TICKETS FOR SHOWS THROUGH SEPT. 7 ARE ON SALE NOW
Aug 16, 2019, 12:22 ET
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16, 2019 — Wednesday evening, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees & legendary British rock ‘n’ roll icons Def Leppard launched their exclusive headlining residency show, Def Leppard Hits Vegas: The Sin City Residency, to a sold-out crowd at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.



Produced by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, the rock spectacle features a selection of the band’s greatest hits, including “Love Bites”, “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Animal.” Marking the first rock music residency at Zappos Theater, Def Leppard also treated their fans to an intimate acoustic set of songs, some of which have never been played live for an audience.
Tickets for performances through Sept. 7 are on sale now. General ticket prices begin at $69, plus applicable tax and fees, and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com/defleppard or in-person at the Planet Hollywood box office. All shows begin at 8 p.m.
DEF LEPPARD
With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees, Def Leppard – Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick “Sav” Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums)
— continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over
the course of their career the band has produced a series of classic
ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans
and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of
hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as an institution in both the music and touring industry. Def Leppard’s
influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking
multi-platinum albums—including two of the best-selling albums of all
time, Pyromania and Hysteria, capturing the
group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as
“Rock of Ages”, “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.” The band’s 2015
self-titled studio album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums and Top Independent Albums charts. The album also took the #5 spot on Billboard’s Top Current Albums and #10 spot on the Top 200, as well as claiming 15 top 10 debuts around the world. For the first time, in January 2018 Def Leppard debuted their full recording catalog worldwide via streaming and download platforms. As they did with the original release of their records, Def Leppard dominated the worldwide charts again. Chart stats saw their albums charting in the iTunes Top 10 in more than 30 countries, including Hysteria at #3 in the US, and #5 in the UK. Def Leppard had the #1, #2 and #3 records on the US catalog albums chart.
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LIVE NATION LAS VEGAS
Live
Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live
entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster,
Live Nation & House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation
Management. Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Mariah Carey, Journey and Sting at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; Lady Gaga, Aerosmith, Janet Jackson and Bruno Mars at Park Theater at Park MGM; Blink 182, Billy Idol and Lady Antebellum at Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms; FOREIGNER, Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson, Steely Dan and Anita Baker at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; and Shania Twain, Gwen Stefani, Def Leppard, Christina Aguilera and Florida Georgia Line
at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Live Nation
Las Vegas also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city’s
other premier concert venues including T-Mobile Arena, Mandalay Bay
Events Center, MGM Grand Garden Arena, House of Blues, Downtown Las
Vegas Events Center, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las
Vegas, and more. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook, Instagram and follow us on Twitter.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Planet
Hollywood Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of the famed Las Vegas
Strip, with 2,500 beautifully redesigned guest rooms and suites
showcasing some of the best views in town, along with endless options
of unparalleled shopping, distinguished dining, popular entertainment
and a bustling nightlife. A bright, bold addition to the resort’s
portfolio, the new Ultra Hip Rooms feature contemporary elegance and
luxury bedding. Known as the place to play for its roster of A-list
celebrity guests, Planet Hollywood’s 231 newly restyled suites feature
stunning views of the glittering skyline and daring décor elements such
as suspended sofas, lounge-style living spaces and oversized modern
artwork. The resort encompasses more than 100,000 square-feet of gaming,
several lounges, impressive restaurants including Gordon Ramsay Burger,
KOI, Strip House, and the award-winning Spice Market Buffet, an
intimate wedding chapel and the Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara. The
resort also features The Scene Pool Deck with the Strip’s first and only
stand-alone wave machine, the FlowRider. Home to the first pop music
residency in Las Vegas, Zappos Theater showcases resident headliners Christina Aguilera, Def Leppard, Gwen Stefani and Shania Twain. Magician Criss Angel performs an over-the-top visual spectacular of “Criss Angel MINDFREAK®”
in the newly-renovated Criss Angel Theater. The property is encircled
by Miracle Mile Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and
restaurants. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is operated by a
subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR). For more
information, please visit planethollywoodresort.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram.
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