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Def Leppard earns nomination for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

This marks Def Leppard’s first-ever nomination on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot. This year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on March 29, 2019, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and it is presented by Klipsch Audio.

Similar to previous years, the fans are also able to cast their fan vote on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s website, where the Top 5 artists that are voted by the public will comprise of fan’s ballot that will be counted with the other ballots chosen to decide this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

Regarding their nomination, frontman Joe Elliott stated, “We are honored and humbled to be nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”

Elliott described it as “the highest peak a rock band can summit.” “For us to recognized by the prestigious panel and rock fans, who also have a vote, is sensational,” the lead singer said, prior to sharing that this nod gives them an “indescribable feeling of pride.” “We hope to see everyone at the ceremony,” Elliott exclaimed.

Def Leppard is looking forward to a massive tour in 2019.

Aside from Joe Elliott, the iconic rock group is made up of Rick Savage, Rick Allen, Phil Collen, and Vivian Campbell.

To learn more about Def Leppard, check out their official website.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 21,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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