Whitesnake / Def Lep Confirmed For Download
Whitesnake and Def Leppard appear to have been confirmed as performers at this year’s Download Festival.
Both bands were confirmed by Whitesnake who sent a newsletter to their fans that said:
“Whitesnake are very happy to announce they have committed to playing a one-off UK gig in 2009 at the Download Festival on June 14th with Def Leppard. The show will coincide with action-packed Anniversary releases of the multi-platinum albums, Slip Of The Tongue, marking its 20th anniversary, and the Slide It In album, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
“In preparation for the Download show, Whitesnake will also be playing three weeks of shows around Scandinavia and Europe, starting in Norway on May 21st, and will include headlining several festivals, and playing some low key, smaller venues in towns and villages outside of major cities.
“Whitesnake singer, David Coverdale, said that in these uncertain times, when it is economically difficult for some people to get to see rock shows in their major cities, then it is the responsibility of the artist to take their music to the people, and that’s what Whitesnake intends to do, before undertaking a major North American tour in Summer.
“Whitesnake’s June 14th show at the Download Festival will mark the fourth time the band has performed at Donington Park: 1981, 1983, 1990 and now 2009.”
The addition of both bands to the bill seems to suggest that the much rumoured “Classic Rock Sunday” may be taking shape, with Motley Crüe having already been confirmed.
