Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott was so keen to talk about his side project the Down ‘n’ Outz that he generously donated two autographed copies of the special limited edition ‘Live at the Hammersmith Odeon’ DVD for Ultimate Classic Rock's exclusive giveaway.
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott is a devoted Mott the Hoople fan and has long carried the torch for the British icons and their fearless frontman Ian Hunter. Elliott, who’s been referred to as the band's “cultural ambassador,” formed a tribute band with the Quireboys in early 2009 called the Down ‘n’ Outz to play a one-time gig opening for Mott the Hoople at one of their five reunion concerts in England.
Def Leppard singer and frontman Joe Elliot, who turns 53 on Aug. 1, has already had a great summer.
His band's been on a successful tour with fellow rockers Poison since June, and their music was featured prominently in the hit (well, maybe that's pushing
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx celebrated his 53rd birthday on Sunday, Dec. 11. We know, the man born Frank Feranna doesn't look it. Even with all that hard living, rock 'n' roll has kept him fashionable and young at heart.
Def Leppard are gearing up for a UK trek with Motley Crue and while promoting the dates, Lep singer Joe Elliott did not hide the fact that he thinks that the Crue, once notorious for their wild, crazy and irreverent antics, all of which were detailed in 'The Dirt,' are a shadow of the partying bad boys they once were. But those aren't fightin' words that could make life on the road awkward! Elliott's statements are not as inflammatory as they might seem! Elliott was not being critical of the Crue or their behavior. Instead, he was comparing the then and the now.
Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott has responded to a group of fans requesting a more varied setlist during their 2011 tour. His replay is not likely to make them happy, however. In an interview with Spinner, Elliott calls one fan a 'f---ing idiot' before going on to describe the type of fan he does not want at his concerts.
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott is doing his best to cope with the recent loss of his father, and in a new radio interview, he talked about the very important contribution that his dad made to the band.
Def Leppard resumed their North American tour last night (July 27) in Cincinnati after postponing several gigs following the death of singer Joe Elliott's father on July 7. In addition, Elliott has posted a 'thank you' note to his fans for their support.
After previously postponing six shows on their current North American tour due to the death of singer Joe Elliott's father, Def Leppard have now rescheduled five additional concerts. In addition, the band has canceled its scheduled appearance tomorrow (July 17) at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wis.
Following our recent report that Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott's father, Joe Elliott, Sr., passed away, the band has posted a tribute that offers details on the life and death of Joe Sr. from the group's tour manager Malvin Mortimer. Here is the post from DefLeppard.com in full:
