Who says hard rockers can't be big softies?
Not prodigal sons Def Leppard who wore their hearts on their sleeves as they returned to their hometown for a night of emotion and efficiency.
"It's Father's Day tomorrow, I hope you've not forgotten," said lofty singer Joe Elliott in a pause between the tunes. "This is for my dad who is up there somewhere - it is his favourite."
Aside from dedicating chugging ballad Love Bites, Joe also managed to make his band blush. Rick Allen – the enduring musician who surely remains the world's only one-armed drummer – was given an unrivalled reception as he was singled out.