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Def Leppard set for Oakdale

By ANDREW HORTON
Norwich Bulletin

It's been a long while since British export Def Leppard has graced the Nutmeg
State with a world-class arena tour.

Tonight at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, the band that created a new
definition to the term "groupie" is returning to pay homage to their devoted New
England fanbase, old and young alike. Their return also means that all those
sleeveless Union Jack T-shirt and shredded acidwashed jeans might be coming out
of hibernation, even if it is for one night only.

Def Leppard, a band with such hits as "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Photograph,"
"Rock of Ages," and "Armageddon It," has been noticeably absent from the realm
of rock music throughout the age of grunge and eventual return of pop music.

Sure, they're far more gruff than N'Sync or 98 Degrees ever were. But in an age
where it was all about leaving Aqua Net stains on the ceilings of bedrooms,
classrooms and living rooms all across this great nation of ours, image and
substance were the only two things that mattered for young teenagers with a love
affair for '80s' metal.

With tickets still available at $39 and $49, it's hard for any fan of '80s' rock
to resist the temptations of Def Leppard.

For tickets and information for all shows at the Oakdale Theatre, check out the
Oakdale Theatre box office online at www.oakdale.com or call (203)265-1501.

Originally published Thursday, August 28, 2003

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