Def Leppard brings back '80s hysteria
Spirited 1980s hair metal anthems weren't the only things revived at Def Leppard's juiced and joyous show at Sound Advice Amphitheatre on Sunday. While lead singer Joe Elliott led his mates through energetic versions of hits like Photograph and Pour Some Sugar On Me, the enthusiastic crowd seemed ready to rock, retro-style.
Throughout the amphitheater, all those '80s tour T-shirts, animal-print spandex and teased hairstyles had been given temporary fashion amnesty. Midriffs were bared. Fists were pumped. Bics were flicked.
"Looking good out there!" crowed an approving Elliott, still metal-god hot
in tight black leather trousers. Between songs, the singer chatted up the
crowd and played fashion police.