Thursday, July 18th, Def Leppard rocked the stage at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit.

WRIF photographer, Jason Anthony was on hand to snap some pictures of the legends on stage. Blasting through hits like “Rocket”, “Love Bites”, “Too Late For Love”, “Bringin’ On The Heartbreak”, “Rock Of Ages”, “Photograph” and wrapping it up with “Hysteria” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me”.

Def Leppard, Journey, And Steve Miller Rock Detroit

The band took the stage after Journey and the Steve Miller band, for a perfect outdoor concert in front of 35,000 rock fans. This was just the 5th stop on the tour, and from all accounts, they were firing on all cylinders. If memory serves, it was the first time Def Leppard has played Detroit since the stadium tour of 2022 with Motley Crue.

Check out some pictures of the headliners below.

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  Def Leppard on stage at Comerica Park. The band ripped through tons of hits, and played the new song "Just Like '73" as well.

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  A rare photo of Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen with his shirt on. Yes, a rare sighting indeed. LOL

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  Ok, maybe not that rare. This was early in the set before Phil finally took his shirt off. During a phone interview with him a few years back, I asked him if he had a shirt on. He laughed. He's a good guy.
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  Joe Elliott belting of one of the many Def Leppard hits. They opened the show with "Rock! Rock,! (Till You Drop)".

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  Joe Elliott from Def Leppard walking the stage at Comerica. The band played for an hour and a half.

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  Rick Savage from Def Leppard with the ever-present mic, as the band ripped through their entire career. Playing hits from just about every decade.
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  During an interview years ago, I asked Joe Elliott about putting the Stanley Cup on the stand upside down. He admitted that they're soccer fans and that trophy is much different.

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  Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard on stage at Comerica Park. The guitarist was also Ronnie James Dio's guitar player throughout the mid 80s.

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  Rick Savage has been in the band since the start. This picture was taken on July 18th of 2024 at Comerica Park.
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  The show at Comerica Park was only the 5th show on the tour. Def Leppard played for an hour and a half, thrilling the 35,000 fans on hand.

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  Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott scanning the packed crowd at Comerica Park. The singer will celebrate his 65th birthday on August 1st.

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  A great shot of singer Joe Elliott rockin' the Comerica Park Stage. The band went through their entire history of songs and more.
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  Joe Elliott of Def Leppard poses for the fans, July 18th of 2024. Def Leppard also played the baseball stadium with Motley Crue in 2022.

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  Def Leppard busted the scene wide open with the release of Hysteria. That record made them mega-stars in the rock world.

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  Vivian Campbell joined the band after the passing of guitarist Steve Clark. He also plays in a Dio tribute band called Last In Line.
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  Vivian Campbell joined the band in 1992. The "new guy" has been in the band for 32 years.

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  Guitarist Phil Collen joined the band in 1982 and hasn't looked back. A very nice guy, and killer player.

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  The band was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2019. All the current members, along with Pete Willis and Steve Clark were inducted.
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  Joe Elliott will turn 65 on August 1st. He's the founding member of the band.

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  That's what 35,000 rock fans looks like. Comerica Park was the site for Def Leppard, Journey and Steve Miller on July 18, 2024.

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