch. 27)

WHEN: Show Schedule HERE

MORE:

In his youth, Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott was creatively influenced by the music of the late 60’s and early 70’s. From legendary acts like T. Rex, Mott The Hoople, David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and so many others. Each month, listen to Elliott play “Deep Tracks” from his personal music collection. Expect to hear songs from Joe’s vault and some of the stories behind them.

Fundraiser Launched for Rock Journalist Mick Wall

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Rock journalist Mick Wall has been a part of Def Leppard’s story for decades. From writing about our early albums to documenting our journey through books, liner notes, and classic interviews—he’s always been in our corner.

A fundraiser has been launched to help him through a difficult time via Planet Rock Radio

📰 Read more from Planet Rock
💙 Support Mick here

– Def Leppard