Trust me we are gonna want to let Joe Elliot rest his pipes.

 

Charles Epting for Ultimate Classic Rock
Charles Epting for Ultimate Classic Rock
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Def Leppard has announced on their official website that the band has to postpone the remainder of their tour dates on their North American winter tour writing:

DEF LEPPARD has postponed the remaining dates on their Winter 2016 tour due to illness. All shows from Feb. 2 (San Antonio, TX) through Feb. 17 (Allentown, PA) will be rescheduled including the previously postponed dates in Greensboro, NC (Jan. 27) and Orlando, FL (Jan. 30).

Details on new dates will be announced soon. Tickets will be honored on the rescheduled dates. Please stay tuned to DefLeppard.com for the latest news on the postponed tour dates.

February 02, 2016 – San Antonio, TX (AT&T Center)
February 03, 2016 – Lafayette, LA (Lafayette Cajundome)
February 05, 2016 – Corpus Christi, TX (American Bank Center Arena)
February 06, 2016 – Hidalgo, TX (State Farm Arena)
February 09, 2016 – Little Rock, AR (Verizon Arena)
February 10, 2016 – Bossier City, LA (CenturyLink Center)
February 13, 2016 – Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena)
February 14, 2016 – Atlantic City, NJ (Boardwalk Hall)
February 16, 2016 – Brooklyn, NY (Barclays Center)
February 17, 2016 – Allentown, PA (PPL Center)

According to Rolling Stone Def Leppard's Drummer Rick Allen told fans that "The doctor basically said that if Joe [Elliott] continues to sing without resting his throat for a month he might do permanent damage,"

So lets let them them rest up and heal so that we can continue to enjoy their tunes for years to come shall we!?!?!?

The Q wishes Joe a speedy recovery!

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