Sad News — Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has reported that his cancer has returned. A message has appeared on Vivian’s official Facebook page earlier today that reads as follows: “I’m saddened by the fact that my cancer has returned. However, I’m beyond consolation that its return will prevent me from being able to do my job for a while.”
The guitarist continued with, “I’m still working on a schedule of treatment with my doctors, but I will see you all very soon. My apologies.” A screen capture of Vivian’s message is below.
The rumor is that Trixter guitarist Steve Brown will be filling in for Campbell.
Brown previously filled in for Campbell and made his debut with the band at the pre-game show at a NFL International Series games on Sunday, September 28th at Wembley Stadium in England.
Def Leppard will be touring this summer with Styx and Tesla. The 48-date run will kick off in Tampa, Florida., on June 23rd.
6/23 – Tampa – FL – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
6/25 – West Palm Beach – FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre
6/27 – Birmingham – AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
6/28 – Atlanta – GA – Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
6/30 – Charlotte – NC – PNC Music Pavilion
7/2 – Bristow – VA – Jiffy Lube Live
7/3 – Virginia Beach – VA – Live at Virginia Beach
7/5 – Uncasville – CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
7/7 – Gilford – MD – Bank of NH Pavilion at Meadowbrook
7/9 – Mansfield – MA – Xfinity Center
7/11 – Bethel – NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/12 – Darien – NY – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
7/14 – Toronto – ON – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
7/15 – Youngstown – OH – Covelli Centre
7/17 – Clarkston – MI –
7/21 – Mt. Pleasant – MI – Soaring eagle Resort & Casino
7/23 – Saratoga Springs – NY –
7/24 – Wantagh – NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
7/25 – Holmdel – NJ – PNC Banks Art Center
8/7 – Sturgis – SD – Buffalo Chip Campground
8/8 – Sioux Falls – SD – Sioux Falls Arena
8/10 – Oklahoma City – OK –
8/11 – Kansas City – MO – Starlight Theatre
8/14 – Sedalia – MO – Missouri State Fair
8/15 – Des Moines – IA – Iowa State Fair
8/17 – Cincinnati – OH – Riverbend Music Center
8/18 – Nashville – TN – Bridgestone Arena
8/21 – Dallas – TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
8/22 – Woodlands – TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/23 – Austin – TX – Austin360 Amphitheater
8/27 – St. Paul – MN – Minnesota State Fair
8/28 – Grand Forks – ND – Alerus Center
8/30 – Noblesville – IN – Klipsch Music Center
9/1 – Allentown – PA – The Great Allentown Fair
9/3 – Louisville – KY – KFC Yum! Center
9/4 – Maryland Heights – MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/5 – Tinley Park – IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
9/16 – Auburn – WA – White River Amphitheatre
9/17 – Ridgefield – WA – Amphitheater Northwest
9/19 – Mountain View – CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
9/22 – Chula Vista – CA – Sleep Train Amphitheatre
9/23 – Phoenix – AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion
9/25 – Albuquerque – NM – Isleta Amphitheater
9/26 – Denver – CO – Pepsi Center
9/28 – West Valley City – UT – USANA Amphitheatre
9/30 – Spokane – WA – Spokane Arena
10/2 – Bozeman – MT – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
10/4 – Bismarck – ND – Bismarck Civic Center
