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02/08/05 - HAYMARKET PARK, LINCOLN, NE Review by Niz Proskocil (World Herald): As the sun beat down and the beer and music flowed, so did the memories. Those who grew up in the 80's, as I did, no doubt had flashbacks of big hair and acid -wash jeans at Tuesday's concert headlined by Def Leppard and Bryan Adams, at Lincoln's Haymarket Park. About 6,000 fans mainly in their 30's and 40's reveled in nostalgia or, in the case of a number of youngsters in the crowd, made new memories. Maybe it's the band's emphasis on melody or the British factor or the one armed drummer, but Def Leppard has always been on the coolest, most tasteful band out of all the hard-rock groups from the 80's. (Can you say Motley Crue?) And although 25 years have passed since Def Leppard's debut album, the band's anthems - underscored by the two-guitar attack of Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell - have withstood the test of time. Much of the band's strength lies in it's vocal power. Lead vocalist Joe Elliot, 46, isn't the only one who sings. He's joined by the other four members, which gives the music a big, arena-rock sound. The crowd sure dug it. During the band's nearly 90-minute set, fans on the outfield grass had a blast pumping their fists and singing along, from the opening number 'Action', to the closer 'Pour Some Sugar On Me'. Fans in the stands moved to the beat. Children did cartwheels in left field. With energy to burn, the band ripped through such classics as 'Rock Of Ages', 'Photograph', 'Love Bites', 'Hysteria' and 'Armageddon It' as Def Leppard frontman Elliot, clad in black leather pants, prowled the stage as the sun set. Singer-songwriter Adams, who alternates headlining duties on tour, came on next. Backed by a four-piece band, Adams, 45, opened with 1984's 'One Night Love Affair' showing he could still hit all the notes. His 1 1/2-hour set ranged from the feel-good pop-rock of 'Somebody', 'Kids Wanna Rock' and fan favourite 'Summer Of '69'. But it wasn't all about upbeta rockers; his set featured ballads such as '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You'. It was a satisfying night for diehard fans of both acts, which showed that a slice of nostalgia - even when served with extra cheese - isn't such a bad way to spend a night. | |||
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