Def Leppard interview

[Angiekay]

I have a phone interview with Vivian in about two and a half hours...any burning questions out there?

[conversationpc]

Ask him if there is a shirt made in the entire world that the members of DL cannot take off during a concert?

Ooh...This would be a good one...

Ask him what he thinks of Ronnie James Dio.

[StevePerryHair]

Ooh...This would be a good one...

Ask him what he thinks of Ronnie James Dio.

Yeah, that would get the interview off to a good start

[conversationpc]

Ooh...This would be a good one...

Ask him what he thinks of Ronnie James Dio.

Yeah, that would get the interview off to a good start

He'd probably drop an f-bomb and hang up.

[AlteredDNA]

I have a phone interview with Vivian in about two and a half hours...any burning questions out there?

Anything about Riverdogs would be cool...

[Rick]

Ask him what he thinks of Andrew. I think there's some bad blood there as well.

[Saint John]

There's been a noticeable shift in his playing style since he came to Def Leppard. My question would be this: "Who were your influences and who do you think you modeled yourself after when you played heavier stuff, and who are your influences and who do you model yourself after as it pertains speciafically to Def Leppard's music."

[conversationpc]

Why has your guitar playing sucked more since you were in Dio?

[Angiekay]

There's been a noticeable shift in his playing style since he came to Def Leppard. My question would be this: "Who were your influences and who do you think you modeled yourself after when you played heavier stuff, and who are your influences and who do you model yourself after as it pertains speciafically to Def Leppard's music."

Thank you for having a brain and taking this request seriously. Good question!

[conversationpc]

There's been a noticeable shift in his playing style since he came to Def Leppard. My question would be this: "Who were your influences and who do you think you modeled yourself after when you played heavier stuff, and who are your influences and who do you model yourself after as it pertains speciafically to Def Leppard's music."

Thank you for having a brain and taking this request seriously.

Here's one...What are his recollections of his days with Shadow King/Lou Gramm?

[larryfromnextdoor]

any wild partys with his neighbor, Danny Bonaduce??

i read that they live close by.. honestly , back in the day he was a real impact on
good rock guitar playing ,, but ive just got no questions..

[SteveForever]

Ask him if he ever gets together with Mutt and Shania?

[StevePerryHair]

There's been a noticeable shift in his playing style since he came to Def Leppard. My question would be this: "Who were your influences and who do you think you modeled yourself after when you played heavier stuff, and who are your influences and who do you model yourself after as it pertains speciafically to Def Leppard's music."

Dan, I think you are the only one in the thread with a brain so far How'd that happen

[Melissa]

What did he think of Steve Clark's guitar playing?

[rayzke]

If/Any Riverdogs news...

Another studio album would be great.

Thanks for asking!..I know this was stated earlier...just reinforcing the curiosity

[AlteredDNA]

There's been a noticeable shift in his playing style since he came to Def Leppard. My question would be this: "Who were your influences and who do you think you modeled yourself after when you played heavier stuff, and who are your influences and who do you model yourself after as it pertains speciafically to Def Leppard's music."

Thank you for having a brain and taking this request seriously. Good question!

Hey...I was serious about my request for Riverdogs info...Really...

[conversationpc]

There's been a noticeable shift in his playing style since he came to Def Leppard. My question would be this: "Who were your influences and who do you think you modeled yourself after when you played heavier stuff, and who are your influences and who do you model yourself after as it pertains speciafically to Def Leppard's music."

Dan, I think you are the only one in the thread with a brain so far How'd that happen

'Scuze me...I asked a serious question about his involvement with Shadow King/Lou Gramm.

[StevePerryHair]

There's been a noticeable shift in his playing style since he came to Def Leppard. My question would be this: "Who were your influences and who do you think you modeled yourself after when you played heavier stuff, and who are your influences and who do you model yourself after as it pertains speciafically to Def Leppard's music."

Dan, I think you are the only one in the thread with a brain so far How'd that happen

'Scuze me...I asked a serious question about his involvement with Shadow King/Lou Gramm.

I was not the one who gave Dan the credit for having a brain. I was just repeating what I read

[belar]

How about whether there's any chance to get more deep cuts played at Def Leppard shows. Seems like they've been playing the same setlist (Their own "dirty dozen?") for years.

[Saint John]

There's been a noticeable shift in his playing style since he came to Def Leppard. My question would be this: "Who were your influences and who do you think you modeled yourself after when you played heavier stuff, and who are your influences and who do you model yourself after as it pertains speciafically to Def Leppard's music."

Dan, I think you are the only one in the thread with a brain so far How'd that happen :twisted:

Fuck if I know...I'm as surprised as you.

[momto2]

Ask him if he has any plans to put out another solo album. Two Sides of If was incredible.

[Angiekay]

Good stuff, you guys, thanks!! I'll let you know how the interview goes!

[RedWingFan]

Ask him what the hell he's doing talking to someone in South Dakota?

[Angiekay]

Ask him what the hell he's doing talking to someone in South Dakota?

In true Deano, fashion...FUCK YOU, Red.

Ok, I did ask him some of your questions. St John, I did ask him your question, but the dude likes to talk and the answer was like five minutes long, but he did comment on his style changing and him growing as a musician through the years with Lep. He said the Riverdogs got together and recorded some stuff some years back and got about 50% of an album done, but other projects and family, etc, got in the way of finishing that and he doesn't know if it will ever see the light of day, but to never say never.

As of right now, the only new song they are playing is "Nine Lives" at least until the album comes out and the public gets a chance to hear it and become familiar with the songs. As for deep cuts, he said there will be a few and notably mentioned "Mirror Mirror" COOL!

I'm not sure if this has been discussed here but Tim McGraw came into the picture because Rick Allen's wife's brother is McGraw's tour manager.

The title Songs From The Sparkle Lounge comes from the fact that a lot of this album was written on the road. On their last tour they would set up a room in their venue's, put Christmas lights up and jam, that's where the "sparkle" comes from. In fact, he said a lot of this new albums music was inspired by the cover album they did.

They are going to be on Dancing With The Stars on April 29th, and Jimmy Kimmel on April 30th. They also have done some commericals for the NBA.

Vivian is very gracious and LOVES to talk! It was fun talking to him....nice guy.

Oh, and he says "the boys from Styx are very nice lads".

[AlteredDNA]

Thanks Angie...

[StevePerryHair]

We just saw Mirror Mirror and Nine Lives last week. Enjoyed that they have gone back to some High n Dry songs but they did that on last years set list too. I have no problem with repeating set lists, but apparently some fans do. Liked the new song!!

[Saint John]

Thanks, Angie!!! Very cool of you to ask him my question. As for "Nine Lives" I dig that song. Catchy chorus.

[StevePerryHair]

Nine Lives has been used as an NBA promo also. They are marketing it well.


http://youtube.com/watch?v=yBpTLON9WTQ

[Saint John]

Nine Lives has been used as an NBA promo also. They are marketing it well.


http://youtube.com/watch?v=yBpTLON9WTQ

That's where I've heard it. Thanks, Lynn.

[Red13JoePa]

Thanks, Angie!!! Very cool of you to ask him my question.

Stop trying to get in Vardalos' shorts, Canseco.