Only Took 49 Years: Def Leppard turns Mumbai into an 80s singalong
Def Leppard’s long-awaited India debut found its loudest voice in Mumbai, where the band performed to a crowd that didn’t need warming up, it was already singing. The band’s three-city run began in Shillong (March 25), followed by Mumbai (March 27), and will culminate in Bengaluru (March 29), making this a landmark moment for fans across the country. Only Took 49 Years: Def Leppard turns Mumbai into an 80s singalong The energy on the ground was electric as the crowd gathered in large numbers at Jio World Garden, BKC, with rock band Indus Creed opening the show and setting the tone for what was to come. By the time Def Leppard walked on stage, the energy had reached a fever pitch. And right from the outset, the band leaned into the moment with both humour and history. “Namaste Mumbai, how you doing? Thanks for waiting, it’s only been 49 years, but we’re good to be here,” frontman Joe Elliott greeted, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. Looking out at the packed venue, he added, “This …
