Def Leppard’s Phil Collen is arguably one of the most fit rockers out there, even at the age of 64.

With just a few days away from the long-awaited Stadium Tour with Motley Crue and friends, the guitarist will be in tip-top shape thanks for a physical trainer on the road with them, so he isn’t worried about anyone else being out of shape — particularly Vince Neil.

Last May, Neil played his first solo show since before COVID, and he ended the gig early because his vocals were suffering. The performance was heavily-criticized, and Collen commented on it a couple of weeks later.

“Hey, look, he’s got a year. There’s a lot at stake when you go out, and you want to be your best. Hopefully we’ll be working out together and all that stuff,” the rocker remarked.

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In September, Neil revealed that he had started a fat-burning treatment to prepare for the tour. The following month, Nikki Sixx stressed the importance of being in shape while on tour during an interview with Loud wire Nights host Toni Gonzalez.

“When you’re playing in a stadium, you’ve got all that room — and it’s not like you’re going from stage left to stage right one time. So you gotta have your energy up, you gotta be able to play and sing and move, jump, whatever you want to do,” the bassist said.

Def Leppard tour dates

The Stadium Tour Dates

Thursday, June 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Truist Park
Saturday, June 18 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
Sunday, June 19 – Orlando, FL @ Camping World Stadium
Wednesday, June 22 – Washington, DC @ Nationals Park
Friday, June 24 – Queens, NY @ Citi Field
Saturday, June 25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Citizens Bank Park
Tuesday, June 28 – Charlotte, NC @ Bank of America Stadium
Thursday, June 30 – Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium
Saturday, July 2 – Jacksonville, FL @ TIAA Bank Field
Tuesday, July 5 – St. Louis, MO @ Busch Stadium
Friday, July 8 – Chicago, IL @ Wrigley Field
Sunday, July 10 – Detroit, MI @ Comerica Park
Tuesday July 12 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
Thursday, July 14 – Cleveland, OH @ FirstEnergy Stadium
Friday, July 15 – Cincinnati, OH @ Great American Ball Park
Sunday, July 17 – Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Field
Tuesday, July 19 – Kansas City, MO @ Kauffman Stadium
Thursday, July 21 – Denver, CO @ Coors Field
Friday, August 5 – Boston, MA @ Fenway Park
Saturday, August 6 – Boston, MA @ Fenway Park
Monday, August 8 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
Wednesday, August 10 – Orchard Park, NY @ Highmark Stadium
Friday, August 12 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PNC Park
Sunday, August 14 – Minneapolis, MN @ U.S. Bank Stadium
Tuesday, August 16 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
Friday, August 19 – Houston, TX @ Minute Maid Park
Sunday, August 21 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome
Monday, August 22 – Arlington, TX @ Globe Life Field
Thursday, August 25 – Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium
Saturday, August 27 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium
Sunday, August 28 – San Diego, CA @ Petco Park
Wednesday, August 31 – Seattle, WA @ T-Mobile Park
Friday, September 2 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
Sunday, September 4 – Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium
Wednesday, September 7 – San Francisco, CA @ Oracle Park
Friday, September 9 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium

Def Leppard and Motley Crue’s Stadium Tour with Poison and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts has been postponed twice since 2020, but is finally about to kick off in a little over a month. During an interview with St. Louis’ KSHE 95, Collen explained that he isn’t concerned about Motley Crue’s performance, and noted that they’ll have a trainer on the road with them so they can maintain their physical health.

“No, I talk to Nikki Sixx all the time. We’re friends, and I’ve known Vince forever. He’s gonna be part of our team,” the guitarist said, adding that they bands hope to take the Stadium Tour around the world at some point.

“So it’s really important that everyone is part of the team and we’re inspired. Me and Joe [Elliott] — actually, all the guys — we’re on the phone, and we start rehearsing in about a week. So no, I think that Motley Crue is gonna be part of that team, as are Poison and Joan Jett,” he continued.

Collen mentioned that Def Leppard’s tour with KISS, which took place in 2014 and 2015, inspired them to put on the best show that they possibly can, and showed them that upstaging another act on the bill isn’t important when you’re focusing on giving your own performance your all.

“I can’t wait until we get out there. Hopefully Vince will be working out, we’ve got a trainer coming out and it’s gonna be really cool.”

Fortunately for Def Leppard fans, the rockers are dropping a new album prior to the start of the tour. Diamond Star Halos will be out May 27, and Collen believes it’s one of the best records they’ve ever done. Pre-order it here now, and check out the Stadium Tour dates here.

Phil Collen Reveals Def Leppard + Motley Crue Will Use a Trainer During Stadium Tour From June-September 2022