1992 news piece on vivian campbell replacing steve clark

[@rugdnit911]

This was my first show in Sacramento Sept 1992 …. Absolutely blown away. They couldn’t have found a better guy to join the band… 30 years later Viv still holding it down. Honoring what Steve laid down and contributing. Such a great and humble guy.

[@jayannakelley9051]

I have so much respect for this band.. throughout different tragedies they have held together.. Steve would never have wanted them to stop playing.. Rock on Def Lep.. your longtime fans love you❣️👌

[@Kblog777]

Like how they've always treated Viv with respect from the get go. If only Metallica could have done the same with Jason Newstead. But then again, DL always have been a decent bunch of blokes unlike Lars and James.

[@travisspeegle7255]

I think def leppard realizes they are successful collectively as band, they are not solo artists.

[@calebbartlett367]

James took a huge ego trip after the Black album but before that James was a pretty decent dude as far as I am concerned! Whereas Lars was a douche from the get go!

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

was he really? seriously?

[@hollytinker9599]

I was thinking about that just yesterday 🤔

[@alib4552]

Metallica's music will always be fookin awesome, same as DL

[@2525October]

Crazy, how little change has occurred in this band's lineup. 30 years now with Vivian. Damn.

[@libertynbeer]

So horribly true! This brought lots of memories back of daily life as a teenager. MTV is a joke and has been for years. Saw Leppard twice on this tour. Awesome shows. Remember Joe at some point in the show coming out and talking about Steve. Very respectful.

[@toriackley8402]

libertynbeer amen to that at least Joe had the decency to talk about Steve and that he misses him but replacing him ? Come on ! It's not the same def Leppard I knew and loved no offense to Vivian he is a great guitar player but he isn't Steve

[@bellroad100]

@@toriackley8402 , it’s not like they had a choice. Steve didn’t quit. He wasn’t fired. He died. They went back to the album they were making at the time of his death, and decided to finish it and release it as a foursome, out of respect and as a tribute to their fallen brother. After that, they knew they had to find another guitarist because that’s what Def Leppard is...dueling guitars that compliment one another. It wouldn’t be the same feel or the same band with only one. And besides, that is what Steve would have wanted them to do. He wouldn’t want them to try to be something they’re not just to avoid replacing him. And he wouldn’t have wanted them to quit. There will only be one Steve Clark, and the rest of the band, including Viv, would be the first ones to say that. But Viv is a perfect fit for them, and his addition has enabled this band to continue on and thrive all these years later. Steve will always be a part of that. And I know he is smiling that they are carrying on. 🇬🇧🎸❤️

[@toriackley8402]

@@bellroad100 yeah your right my bad :(

[@456jools]

I don't think replacement is the right word. Steve is irreplaceable. What we got was an amazing new member of the DL family. Last saw them on the UK Hysteria anniversary tour and they did not disappoint, but they never do!

[@TacticalBlueGoose]

More like a permanent fill in

[@MrWilly2204]

Agreed. I have all the respect in the world for Campbell. He has is own place in rock history with that first Dio band. That combo had something special. But Steve Clarke had nearly ALL the DL mojo and took it with him when he passed. I greatly prefer the Clarke/Willis combo. That music was pretty raw and fierce in the early days, but overflowing with hooks and melody. Steve’s contribution to the DL sound just can’t be denied. They’ve never sounded the same since. Not harping on the band either. They sound better live now in 2023 than they have in a long, long time. They’re really killing it right now live. Wish they’d try to rock harder like the early days, at least for one album. Now would be a great time.

[@CarolMarineMom]

Viv Has Done Amazing filling Steve's shoes!!! 💙🎸🎵🇬🇧

[@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump]

Carol Leonard Steve Clark would never compare to the dirt, on Vivian Campbell’s shoes.

[@re6035]

@@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump That's pretty harsh and untrue. Both are different but great players.

[@peytonbrezski]

John Jay your crazy man. Have you seen the footage of the hysteria tour? Steve looked and sounded amazing. Viv is a great guitarist but Steve Clark was Def Leppard.

[@peytonbrezski]

TalkToTheBody Of course I accept DL the way they are. I like Viv and I have nothing against him because he’s a great guitarist. I plan to see them next year. However Steve was a key component of Def Leppard in the 80s. Steve had a unique sound that separated him from a lot of other guys back then. Viv and Phil are more prototypical 80s rock/metal guitarists. What I’m saying is that majority of their songs in the 80s, both hits and less popular ones, had Steve Clark imbedded deep in their DNA. You couldn’t mistake DL for any other band as they had such a signature sound. Steve Clark was a huge part of that sound.

[@peytonbrezski]

TalkToTheBody I prefer Vivian over phil also. I think Phil has done some good stuff in the studio but I’m not really a big fan of his feel. I think Viv is a better lead player and rhythm player as well. I personally don’t even listen to their newer stuff. I don’t see a problem with them playing all the songs from their prime. In reality that’s what most of the fans come to see and that’s pretty much how all the other 80s bands are nowadays. The ones that are still playing are just playing the same old songs from back in the day. Nothing wrong with that imo.

[@jeremyscaggs4630]

I saw them on December 18th 1992. Viv actually waved at me during the show. Awesome. Want to see them again.

[@leeco9811]

well I got his pick :p

[@Mayrowhvanilla]

I miss the old MTV

[@josephwilliams710]

Me to I Miss The Real Mtv back then in the 80's and 90's

[@0U812FU]

An amazing thing is they were doing this in 1992 which wasn't the greatest time for these bands as the tide was turning....

[@jlm10181978]

Back when MTV actually showed videos instead of stupid reality shows. Teen mom real world all that 💩!

[@tanya3128]

Kurt Loder said: “Def-erd Lep-erd “. 😂😂😂😂

[@alib4552]

Viv will never be a replacement. He is a fantastic addition to the band

[@nolanqian6050]

This is my favorite comment ever

[@Wolfsky9]

I so apprecaite the class these guys have shown over the years. And, Joe was right ; someone had to come in & do the job, though we all knew, it would never be quite the same.---------Still, I have real admiration for how they stuck together.

[@thundergodfan]

Was at this Concert....................first stop in Philly on the 92 Andrenalize Tour~!

[@markhendrickson6768]

Steve clark was unreplaceable were would they be today if he never passed

[@jdtractorman7445]

I agree. I'm glad they are still together and making music, but Def Leppard was never the same after Steve's death.

[@juliusbelmont1369]

They'd be inducted into the RNR HOF earlier if Steve was alive and they could've continued the 80s Genre through the 90s era and they'd still be the number 1 Band Ever.

[@the406seadonkey6]

@@juliusbelmont1369 What a collection of stupid comments. From the OP on down to you.

[@juliusbelmont1369]

@@the406seadonkey6 giving birth to you was stupid

[@angelayoung3978]

yeah steve was a great entertainer like jimmy page or john squire he was replaced to soon

[@superman31172]

mtv went down the shit hole when it stopped playing music videos and put on stupid reality shows about pregnant teenagers and i don't know what else anymore mtv forgot who they are, anyway vivian campbell has done just fine in place of steve

[@patriciamorouney2307]

kalel 311 more than 1000000000000% fuck yes!!!

[@erlonger]

Man, I remember this tour! Sold-out show in Omaha Christmas week 1992. Awesome!

[@avvidezzi]

Great upload! Seriously, thanks for this!

[@shellyortiz1977]

The hardest part is always moving on ......no one they wont see steve we can all relate to loosing a special one on our life. I have and the hardest part os moving on

[@MrClassicRock2011]

Im seeing Def Leppard on July 17th! ^_^ My Favorite band!!!!!

[@jlm10181978]

Brad Lambier They still put on one hell of a show!!

[@Blizofoz45]

The band lineup for the awards show was insane.

[@erlonger]

His introduction to most of the world was at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert on April 20, 1992. No pressure there right?

[@anahigallardo7834]

Steve Clark jamás pudo ser reemplazado, sus melodías fueron auténticas y formaban parte de la esencia de la banda Def Leppard. R.I.P STEVE CLARK. Claro Vivian es un buen guitarrista, se convirtió en un buen elemento dentro de la banda, de eso no tengo mayor duda

[@donnavarall8632]

Excellent video thank you

[@MrCmitche11]

what a lineup of performers for that awards show sheesh

[@morgancatherwood5665]

Total shame about MTV just giving up on proper music. I'm not a hip hop fan, and no offense to it - but how did the general population just give up on gifted, talented and well and long practiced musicianship for nothing but beats and rhymes? I literally don't understand how a flash in the pan style of music like hip hop became the main musical genre. It's a joke. MTV had the ability to steer millions of listeners toward music of substance - instead they just decided to blow it and promote horrible music, horrible values and horrible content. They had the power and they just blew it big time - I have no respect for that organization at all. I used to be stoked when 'Remedy' by the Black Crowes would come on. There's no remedy for this garbage now - ugh!!

[@donnahoward6593]

Sorry Vivian. Steve was the heart and soul of Def Leppard. He cannot be replaced.

[@MrMatthiasSchneider]

Defferd Levverd will be playing Saginaw, MI on Tuesday.

[@AlanRodickGriffin-Randolph]

I respect Vivian's playing, it's a blessing Def Leppard lived on, I agree with Joe you gotta get on with your life, but nobody made the sounds Steve did. RIP Steve Clark. Rock on Def Leppard.😊

[@CarolMarineMom]

Seen them 2 times & counting!! The Best Rock Band EVER!!!!!

[@sammyday3341]

That’s when one of the world’s greatest rock banks decided to go full-blown commercial with bubblegum rock.

[@kramer7173]

What’s the song playing at 2:13?

[@Moonboy9001]

Armageddon It I believe

[@kelseygraham4684]

I miss Steve

[@markorollo.]

I've been watching a lot of more recent def leppard stuff lately, it's funny seeing them much younger

[@vox1966]

Two distortion monsters don’t work without Clark no tone

[@mikeystarr775]

Vivian has amazing tone. Phil doesn’t

[@tomaskennedy]

3:07 DEPPARD LEPPARD?? 🤦‍♂️

[@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump]

Vivian Campbell is a guitar God. Campbell would be the only reason I would pay for a ticket to watch this band. Same respect that Elliot gave to his San Antonio fans. Never forget

[@kristinkelley167]

Kurt loder is a jerk even slash said that

[@ethanbarc]

Nicely done Phil

[@bigwillietheb]

I have been a big fan of Def Leppard since I was 14 years old , but never seen them in Concert

[@pablo123orange]

Looks like Kurt Loder forgot who he was talking about on 3:08 Deper Lever?!

[@nothx962]

Lmfao!

[@MrWilly2204]

Back to the days when MTV was worth watching.

[@dynamitedeka8499]

3:07 Deffer Leppard? C'mon Kurt!

[@RjBenjamin353]

At first they tried calling Vivian Vance but she was already committed to The Lucy Show and hadn’t played heavy metal guitar in years.

[@thenewnhlsux]

Wow, what a friggen musical lineup, all great bands mentioned and yes i even like bobby brown lol Kurt Loder, MTV playing quality music and 'the day in rock as a TV show.. Wow has it been 18 years already? geez Its a shame that MTV plays "16 + pregnant and IDIOTIC reality shows" 24/7 these days, its a race to the bottom in music and pop culture nowadays,

[@invasionofyourprivacyl.a5445]

Def leppard has never wanted to fired steve because besides hes the original guy, they know hes capable of changing and they know hes a great guy and a great guitarists. But its sad that he just let the demons take over his mind and he never wanted to listen to anybody anymore at this period. And that's it. It was over.

[@WestMIchaser]

Was that in Battle Creek, MI Jeremy?

[@jokerswank6082]

i'm surprised they didn't see if they could bury the hatchet with Pete. Nonetheless without Steve, they aren't the same

[@andrewcarlton6357]

Def Leppard were still good but definitely not the same without Steve.

[@Mamazababe61]

@Pablo Bran - exactly!!! I noticed the exact same thing!!!! Jaysus! Kurt Loder that was bloody rude of ya! Tosser! (Kurt not Pablo! lol!)

[@kristinkelley167]

Slash Kurt was like he was rude n always acted like he was loaded

[@iadoredavey]

Can you talk a bit faster Kurt?

[@daveg4236]

iadoredavey murray he now works as an auctioneer

[@thelong-hairedleapinggnome7939]

Steve Clark was the least important member of Def Leppard. He was a rampaging alcoholic and only a passing guitarist. Phil Collen did almost all of the lead work. Don't believe that and you can check for yourself. It's an established fact. He was the lead and Clark was the rhythm. He had minimal influence or no influence at all on the songs written by the group. The only reason people make a big deal over him is due to the fact that he died. The reality is that it's a shame they didn't have Vivian Campbell all along. Quit basing the great band that Def Leppard was and still is based on a drunk, mediocre guitar player. If the band had to lose anyone then Steve Clark was definitely the weakest link in the chain. Get over it. Leppard is still a great band and is better off without an alcoholic anchor.

[@YesuAiNimen]

............most retarded comment on the internet.

[@williambroadstreet3353]

john knapp....I have read SO many delusional rants on the net but you really are a stand out. Your rant was one of a little kid having a brain fart. Only someone with deeply troubled cognitive mental issues would even 'think' of penning such inane crap. But I'll let Vivian say it directly to you on 'Steamins' influence..."90 per cent of what we play Steve left us"......you poor sick clown.

[@DameonJessey]

You need to step away from the bar and medicine cabinet.

[@Primevals33]

I can understand having an opinion and being right but do your research bro you have no idea what your saying? Steve Clark had everything to do with the Band including song writing up until he died. You have no clue...

[@mikeystarr775]

You are wrong Steve Clark did not write many lyrics but he did write most of their best music he was a carryover from the 70s with his Les Paul he was more a kin to Jimmy page then he was a virtuoso. Phil It’s not a great guitarist he was never considered a top five or top 10 or top 30 guitarist but he did get better over the years but certainly not as good as Vivian Campbell is Vivian Campbell has the best of both worlds he has tone he has blues he can rip amazingly fast smooth taste for solos. You are right that Colin recorded most of the solos on most of their hit songs but that does not mean that he was a better guitarist than Steve Clark. They were trying to update their sound into the 80s at that point where everybody was just doing mindless blistering solos where as Steve’s solos were separate pieces of songs and separate pieces of music it was substance over finger gymnastics