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Post by Shawn on Mar 28, 2023 18:31:06 GMT -8
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Post by cal on Mar 28, 2023 18:47:42 GMT -8
I guess monetarily it would make sense for the band in terms of larger arena capacities. But on the flipside, they are older now (aren't we all), and certainly that probably means running around covering four sides of a stage isn't hugely enticing for them anymore? Stadium co-headlining gigs usually mean less stage time, less concerts, more revenue - and it is clear the band is enjoying the 'prestige' of being a stadium band. But the South American run has demonstrated that that 'stadium' status is also selective. Personally, I'd love to see them back in arenas - and an 'in the round' run would come value-added with extra publicity.
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Post by fna692002 on Mar 28, 2023 18:51:13 GMT -8
I voted yes. I feel like Leppard are at the right stage where they could pull this off and it would def make a return to arenas look more “sexy” if you want to call it that. There’s a big group of fans who missed out on the ITR tours and it could even be spinned as a way for new fans to experience it as well as fans who saw it before , get to relive it. Shelling out money for double headers with “insert 80s band” are getting harder to do even tho I absolutely love Lep live. This however I would gladly pay a bit extra to say I got to see. Have a good opening act , preferably a newer band ( The Struts) and I’m sold.
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Post by Dan on Mar 28, 2023 19:01:07 GMT -8
I'd love to see an ITR show again. For the reasons Cal cited above I don't see it happening. Age alone would likely be a deciding factor. The guys are in great shape and still put on a great show. But if you look at shows from 20-30 years ago they are different from today. I'd say it's a sad reality but I don't think it is sad. The band still has a passion for what they do and it shows even if they aren't running from one side of the stage to another. We're lucky to be the beneficiairies of their dedication.
I think the closest we would get to ITR shows are possibly travelling residencies instead.
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Post by megsparling on Mar 28, 2023 19:50:01 GMT -8
NO
Too hard on the guys!
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Post by edwardcreighton on Mar 29, 2023 0:40:29 GMT -8
If they do some shows with orchestra playing in middle with the musicians and more restrained gig would suit.
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Post by tsmith on Mar 29, 2023 2:42:38 GMT -8
I suppose anything is possible but I voted no simply because if it was going to happen I think it would've already happened over the past 30 years.
Basically I think an ITR stage is about as likely as an Evening With Def Leppard tour where they play 3 hours by themselves. While I'd absolutely love both, neither seems very likely.
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Post by motlyfan on Mar 29, 2023 7:32:57 GMT -8
The Struts as an opener HELL YES!!!!! ITR not at this stage in their career
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Post by Jefflep on Mar 29, 2023 8:04:59 GMT -8
I would love to see it, but is there enough demand? They wouldn’t need 3 hrs. 2hrs.. 2 hrs 10 min would get the job done. You just need to add about 4 or 5 songs and give the show a little time to breathe. Not too dissimilar for what the do with Vegas really. They seem to like the tight setlists 🙄😂 I suppose anything is possible but I voted no simply because if it was going to happen I think it would've already happened over the past 30 years. Basically I think an ITR stage is about as likely as an Evening With Def Leppard tour where they play 3 hours by themselves. While I'd absolutely love both, neither seems very likely. |
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Post by lepp703 on Mar 29, 2023 8:19:24 GMT -8
No. They’re too old. I’m 15 years younger than they are and I don’t want to run around anywhere, nevermind on a stage. Unless they’re going to play in the round so their older fans can see them up close, I say keep it the way it is. 🤘🏻
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Post by defgriff1 on Mar 29, 2023 9:19:14 GMT -8
I voted yes with my heart, even though I don't see it happening ever again for them. Age being the biggest factor, but the way they have been doing co-headlining over the past decade makes this tough as well.
And the money for such a production has to be another factor in all of this. You're talking about a few more trucks just to haul the stage from place to place versus most places already having the skeleton stage and just putting up lights, set pieces and speakers.
I saw the Adrenalize tour in Binghampton NY and loved every second of it....Still my favorite show to this day. I think that's what made the band unique & different than all other bands, was the staging and the way they performed on them.
Leppard were made for In the Round, just a shame we haven't seen it since 1992-1993.
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Post by Shawn on Mar 29, 2023 17:05:15 GMT -8
playing a stadium sized stage is close if not bigger than an ITR stage. ITR - 7 Mic positions Stadium - 6 Mic positions The difference between now and then is they have to hit their vocal cue points to the second. Thus less running. The band could do 120M shows again, they might be older but they are in great shape. They aren't the only band who would/are touring ITR. Metallica are about to Tour ITR again. I guess i'm saying if the band needs to go back to Arenas then they need to up their game. Once you go up to stadiums it's hard to go back. Journey in 2024 then what?  ? |
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Post by skinnybill on Mar 30, 2023 2:55:58 GMT -8
I voted no. Although I would love it, I just think it's too much for the guys to run around like that night after night. I think the band would worry that the performance would suffer, and we all know the quality of the music is the number one priority.
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Post by Shawn on Mar 31, 2023 15:20:20 GMT -8
The way the bands set is designed they can't run around. The stadium stage has more square footage than their previous ITR stages. I ain't buying the opinions they can't do it. That's an excuse.
An ITR Show paced without running can be done.
They make 10 times more money now than they do on those ITR Tours.
For it to happen, they need a promoter willing to pay for it, and the band wanting to revisit those classic stages.... with an update.
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Post by andylgr on Mar 31, 2023 22:35:21 GMT -8
I think its something they can do, Metallica still do it and they're only a few years younger than Leps and theres less of them to fill a stage. Leps just need to be in a position where the timing is right, when their popularity is up and its an event tour. So whether its say the Hysteria 40th / band 50th anniversary or something like that who knows. Clearly it won't be cheap ticket wise, but I'd go to see it. A 90 minute show ITR at this stage of their career is something I'd take and lets be honest here, time is ticking on their touring career. So I hope they spend their remaining touring years doing shows that are worthwhile for us and them, not the same old Journey/Posion/Whitesnake package stuff over and over. Say what you want about the stadium tour, at least its something new to many people (being able to see them in a stadium), but this needs to be the last year of it IMO so they can move on to something else next year.
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Post by Dan on Apr 1, 2023 8:15:33 GMT -8
I didn't realize the current stage was bigger than the ITR setup. I would love an arena show in Toronto. I find the Roger Centre stadium to be horrible for the audio experience. Of course it could just be an issue with my hearing admittedly.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 1, 2023 9:35:56 GMT -8
I didn't realize the current stage was bigger than the ITR setup. I would love an arena show in Toronto. I find the Roger Centre stadium to be horrible for the audio experience. Of course it could just be an issue with my hearing admittedly. Some older stadiums sound terrible. SkyDome/Rogers Centre is horrible. Everything sounds muffled. |
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Post by dflp83 on Apr 3, 2023 15:38:27 GMT -8
And unless I am wrong..probably am..lol..haven't seen a one end Metallica show since? 😁.
Doubt they could outdo Metallica but it would be nice. I mentioned on FB that maybe if worth it and could they physically?.. money wise: huge cash deal.
Imagine a pit for a Leppard show..I'd pay to sit IN the state 🤘🤘.
Rob
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Post by andylgr on Apr 3, 2023 22:32:17 GMT -8
And unless I am wrong..probably am..lol..haven't seen a one end Metallica show since? 😁. Doubt they could outdo Metallica but it would be nice. I mentioned on FB that maybe if worth it and could they physically?.. money wise: huge cash deal. Imagine a pit for a Leppard show..I'd pay to sit IN the state 🤘🤘. Metallica do play ends shows in stadiums and their last tour seemed to be split in half, first half ITR in arenas with the second half in stadiums. The Metallica ITR show I saw on that Hard Wired tour I don't think had a pit, just the square white stage that was surprisingly low, so the band were close to the crowd, in fact it seemed like the front row could lean on the stage. No doubt Metallica have had some interesting ITR stage designs, plus they sell out arenas all over the world so for them its a winner to be playing ITR all the time. Leps don't have that luxury. Quite ironic that they used the ITR stage idea after Leps did it and now have made it their own. |
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Post by Shawn on Apr 24, 2023 23:59:48 GMT -8
Fans seem to think an ITR Stage V3 is doable in the future.
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Post by foolin3 on Apr 25, 2023 5:36:59 GMT -8
Ok, stay with me!!!! I went to the ERA'S Tour this last weekend. (Taylor Swift) After the third or fourth song I turned to my daughter and literally said Leppard could absolutely do this!!!!!!! The stage for that show has to cover 80-100 yards! If the production on the stage is done similar for Leppard it is doable. I think they map the stage with video it is spectacular. But the main thing was the guitar players and band members covered the entire stage during the show. They never ran around just had that steady walk that we see from Viv and Phil all the time. Swift herself covered the entire stage and yes had more energy than maybe Joe has at this point, but it was not over whelming, she just moved around. The stage has built in lifts all around it. which adds a dramatic visual, as the band members are raised and lower throughout the show. The production stole the show, and that is something Leppard could certainly do with the music they have! Having 4 members to cover the stage and probably an arena sized stage, 100% doable! For the love of goodness if they do it please use the wrist band lights for the audience! That is a cool thing! I do not expect Lep to give us 44 songs (all though, they could) but 25 songs set with one solid opening band). One other thing they should steal from Swift! Give us One random non set list song per show. She does two secret songs per show, always different songs, give us that one deep track per show and shut Dorito boy up. Plus gives us incentive to catch multiple shows. (Like some of us need incentive)
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