Def Leppard guitarist Viv Campbell talks about his career and his diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma. He explains how Marc Bolan of T-Rex inspired him to become a musician and the joy and theatricality of performing with Def Leppard worldwide. Troubled by a number of symptoms, he shares his feelings on having a diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma and the treatment he was facing. He explains how he was certain he wanted to keep working as music is his life and how, not for the first time, the band were able to adapt. Viv speaks with honesty about the challenges of the various treatments he has had to keep one step ahead of his cancer. He marvels at life, making it clear that he won’t let his lymphoma hold him back from living an amplified life.
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JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT – SIRIUS XM (OCTOBER 2023 EDITION)
GREETINGS MUSIC LOVERS – AND WELCOME BACK TO JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT SHOW ON SIRIUSXM’S DEEP TRACKS CHANNEL.
In the OCTOBER 2023 hour’s show, Joe highlights and tells stories about some of his favourite songs and artists from his own personal collection.
October’s Show features music and stories from The Who, Lindisfarne, Von Hertzen Brothers, The Rolling Stones 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
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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.
Def Leppard’s Rocktober Giveaway
JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT – SIRIUS XM (SEPTEMBER 2023 EDITION)
GREETINGS MUSIC LOVERS – AND WELCOME BACK TO JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT SHOW ON SIRIUSXM’S DEEP TRACKS CHANNEL.
In the SEPTEMBER 2023 hour’s show, Joe highlights and tells stories about some of his favourite songs and artists from his own personal collection.
September’s Show features music and stories from Aerosmith, Doctors of Madness, Gary Wright, New York Dolls 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.
Behind The World Tour Episode 15
Join the 15th episode of Behind The World Tour as Def Leppard takes the stage in El Paso. The guys play some Top Golf, bid farewell to Alice Cooper and pack for a short rest at home before Australia and Japan.
Behind The World Tour Episode 14
Join the 14th episode of Behind The World Tour as Def Leppard takes the stage in Omaha & Tulsa. Some lucky fans get side stage access, Phil takes a scooter tour, the guys reminisce on Rick’s first show back after his accident, and more!
Drinking A Proper Cup Of Tea With Def Leppard’s Rick Allen
via Forbes
Few rock musicians are better qualified to talk about the intersection of music and healing than Rick Allen, drummer of Def Leppard. The band’s album ‘Pyromania’ was selling millions of copies in the U.S. and their videos were all over MTV when in 1984 he lost his left arm in a car crash. His bandmates famously stood by him and he remained in the group — retraining himself with new techniques and a customized electronic drum kit. Allen’s Raven Drum Foundation now helps other survivors of trauma. I spoke with Allen about the power of drum circles, drinking tea with AC/DC’s Bon Scott and the music he is most proud of making.
What is the healing power in drumming?
It’s something that the ancients knew, something that’s in every culture. I didn’t get the true healing power of drumming until after my accident. Especially in a drum circle where you have intention behind each of the rhythms. It’s that empathy. There are other people in the circle that have been through the same hardships — or the same joys — that you have. And it becomes this wonderful shared experience where it’s not a secret anymore. You’re like ‘man, you suffered with that also.’ And then it kind of softens everything. It makes it so powerful.
Fifty guitarists playing together is a mess. Why are drum circles better at bringing everyone in sync?
Most drummers that I know — they’re very good listeners. They have the idea of gluing the whole musical experience together and being the backbone. Part of that is listening to where you fit in. What is the syncopation? Am I complimenting the vocal or am I stepping all over it? Am I creating a rhythm that works with the other instruments or is it just me dominating everything? In a drum circle you’re putting out at the same time you’re receiving. Everybody listens to everybody else.
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Behind The World Tour Episode 12
Join the 12th episode of Behind The World Tour as Def Leppard takes the stage in Syracuse, NY and Columbus, OH! This episode features the 44th Anniversary of the band signing their first record deal, a trip to a cryotherapy treatment center, and more!
JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT – SIRIUS XM (AUGUST 2023 EDITION)
GREETINGS MUSIC LOVERS – AND WELCOME BACK TO JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT SHOW ON SIRIUSXM’S DEEP TRACKS CHANNEL.
In the AUGUST 2023 hour’s show, Joe highlights and tells stories about some of his favourite songs and artists from his own personal collection.
June’s Show features music and stories from Foo Fighters, U2, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Alice Cooper, 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.