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Journey and Def Leppard Reviews

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Average customer review: 4.0 star rating (3.9 Stars)

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5.0 star rating Vivian from Sacramento, California

DEF LEP AMAZING, JOURNEY HORRIBLE

Def Lep opened and was amazing as usual. It's clear they love what they do. They interact with the audience and each other. Joe can't hit the high notes like 10 years ago , but very close. Journey was a huge disappointment. The vocals were weak. Neal's ego was on full display as usual but doesn't have enough skill to warrant the ego. Lots of distortion during their set. I was in the 3rd row and by the time Journey started the 4th song half the seats were empty. Never would I pay money to see Journey. Def Lep worth every penny.

5.0 star rating Linda Merriman from Los Angeles, California

JOURNEY & DEF LEPPARD

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I've seen both groups multiple times and they were both EPIC, after all these years! I HIGHLY recommend it for everyone, should they tour again, in the future!!!!! ROCK ON!!!

5.0 star rating MMB from Los Angeles, California

FIVE STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD ONLY JOURNEY 0 STARS

Def Leppard was on fire last night at the Forum. They played both to and with the audience. Their carefully crafted sound did not disappoint and left you wanting more. Great lights and visuals. I took my 11 year old son - never miss an opportunity to see a great life lesson about a one armed drummer. Journey, on the other hand was a life lesson of an entirely different kind. You were unable to hear any vocals and the distortion was off the charts. Visually, you could see Arnel trying to give it his all but you can't sing over a freight train headed for a wreck. Expected more from a band that should be able to play their hits in their sleep. There isn't a good review on the internet for the sound quality they're bringing with them. Get it together Journey. PS. If your headed to the Forum, get there early or you get to park in the gravel parking lot for the new football stadium - and its LA so you pay full parking price $25

5.0 star rating Chrissy from Vancouver, British Columbia

FELT LIKE I WAS 15 AGAIN! DEF LEPPARD FOR THE WIN

Journey was ok, was disappointed Arnel couldn't hit the high notes, and the sound was meh for them. Def Leppard however started strong and stayed strong throughout, Joe Elliot is the man, hitting those highs with no problem. Great sound, so friendly with the crowd! What a great night, felt like I was back in 1988! Tons of Pyromania tunes, was worth every cent of the $220 per ticket row 28 on the floor. Most I have ever paid for a ticket, super worth it! I hadn't seen them since 1993!

5.0 star rating D. Craigo from San Diego, California

DEF LEPPARD ***** JOURNEY **

I am a HUGE fan of both groups. Last night, I just couldn't. Journey was a huge disappointment. Their sound was equally just as messed up as their singing, too many solos (very uninteresting), no one wanted to sit through almost an hour of instrumentals. I have to hand it to the kid, he really tried although he looked like he was on something, couldn't get all the words out correctly nor hit the notes. Obviously no one can live up to "the original". Def Leppard on the other hand, were just as amazing last night as they were 30-35 years ago. They played last and absolutely stole the show. Hopefully next time they play together Journey goes on last so i know I won't have to suffer through their set and can get home at a decent hour. We were on the floor, nine rows back, but we didnt see much without straining because of where they were located. Far left side adjacent to the stage. Do not bring children unless you want them subjected to marajuana smoke and drunks. (Petco Park). 9/24/18

5.0 star rating Brian from Boise, Idaho

DEF LEPPARD HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER. JOURNEY DISAPPOINTING

I admit that I'm a huge Def Leppard fan and have seen them 3 times in the past. All were fantastic shows but this one was even better. Sound, lighting, band energy, and crowd focused presentation were amazing! Our whole group (10 of us) loved them. I am also a big Journey fan and had never seen them before. I was really looking forward to what they were going to be like. Wow, they were boring! Neil Schon needs to get over himself. He can play the guitar but do we really need an out of place fast guitar riff in Faithfully? The sound was a mess. My wife commented about not being able to hear the vocals, which I couldn't hardly hear either. The singer tries, and jumps around like he's 1/2 the age of everybody else, but Neil just won't let him have any attention. Steve Smith gave an incredible drum solo. You, my man, have skills. The stage show was flat and the lightly only acceptable. Def Leppard destroyed it while Journey seemed to be going through the motions.

5.0 star rating BillyBob from Boise, Idaho

DEF LEPPARD AMAZING! - JOURNEY - MEH

Def Leppard friggin' ROCKED the house!!! For men over 50, they sure demonstrated a LOT of energy and shared the glory with each member. Journey was good, but the sound was bad. Hard to hear Arnel over the loud guitars. Arnel was full of energy, but with a break between every son for a Neal solo, not great. Neal was good, but it was supposed to be about Journey, not just Neal.

5.0 star rating Russell from Boise, Idaho

DEF LEPPARD 5 STARS - JOURNEY 2 STARS

Def Leppard opened and was pretty good. I'll admit I was more looking forward to Journey, but Def Leppard stole the show. Sound was NOT good for Journey.

5.0 star rating Becky from San Francisco, California

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME

DefvLeppard was awesome. Journey was okay - major sound system Issues for Journey. Steve Perry - come back! Foreigner was great - very energetic and played great songs. Def Leppard definitely outshone Journey.

5.0 star rating Sheiryll C from Houston, Texas

DEF LEPPARD AND JOURNEY - BEST COMBO!

These are my 2 favorite bands of all times and I truly enjoyed the concert. I’m not sure what sound issues everyone else in other cities/venues are talking about because we didn’t have it here in Houston. Def Leppard opened and they were so awesome that I was super pumped! Their visuals and energy were electrifying!!! Journey’s visual and lighting effects weren’t up to par with Def Leppard’s in my opinion but still very much enjoyed the show. Steve Smith had a sick drum solo! Arnel Pineda is definitely no Steve Perry but the man is talented and can belt those notes like no other. Unless you can sing like that, then u have no right calling it karaoke which I read on some of the reviews. My only criticism is I wish Journey opened for us on Saturday and Def Leppard closed. Either that or Journey needed to step up their lighting and visual effects.

5.0 star rating Julia from Houston, Texas

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME

Five stars for Def Leppard only. They were awesome. Journey not so much. I got tired of hearing so many guitar solos. I was disappointed that Def Leppard did not close the Saturday night show in Houston. Would definitely see Def Leppard again but not Journey

5.0 star rating First timer from Houston, Texas

JOURNEY/DEF HOUSTON TX

the five stars are for def leppard. i had never been to a concert before but grew up hearing both these bands. i was amazed by excitement and energy def leppard brought to the stage. between the band and the audience, we cracked a hole in the roof! it was a FANTASTIC show omg they are true entertainers. cool to see how many parents took their kids to share the music we grew up with...now, sad to say i may have "stopped believing," Journey was hard to endure. there was so much ego up their from neal ,poor pineda didn't stand a chance, he might have done ok. steve the drummer did outshine them all with his drum solo (even when he almost popped his face with a drumstick, nice recovery) but he wasn't able to carry the whole set. Let's just say when DL opened the show, it was jumpin it was a sold out show not an empty seat in the house, but by the 2nd song of journeys set , i could have walked up to center stage. They know how to clear a room faster than a brussel sprout fart! smh

5.0 star rating Christy Baker from Dallas, Texas

DEF LEPPARD DALLAS TEXAS

Def Leppard killed it last night in dallas Texas !!!! Amazing show . Journey was ok but left a lot to Be desired. We need Steve back for sure! The sound was cut before show ended ! But they couldn’t bet Def Leppard performance if they wanted to !

5.0 star rating BirdDog from Dallas, Texas

DEF LEPPARD KILLED IT...JOURNEY NOT SO MUCH

Def Leppard’s performance was like a fine wine...getting better with time. Journey’s performance on the other hand reminded me of a cheap wine cooler that you had to settle for because everything else was grabbed out of the cooler already. DL had the house rocking as loud as I have ever heard. Everybody enjoying the experience together... then Journey took the stage...very disappointing to say the least. The guitar was so overpowering, not to mention every other song was a force fed 10 minute guitar solo. The problem is not the lead singer in this group (Arnel does decent, but says “F-it” when he sings Faithfully with abnormally long pronounciation of the time honored lyrics we are all use to). The problem is the huge ego of Neil the lead guitarist...no wonder Steve left the band. Just as soon as we would start getting into the song... here comes another ear bleeding guitar solo, ruining the flow of the set.

5.0 star rating Dave from Dallas, Texas

DEF LEPPARD'S SHOW BETTER THAN JOURNEY

Def Leppard was great - Journey not so much. They might as well change the name of the band to the Neal Schon Band. Overbearing guitar drowning out Arnel on every song then not one but two Neal Schon solos, talk about ego... As of two guitar solos were not enough, there was a Jonathan Cain solo on piano and also a Steve Smith drum solo. The crowd was obviously not interested in these, as each time there was solo, there was a mad dash to the concourse. Def Leppard kept the concert from being a bid dud. I don't know if they switch the order in which they play from city to city, but Journey should play first and let Def Leppard close the show. I rated the overall show a 5 solely on Def Leppard's performance.

5.0 star rating Chris from Dallas, Texas

FIVE STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD, JOURNEY BARELY REGISTERED.

First time to see both bands. Def Leppard opened and raised the bar way high and Journey never came close. joe from Def Leppard was sounding great and the band was tight. It was well choreographed and entertaining. Journey on the other hand was like seeing the Neal Schon solo show and a his supporting cast. The music was decent and chock full of the hits everyone knows, but Neal's look at me act ran old really quick. It fell flat in my book. The AAC was a good site. Had seats on the first row of the upper deck and the sight lines were just right.

5.0 star rating KRK from New Orleans, Louisiana

5 STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD A BIG ZERO FOR JOURNEY!

All I can say is Def Leppard was amazing. I have seen Journey before & it was a really good show... BUT NOT THIS TIME!!! The music drowned out the singer. Actually I think he was sick...laryngitis maybe? His voice, when you heard it, was terrible. He took way too many breaks & did not play the full hour and a half. Speaking of which, who EVER HEARD OF “NO ENCORE”??? Sorry Journey, we are through! I wish I could get half of my money back!!!!

5.0 star rating Suzanne from Huntsville, AL

DEF LEPPARD WAS FANTASTIC AS USUAL. JOURNEY WAS OK

I always make a point to see Leppard when they are touring because they never disappoint and bring their A game every time. I saw them in Birmingham and Nashville this tour. Journey did their best to entertain but the sound issues they had at both shows was not enough to give them more than an ok rating. I was glad that it was Journey Opening and Leppard closing both these shows otherwise I would have not enjoyed it as much. Journey just proved why they should have been the opener and not co headlining this tour.

5.0 star rating Kellie Haas from Reynoldsburg, Ohio

DEF LEPPARD WOULD BE GETTING 10-STAR REVIEW!!!

This was a concert that I never expected to see in a million years!!! Def Leppard ROCKED the place! They sounded amazing and they performed the songs they way the FANS want to hear them...like the original songs that everyone loves. I would've personally liked to have heard some more older material (from early albums), but with limited time for their set, they chose the best. The light/laser show was outstanding and the giant screen, which was able to show all five guys at once, was my favorite! They started the set with "Rocket", which was never one of my favorites, but after seeing them open with that, the excitement that I felt, it is now a fave. I will NEVER forget that night! Well worth the price and can't wait to do it again! Journey, on the other hand, not so much. Pineda was flat and tried too hard to be a rock star. They couldn't keep the crowd hyped up. In MY humble opinion, Journey will never be Journey without "The Voice".

5.0 star rating Allie from New Orleans, Louisiana

DEF LEOPARD 5 ; JOURNEY ZERO!!

Def Leopard put on a great show! They worked as a team and deliverd outstanding performance as a band. Then Neal entered the stage with some other guys. My ear drums still hurting from the overpowering of the lead quitar and keyboard drowning out everything else. There was no balance and the set was very unenjoyable. Some say its their sound guy, i suggest its their biggest EGO NEAL. Neal kept running lead singer off the stage. Not going to let him steal any recognition. It was clearly the Neal show!

5.0 star rating Andrew Simkewicz from Westminster, MA

DEF LEPPARD EARNED ALL 5 STARS... JOURNEY ZERO

Def Leppard was as good of a concert as I've ever seen. Simply awesome!! Journey was brutal! The sound was grossly off, the show coordination was horrible, and if I heard the Steve Perry impersonator say Mass a chew zits one more time, I was going to see if Hannible Lector was still alive to eat his heart with some fave beans. Fact is... I would never go see these guys EVER again. I felt cheated in the end as the band and crew didn't deserve to get paid. Half the songs I had never even heard before.

5.0 star rating Alie from New Orleans, Louisiana

DEF LEOPARD 5 ; JOURNEY ZERO!!

Def Leopard put on a great show! They worked as a team and deliverd outstanding performance as a band. Then Neal entered the stage with some other guys. My ear drums still hurting from the overpowering of the lead quitar and keyboard drowning out everything else. There was no balance and the set was very unenjoyable. Some say its their sound guy, i suggest its their biggest EGO NEAL. Neal kept running lead singer off the stage. Not going to let him steal any recognition. It was clearly the Neal show!

5.0 star rating Kevin from Bridgewater, Massachusetts

5 STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD AND A BIG F'N 0 FOR JOURNEY

How Journey headlined this is criminal. They need to stop touring immediately. Someone either cripple them or tear their vocal cords out of their throats. F'n YouTube singer sucked nutsack, as did the rest of those clowns. Def Leppard? F'n awesome. Even THEY knew that Journey sucked donkey balls. Joe Elliott, at the end of their set, said they hope to come back next year with a bit of a different set up. That's nice talk for "Journey sucks and we're sorry you paid to see them'. Diplomatically said, but I'm pickin' up what you're throwing down, Joe. Def Leppard gets 10 stars. Spectacular. Hope they come back minus the tools that rode in with them next time.

5.0 star rating Jeff from Salem NH

DEF LEPPARD CRUSHED IT !!

Went to the Journey, Def Leppard, Cheap Trick show at Fenway Saturday night. Cheap Trick was a great opener. Great energy from the band and the crowd. Then Def Leppard. There was not one second anyone in Fenway had their butt in their seat. Awesome performance from start to finish. I have seen them a few times, first at Fenway, and they just keep on rockin!!!! This proved to be too tough of an act to follow for Journey. I give them an A for effort but Def Leppard stole the show hands down.

5.0 star rating Bob from Marlborough Ma. from Boston, Massachusetts

CONTINUED 5 STARS FOR CT AND DL, WHAT HAPPEDED TO JOURNEY?

I thought for sure one of the crew would stop the show, and fix the volume mix and get it right. It was so obvious to everyone in the stands, something was wrong. I left my seat and went down the field to talk to Fenway security about the terrible sound from the speakers. He said they sent a message to the sound tent, and it was out of their hands. I am again in shock to hear so many comments from other shows out the sound issues. “Fire the sound Crew/ manager”. I doubt they will get an invite back to Fenway. Boston music fans are crazy supportive at Fenway, but Journey stuck out last night. Hopefully they get word to fix this problem, before it ruins fan loyalty. The sound crew needs to have ears in the stands to help guide and adjust s sound levels. I’ll be watching the reviews to see if they fix it. Hats off to the Fenway crew for managing the concerts. Perfect place to see your favorite band !

5.0 star rating Bob From Marlborough from Boston, Massachusetts

5 STARS FOR CHP TRK AND D LEP, , WHAT HAPPENED TO JOURNEY?

I had a blast at Fenway Way park 2018 Aug. 10,11,12. Seeing all performers on the three nights Peter Wolf, Jimmy Buffett, Billy Joel, Cheap Trick, Def Leppard and Journey. I was most excited about seeing Journey for the second time since seeing them in Aug 2017 in Laconia NH. I always enjoyed their music and could not believe how good they sounded in the smaller NH amphitheater. Arnel Pineda was amazing as was all bandmates. The sound mix was perfect and sounded like the recordings. Fenway Park has a perfect speaker / sound system and every show is right on with the quality of instrument mixing and crystal clear sound. I had a good seat about twenty rows off the field opposite the stage. Cheap Trick and Def Leppard were amazing, then Journey started their set. I was in total shock of the total distortion coming out of all the speakers. The Bass guitar and Bass Drums completely dominated the speakers and sounded like booming thunder against the ears. Guitars, Keyboard and Vocal

5.0 star rating Mike from Boston, Massachusetts

JOURNEY/DEF LEPPARD /CHEAP TRICK CONCERT

Cheap Trick /Def Leppard awesome Journey sucked too loud all static I don’t know why sound guy did not fix 1 song into the Journey set? 5 stars for CT / DL

5.0 star rating Manny Fernandes from New Bedford, Massachusetts

THE JOURNEY IS OVER FOR JOURNEY

Journey should have opened for Cheap Trick and Def Leppard or better just stayed home. I would have been happy with the other 2 bands. Pretty sad to pay that much for tickets and get that crap! Def Leppard saved the night they were awesome! I saw Journey 40 yrs ago in Tampa and they were blown off stage that night too by Van Halen.

5.0 star rating Diane from Franklin, Massachusetts

I'VE WANTED TO SEE DF FOR 35 YEARS . WAS WORTH THE WAIT!

I'll start my review by disclosing I'm incredibly biased. I went to see Def Leppard, I've loved them since I was in fourth grade. I'm 45 now, and this is been my bucket list item for as long as I can remember. I was hoping I hadn't waited too long, yes they're getting up there in age. They were unreal. I sang along to every song, and every song sounded just like the original. They will always be my favorite band!!!! I was a little annoyed that, although he didn't technically open and they co-headlined, because they went first, the crowd wasn't as warmed up as I think they could have been. I think Journey should have gone first because they are more mellow. I'm a huge Journey fan, but I'm sorry. No one can replace Steve Perry. I was missing him a lot on Saturday night.... Journey was a bit of a let down.

5.0 star rating Amy from Minneapolis, Minnesota

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME!!!! JOURNEY NO WAY!

Def Leppard stole the show! Hands down THE best concert I have ever been too! Cheap Trick was amazing too. If you ask me Journey should have just opened for DL and CT. DL spot on such an amazing show. They interacted with the crowd and when Rick did his drum solo he didn’t miss a beat! These guys are just Amazing, the sound, the energy, lights, EVERYTHING!!! Can’t say enough! Back to Journey let’s just say very disappointing. I’ve seen a better show on America’s Got Talent. I actually sat down and started filing my nails before my husband came back and we left 3 songs in. I would have gladly given my row 22 seat on floor to someone who actually wanted to stay to hear that mess. Again Def Leppard absolutely MESMERIZING!! I hope DL comes back to Minneapolis very soon with Cheap Trick. Journey can stay behind and learn how to get their sound right and become the band they were back in the day.

5.0 star rating Elizabeth from NJ

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME, JOURNEY... NOT SO MUCH

Def Leppard rocked! Journey was horrible! Left the show after 2 songs, the sound was terrible, and the newest singer was off key! Wish the entire show was Def Leppard, they never disappoint!

5.0 star rating Angie Poortinga from Des Moines, Iowa

DEF LEPPARD ROCKED IT!

Def Leppard was AMAZING! Was so impressed and wished they would have played the entire show as I could have watched them play for hours! Great energy and vocals, light show was fantastic and solid all around. Journey was pretty disappointing was pretty much the Neil Scon show and by mid concert every song was a guitar solo to showcase him. It was like they got together to showcase him only. The lead singer tried but the band played over him you could barely hear his vocals. Def Leppard definitely worth it, Journey not so much.

5.0 star rating Mary from Nebraska

DEF LEPPARD HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!

We just had the pleasure of seeing the Def Leppard/Journey concert on July 19th in Lincoln, NE. I'll tell you what....Def Leppard has to be, hands down, the BEST concert I've ever been to!! They sounded like they did 30+ years ago, and the entertainment value was PRICELESS!! However, Journey was the BIGGEST disappointment EVER :( I grew up listening to Journey and l am still a HUGE fan of Journey's music w/Steve Perry. We felt that this concert was "the Neal Schon show", not the Journey that we had grown up loving. Nothing at all against Arnel Pineda, but he is very karaoke like! I'm so sad that I left there feeling like I wasted my time sitting through the rest of the show.

5.0 star rating Susanna from Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

DEF LEPPARD AND PRETENDERS SLAYED, JOURNEY MEH

The show at Wrigley Field 7/14/18 needed more Pretenders and less Journey. Chrissie Hynde was badass, but the set WAY too short. No "Brass In Pocket"? Really? Journey clearly hasn't sorted out their sound issue. And, to mirror everyone else here, WAY too many solos that felt like ways to give the other old dudes a rest between songs, not even remotely cool save a truly mesmerizing turn from Steve Smith on drums. They kinda-sora re-energized the crowd for the last 3 songs (Wheel In The Sky, Faithfully, Don't Stop Believing), but overall it felt like a tired, overwrought karaoke show. Props to Pineda for being a good Steve Perry impersonator, but these guys really need to hang it up. DEF LEPPARD WAS A REVELATION: the energy, an amazing light show, all the hits, and the crowd was INTO IT. This is what people come to a rock and roll show for. OUTSTANDING.

5.0 star rating Steve Parker from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD WAS AMAZING....JOURNEY JUST SUCKED

Never a fan of 80s "hair bands," we went expecting to tolerate Def Leppard to get to Journey (saw them 3 times in "the day)...couldn't have been more wrong. Def Leppard was AMAZING! I didn't really know their music, but the band was pure entertainment...great sound, awesome crowd interaction, engaging...loved the way they ended the show...very cool and appropriate for the crowd and band. A class act.. Then there was Journey...WTF! They came out to Separate Ways, transitioned into another song, then another...no crowd interaction...each crapped on by long, harsh, raggedy, awkward Neal Schon guitar solos. Arnel danced all over the stage, trying to fill up the awkwardness with weird acrobatics and clunky microphone flips that went on WAAAAAAAAAAY too long. At one point, the lights hit the crowd, to illuminate several thousand "fans" standing still, just staring blankly at the sh*tshow unfolding on stage. We left after 4 songs, when it was evident it wouldn't get any better. Very sad.

5.0 star rating Steve from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD FANTASTIC

Def Leppard gets 5 stars! Simply amazing! Journey not so much. Too many solos and a few mediocre songs. Fans want to hear the hits! Play them! I love Journey and I know they’re all great musicians BUT they’re losing fans if they don’t change the setlist. They did not sound as crisp as Def Leppard. Disappointing indeed.

5.0 star rating VR from Lexington, Kentucky

SURPRISED

Last night my husband and I went to Louisville's Yum Center to see Def Leppard and Journey. We aren't huge Def Leppard fans and were mainly interested in seeing Journey, but things can change "on a dime" (or on a couple hundred dollars)! Def Leppard was AMAZING!!! We loved their energy, lightshow, vocals, EVERYTHING!!!! We were pleasantly surprised! Then came Journey. I cannot say how disappointed we were. Their sound crew needs to be fired, because the acoustics/instruments were so loud, you couldn't hear OR enjoy the vocals.It almost seemed like they were trying to be a hard rock band like DL. Journey needs to remember that their vocals and lyrics are great and can stand alone without the volume turned to the max. I gave my review 5 stars, but only because of Def Leppard and their performance. Staying in Louisville and going downtown for events is always enjoyable.

5.0 star rating Miss Prancy from Louisville, Kentucky

5 STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD

I went to see Journey and left a Def Leppard fan! Amazing. Journey - in the last couple cities all the reviews say fire your sound team and quit with all the guitar rifs, we want to hear your SONGS. Not songs that weren't in the top charts. I would see Def Leppard again in a heartbeat. Amazing! Great show and the sound was top notch. Music was fantastic, Def played all their #1 songs. That's what we want to hear.

5.0 star rating TD from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD ROCK

5 stars for Def Leppard, they carried the show last nite in the YUM center. Was very disappointed with Journey and their show. Too many solo's to kill time. But over all the whole concert was enjoyable.

5.0 star rating Tammy stewart from Greenville, ohio

DEF LEPPERD AND JOURNEY

Not gonna lie. I miss steve Perry. And andre peneia did a good job. I just miss steve Perry. Andre sounds a lot like him so my journey fix was covered. Def lepperd though, amazing. Some of Joe elliots vocals were a little off but pipes still work pretty well for an old man! Overall they were amazing. I was reminded how much I love deff lepperd.

5.0 star rating Jennie from New York, New York

JOURNEY AND DEF LEPPARD AT PRUDENTIAL

The 5 Starts go to Def Leppard, and my guys who I have seen 5 times in concert! The best show ever.....full of energy, excitement and Rock and Roll!!! Love them! Show up every time to rock the house, and give the best show ever! Joe Elliot, the best lead singer EVER! We have the best time, and so do they.....best show ever! Journey.....well, meh. A little flat, sound was awful; sound like a tribute band in a dive bar, trying to sound like Steve Perry, but not quite hitting the mark. Time for them to hang it up? Plus, too many solos to kill time? Mediocre at best.....like Lights, though.

5.0 star rating Sassyblonde1 from Clifton, NJ

DEF LEPPARD & JOURNEY, PRUDENTIAL CENTER, NEWARK 6/15/18

I'd do it again in a heartbeat. So glad I was able to go. Music heals the soul & energizes the spirit. As a lifelong JOURNEY fan, Def Leppard was incredible. Very impressed & loved it & every one of them. So happy. And JOURNEY was just as amazing & energetic. I'm still in awe of all their talents. If you are a true music fan...you will love both. PS: I've been very sick & a rough medical treatment week. It was a blessing & thrill to hear them live. Dont miss out. They've still got it. All of them.

5.0 star rating Carolyn from Newark,NJ

DEF LEPPARD /JOURNEY

Def Leppard was AMAZING!!! They played all the hits that made them huge in the 80's! Journey was a big disappointment! The sound, vocals and performance sucked. Too many guitar solos that lasted way too long! They have so many great songs they could have played but instead played garbage. Three song we never even heard of! Play the hits, that's what people want to hear! I'd go see Def Leppard again in a heartbeat, Journey made me less of a fan.

5.0 star rating Inez from New York, New York

DEF LEPPARD 5 STARS @ MSG

Went to see Journey and they were horrible, as similar reviewers state their sound was muffled and rough. They were like watching a cover band at a local bar, their lineup was unexciting too. DefLeppard came out and completely rocked the house, their energy and sound was inspiring and the lineup was perfect. Would def go to see DL again. journey has had its day.

5.0 star rating Jessie from Charlotte north carolina

JOURNEY AND DEF LEOPARD

I agree with most people here saw them sat night in charlotte im a big journey fan but walked ot a new def leopard fan Their sound and show was off the charts. Was perfect Journey it seemed to me like they didnt give a shit Yoy couldnt see the singers face half the night there was no lihht on him think its the end for him The sound was awful something was wring all you heard was bass and druns The only good parts were guitar solos Im suprised that they did not fix the sound and was really disspointed gondef leopard there us a new fan in da hoiuse

5.0 star rating Steve from Charlotte, North Carolina

DEF LEPPARD AMAZED, JOURNEY WAS MISSING SOMETHING

I'll state up front we went to see the show FOR Journey, who's last tour we missed. As such, we rolled in just after Def Leppard had started. We deeply regret that now. They were AMAZING. Every bit as good as they were in their heyday, and they each truly looked like they were having a ton of fun. I loved the lights and the flashback pictures, and I loved how engaged they were. This show gets 5 stars for what Def Leppard brought. Journey started with a bang but was off for most of the set. There was a lingering feedback issue that they didn't seem to fix for most of the show. There was little highlight of Arnel's voice, or even with a light on him for a lot of the show. Neal Schon had way too many solos and focus, so much that we remarked it was Neal Schon (+ Journey.) Something was off, and I think it was squarely between the band members, not the show itself. The hit list was good, but something was wrong, sadly.

5.0 star rating Sydsyl from Charlotte, North Carolina

5 STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD..1 STAR FOR JOURNEY

5 Stars for Def Leppard but Journey SUCKED!!!

5.0 star rating Wendy from Raleigh, North Carolina

IT ROCKED!

Awesome show! Though there was some distortion in the sound in parts of the Journey show they need to work on but both bands rocked! Great night!

5.0 star rating Quincy from Toronto, Ontario

DEF LEPPARD ROCKED IN TORONTO

Excellent show put on by Def Leppard on June 1st. Sounded as good as they were in 80’s. Journey put on a good show, but their music was louder than singer, also had some feedback issues. Overall it was a great combination that had Peter Frampton open.

5.0 star rating SAL from Hershey, Pennsylvania

5 STARS FOR DEF LEOPARD ONLY

Def Leopard was absolutely amazing. Sorry I will probably never get over Steve Perry-less Journey but went in with an open mind. My problem is not with the singer it’s Neal Scoen’s (sp?) constant “look at me” guitar solos! People pay the money to hear Journey songs not to hear his guitar play.

5.0 star rating from Hartford, Connecticut

GREAT NOTHING BUT GREAT

I'ts not easy to sign Journey songs and the kid kill it.

5.0 star rating from Cleveland, Ohio

5 STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD

As always Def Leppard rocked Cleveland! Then I left. Zero interest in watching a Journey show.

5.0 star rating Old rocker from Toronto, Ontario

FRAMPTON AND DEF LEOPARD

Frampton still shreds his guitar was amazing. AND as always Def Leopard rocked it. JOURNEY just needs to stop. They need Perry back or just STOP. SUCKED for the time they hit the stage.

5.0 star rating M Bowers from Toronto, Ontario

ROCKED THE PLACE

With the price of concert tickets now adays, its nice to see that there are still some bands that realize you just want to hear the hits. Thats what you got last night at Rogers Centre with Journey and Def Leppard...Hit after Hit. Great show

5.0 star rating Ryan S~ from Joseph, OR

SUCH A GREAT SHOW- SUCH A GREAT RESPECT & CALL TO THE OLD DAYS

These 2 bands came out to the west coast (I'm sure played all over), in 2019. But my wife & I have been big fans forever & talked my folks into joining us for their concert at George in the Gorge (not many know how cool that venue really is), but anyway; they rocked it, and we all fell in love once again with really well-done classic rock! It was the first time in 29 years that these same bands had played together at this same venue (minus Steve Perry, of course {but here's a kicker... HE WAS THERE!!} Young crowds tended to drift off when Def Leopard left the stage; but for some of us, it was just beginning.. When Journey took the stage, they had a presence & a purpose. They made us cry, love, and want, all over again; truly. Sorry Steve, Arnel is great! He's not you; and we miss you, but he's still amazing. His charisma & charm is off the chart & the fact that he's so humble, thankful, and knows how wonderfully blessed that he is, just makes him so much more loveable! He gives us what we want, but reminds us of where we're from; and that's just hard to beat. He sings like a bird, and mostly sounds like you Steve; and I've finally come to a loss for words... Best concert I've seen in many years! I'd follow them over & over if they came back. We had just an amazing time & even my folks were impressed with the show. All good things!

4.0 star rating Bill Bowman from Los Angeles, California

JOURNEY BEST, BUT COULD BE BETTER. DEF ENERGY, BUT JUST OK

The highlight of the night were the last 3 songs by Journey: Faithfully, Wheels, Stop Believing. Crowd also loved the best. Just like old Journey. Arnel was very energetic. Instruments turned up way too high in the mix - Arnel had to scream to be heard, except for best songs. Arnel is just as good as Steve Perry at his peak, but is more entertaining. Too bad for the mix and Neal's too long and loud solos. Def Leppard was fine, but could not understand any of the words because volume of instruments was too loud.

4.0 star rating Dan Newman from Portland, Oregon

DEF GREAT JOURNEY SOUND BAD

Both put on great shows but the sound from Journey was very bad.

4.0 star rating from Vancouver, British Columbia

JOURNEY & DEF LEPPARD - VANCOUVER OCT 1ST

Went to hear Journey but was blown away by Def Leppard! Journey - too many Neil Schon - watch how fast I can play guitar solos - must say hi - lite though was Schon playing cool solo version of Oh Canada. Definitely on back end of career - a bit pitchy on the vocals and no interaction other than the occasional shout of "Vancouver'. Def Leppard = performance and musicianship combined with great audience interaction ! Everyone up on their feet (maybe the beer and other stimulants had kicked in by then?) signing along - cleaner sound, tighter and all around a better show.

4.0 star rating John O from Portland, Oregon

FUN!, BUT JOURNEY NEEDS SOME CLARITY IMPROVEMENTS

Love both bands, DL was quite good and clear. Journey has the talent but overall the music was muddy and overpowered voice. Journey really needs sound help!! With going though

4.0 star rating Carl from Houston, Texas

SOUND OF MUSIC

Journey opened and DL put out the lights. Journey needs to find someone to fix their sound issues, the sound was way off and sounded ragged. Indoor venue, not outdoor arena, somebody figure it out. It was also like some strange Oprah universe - 'you get a solo, and you get a solo, and you get a solo, everybody gets a solo!' Result was stops and starts in the flow of music. Lead guiter screamed at every opportunity, lots of spotlight time. Show ended with massive blasts of confetti that took FOREVER to stop circulating through the air (thanks to the air conditioning). Def Leppard followed and rocked the house, Journey had people waving their hands over their head - DL had them dancing in the aisles. The music was tight, flow was spot on. The encore of Pyromania followed by Photograph put the icing on the cake. Never underestimate the value of aisle seats!

4.0 star rating Jeff in Dallas from Dallas, TX

DEF LEP=HIGH ENERGY, FUN SET. JOURNEY=BAD SOUND, SCRIPTED

Like most reviewers here I was excited to see both bands when they came to Dallas to play at the American Airlines arena (indoors). Def Leppard came out excited, high energy and maintained that throughout. VERY appreciative of the fans, complimented each other within the band (amazing to watch the one-armed drummer) and clearly were having fun playing for the sold out crowd. Journey was a distortion nightmare. I love their music and I like the new lead singer well enough, but it was awful. Neil's guitar droned out everything else and was so distorted and over-amped that you couldn't make out the notes. Really bad. I NEVER leave a show early and we bailed after 40 minutes of their walking around the stage playing unintelligible songs. You'd think they might get this fixed over the course of a 60-stop tour. Sad.

4.0 star rating Darren from Denham Springs, Louisiana

JOURNEY AND DEF LEPPARD

DEF LEPPARD stole the show. The music was crisp and the light show was awesome. And then came JOURNEY! The stage set was boring, the sound was horrible. It sounded like a Neal only solo show. I paid good money to see two power house bands and only one showed up. I will past on the next JOURNEY concert in the future. I will be first in line next time DEF LEPPARD comes to town! STEVE PERRY, please come back!!!!!!

4.0 star rating AJ from Mandeville , Louisiana

DEF LEPPARD A+, JOURNEY D-

I went without any expectations .Def Leppard started promptly at 730 and rocked a solid hour and 40 minutes. Sound was clear and Joe nailed it. Rick S , Phil and Vivian were rocking professionals and smiled all night. Rick Allen is so solid and smiled a lot too on the big screen. 30 minutes to change over and the Journey started. It was a huge embarrassing disappointment. The sound sucked and feedback was off and on. The painful endless Schon guitar solos were look at me filler that proved without Steve there is no Journey. The saving grace was drummer Steve Smith who at times on big video seemed uncomfortable was the highlight of their set. Arnel was really good but his volume was drowned out by piano and Schon. Several people by me left and commented they came for Journey but couldn’t take any more. This is a horrible pairing of bands I thought would work, but when one gives all and the other hardly attempts it ruins it. It was almost as if it was a cover band attempt.

4.0 star rating Robin from Boston, MA from Boston, Massachusetts

VERY DISAPPOINTED IN JOURNEY

Def Leppard and Cheap Tricks were great. Def Leppard Amazing! Journey really was horrible. Sound was terrible - could not hear any of the lyrics - just a lot of loud bass. They have to get their act together or give it up. I waited a long time to see them; paid a lot of money for a good seat. So glad Def Leppard came through. Def Leppard knows what they are doing.

4.0 star rating Jamie from Boston, Massachusetts

DEF LEPPARD ROCKED...JOURNEY NOT

Def Leppard rocked and was amazing,. Have seen many many times over the years and they still have it. I was very disappointed with Journey, Sound awful and basically guitar solos.

4.0 star rating from Boston, Massachusetts

DEF LEPPARD AND JOURNEY

Def Leppard awesome. Journey awful. Need Steve Perry back. The original journey members still on tour are great but the new singer.....not. ! Cheap trick out did journey. the sound systems at Fenway need help.

4.0 star rating Sonya from Boston, Massachusetts

DEF LEPPARD WAS AMAZING!

As usual Def Leppard did not disappoint with their playlist or how they interacted and performed for the audience. I could of listened to them all night. Journey on the other hand was such a disappointment. it seemed like their new lead singer was just chosen to be part of the background, you barely saw or heard him, the music was so loud it was drowning him out, not to mention the sound was off key and I didn't realize it was the Neal Schon show. I mean really, how many guitar solos do you need. We walked out early cause Journey just sucked ass...

4.0 star rating Judy from Cape Cod, Massachusetts

OMG ...JOURNEY...SOUND CHECK PLEASE!

Cheap Trick and Def Leppard were great.Journey sounded awful. We were hoping the sound quality would improve but no luck.

4.0 star rating Brian from Des Moines, Iowa

DEF LEPPARD WAS GREAT!

Def Leppard was great! Journey was very strung out and did not understand the lead singer due to too much base! We went two years ago and was much better. Turn downthebase and crowd canhear words and music

4.0 star rating Rick from Chicago, Illinois

WRIGLEY FIELD

The Pretenders were good, well balanced sound and good song selection. Journey was next and sounded great. Really enjoyed their show. Def Leppard closed the night. The sound was not good. The bass and drums drowned out the guitars most of the time. They were so loud I thought my head was going to explode. The vocals did cut through the mix though.

4.0 star rating Shelleh72 from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD MADE THE SHOW

Def Leppard = amazing experience! Feels like you are back in the 80's. It's cool to experience a band that is still together and sounding the same as they did from my old vinyl albums. Love them! Journey, the music drowned out the singer. They did not have the same nostalgia that Def Leppard had. I miss Steve Perry!! The new guy, he's good, but it felt like watching a cover band.

4.0 star rating Mike from Little Rock, Arkansas

DEF LEP JOURNEY SHOW

def lep was great! saw journey last time they were in Little Rock, and they were very very good. This time the sound was very distorted too much of lead guitarist and show seem to have no flow very disappointed.

4.0 star rating Kevin W. from Baltimore, Maryland

JOURNEY/DEF LEPPARD 6/16/18

I loved it all. Grew up with Journey and Def Leppard but this was my first time seeing them live. Brought my 10 year old daughter for her first concert. I loved both bands, didn't care much for either the piano or the guitar solo's from Journey but that aside, I loved it. Def Leppard had an awesome show, played all the hits I love and sounded great, light show was spectacular! My 10 yr old will never forget it. Thanks to both bands!

4.0 star rating Pete Moore from New York, New York

DEP LEPPARD KILLED IT

Madison Square Garden June 13 2018. journey opened with a very mediocre performance. The sound mix was horrible and Neal Schon continues to think that the audience is there to pay homage to his guitar skills Def Leppard on the other hand was a revelation... great sound, great light show, but above all a band that appreciates the audience, Aband that seems to really want to be there and who is tight musically and vocally. - yes we are all getting older but this is a band that knows how to put on a show! If you are attending one of the shows where Def Leppard is opening the evening, you can leave when they end their set. The Neal Schon band is a waste of time!

4.0 star rating Cricket from New York, New York

FIRE JOURNEY’S SOUND GUY!

Saw Journey/Def Leppard last night at MSG. Def Leppard was absolutely amazing. They sounded great, great presence on stage, and played all the songs I wanted to hear. Journey on the other hand, was just plain bad! The sound was so off, the bass was so loud, that I found myself putting my fingers in my ears half the time. Thank god Def Leppard closed the show, I left very happy and almost forgot the shit show that was Journey.

4.0 star rating Daveg from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

DEF LEPPARD SOUNDED GREAT; JOURNEY A DISAPOINTMENT

I agree with the prior reviews on Journey's sound. Neal Schon had a ton of special effects pedals but no matter what he did it was just a wall of distortion. Even on the mellower Journey songs Neal used an inappropriate amount of distortion which masked the melody. Plus, he felt the need to do a major solo on every single song. It was just too much. When Def Leppard came on there was a noticeable change in the crowd's demeanor. People were up on their feet, clapping and dancing. The band was spot on and their sound was much better balanced. Joe Elliot still sounds amazingly well (although he looks terrible!). Both bands have a ton of great hits, bot only Def Leppard was able to tap into the crowds enthusiasm

4.0 star rating Garett from Charlotte, North Carolina

CHARLOTTE SPECTRUM CENTER

My guitarist and myself went to see Journey and Def Leppard at the Spectrum Center. Going into the venue we both thought that Def Leppard would have a huge sound and presence when taking the stage. After all, they are a very well recognized live band. We figured Journey would open up for Def Leppard as Journey has a softer sound with more pop driven songs. We also figured Def Leppard would go 100x harder than Journey, but Journey's set list would be better. Boy were we wrong. Journey was a tighter, better sounding band across all fronts with a vastly better set, sound, and presence. I came here to see if other people had shared the same disappointment with Def Leppard as we did. They seemed old, out of touch, and on their last leg. As where Journey almost felt surreal. I saw significantly more Def Leppard shirts than I saw Journey ones, and that may be the tale here. People reviewing these concerts are Def Leppard fans. Take it with a grain of salt. Journey was vastly better.

4.0 star rating Lori M from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

DISAPPOINTED

Def Leppard put on a really good show. . Journey has always been my favorite but this time it seemed to be the Neal Schon concert. Stick with all the songs that made Journey great and less guitar solos. We know you're good Neal but it's a Journey concert.

4.0 star rating from Charlotte, North Carolina

DEF LEPPARD AMAZING! JOURNEY OK EXCEPT FROM DRUMMER

Def Leppard sounded fresh, powerful, raw, very well tuned, clear sound, great vocsls, Joe Elliott was super! very impressed, best show from Leppard since 1989, I saw them in 2007, 1996, 1989 - this gid sounder crip, clear, hit all the high notes,

4.0 star rating Catherine G. from Mississauga, Ontario

ISSUES WITH SOUND FOR JOURNEY!

Journey were not at their best. Issues with sound. Too many guitar solos. Not enough hits performed. Something was definately wrong. Not sure what. Disappointed as I’ve seen them before and they were great. DEF LEPPARD were AMAZING!! They sang every hit song. Definitely blew the doors off the performance of Journey. The whole statium erupted. Maybe if the Dome was open it would have been even better!

4.0 star rating Mike Pryor from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

DEF LEPPARD WAS GREAT, JOURNEY NOT SO MUCH/PITTSBURGH, PA

I must say that I was in tears at the end of the Def Leppard portion of the concert. Tears of JOY. Never got to see them in my youth, but they took me back there. Age has not caught up to these gentlemen yet. I will see them again. The Journey portion brought me back to reality. Age has caught up to these gents. Enjoyed Steve's drum solo. It was my highlight for them. Neil, I remember you as one of the greatest shredders of all-time. I will continue remembering. Sound was not good for this portion of the concert. Journey is band that you need to listen to the words of the songs as much as the instruments. That was not what they did.

4.0 star rating Brian Cashdollar from Hartford, Connecticut

ONE GREAT LEGENDARY BAND, ONE GOOD KAROKE GROUP

The XL Centers sound system was made through a mass purchase of Bullhorns in the 1960's. It's embarrassing that they use it outside of basketball games, even Basketball games deserve better. That said, Def Leppard is still the best Legend Act still going. No competition, checked the Bucket List for me. Let's talk about Journey, is everyone still over Steve Perry's replacement? Not me, he delivered great vocals but, you know.

3.0 star rating Lisa from Los Angeles, California

DEF LEPARD WAS AWESOME...JOURNEY WAS MEH

Sadly, I bought tickets for the Saturday night show because Journey was the closing act. Turns out I should've bought tickets for the Sunday night show when Def Lepard was the closing act. Def Lepard rocked the house out and were outstanding in every way. What a disappointment Journey was after Def's opening act. Journey's set consisted of about 1-hour of instrumental solos by each member. Boring after a while. The volume of the music drowned out the vocals of the lead singer. This may have been by design because Pineda came off as a weak Steve Perry wannabe. It's no wonder so many people started leaving during Journey's act. Neal Schon made a big mistake of mentioning that Steve Perry's new album came out that day, because what did I do when I got home? I listened to some of the songs off Steve's new album "Traces" and it is clear that Steve Perry is irreplaceable. His voice is still awesome. Journey, you need to do what you have to do to get Steve back! Seriously!

3.0 star rating Dawn from Sacramento, California

GOLDEN 1

Def Leopard rocked the house!!! JOURNEY needs new sound people and or equipment.

3.0 star rating Kim Hittinger from Moses Lake, Washington

JOURNEY AND DEF LEPARD

Journey is my all time favorite and I have been to four of their concerts in the past six years. Every time I’ve gone it has been a real treat. This past Saturday at the Gorge in Washington was just a mess. The sound was terrible. Arnel was off key and could not be heard over the high bass and windy noise of the guitars. The long solos were too much - way too long. There were not enough of the classic songs. They weren’t very personable to the audience. It was embarrassing and sad to see so many people leave early. Def Lepard on the other hand was a big surprise to me. I didn’t think I’d like their show as much as I did. Their sound system was great and they were engaging. The audience was very much into their performance. It was a lot of money for only half a concert.

3.0 star rating Lucy from Nampa, Idaho

DEF/JOURNEY IN NAMPA

I'm a fan of both bands. I had a ticket issue from the start. They said sold out except most expensive seats n then all of a sudden they had tickets. Bait n switch. Then I was told I could get a meet n Greet with Journey n that was fake too. Regardless of all that - I was there for Journey. Def blew the doors off the joint. They were hands down amazing. I'm bummed to say Journey struggled. They clearly had sound issues. When they did solos the sound was good, not great, good. We couldn't hear Arnel at all except when he did some odd solo note belting during Faithfully, n he jumped around too much. Neal was a great in his solos n he did a special solo riff in Faithfully. Steve's a master at the drums n Jon was amazing on the piano but together all we could hear was the drums. Ross kept making faces at the crowd. The overall feel I got was they didn't want to be here. I was excited to see them n they didn't want to be here. Idaho has fans too, sorry were not good enough for you!

3.0 star rating 80's Rocker from Portland, Oregon

JOURNEY'S SOUND TERRIBLE/DEF LEPPARD DELIVERED

Journey's sounds was muffled, Arnel was hard to hear, and acoustics were terrible. After all the negative reviews with this tour, I can't believe they haven't fixed it. It's wrong to charge $$$ for tickets and not deliver on one basic element - sound. I WiLL NEVER attend another Journey concert. Def Leppard delivered and were very entertaining. We watched from nosebleed seats at Moda in Portland and some jerks in front of us stood the entire concert. Their seats had a rail in front of them, so they felt supported as they stood the entire time. One song or two songs...ya, sure okay...I get it. You're inspired and want to stand. However, when you don't feel stable being up that high and don't have that guard in front of you, standing to sway one or two inches doesn't feel safe. Have some common courtesy and sit in between a few songs. Security wouldn't make them sit, but I will admit it was entertaining to watch people throw things at the backs of their heads.

3.0 star rating Jackie from San Francisco, California

DOOBIES: GOOD DL AND JOURNEY TERRIBLE

I have to say that this was the worst concert I have ever been to. We went the very night before to see the Eagles and had a fantastic time, probably one of the best concerts I've ever seen. The sound was completely off for both DL and Journey. The Doobie Brothers seemed to have better sound, not sure why. We left before Journey even finished. I was very disappointed. The sound was at its best OUTSIDE of the ballpak.

3.0 star rating Michael Hunt from San Francisco, California

THE JOURNEY TO DEFNESS

I would hire a better sound crew or at least hire the sound crew from Foo Fighters tour as consultants. BTW, Foo Fighters sounded amazing in SAP Center. Any who, the opening act, Foreigner actually sounded good despite the 6pm-ish start with dusk looming near. DEF LEPPARD runs out on the stage, does their intro, then silence and runs back off stage. Oops. Was that a foretelling of things to come? I would say that Joe Elliot did his best to keep the energy going, but the sound issues took away from the band's performance. The hits were as I remembered them, but the distortion in the sound at various key points of their set was baffling. And then we move onto JOURNEY. The sound issues continued, but at least Arnel Pineda's voice held for the hits. If the sound crew had resolved most of the mixing issues, then I feel it would have been a magical night. ATT park is an amazing venue to experience a concert even at a brisk 55 degrees :)

3.0 star rating Michael Webster from Hayward California

A.T & T. PARK CONCERT

D.L. was excellent. Mick and Company were solid. Journey however was not good even a little. The lead singer has done a dis service to the lyrics and nuances of said lyrics that we all know by heart. Any variance and we know we are watching and expensive Karaoke band. Then the overall sound issues! Where do i start? It was just bad.

3.0 star rating Chuck from San Francisco CA

WENT TO SEE JOURNEY, DL WAS BETTER.

Journey is a vocal driven AOR band but I found the guitars over-powering, the sound mix was simply off. Many have said the same thing so not sure why the band hasn't tweaked things. It's not the venue because Def Leppard sounded crisper, cleaner. Seemed like Arnel was trying to sing thru the distortion. DL sounded like the records. Journey not so much. Someone needs to turn down the volume on Neal Schon's guitar. ATT park is good enough acoustically, I saw AC/DC there and they sounded awesome.

3.0 star rating Kristie Coffman from Dallas, Texas

JOURNEY JUST SAD

Like other reviews, def l rocked it! Journey- so sad. All reviews are true. I was there. Looks like Journey is on their way out. Sound was so distorted, couldn’t tell what song was playing unless you really concentrated to hear it and we have the songs memorized like everyone else. Still love Journey- just sad.

3.0 star rating Unbiased from Houston, Texas

JOURNEY AND DEF LEPPARD ARE SUB PAR

Most of everyone in our section was sitting down in their seats for BOTH concerts. Def Leppard had a better light show and video. Journey had no lights and their video lack interest. So Arnel of Journey was more energetic jumping around like a rock star like he should as he's the youngest of all the stars. And there was a guitar, piano and drum solo which is common for talented bands (Coldplay concerts also had solos too) But for Def Leppard ? I guess they cant jump because they might break their old knees. Still Joe captivated the crowd better than Arnel can by addressing them directly more. Obviously the crowd came in for Def Leppard but for raw individual talent, Journey members displayed that they can work on their own which is true as Arnel has already toured by himself last year. Def Leppard did not demonstrate individual talent and thats fine for them This review is for the 2nd show in Houston on Labor Day and both acts wanted to make it better than the 1st show.

3.0 star rating Radonna Holmes from Dallas, Texas

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY JOURNEY?

Def Leppard was spot-on...the music...the mix...and crowd engagement! Journey struggled...start to finish. Just when we thought the guitar solos would never end...they never did! Felt like filler. Too many unfamiliar songs. Journey fans are there to hear the HITS they love and grew up with. Sadly, Arnel's vocals were terribly flat. He seemed exhausted and disconnected from the audience.

3.0 star rating Ryan from New Orleans, Louisiana

DEF LEPPARD 👍 JOURNEY👎

My wife and I are both big fans of Journey and Def Leppard. Def open up the show. Their playing was tight, interacted with audience, good sound, nice light show with videos of earlier times, played like they wanted to be there and appreciated the fans. Then comes Journey. *Note* ( My ears are still ringing!). Fire the sound tech! The drums, bass, piano and guitar were way too loud. The only time they sounded decent is when they would let the fans sing parts of the song. Lead vocals was struggling. It felt as if they were trying to hide something. I know they are talented musicians with close to 50 years under their belt but Monday night they were not worth it. I finished my night at the bar drinking $11.00 draft. (Trying to drink away the painful sounds of Journey!) Very disappointed with Journey. Def Leppard should have headlined this event. Walking back to the hotel, the street performers out played Journey!

3.0 star rating Sw from St Louis Missouri

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME AND JOURNEY SUCKED

Dej leppard sounded amazing and clear. Journey sucked. Sounded distortedand speakers hept failing. Journey was terrible and will never see them again.

3.0 star rating Jaci Reynolds from Boston, Massachusetts

WHERE WAS THE SOUND CREW??

Def Leopard : amazing as always. Journey: Who knows? The sound mix was the WORST I've ever heard. All bass and distortion. It was painful and I left. They need a new sound crew. I feel so bad for them. They clearly had no idea.

3.0 star rating Pam from Minneapolis, Minnesota

WHERE WAS THE SOUND GUY FOR JOURNEY!

Def Leppard was awesome. Journey, who I have seen many times and was never dissatisfied, sounded terrible! Where was the sound technician!! They were distorted beyond belief. Very sad to see the band playing their hearts out not knowing how bad they were coming across. They need a new sound tech!!!

3.0 star rating ABF from Kansas City, Missouri

WE ENJOYED DEF L:EPPARD

We saw Journey and Def Leppard at the Sprint Center in Kansas City at their July 25, 2018 show. We are both Journey fans, and while we didn't set our expectations too high we were still completely disappointed. I would like to say that I was able to tell the difference between their new singer Arnel Pineda vs Steve Perry, but I couldn't hear him over the crushing volume of Neal Schon's guitar. The setlist was great, if it would have actually sounded like music, rather than just noise, it would have been good. Def Leppard was awesome! The sound could have used slightly more adjustments, but overall decent for a live show. We decided that we would go see them again if they tour next year based on this show.

3.0 star rating Big Dog from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD ROCKED / JOURNEY MIX AWFUL

I went to Def Leppard / Journey at KFC -Yum Center on 7/11/18, primarily to see Journey with drummer Steve Smith. Def Leppard was pleasant surprise and sounded great. Journey was OK but their sound mix was atrocious! I was seated next to sound board and kept looking at engineer to see if they noticed problem with mix. Nothing! How is that possible for a band that has been touring for over 40 years? Steve Smith had nice drum solo but appeared bored and disinterested other than that.

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