DEF LEPPARD Singer "Extremely Flattered" To Open For MOTT THE HOOPLE
September 16, 2009, 15 years ago
As previously reported, for one night only, on October 6th, the DOWN 'N' OUTZ will be performing as special guests of MOTT THE HOOPLE at the London Hammersmith Odeon (or the HMV Hammersmith Apollo, as it is now called). Tickets for the show are available here. The Down 'n' Outz comprise of Joe Elliott and THE QUIREBOYS, whose lead singer Spike has kindly agreed to step aside for this one night. "Though, Spike will be making an appearance of some sort," says Joe, "I would feel bad if he didn't!!"
"When they guys in Mott The Hoople made it known they wanted me involved somehow in their run of reunion shows, I was extremely flattered," adds Joe, "They know I've been a fan forever, so I guess it's their way of acknowledging that". As for the set list, all Joe will say is that it will feature songs that the guys in Mott The Hoople were involved with after they split up, so expect songs from the back catalogue of IAN HUNTER, Mott and BRITISH LIONS. "There won't be any Leppard or Quireboys stuff at all! I'm doing this for that legion of Mott The Hoople fans who followed them after they broke up, so it all ties in nicely together."As for how the Quireboys got to be involved, Joe says, "I know Paul Guerin (guitar) from his days playing with Ricky Warwick, and I know the boys are BIG Hoople fans, so when someone put us in touch again, I knew it would be the perfect partnership and a great way to get in to see Mott The Hoople for free!!"
Furthermore, Joe will be special guest vocalist this upcoming Saturday (September 19th) with CHEAP TRICK at their Sgt. Pepper Live extravaganza (tickets available here) at the Las Vegas Hilton. Which song Joe will sing is a well guarded secret, but he says of the experience, "I'm really looking forward to jumping up with the guys and lending my love to two of my favourite bands…..it'll be a complete blast!!!"
Joe Elliott and Def Leppard guitarist and Phil Collen's CYBERNAUT project from 1997 cover Mott The Hoople's 'All The Young Dudes':
