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these years, I really value all the band
members, that they happened to
make it through the whole situation
together, and mainly the fact, that
Rick has never given up and is such
as wonderful human being and
drummer. We don’t really have to
dig deeper into the complex topic
of how society adjusted, especially
how people are being treated in
terms of imaginary prestige. Anyway,
this consideration leads me to the
motto of my life that I used in my
DEF LEPPARD, Prague 2019 / Photo: Lukáš Urbaník
Background Story (available for free in
the Shared Treasures section): “Make amazing. Joe Elliott perfectly interacted with the
your weaknesses your strengths and make your audience and he also never forgot to mention his
strengths a temple.” DEF LEPPARD not only managed companions, who he introduces a couple of times
that in the best possible way, but to me they are during the show – especially the oldest in the business,
tangible proof for this saying. his band mate and friend, bass player Rick Savage,
who Joe formed the band with back in 1977. The two
The DEF LEPPARD concert is guided by of them are the only members from the original line
a synchronized laser show which is an attractive up, with drummer Rick Allen joining the band one
complement for the audience. The word year later in 1978. The next member, who joined the
complement is the right one as the effects are in band while DEF LEPPARD were recording the famous
balance and not too much or disturbing, and they album “Pyromania,” was guitarist Phil Collen. The last
probably were best showcased during the song personnel change at the guitarist position happened
“Love Bites.” One of the most beautiful moments after Steve Clark died, who was replaced by the
of the show was without a doubt the acoustic guitarist Vivian Campbell. DEF LEPPARD are in a great
version of the famous ballad “Two Steps Behind.” shape, and thanks to their show they symbolically take
Let me return to the part of the review where I talked us back to the 80s, to the time of bombastic arena
about the bad sound. The sound engineers used the rock. And if there is anyone who still has the right to
acoustic version to improve their reputation a bit present this kind of music and style, there is probably
because up until this point, the sound was nothing no one better than DEF LEPPARD.
but real misery. To screw up the sound to two
legends is really amateurish. I don’t know if they had DEF LEPPARD – setlist: Let It Go, Foolin’,
their own sound engineer, but I guess he was just When Love And Hate Collide, Let’s Get Rocked,
a local guy hired for the show, probably not Armageddon It, Rock On (cover version – David
a professional, or maybe he just didn’t care at all. Essex), Two Steps Behind, Man Enough,
I was fortunate enough to enjoy DEF LEPPARD Love Bites, Bringin’ On The Heartbreak,
shortly before the show in Prague at the Sweden Switch 625, Hysteria, Pour Some Sugar On Me,
Rock Festival, where the sound was absolutely Rock Of Ages, Photograph.
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