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WHITESNAKE
DEF LEPPARD
O2 ARENA, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
– JUNE 17 TH , 2019
PROMOTER: LIVE NATION CZ
Promoters are nowadays following the strategy of the success of DEF LEPPARD. Nevertheless, both of
interconnecting multiple genres, as it surely attracts the bands topped the charts at the same time in the
a much larger number of spectators to shows so they 80s after they released their breakout albums in 1987:
can easily sell out the bigger venues and arenas (also DEF LEPPARD with their bestselling album “Hysteria”
thanks to the good combination of artists). Some of (25 million copies to date), and WHITESNAKE with their
them of course don’t attract as many fans, so they are self-titled album “Whitesnake” which took the band to
not capable of selling out the big arenas. That’s why the multiplatinum status. I’m interested in the commercial
combination of two or three supporting acts with one aspect and the number of album sales from the point
big headliner very often fulfills the same expectations of view of having some kind of general overview and
from a commercial point of view as the combination of comparison. As a fan and someone who truly loves
two legends from the same genre, which a lot of fans music and for whom music means something that
still welcome with open arms. In such case no other I can’t imagine my life without, there are much more
bands are needed because this kind of combination meaningful aspects such as the creative side of the
means no financial risk for the promoter – something artist, complex intentions and impact on the scene
that Prague’s O2 Arena clearly confirmed with two of and its uniqueness. We can definitely say both of these
the biggest hard rock legends on the scene: the British legends are aligned in many aspects, no matter the
groups WHITESNAKE & DEF LEPPARD! number of the sales, commercial success or positions
on the charts.
I noticed WHITESNAKE was mentioned in some of the
show announcements as a supporting act, which Before WHITESNAKE hit the road and started their
I would like to make clear is not true. WHITESNAKE 2019 tour, as the precursor they sent out into the world
was invited as special guests of DEF LEPPARD. A legend their long-awaited new album “Flesh & Blood”, delayed
like WHITESNAKE really doesn’t need to perform as due to some technical issues in the studio. The album
a supporting act considering their credit on the scene. is symbolically guarded by the mysterious number
From a commercial point of view and considering 13. It’s the thirteenth album in their discography and
albums sales, WHITESNAKE never have really overcome there are thirteen songs on it. It makes sense then
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