Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott reveals the albums that changed his life Tuesday, August 1 by ABC NewsDef Leppard’s Joe Elliott is revealing some of the records that helped shape him into the rock star he is today. In an interview with Classic Rock, the singer reveals “the 10 records that changed my life,” with a list that includes Mott The Hoople, Queen, David Bowie and Rod Stewart. Elliott, a former... Read More.
Def Leppard drops ‘Drastic Symphonies’ version of “Hysteria,” Joe Elliott talks band’s survival Friday, May 5 by ABC NewsDef Leppard’s new album, Drastic Symphonies, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, comes out May 19, and they’ve just given fans another taste of what to expect. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers dropped the official visualizer for the new take on the 1987 classic “
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott: New bands “aren’t getting the chance” to hit it big Friday, April 14 by ABC NewsWhile some people may think rock is dead, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott isn't one of them, although he does think it’s much harder for bands these days.“Nowadays kids just shove their headphones on, not talking to their parents or their mates. It’s a very insular world,” he... Read More.
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott wonders if altitude sickness played a role in Foo Fighter Taylor Hawkins’ death Thursday, March 9 by ABC NewsDef Leppard is once again giving fans a look at their life on the road. This time they’ve shared a tour diary giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at their recent shows in Bogotá, Colombia, and Lima, Peru, which weren’t easy thanks to the high altitude... Read More.
Joe Elliott would love to work with Ghost’s Tobias Forge again Tuesday, February 28 by ABC NewsDef Leppard’s Joe Elliott recently teamed up with Ghost for a new version of “Spillways,” a track from the Swedish rockers' 2022 album, Impera. Well, it sounds like this may not be the last time we see Elliott and Ghost’s Tobias Forge collaborate.“It has come up in the last while, and I’d be... Read More.
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott goes on with Colombia show despite brief hospitalization Monday, February 27 by ABC NewsDef Leppard’s Joe Elliott didn’t let a little altitude sickness get in the way of him rocking out in Bogota, Colombia, this weekend.Blabbermouth.net reports that local news outlets in Bogota reported Elliott was taken to a local hospital Saturday ahead of their show... Read More.
Joe Elliott spent most of the Mötley Crüe/Def Leppard tour in isolation Friday, February 3 by ABC NewsDef Leppard spent last summer on tour with Mötley Crüe, and while you’d think there’d be a lot of partying going on behind the scenes, Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott says the threat of COVID kept that from being the case. “The safest way for us to keep that... Read More.
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott helps Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney preview next Wrexham/Sheffield match Friday, January 27 by ABC NewsDef Leppard’s Joe Elliott has joined forced with actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to help promote this weekend’s soccer game between Reynolds and McElhenney’s Wrexham AFC and Joe’s favorite team Sheffield United. In a 45-second promo, the trio banter about this Sunday’s match, dropping in references to several Def Leppard... Read More.
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott featured on new version of Ghost track “Spillways” Thursday, January 26 by ABC NewsDef Leppard frontman Joe Elliott appears on a new version of Ghost's “Spillways,” a track from the Swedish rockers' 2022 album, Impera.While some may be shocked by the pairing, it turns out Elliott is a big fan of the band, telling Planet Rock he was introduced to the... Read More.
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott says Demi Lovato’s album “rocks harder than anything else I’ve heard this year” Tuesday, December 13 by ABC NewsDef Leppard frontman Joe Elliott's picks Demi Lovato's Holy Fvck as his favorite rock album of the year.Speaking with Classic Rock magazine, the "Pour Some Sugar on Me" singer says that Holy Fvck "rocks harder than anything else I've heard this... Read More.
Billy Joel plays Detroit — with Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott as surprise guest Monday, July 11 by ABC NewsBilly Joel pulled into Detroit's Comerica Park on Saturday, with a little help from surprise guest Joe Elliott.The Detroit Free Press reports the Piano Man was an hour into his show when the Def Leppard lead singer -- in town... Read More.
New Fanny doc, featuring Joe Elliott, Todd Rundgren and other stars, to be screened in US theaters soon Thursday, May 12 by ABC NewsFanny: The Right to Rock, a 2021 documentary about the pioneering all-female band Fanny that includes appearances by Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, Todd Rundgren and other rock stars, will be shown in select U.S.... Read More.