{"id":22580,"date":"2023-07-06T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=22580"},"modified":"2023-07-03T13:32:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T13:32:32","slug":"def-leppard-motley-crue-the-world-tour-01-07-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=22580","title":{"rendered":"Def Leppard & M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce \u2013 The World Tour 01.07.23"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Last night (01\/07\/23) Def Leppard took to the stage at Wembley Stadium, this was a bucket-list gig for me having wanted to see them since 2009! They shared the stage with M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, which is enough to get any rock fan excited. I\u2019ve been brought up in a family where music is special, and sharing experiences with those within our family means a lot \u2013 from this gig, it\u2019s evident that it\u2019s not just us, but a trait of the rock community. I was surrounded by people that crossed generations and a mini rocker singing along to hysteria brought so much joy to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After arriving at Wembley, the sight of the relatively empty stadium was a reminder of the extortionate cost of these tickets and challenging times we live in. From those I spoke to, there was a general sense of confusion as to why such a large venue was chosen for this show as it was unlikely to be a sell-out. Although the absence of a packed stadium was a disheartening backdrop, Def Leppard\u2019s ability to fill the stadium with their music and create such a powerful experience speaks to the talent that they have.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Def Leppard\u2019s setlist of 17 songs was a collection of greatest hits, pretty much guaranteeing every fan\u2019s favourite was given the spotlight. The setlist included: ‘Let\u2019s Get Rocked’, ‘Rocket’, ‘Hysteria’, ‘Rock of Ages’ and ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’. One of the standouts for me was their performance of ‘Bringin\u2019 on the Heartbreak’ \u2013 the ability to seamlessly blend rock energy with heartfelt emotion was something special. Throughout the setlist, the band blessed us with their exceptional musicianship, seamlessly weaving in guitar solos, bass lines, and thunderous drumbeats. To me, they\u2019re withstanding the test of time, and continue to deliver top-tier performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Def Leppard surpassed all of my expectations. Joe Elliot\u2019s vocals felt age-defying? Generally, we expect (and accept) that over time vocal abilities diminish but the power behind his voice was phenomenal. Rick Allen\u2019s ability to create such a powerful and dynamic rhythm given the complication of his accident is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Collen and Campbell create a duo that is complimentary and layer songs so well. Savage\u2019s depth and groove undoubtedly contribute to the distinctive rock sound we all love and expect from the band.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Having seen M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce the previous night at the Underworld, I knew this wouldn\u2019t quite be the same. Having read the reviews of previous dates, I was apprehensive of how their sound would carry through such a large venue. For the opening songs, the sound just wasn\u2019t right. This improved as they moved through the setlist and ultimately, they delivered a solid, high-energy performance. The 16-song setlist included hits such as ‘Live Wire’, ‘Girls Girls Girls’, and ‘Kickstart My Heart’. The band completed a compilation of ‘Rock and Roll, Part 2’ \/ ‘Smokin’ in the Boys Room’ \/ ‘Helter Skelter’ \/ ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’ \/ ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’ \/ ‘(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)’, and as you can imagine, it went down well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During what was an overall impressive performance from M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce for me it was dampened by Tommy Lees request for females in the crowd to \u201cget their titties out\u201d and subsequently pressuring these females. There was something quite infantile about this, and for it to be coming from a 60-year-old man felt quite uncomfortable. Now, I don\u2019t doubt that for some, seeing a few boobs added to the experience. However, for me, in the context of 2023, where there is a growing emphasis on creating safe and inclusive spaces for all concert attendees (including children), Tommy\u2019s remarks and subsequent pressures were out of touch and inappropriate. Nowadays, the use of cameras, phones, and large screens could be really damaging to the individuals that willingly participated in this. Concerts should be an opportunity for people to come together, enjoy music, and feel a sense of community, and safety, it should be free from derogatory and objectifying comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author: Evie Brooks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last night (01\/07\/23) Def Leppard took to the stage at Wembley Stadium, this was a bucket-list gig for me having wanted to see them since 2009! They shared the stage with M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, which is enough to get any rock fan excited. I\u2019ve been brought up in a family where music is special, and sharing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22582,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[874,1833],"class_list":["post-22580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-live-review","tag-def-leppard","tag-tourlife"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22580"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22584,"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22580\/revisions\/22584"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/22582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=22580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=22580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}