From:           	"Mike N. Reinemann" <mreinemann@chez.com>
Date sent:      	Thu, 7 Sep 2000 15:59:34 -0400
Subject:        	Def Leppard - Pity, they were steeling themselves for the honour

DEF JAM! 

Def Leppard - Pity, they were steeling themselves for the honour 

SHEFFIELD COUNCIL have dismissed reports that DEF LEPPARD are to 
be granted the freedom of their hometown. 

It has been reported on other music websites this afternoon (September 7)
that the rockers, who formed in Sheffield over 20 years ago, are set to
receive the freedom of the city. A spokesperson for the council was quoted
as saying the band are still "the city's favourite sons", having "done so
much for Sheffield". 

However, Neil Anderson, the council official who was originally quoted and
went on to say the band "deserve a really special award", now claims he
was misquoted. 

Speaking to nme.com he said: "It is all speculative at present. Unless
there was a major Def Leppard event in the city, any future accolade is
unlikely. We're not looking to do it in the near future." 

Another official told nme.com that the Freedom Of The City "wasn't given
out lightly". 

He added that the band have been acknowledged by the city on a number of
occasions, including enjoying a meal with the Mayor. 

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