Joe Elliott

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Full Name
Joseph Thomas Elliott Jr.
Born
August 1st, 1959
Height
6ft 2in
Hometown
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Net Worth
Estimated $70 million
Partner
Kristine Elliott
Family
Joe Elliott was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to Joseph and Cynthia Elliott. Inspired by artists such as David Bowie, Mott the Hoople and T. Rex, he joined the fledgling Def Leppard in 1977 after meeting the band's members by chance. Elliott married Kristine Elliott in 2004, and the couple have one son.
Years Active
1977–present
Bands
Def Leppard, Down 'n' Outz, Cybernauts
Top Tracks
'Pour Some Sugar on Me', 'Photograph', 'Love Bites', 'Animal', 'Rock of Ages'
Top Albums
Hysteria, Pyromania, Adrenalize, Diamond Star Halos, High 'n' Dry
Records Sold
More than 100 million
Fun Facts
Joe Elliott joined Def Leppard after meeting bassist Rick Savage at a bus stop in Sheffield, shortly before the band's first rehearsals. Hysteria (1987) sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling rock albums in history and establishing Elliott as one of the defining voices of arena rock. Outside Def Leppard, Elliott is a lifelong champion of glam rock and classic British rock, fronting the supergroup Down 'n' Outz in tribute to Mott the Hoople and Ian Hunter.
Related Artists
Def Leppard, Mott the Hoople, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Poison

Joe Elliott is an English musician, singer-songwriter and broadcaster best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of Def Leppard.

As the band’s frontman since its formation in Sheffield in 1977, Elliott has helped transform Def Leppard into one of the most successful rock bands of all time through their blend of hard rock, heavy metal and arena rock. His distinctive vocals feature on landmark albums including Pyromania, Hysteria, Adrenalize and Diamond Star Halos, with global hits such as ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’, ‘Photograph’, ‘Love Bites’ and ‘Animal’.

Beyond Def Leppard, Elliott has pursued side projects including Down ‘n’ Outz and the Joe Elliott’s Down ‘n’ Outz band, while also working as a radio presenter and producer.

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Joe Elliott is an English musician and songwriter best known as the lead singer and co-founder of Def Leppard.
Joe Elliott is best known for fronting Def Leppard on classic albums including Pyromania and Hysteria, and for hit songs such as 'Pour Some Sugar on Me', 'Photograph' and 'Love Bites'.
Yes. Joe Elliott remains Def Leppard's lead vocalist and continues to record and tour with the band.
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