Def Leppard - Live Opening ～ Stagefright (Live 1988)

[Lagrangeify]

I was at the UK leg of this tour, 18 years old, young, dumb and....well you know the rest. Tesla were a truly great opener, really f@#*n' loud, I think that's when I got the tinnitus! Maybe it was Manowar...or Motorhead. Anyway, Def Leppard just had this crazy, magical escape velocity, musicianship and performance that outshone everyone I'd ever seen to that point. I've seen some truly great bands from all different genres since then but this concert was a genuine high point in my life that stays with me to this day.

[cliffblake]

step aside rock bands ..Def Lepp are Rulerz of the world..To this day.

[alanvanhook]

I saw the first leg and second leg here in Atlanta at the Omni. They were filming for this live tape both times. Queensryche was the first opening act, Operation Mindcrime tour, and Tesla was second. I feel so lucky to have seen Steve played before his passing.

[jaysjams]

My first concert. I'll never forget it.

[calebass]

Want to go back to 1988. Best year of my life.

[Lithonion]

Went to this concert 3 times in three states. :) Best show ever!

[shamulol]

so awesome back in the day when people used to actually get into the shows, instead of standing there holding their phones up like they do now..

[Hammerdrums]

Such a good opening, we miss you Steve RIP

[MsAmberific]

Love this show. I've seen it so many times. And it never gets old.

[stevelangenkamp]

Saw them at Dayton Hara Arena, October 20, 1987. One of my clearest memories about this show was how I thought it would be awesome if they opened with Stagefright. When they did, I concluded I was a genius. Life has since beaten me down on this point, but it was awesome in the moment! (Also, I missed the entire opening act by a new band, Tesla, by standing in line for a T-shirt. Genius).

[chadbridges]

5 cans of Aquanet hair spray tore up jeans ripped up shirts cover in sweat from the lights it was everything I never wanted

[kaminspire]

"Stagefright" I got to ask yourself One question. Do I feel lucky? well Do you punk?-Clint Eastwood. I said Welcome to my show!!! Joe's voice was heavy up to the lines to sing. I liked the opening of this concert & it was one of the best concerts that I seen. It was loud and crowds going nuts all over place. It felt like Imax movie experience. Keep on rocking and rolling...

[godzillasimpson]

There’s a reason why these guys sold as much as they did in the 80s and are still playing big shows today. It’s because they we’re and still are amazing live. It may not be the same without Steve and Pete Willis in the group but come on. They sound amazing and you still get to see the greatest one armed drummer in the world work his magic on his Simmons kit.

[fafnir]

This is a band firing on all cylinders. Epic.

[standingvertical]

I seen this tour when they came to Saginaw MI. I wish Pete would had been playing with them. But I did get to see Steve. RIP Steve

[steev]

Great opening. Glad I found this. It is just like I remembered it when I saw it live in Philly. I saw them on both legs of the tour. The first time around the place was half empty. Pour Some Sugar On Me hadn’t hit yet. When they came back a few months later it was sold out. Queensryche opened the show. It was their Mindcrime Tour.

[chadbridges]

That was when rock was real I remember this concert just like yesterday and I was the front man for my band but I don't even come close too this badass

[Afurthyclays]

Damn.... McNichols arena, Denver. What a concert! Tesla opened.

[leomessi]

This album (Hysteria) was rock's answer to Thriller by Michael Jackson. ❤️🔥

[Curseofsuperbowl]

Remember going to see this show Bham NEC ... One of the best openings ever....