Deft Leppard - Top tribute to Def Leppard.
Ashley Cooper - vocals.
Mark Checkley - guitar/vocals.
Alex Wall - guitar/vocals.
Mike Thomas - bass/vocals.
Lee Craddock - drums.
Ian Stephenson - keyboard/vocals.
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Deft Leppard was formed in April / May 2005 by Ashley (Joe), Arron Sutton (frontman of Bryan Adams tribute Waking up the neighbours), Mark, and three of Ashley's previous bandmates from Bon Jovi tribute "Being Jovi", Mike, Ian and Lee.
The first show was on August 6 - a support for Killer Queen (Queen of fire) at the Robin 2, Bilston. This was closely followed by an hour set at The Nags in Nuneaton and then full headline shows at the Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge and LA Rock Cafe Cannock in September.
Since these early days, the band has stood out on the tribute scene; gaining a reputation for superb vocal harmonies, excellent musicianship and tight professional sound. Deft Leppard pride themselves on getting the sound, energy and atmosphere of the real thing as close as possible. They are studious in their approach to replicating the material as honestly as possible and it shows in their full-on live performances.
At the end of March 2007, Arron left the band, to be replaced by Alex Wall as the new Viv. His amazing guitar and vocal talents fitted in perfectly and the band go from strength to strength.
Deft Leppard don't pretend to be look-alikes. The music is the first concern, and the biggest compliment made to the guys was that someone outside the venue thought they were listening to the real Def Leppard on the jukebox!
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Check out the band for yourself - look at the upcoming shows and check out www.deftleppard.com for more details.
As Thanksgiving Day rolls around, It brings up some facts, quite profound. We may think that we're poor, Feel like bums, insecure, But in truth, our riches astound.
We have friends and family we love; We have guidance from heaven above. We have so much more Than they sell in a store, We're wealthy, when push comes to shove.
So add up your blessings, I say; Make Thanksgiving last more than a day. Enjoy what you've got; Realize it's a lot, And you'll make all your cares go away.
Hey, hope last weeks gig here in Co Londonderry was a success..Roll on Feb when i will DEFO see ya at the Empire and hopefully Dublin the night before...
Hey Guys, sorry I haven't been in touch in a while but have an absolutely fantastic weekend playin' here in Norn Iron, wish so much we could be there but unfortunately won't be making it. WILL defo catch ya all next time when in Empire!! Love to ya all!!!!!! Lv Nik xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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