Def Leppard Expands 2025 Tour; Music Community Reflects on Recent Losses
Def Leppard adds shows with special guests to their tour as tributes pour in for recent musical icons like Jesse Colin Young and Mariah Carey.
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Their Charlie Daniels-produced Elephant Mountain provided us with “Darkness, Darkness,” Young’s haunted song inspired by Vietnam soldiers, and “Sunlight,” the type of song that gave hippie serenading a good name at the time.
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It’s nice to see them continue to tinker and experiment with their sound after nearly 50 years together.
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This year’s ceremony, which recognized the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations throughout 2024, was hosted by LL Cool J and featured performances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams and Nelly, who performed a medley of his greatest hits after accepting the Landmark award.
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It's set to be a big year for the singer.
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The band became known for its signature blues sound and distinctive look, with Gibbons and Hill sporting sunglasses and hats along with long flowing hair and beards.
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Summary
Def Leppard has expanded their 2025 tour, adding shows with guests including Bret Michaels and The Struts, while the music community mourns the loss of Jesse Colin Young, known for ‘Get Together’, and celebrates Mariah Carey’s Icon Award win at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. My Morning Jacket has released their tenth album, ‘is’, showcasing their melodic rock sound. Lady Gaga received the Innovator Award, and tributes were made to Los Angeles firefighters following recent wildfires. Meanwhile, Neil Young has successfully halted Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing, ensuring fairer ticket sales.
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