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Post by CindyJ on Apr 7, 2023 10:17:36 GMT -8
US release date on Amazon.com has moved from May 9th to June 13th and price has dropped to $40.50. Release date is still May 9th on Amazon UK.
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Post by savagegroove on Apr 28, 2023 10:34:12 GMT -8
I wonder why the delay for the US?
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Post by fna692002 on Apr 28, 2023 11:39:30 GMT -8
I wonder why the delay for the US? Maybe shipping to the US delayed it. Just a guess… but I think the publication is uk based…
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Post by churchy on Apr 29, 2023 14:01:54 GMT -8
The UK book release has been pushed back from the 9th May to 18th May (Day before Drastic Symphonies release) The London signing at Waterstones on Sunday 14th will therefore be A VERY EXCLUSIVE EVENT, two days prior to the Southbank conversation. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905662793?geniuslink=true
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Post by churchy on May 1, 2023 4:46:54 GMT -8
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Post by churchy on May 1, 2023 4:47:48 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on May 2, 2023 4:02:20 GMT -8
Not sure how valid it is yet, but it looks like someone on FB has got their copy of the book early. Maybe some retailers are shipping early in error?
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Post by CindyJ on May 2, 2023 5:29:42 GMT -8
Another price drop on Amazon US.
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Post by CindyJ on May 4, 2023 7:40:44 GMT -8
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Post by lepp703 on May 4, 2023 10:17:32 GMT -8
Another price drop on Amazon US. I can’t remember what I paid for it last year. How much did the regular version drop?
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Post by CindyJ on May 4, 2023 10:21:15 GMT -8
I can’t remember what I paid for it last year. How much did the regular version drop? It was priced at $55 when first listed on Amazon. Dropped to $45 about two weeks later.
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Post by savagegroove on May 8, 2023 4:23:38 GMT -8
The UK book release has been pushed back from the 9th May to 18th May (Day before Drastic Symphonies release) The London signing at Waterstones on Sunday 14th will therefore be A VERY EXCLUSIVE EVENT, two days prior to the Southbank conversation. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905662793?geniuslink=trueThat’s just nuts. Clearly, there’s a problem. The publisher might be having major issues. Sad.
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Post by andylgr on May 8, 2023 22:22:49 GMT -8
The UK book release has been pushed back from the 9th May to 18th May (Day before Drastic Symphonies release) The London signing at Waterstones on Sunday 14th will therefore be A VERY EXCLUSIVE EVENT, two days prior to the Southbank conversation. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905662793?geniuslink=trueThat’s just nuts. Clearly, there’s a problem. The publisher might be having major issues. Sad. Or maybe its being pushed back to tie in with all the promo for the UK shows and to also get it close to the release of Drastic Symphonies too. Maximise the exposure these events are bringing.
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Post by churchy on May 9, 2023 11:18:18 GMT -8
That’s just nuts. Clearly, there’s a problem. The publisher might be having major issues. Sad. Or maybe its being pushed back to tie in with all the promo for the UK shows and to also get it close to the release of Drastic Symphonies too. Maximise the exposure these events are bringing. Absolutely! I would concur with that sentiment Andy!
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Post by rellis on May 10, 2023 9:47:38 GMT -8
I have a ship date of June 13 for my copy on US Amazon.
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Post by savagegroove on May 10, 2023 10:07:24 GMT -8
That’s just nuts. Clearly, there’s a problem. The publisher might be having major issues. Sad. Or maybe its being pushed back to tie in with all the promo for the UK shows and to also get it close to the release of Drastic Symphonies too. Maximise the exposure these events are bringing. From a friend who works in the publishing world, all these date changes are extremely expensive. Fines are levied, apparently. Just too fishy.
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Post by CindyJ on May 16, 2023 10:38:52 GMT -8
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Post by tsmith on May 16, 2023 11:01:50 GMT -8
Very nice review! I'm really looking forward to this book....way more than the upcoming Drastic Symphonies release. I'll probably just listen to the new album once and then move on from it but this book will be something that will indulge me for quite awhile! It's cool to see how much support the band has tossed behind this project and it really looks like it was done well.
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Post by CindyJ on May 18, 2023 9:12:43 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on May 18, 2023 10:17:38 GMT -8
Review: Definitely: The Official Story of Def LeppardBY ROCKPOSER DOT COM! ON MAY 18, 2023 Review: Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard Genesis Publications (May 18th, 2023) Reviewer: Jason Hopper Here is something that I never thought I’d find myself doing…reviewing a book. When the book is a detailed history of one of my favorite bands, then I could not pass up the opportunity. ‘Defnitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard’ is a 300-page sequential account of the band that includes interviews, promotional materials, news clippings, old itineraries, plane tickets, schedules, letters from the record company, and anything else the band or its fans accumulated over the length of their existence. I knew most of the stories about the band having followed them for over 35 years. There are the familiar retellings of how the opening words to ‘Rock of Ages’ came to be, Rick Allen’s debut at Donington Park after his accident, and Steve Clark’s losing battle to alcohol addiction. What I enjoyed were the little stories in between that to my knowledge have never been discussed before, like the disastrous first show on the ‘High N Dry‘ tour due to Joe Elliot finishing up ‘Me and My Wine’ and hours later going to perform with a hoarse voice. I had no idea John Sykes sang backing vocals on ‘Heaven Is’ and nearly got the guitar player slot. There’s also a great story regarding Phil Collen and his camouflaged pants sans shirt look during the ‘Pyromania‘ tour that I won’t ruin here but found quite humorous. Stories like this offer fascinating insight, especially during the making of their first four albums. There are interesting discussions from various members regarding their mindset during these periods. The book lays out their history with their albums breaking up the chapters of the book. Joe Elliott is the prominent person being interviewed. His input takes up around 50 percent of the text. They also included old Steve Clark interviews regarding the albums and status of the band at various time periods. What I found disappointing was Pete Willis’ involvement. He is given a measly three small paragraphs, presumably from previously released interviews. If you are going to be giving a founding member just three paragraphs in a 300 page book, why bother including him at all? Another small critique is the way the book speeds up at it approaches their more recent history. There are a lot of great details straight through the ‘X’ album. Right after that, there’s less discussion on the creation and insight into the last four albums and more of an emphasis on management changes and how touring helped them to gain a new audience and appreciation, leading to their eventual inclusion into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame (which I could not care less about). While many fans may not desire to know the ins and outs of these albums, it still creates a weird imbalance compared to the overall structure of the book. Before reviewing this, I had no plans to purchase it. Being that the book is 70% visuals, I had previously purchased the Ross Halfin collection on the visual history of the band that came out 12 years ago. I figured I did not need another book that was similar, but I was wrong. This book is more than a collection of professional photographs. You get lots of candid photos, what seems like every photo the band took of themselves when they were first starting out. Tales that, to my knowledge, you’ve never heard before, interesting promo pieces, various handwritten letters. They even threw in Trivial Pursuit cards that reference the band. So much history that the band and/or their fans saved up and were utilized here to give a rich, detailed account of the band throughout their lifetime. Casual fans may not appreciate it as much as it rewards long time fans of the band, who will surely eat this up. This is the definitive visual and textual collection of the band, and at an affordable price, I know what I’m asking for as a gift for my birthday. Source
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Post by Jefflep on May 18, 2023 11:09:22 GMT -8
I feel really gutted reading the lack of Pete stuff… if this reads more like a sequel to Animal Instincts I can understand. If it’s a retelling, that kinda sucks. Review: Definitely: The Official Story of Def LeppardBY ROCKPOSER DOT COM! ON MAY 18, 2023 Review: Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard Genesis Publications (May 18th, 2023) Reviewer: Jason Hopper Here is something that I never thought I’d find myself doing…reviewing a book. When the book is a detailed history of one of my favorite bands, then I could not pass up the opportunity. ‘Defnitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard’ is a 300-page sequential account of the band that includes interviews, promotional materials, news clippings, old itineraries, plane tickets, schedules, letters from the record company, and anything else the band or its fans accumulated over the length of their existence. I knew most of the stories about the band having followed them for over 35 years. There are the familiar retellings of how the opening words to ‘Rock of Ages’ came to be, Rick Allen’s debut at Donington Park after his accident, and Steve Clark’s losing battle to alcohol addiction. What I enjoyed were the little stories in between that to my knowledge have never been discussed before, like the disastrous first show on the ‘High N Dry‘ tour due to Joe Elliot finishing up ‘Me and My Wine’ and hours later going to perform with a hoarse voice. I had no idea John Sykes sang backing vocals on ‘Heaven Is’ and nearly got the guitar player slot. There’s also a great story regarding Phil Collen and his camouflaged pants sans shirt look during the ‘Pyromania‘ tour that I won’t ruin here but found quite humorous. Stories like this offer fascinating insight, especially during the making of their first four albums. There are interesting discussions from various members regarding their mindset during these periods. The book lays out their history with their albums breaking up the chapters of the book. Joe Elliott is the prominent person being interviewed. His input takes up around 50 percent of the text. They also included old Steve Clark interviews regarding the albums and status of the band at various time periods. What I found disappointing was Pete Willis’ involvement. He is given a measly three small paragraphs, presumably from previously released interviews. If you are going to be giving a founding member just three paragraphs in a 300 page book, why bother including him at all? Another small critique is the way the book speeds up at it approaches their more recent history. There are a lot of great details straight through the ‘X’ album. Right after that, there’s less discussion on the creation and insight into the last four albums and more of an emphasis on management changes and how touring helped them to gain a new audience and appreciation, leading to their eventual inclusion into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame (which I could not care less about). While many fans may not desire to know the ins and outs of these albums, it still creates a weird imbalance compared to the overall structure of the book. Before reviewing this, I had no plans to purchase it. Being that the book is 70% visuals, I had previously purchased the Ross Halfin collection on the visual history of the band that came out 12 years ago. I figured I did not need another book that was similar, but I was wrong. This book is more than a collection of professional photographs. You get lots of candid photos, what seems like every photo the band took of themselves when they were first starting out. Tales that, to my knowledge, you’ve never heard before, interesting promo pieces, various handwritten letters. They even threw in Trivial Pursuit cards that reference the band. So much history that the band and/or their fans saved up and were utilized here to give a rich, detailed account of the band throughout their lifetime. Casual fans may not appreciate it as much as it rewards long time fans of the band, who will surely eat this up. This is the definitive visual and textual collection of the band, and at an affordable price, I know what I’m asking for as a gift for my birthday. Source
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Post by churchy on May 18, 2023 13:06:00 GMT -8
From the Vault Showcase to the Definitely Book! Just 150 Def Leppard fans were fortunate to have a ticket to the ’Definitely’ book signing in London at Waterstones, on Sunday 14th May. I was attending for a very magical reason that has been kept under wraps for the best part of a year. Due to my official showcase on the Vault last February, the Genesis Publications team reached out to me to see if I could assist with the book. Specifically, I was asked for certain pictures of some of my memorabilia that would be used in the book. It took me 33 years to find the ‘Holy Grail’ Red Label E.P. Now it is immortalised on pages 30 & 31 🤩🤘 I also contributed my Pyromania UK backstage pass that can be seen on page 104. Further requests were asked of me. As I did not have them in my own collection, I reached out to dear friends and fellow collectors to source the four remaining pieces of memorabilia that the team needed. The wonderful Judy Nunez in the USA immediately came forward with the ‘Reading 1980’ poster (page 62) and the ‘Circus Magazine’ (page 107) 🤩👍 Then my quest on behalf of the team took me to Australia, where super collector and friend Dave Mcgrory came through with the ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’ Australian cassette single (page 144) and the ‘In The Club…In Your Face’ CD (page 180) 🤩👍 and so I thought my part was done. Last Autumn I had a most wonderful email from the team asking if I could kindly visually proofread the entire book for them; in relation to timeframes, albums, tours etc. Of course I jumped at the chance! What an incredible blessing, honour and privilege! ☺️🙏🏻 As a thank you, I am still speechless to see my name mentioned on the ‘Acknowledgements’ page (page 292) ☺️ The 12 year old me who read ‘Animal Instinct’ and dares to dream is freaking out 😂 and the nearly 48 year old me has shed some happy tears. When you know, you know! And so I went along to London today for the book signing. At long last I would see the book in the flesh. Two of the publishing team met me outside and invited me to go in last for the special reason of working with them on the book. I spent time in the queue indoors chatting to the lovely Leslie and a few others. When it came to my turn, I was introduced to Viv, Joe and Phil as the visual proofreader and memorabilia contributor. I shook hands with Viv and he remarked ‘Dave from the Cardiff Show!’ - it still gets me every time! 😂 Shaking hands with Joe, I told him what a privilege it was and I was thanked for my services. I gave him a private gift which he was excited with and immediately beckoned Jess (Tour Manager) over, to take it for safe keeping. We discussed the E.P. After shaking hands with Phil and commenting on his ‘dapper suit’, I explained that my backstage pass was specifically sought after because his mum is wearing the same pass from 1983 in a picture in the book. Then it was time for a photograph. Initially we were told by Waterstones that there would be no photo opportunities. However fans were allowed them and selfies could be taken from in front of the table. I asked how it would work and said should I stand in front of you all individually and stood in front of Viv. I handed my phone to a kind Def Leppard security guard to do the honours. At this point, Joe said ‘You’ve been involved in the book, come behind the table, next to me!’ Goosebumps!!! 🤩😎🤘 After the photo I had a lovely chat with Jess (Tour Manager) and Mike (Band Manager) and was thanked for my involvement in the book. I had two conversations with the ever awesome dude that is Ryan Sebastyan. It was great to see him and chat again after his awesome kindness for Judy and I in Boston last summer, taking out photo for the stadium big screen and filming us for the tour vlog. I then spent some time with the charming publishers, thanked them and discussed a further something. As I collected my belongings and the band wrapped things up, a few lovely ladies came over to chat. All three are friends on Facebook and on the Vault. Dawn and Cheryl have flown over from the USA and Joelle from France. I played host to Joelle and we had a wonderful afternoon sightseeing, ice creams in the park, lots of photographs and then I took Def Leppard to the ‘Royal Balcony’ at Buckingham Palace. It had to be done! 😂🤩🤘 What a magical ride the last year has been. Away to Sheffield tomorrow for the Leadmill gig, HMV Signing, Leppard pilgrimage and VIP Golden Circle at Bramall Lane! 🙏🏻 [![London-Pyromania-pass.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/L6dTHSHv/London-Pyromania-pass.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/rzJWJvRt)
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Post by Shawn on May 18, 2023 16:13:26 GMT -8
Congrats churchy well earned. Is anyone not seeing the photos posted below? From the Vault Showcase to the Definitely Book! Just 150 Def Leppard fans were fortunate to have a ticket to the ’Definitely’ book signing in London at Waterstones, on Sunday 14th May. I was attending for a very magical reason that has been kept under wraps for the best part of a year. Due to my official showcase on the Vault last February, the Genesis Publications team reached out to me to see if I could assist with the book. Specifically, I was asked for certain pictures of some of my memorabilia that would be used in the book. It took me 33 years to find the ‘Holy Grail’ Red Label E.P. Now it is immortalised on pages 30 & 31 🤩🤘 I also contributed my Pyromania UK backstage pass that can be seen on page 104. Further requests were asked of me. As I did not have them in my own collection, I reached out to dear friends and fellow collectors to source the four remaining pieces of memorabilia that the team needed. The wonderful Judy Nunez in the USA immediately came forward with the ‘Reading 1980’ poster (page 62) and the ‘Circus Magazine’ (page 107) 🤩👍 Then my quest on behalf of the team took me to Australia, where super collector and friend Dave Mcgrory came through with the ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’ Australian cassette single (page 144) and the ‘In The Club…In Your Face’ CD (page 180) 🤩👍 and so I thought my part was done. Last Autumn I had a most wonderful email from the team asking if I could kindly visually proofread the entire book for them; in relation to timeframes, albums, tours etc. Of course I jumped at the chance! What an incredible blessing, honour and privilege! ☺️🙏🏻 As a thank you, I am still speechless to see my name mentioned on the ‘Acknowledgements’ page (page 292) ☺️ The 12 year old me who read ‘Animal Instinct’ and dares to dream is freaking out 😂 and the nearly 48 year old me has shed some happy tears. When you know, you know! And so I went along to London today for the book signing. At long last I would see the book in the flesh. Two of the publishing team met me outside and invited me to go in last for the special reason of working with them on the book. I spent time in the queue indoors chatting to the lovely Leslie and a few others. When it came to my turn, I was introduced to Viv, Joe and Phil as the visual proofreader and memorabilia contributor. I shook hands with Viv and he remarked ‘Dave from the Cardiff Show!’ - it still gets me every time! 😂 Shaking hands with Joe, I told him what a privilege it was and I was thanked for my services. I gave him a private gift which he was excited with and immediately beckoned Jess (Tour Manager) over, to take it for safe keeping. We discussed the E.P. After shaking hands with Phil and commenting on his ‘dapper suit’, I explained that my backstage pass was specifically sought after because his mum is wearing the same pass from 1983 in a picture in the book. Then it was time for a photograph. Initially we were told by Waterstones that there would be no photo opportunities. However fans were allowed them and selfies could be taken from in front of the table. I asked how it would work and said should I stand in front of you all individually and stood in front of Viv. I handed my phone to a kind Def Leppard security guard to do the honours. At this point, Joe said ‘You’ve been involved in the book, come behind the table, next to me!’ Goosebumps!!! 🤩😎🤘 After the photo I had a lovely chat with Jess (Tour Manager) and Mike (Band Manager) and was thanked for my involvement in the book. I had two conversations with the ever awesome dude that is Ryan Sebastyan. It was great to see him and chat again after his awesome kindness for Judy and I in Boston last summer, taking out photo for the stadium big screen and filming us for the tour vlog. I then spent some time with the charming publishers, thanked them and discussed a further something. As I collected my belongings and the band wrapped things up, a few lovely ladies came over to chat. All three are friends on Facebook and on the Vault. Dawn and Cheryl have flown over from the USA and Joelle from France. I played host to Joelle and we had a wonderful afternoon sightseeing, ice creams in the park, lots of photographs and then I took Def Leppard to the ‘Royal Balcony’ at Buckingham Palace. It had to be done! 😂🤩🤘 What a magical ride the last year has been. Away to Sheffield tomorrow for the Leadmill gig, HMV Signing, Leppard pilgrimage and VIP Golden Circle at Bramall Lane! 🙏🏻 [![London-Pyromania-pass.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/L6dTHSHv/London-Pyromania-pass.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/rzJWJvRt)
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Post by CindyJ on May 18, 2023 18:38:41 GMT -8
Def Leppard – ‘Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard’ reviewReleased today (18th May) and priced at £35, ‘Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard’ is the ultimate record of Def Leppard’s legendary career and is available to order from defleppardbook.com. The book’s limited editions became the fastest ever books to sell out in Genesis Publications history, after the Collector’s and Deluxe editions were fully subscribed within days of its announcement. Part memoir, part scrapbook, the wide-ranging narrative from the band chronicles Def Leppard’s incredible story through hundreds of photographs where fans can reminiscence on the band recording in various studios, at promo shoots, on tour in planes, trains, cars and Holiday Inns, backstage and, of course, doing what they are best known for – performing their explosive live shows in front of global audiences from 1978 to the present day. From extensive new text contributions to in-depth archival interviews, every member’s voice is present within the book including Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Savage (bass and vocals), Rick Allen (drums), Phil Collen (guitar and vocals), Vivian Campbell (guitar and vocals), Tony Kenning (drums), Pete Willis (guitar) and Steve Clark (guitar). ‘Definitely’ also features introductions by Queen founder and guitar maestro, Brian May, and renowned journalist and senior editor of Rolling Stone, David Fricke. May brings his testimony to a close with a line that describes the band as ‘original, inimitable and immortal,’ and after spending time pursuing these 300 lovingly crafted pages it’s hard to disagree. The book is separated into chapters that deal with each album cycle and phase in the band’s career. As you would expect, the greatest interest fans will have in this book will be in those chapters that detail the band’s origins and early albums. Reading Joe Elliot’s description of his entrance into the Sheffield gig scene in the early 70s it becomes clear just how important both the city itself and the clubs and theatres were to him. A multitude of 70s tickets, posters and photos detail Elliot’s increasing love of Rock music and the growing influence of artists like T-Rex and David Bowie in this young man’s life. Each member of the band describes how they played their own parts in the formation of Def Leppard after the chance meeting between Elliot and original guitarist Pete Willis and Rick Savage even treats us to an insight into his near miss with the world of professional football too. Grim pictures of early rehearsal spaces bring a real feel of just how raw and down to earth these five Yorkshire boys were. I got emotional reading Steve Clark’s words about these early days, looking at the fresh-faced photos of this young boy, untainted, as he was, at that point, by the demons that would eventually fell him. He summed up the early months of the band’s inception in 1978 brilliantly. “Basically, we were all *Edited by Admin* posers,’ he admits as the record deal and support tour with ACDC comes and goes. Joe Elliot talks honestly about his frustrations with the band being labelled as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene of the early 80s and then again when the media lumped them into the ‘hair metal’ craze of the late 80s alongside bands like Poison, Motley Crue (slight irony here given Leppard and Crue have been touring together for a while now) & Warrant. ‘If anything,’ Elliot fumes, ‘we were a baby Queen.” Being Def Leppard in the 80s wasn’t easy. Willis and original drummer Tony Kenning were fired for ‘not being up to scratch’. Drummer Rick Allen loses an arm in a New Year’s car crash and the alcoholism that would eventually kill Steve Clark in 1991 begins to rear its head although Phil Collen and Rick Allen also talk openly about their own battles with addictions. Nothing is avoided, nothing is swept under the carpet and all issues are dealt with honestly – there’s no ghost writing here, everything comes in paragraphs and chunks ‘straight from the horses mouth’. There’s even a quote from Pete Willis that states how he now realises leaving Def Leppard probably saved his life as he was beginning to sink into battles with alcohol of his own that he wasn’t convinced would have ended well for him. ‘Definitely’ tracks the American explosion that occurred post-‘Pyromania’, the Mutt Lange years after the ill-fated match up with Meat Loaf producer and songwriter Jim Steinman and the ‘In the Round’ concert shows that were a unique and groundbreaking way of touring in the late 80s, all backed by an avalanche of photos, posters and personal memorabilia that makes you feel like you are back in Sheffield at Joe Elliot’s mum’s house thumbing through her own personal photograph album! Steve Clark’s death in early 1991 is dealt with without overblown, mawkish sentimentality. There’s a sense of lingering confusion and bewilderment, even to this day, from the rest of the band as to how they could have helped him battle his addictions more than they did. Joe Elliot wonders whether he could have done more to help his fallen brother and the whole period is covered with a grace and dignity that is a hallmark of this memoir throughout. Viv Campbell joins the band, Grunge alters the musical and commercial landscape and yet Leppard endure. There’s still a sense of each member being able to talk freely and reminisce about events from their own narrative stand point. Viv Campbell wonders about 1996 album, ‘Slang’. “I have always felt that we took too much of a left turn with Slang,” he says, “We sacrificed the songwriting….but it didn’t really matter what we did because anything from the 80s was deeply resented at that point in the 90s,” and Phil Collen talks about dwindling ticket sales as people’s tastes changed. Chpaters on “Euphoria’ and ‘X’ come and go. Phil Collen admits to ripping off his own work on ‘Promises’ by using the riffs to “Armageddon It’ and ‘Photograph’. “If another band had done that,” he says, ‘We would have sued them!” Collaborations with Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift come with interesting insights and glossy pictures. The Vegas residencies, Viv Campbell’s Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Phil Collen having to learn to play guitar again after a boxing injury at the gym are all covered in depth and with refreshing openness and honesty. Phil Collen ends the book with a powerful and typically honest quote. “There’s no plan B,” he writes, “We haven’t achieved what we set out to do yet.” What an insightful and very personal history of one of the greatest bands in Rock history. This isn’t one of those memoirs that have been airbrushed by ghost writers. Nothing is hidden and you’ll want to dip back into the mountain of photos, posters, tickets and newspaper articles the moment after you have finished your first read. What a rewarding and in-depth look at a band that have as much fire inside them, still, in 2023 as they had in those grimy, winter of discontent days of Sheffield in the late 70s. Dip in and lose yourself in real and rich UK Rock history, you won’t be disappointed. Publisher: Genesis Publications Release Date: Thursday May 18th Buy ‘Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard’ now Source
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Post by cal on May 18, 2023 21:20:42 GMT -8
From the Vault Showcase to the Definitely Book! Just 150 Def Leppard fans were fortunate to have a ticket to the ’Definitely’ book signing in London at Waterstones, on Sunday 14th May. I was attending for a very magical reason that has been kept under wraps for the best part of a year. Due to my official showcase on the Vault last February, the Genesis Publications team reached out to me to see if I could assist with the book. Specifically, I was asked for certain pictures of some of my memorabilia that would be used in the book. It took me 33 years to find the ‘Holy Grail’ Red Label E.P. Now it is immortalised on pages 30 & 31 🤩🤘 I also contributed my Pyromania UK backstage pass that can be seen on page 104. Further requests were asked of me. As I did not have them in my own collection, I reached out to dear friends and fellow collectors to source the four remaining pieces of memorabilia that the team needed. The wonderful Judy Nunez in the USA immediately came forward with the ‘Reading 1980’ poster (page 62) and the ‘Circus Magazine’ (page 107) 🤩👍 Then my quest on behalf of the team took me to Australia, where super collector and friend Dave Mcgrory came through with the ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’ Australian cassette single (page 144) and the ‘In The Club…In Your Face’ CD (page 180) 🤩👍 and so I thought my part was done. Last Autumn I had a most wonderful email from the team asking if I could kindly visually proofread the entire book for them; in relation to timeframes, albums, tours etc. Of course I jumped at the chance! What an incredible blessing, honour and privilege! ☺️🙏🏻 As a thank you, I am still speechless to see my name mentioned on the ‘Acknowledgements’ page (page 292) ☺️ The 12 year old me who read ‘Animal Instinct’ and dares to dream is freaking out 😂 and the nearly 48 year old me has shed some happy tears. When you know, you know! And so I went along to London today for the book signing. At long last I would see the book in the flesh. Two of the publishing team met me outside and invited me to go in last for the special reason of working with them on the book. I spent time in the queue indoors chatting to the lovely Leslie and a few others. When it came to my turn, I was introduced to Viv, Joe and Phil as the visual proofreader and memorabilia contributor. I shook hands with Viv and he remarked ‘Dave from the Cardiff Show!’ - it still gets me every time! 😂 Shaking hands with Joe, I told him what a privilege it was and I was thanked for my services. I gave him a private gift which he was excited with and immediately beckoned Jess (Tour Manager) over, to take it for safe keeping. We discussed the E.P. After shaking hands with Phil and commenting on his ‘dapper suit’, I explained that my backstage pass was specifically sought after because his mum is wearing the same pass from 1983 in a picture in the book. Then it was time for a photograph. Initially we were told by Waterstones that there would be no photo opportunities. However fans were allowed them and selfies could be taken from in front of the table. I asked how it would work and said should I stand in front of you all individually and stood in front of Viv. I handed my phone to a kind Def Leppard security guard to do the honours. At this point, Joe said ‘You’ve been involved in the book, come behind the table, next to me!’ Goosebumps!!! 🤩😎🤘 After the photo I had a lovely chat with Jess (Tour Manager) and Mike (Band Manager) and was thanked for my involvement in the book. I had two conversations with the ever awesome dude that is Ryan Sebastyan. It was great to see him and chat again after his awesome kindness for Judy and I in Boston last summer, taking out photo for the stadium big screen and filming us for the tour vlog. I then spent some time with the charming publishers, thanked them and discussed a further something. As I collected my belongings and the band wrapped things up, a few lovely ladies came over to chat. All three are friends on Facebook and on the Vault. Dawn and Cheryl have flown over from the USA and Joelle from France. I played host to Joelle and we had a wonderful afternoon sightseeing, ice creams in the park, lots of photographs and then I took Def Leppard to the ‘Royal Balcony’ at Buckingham Palace. It had to be done! 😂🤩🤘 What a magical ride the last year has been. Away to Sheffield tomorrow for the Leadmill gig, HMV Signing, Leppard pilgrimage and VIP Golden Circle at Bramall Lane! 🙏🏻 [![London-Pyromania-pass.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/L6dTHSHv/London-Pyromania-pass.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/rzJWJvRt) Congratulations Churchy! Well deserved too. What a thrill!
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Post by andylgr on May 18, 2023 22:14:17 GMT -8
Seeing these cheap prices for the book makes me wonder wtf I ordered and why did it cost me nearly £200.
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Post by pete on May 18, 2023 22:25:58 GMT -8
Mine arrived yesterday and it is BEAUTIFUL. Haven't had time to properly look through it but I'm so glad it has input from Steve & Pete.
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Post by quarky on May 18, 2023 22:55:29 GMT -8
Amazing churchy. Bet you are still buzzing!
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Post by quarky on May 18, 2023 22:56:21 GMT -8
Seeing these cheap prices for the book makes me wonder wtf I ordered and why did it cost me nearly £200. Yeah a tad annoying, but it does has some extra bits right? Can't remember! Still, going to the signing would have been pretty damn good.
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Post by pete on May 18, 2023 23:00:46 GMT -8
Seeing these cheap prices for the book makes me wonder wtf I ordered and why did it cost me nearly £200. £200??? Where did you order it from? Mine cost £26.19 and that was reduced from £31.00
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