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Def Leppard
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Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in 1977. Emerging as one of the leading acts of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, the band evolved from hard rock into a polished arena rock sound that brought them global success during the 1980s.
Led by vocalist Joe Elliott, Def Leppard achieved worldwide fame with multi-platinum albums including ‘Pyromania’, ‘Hysteria’ and ‘Adrenalize’, producing enduring hits such as ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’, ‘Photograph’ and ‘Love Bites’. The band’s career has been marked by remarkable resilience, most notably drummer Rick Allen’s return to performing after losing his left arm in a car accident in 1984.
With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, Def Leppard remain one of the most successful rock bands of all time.
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The Def Leppard classic that the band hated in the beginning: “I still get shudders”
Turning rock on its head.
“I can’t compete with that”: The band so good they made Phil Lynott break up Thin Lizzy
“It’s the reason I’ve split the band.”
The Def Leppard opening line so dumb that not even the band themselves understand it
“…doesn’t even know…”
The band Brian May knew would be remembered forever: “Long after all of us have left”
Once on the charts, forever in our hearts.
The lyricist Joe Elliott considered better than Bob Dylan: “All three still ring true”
Giving Mr Zimmerman a run for his money.
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Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in Sheffield in 1977, best known for albums including 'Pyromania' and 'Hysteria' and hits such as 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' and 'Photograph'.
'Hysteria' is widely regarded as Def Leppard's masterpiece, while 'Pyromania', 'High 'n' Dry' and 'Adrenalize' are also considered among their finest releases.
Following his 1984 accident, Rick Allen worked with engineers to develop a custom electronic drum kit that allowed him to play using one arm and foot-operated controls, enabling him to continue as Def Leppard's drummer.