Def Leppard to play Paris for first time in 30 years

About this episode

Def Leppard announces their first concert in Paris in 30 years and discusses their new track 'Rejoice'.

British 1980s rock heavyweights Def Leppard have delighted fans with a new track "Rejoice" and the announcement of their first concert in the French capital in nearly three decades. Their frontman Joe Elliott stopped by arts24 ahead of their July 8 show at the Accor Arena to chat to Marjorie Hache. We also look at new releases by Tori Amos, Lykke Li and Lady Gaga and Doechii.

People in this episode

Host: Marjorie Hache

Guest: Joe Elliott

Topics covered

• music
• concerts
• rock
• Def Leppard
• new releases
• interviews

Keywords

• Def Leppard
• Paris concert
• Joe Elliott
• new music
• rock music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Def Leppard, FRANCE 24, Tori Amos, Lykke Li, Lady Gaga, Doechii

Books & works: Rejoice

Places: Paris

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