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Def Leppard

hard rock · 1983–1993

Photograph by Def Leppard — cover art

With a sound that could ignite a stadium and lyrics that make you want to raise your fist in the air, Def Leppard has been rocking hard since the late ’70s. Hailing from the United Kingdom, this iconic band has carved a niche in the hard rock scene with unforgettable anthems like "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Photograph," and "Love Bites." The lineup features the charismatic Joe Elliott, the steady Rick Savage, powerhouse drummer Rick Allen, and guitar virtuosos Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell, alongside original member Tony Kenning. Their tracks like "Armageddon It" and "Let's Get Rocked" are not just songs; they’re invitations to relive those wild nights of youth. So, crank up the volume, and let the nostalgia wash over you as you remember the thrill of discovering new favorites in a world that felt limitless.

The facts

  • Formed 1977
  • United Kingdom
  • hard rock
  • On earMUSIC, Island Records, Mercury Records
  • Members: Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell, Tony Kenning

Def Leppard in the crate

Photograph by Def Leppard — cover art
Photograph
Def Leppard
1983
Love Bites by Def Leppard — cover art
Love Bites
Def Leppard
1987
Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard — cover art
Pour Some Sugar on Me
Def Leppard
1987
Armageddon It (Radio Edit) by Def Leppard — cover art
Armageddon It (Radio Edit)
Def Leppard
1989
Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad by Def Leppard — cover art
Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad
Def Leppard
1992
Let's Get Rocked by Def Leppard — cover art
Let's Get Rocked
Def Leppard
1992
Two Steps Behind (Acoustic Version) by Def Leppard — cover art
Two Steps Behind (Acoustic Version)
Def Leppard
1993

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