Def Leppard to Rock Dancing with the Stars

Def Leppard by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

Gunter glieben glauchen globen! It looks like this season's contestants on Dancing with the Stars will — for at least one night — be head-banging instead of waltzing.

In what strikes me as an odd pairing, English rockers Def Leppard have posted on their website that the band will be stopping by DWTS for a performance on April 29, in the midst of their 20-date trek with Styx and REO Speedwagon. (Someone please keep Bruno out of the mosh pit!) The following night the band will appear in a slightly more comfortable setting, performing an outdoor mini-concert on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

What do you think about having the rock-and-rollers grace the ballroom? —Adam Bryant

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Feb 22, 2008 3:24 PM

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What the hell? Are the stars going to have to dive into the crowd and do some crowd surfing?
Posted by Ranger99 Feb 22, 2008 4:12 PM Report Abuse

well the good side is that its a Tuesday night so it should be a results show which would mean only the pro's will be dancing to their performance.
Posted by drivinggurl Feb 22, 2008 4:33 PM Report Abuse

I'm excited and can't wait to see them perform!! I have been a fan since day 1 and cannot wait to see the show!!
Posted by jlittlejohn Feb 22, 2008 4:40 PM Report Abuse

Bringin' on the Heartbreak!!!What's next, American Billy Idol?">
Posted by Mr. Furley Feb 22, 2008 7:18 PM Report Abuse

I think it's great!!!! I've been a fan for many years. In fact, I have tickets to see them at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence on April 9th. I'll be watching DWTS and Jimmy Kimmel. Rock on, Def Leppard!!!!
Posted by ellie0824 Feb 22, 2008 9:17 PM Report Abuse

AWESOME!!!!! Def Leppard is one of the very (and I mean, VERY) few bands who know how to perform live. It will be interesting to see what song they will perform. I think an appropriate one would be "Two Steps Behind" since at this level of the competition the dancers are trying more harder and harder to win that ugly trophy (DWTS producers get a new trophy, please--the one now is quite hideous and it looks like a disco ball, plus there is competition for this type of dance, but a few will a few steps here and there. See the connection here? Readers, what do you think will be a great song for these guys to perform? Anyone care to place a bet? Don't worry, Adam Bryant, I am sure you will not have to be banging your head when Def Leppard performs. These guys know how to rock to one's liking. I've seen these guys perform and only wish they played a little louder than they did. We'll see

Posted by tmw

Feb 23, 2008 1:07 AM

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I for one think, no...i KNOW that they'll ROCK no matter what they play.....maybe we'll get a sneak peek at a new song?
Posted by GoinDef01 Feb 24, 2008 12:56 AM Report Abuse

I think it's AWESOME!!! It'll be the best music played on that show! I can't wait!!!
Posted by catcrimsongirl Feb 24, 2008 1:33 AM Report Abuse

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM ROCK ON!!!
I AM HOPING THEY WILL PERFORM THEIR NEW SONG "NINE LIVES" I HAVE HEARD IT AND IT IS AWESOME!!!!! I AM A HUGE FAN AND WATCH ALL T.V. PERFORMANCES AND LISTEN WHEN THEY ARE ON THE AIR! THEY WILL ALSO BE ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE THE NEXT NIGHT AND ON ROCKLINE ON MARCH 28!
I SEE THEM EVERY YEAR AS MANY TIMES IN CONCERT AS POSSIBLE! CANT WAIT FOR THE FIRST SHOW APRIL 1.
ROCK ON LEPPARDS WE CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO SHOW THEM HOW IT IS DONE!!!!!!!!

Posted by LepFanInKY

Feb 24, 2008 5:56 PM

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I say if your going to have a rock band grace the stage Def Leppard is the #1 choice
Posted by leplover Apr 15, 2008 8:23 PM Report Abuse

Joe Elliot can rock me ANYTIME!
Posted by brandyblue Apr 20, 2008 1:36 PM Report Abuse

ARE YOU KIDDING????? Def Leppard was the first group to combine ballroom dancing with rock music!!! See their Hysteria video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TjPbeyHIO0&NR=1
Posted by dddundalk Apr 28, 2008 9:39 PM Report Abuse

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