Eight People Injured At DEF LEPPARD's Raleigh Concert Venue

August 22, 2007

Severe thunderstorms that produced high winds and flying debris caused eight people to be injured and significant damage inflicted to the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, NC, where DEF LEPPARD was scheduled to perform Tuesday night (August 21).

Venue management has issued the following statement regarding the DEF LEPPARD show cancellation and possible rescheduling:

"The DEF LEPPARD/STYX/FOREIGNER show scheduled to take place tonight, August 21, at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre was unable to take place due to severe weather and in the interest in public safety. We are making every effort to reschedule the date. More information regarding a possible rescheduled date will be announced soon. Patrons are encouraged to hold on to their tickets as tickets purchased for tonight's concert will be honored if the date is rescheduled. If patrons wish to refund their tickets, refunds will be available at point of purchase starting Friday, August 24."

(Thanks: The Def Leppard Satellite Of Love)

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