Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says he is committed to summer touring despite his recent cancer diagnosis.
"I posted about my cancer diagnosis (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) on my personal FB page a couple of days ago,” writes Campbell. “Thank you to all who have offered support; I'm very, very touched by that. Be assured, however, that the Last In Line shows will still be happening in August - I have no intention of letting cancer slow me down. I look forward to seeing you all then. Vivian."
Leppard are set to return to the road for summer dates starting June 22 at Hellfest in France.
In addition to his duties with Leppard, Campbell will debut the reunited Dio band as Last In Line, 30 years after the recording of the legendary Dio albums “Holy Diver,” “Last In Line” and “Sacred Heart.” The band is being joined for the shows by vocalist Andrew Freeman.
Earlier this week, Campbell revealed that he is battling cancer.
“My diagnosis was Hodgkin's Lymphoma and 6 months of chemotherapy is the prescribed treatment,” wrote the guitarist. “I’m about 2 months in and feeling rather spiffy, all things considered. Hodgkin's has an over 80% cure rate, so by my reckoning, if you’re going to have a cancer, Hodgie’s is the one to have!”
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