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| Def Leppard was formed in 1978 in Sheffield, England. The original members are Joe Elliot, vocals; Steve Clark, lead guitar; Rick Svage, bass; Rick Allen, drums; and Pete willis, guitar. The band practiced in a closed down spoon factory in Sheffield before being discovered i |
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Def Leppard was formed in 1978 in Sheffield, England. The original members are Joe Elliot, vocals; Steve Clark, lead guitar; Rick Svage, bass; Rick Allen, drums; and Pete willis, guitar. The band practiced in a closed down spoon factory in Sheffield before being discovered in 1979 by producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange. The band released its debut album, "On Through The Night" in 1980. The first single was "Hello America." Def Leppard toured with AC/DC in the U.K. for a while then began an American tour. They began work on their second album, "High 'N Dry," and released it in 1982. After the record's release, guitarist Pete Willis was fired from the band and replaced by Phil Collen. He had been in bands such as Dumb Blondes, Lucy, Tush, and Girl. In 1983. Def Leppard's biggest selling album, "Pyromania," hit the shelves. This album produced several hit singles, including "Rock Of Ages," "Photograph," and "Foolin'." "Pyromania" topped the charts at No. 2. The only record it couldn't out sell that year was Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Two year later, drummer Rick Allen lost his righht arm in a car accident outside of Sheffield. It took lots of work but he was soon back with the band and working on their fourth album, "Hysteria," which, unfortunately, didn't start selling untill a year after its release date in 1987. This album did, however, give the band its biggest single, "Pour Some Sugar On Me." On January 4, 1990, Phil Collen's son Rory James was born. 1991 saw the death of guitarist Steve Clark at only 30 years old. He's ot there somewhere and definetely not forgotten. R.I.P. Steve! "Adrenalize" finally saw the light of day in the spring of 1992. Vivian Campbell (Dio, Whitesnake) jumped in to take Steve's place. "Vault: The Greatest Hits" was released in 1995 and contained on new song, "When Love And Hate Collide." 1995 was also the birth of "Retro Active" which contained the single "Two Steps Behind." This song appears in the movie Last Action Hero. "Slang" was released in 1996 and "Euphoria" in 1999. "X" finally hit stores in 2002, receiving perfect ratings. Def Leppard have been throgh hell and back and don't plan on settling down any time soon!
Stephen Maynard Clark 1961-1991
R.I.P. G.B.N.F.
by: Brittany Clift, Knoxville, TN
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ALL LEPPARD FANS
Cmon ppl there rnt enough ppl in this forum.
Atleast leave a message out of respect even
if you dont have nething to say with what we
r talkin about in the forum. Def Leppard kiks
ass. Has ne1 met ne of the band in person?
How about has ne1 seen them at a concert?
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DEF LEPPARD RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | metallica122791 | | Lets Get Rocked !!! | reptilia | def leppard is cool except one of my friends
said that the drummer sucked so were not
friends anymore. I HATE SIMPLE PLAN! | DEATH_to_SIMPLE_PLAN | Def Leppard is one of my most favorite
bands.My favorite songs are bringing on the
heartbreak,to late for love,foolin. | mysticroseforever | pritty dead message board...
Eminem > Def leppard | musicman_m37 | Def Leppard is an awesome band! I love their
music! | broadway | I agree. Say, I would just like to say that I
have a hell of a lot of respect for their
Drummer. After all shit he's been through
loosing and arm and shit like that He's
still standin tall and never quit | 13threligion_chic | i've seen them in concert after the
drummer lost his arm. they were kick ass!!! | ambi_loves_u | I've seen Def Leppard 4 times in concert
and I've had the pleasure of hangin with
them each time. I can't wait for them to
come back to Maine. I know I'll be there. | Juliet | man im jealous of you .. they're really
cool dudes | reptilia | Never really liked the lepps till viv
campbell joined after the death of steve
clarke.Because viv was a native of Northern
Ireland like myself i decided to check them
out and have never looked back, great
band.Have seen them live four times since the
adrenalise tour all in Belfast and they kiss
ass. | keeper-of-the-keys | | SORRY THATS KICK ASS . | keeper-of-the-keys | HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA look at this fuckin
crossdresser pleading for people to post in
this retarded forum. This NO TALENT band
doesn't "KIK" ass, but I do
wanna "KIK" their ass! >:) | AzN_HiPhOp_bOi | Def Leppard Rocks!!I like a lot of thier
songs. | pinksunglasses | | | |
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