Def Leppard cancels St. Paul concert

Refunds are being given for the Nov. 6 Xcel Energy Center show due to "unforeseen personal matters."

Last update: October 16, 2009 - 4:51 PM

Don't bother digging those acid-wash jeans out of the closet.

Def Leppard has canceled its Nov. 6 concert at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center along with 20 other shows on its fall tour, citing "unforeseen personal matters." Refunds are being given out automatically for tickets bought over the phone or web, or at point of purchase. The show's opener, Cheap Trick, has no plans to perform on its own.

"We know how truly blessed we are to have such committed fans," Def Leppard said in a statement. "That's why we've agonized over this decision. Even if just a single concert, we don't take cancelling shows lightly, but unfortunately life's commitments need to be the priority."

Several concerts on the British rock band's tour this summer were postponed due to a death in one of the members' family.

CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER

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