Photo by Ross Halfin Well, it’s happening, people! Def Leppard are finally doing another Las Vegas residency; we have to wait until February 2026, but I’ve waited six years already, so what’s another six months? To be more specific, the British hard rock band will be doing a 12-night residency at the Colosseum at Caesars... Continue Reading →
‘Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard’ Tells the Truth from The Band’s Eyes | Book Review
Def Leppard are my favorite band of all time, so I knew I had to buy their Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard (2023) book eventually, it was just a matter of when I felt brave enough to part with my money again. Well, I sucked it up last year, started reading the book... Continue Reading →
May 2024 Purchases – Some CDs and One 7″ Single
May wasn’t a drastic month for music purchases, but I found some cool stuff. I guess, I was in the mood for taking risks because I purchased a few albums from bands that are out of my comfort zone. I also picked up a special item for my Def Leppard collection, which I didn’t even... Continue Reading →
Ranking the Def Leppard Studio Albums
I don’t do album ranking posts often because I don’t believe in collecting every single studio album by a band, unless it’s absolutely necessary. Heck, I don’t even own all of Def Leppard’s studio albums. But, I own enough to the point where I could rank them for a blog post and that’s what I’m... Continue Reading →
Mark Weiss Truly Lived Through ‘The Decade That Rocked’ | Book Review
Shoutout to my WordPress friend deKe for convincing me to buy this book, thanks to his review! The Decade That Rocked: The Photography of Mark “Weissguy” Weiss (2020) was written by Richard Bienstock. It includes a foreword by Rob Halford, an afterword by Eddie Trunk, and contributions from Daniel Siwek. This book takes readers on... Continue Reading →
The Def Leppard Lowdown: From ‘Drastic Symphonies’ to Rick Allen Being Attacked
Photo by Ross Halfin Ever wondered what Def Leppard would sound like with an orchestra? Well, get ready to be amazed! According to Consequence of Sound, the English hard rock band has teamed up with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a brand new album featuring reimagined and orchestrated versions of the band’s classic hits and... Continue Reading →
Should Richie Sambora Return to Bon Jovi?
Three years ago, when I first got into Bon Jovi, I would’ve said, “heck yes, Richie should definitely return to the band!” Now, I have my doubts. For those of you that don’t know what I’m talking about, Richie Sambora was the guitar player for the American hard rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to... Continue Reading →
My Top 10 Bon Jovi Songs
Back in July, there were speculations that Richie Sambora was planning to release a new studio album in the fall. You know, the one he’s been working on since the pandemic. Flash forward to November, four months later, and Sambora hasn’t released the album yet. What’s holding him back from releasing the dang thing? We’re... Continue Reading →
Is It Time for Bon Jovi to Retire?
I’m going to put a pause on the Disney College Program blog posts to talk about something that’s been trending in the music world recently (at least in my opinion). The American rock band Bon Jovi kicked off their 2022 tour in Omaha, Nebraska at the CHI Health Center on Friday, April 1. Unfortunately, they... Continue Reading →
Jon Bon Jovi vs. Richie Sambora – Who Sang It Better?
Disclaimer: I’m not here to start any drama between Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, nor am I here to make their fans turn against me. These are just my opinions. Though, I apologize if some of my words are a bit harsh! It’s about time we do another Richie Sambora appreciation post because why... Continue Reading →