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In 1977 Def Leppard formed in Sheffield, Yorkshire by Pete Willis and Rick Savage and Tony Kenning, with the original name Atomic Mass. They acquired their current name when Joe Elliott joined. The group had rented a Small abandoned spoon factory for rehearsals. In 1978 they picked up a guitarist named Steve Clark. Their first gig was played at Westfield school July 18th. They were paid out of a teachers pocket. In November drummer Tony Kenning was fired and replaced by Frank Noon and recorded their first EP. On November 28th that same year Rick Allen is hired for a permanent drummer. In 1979 Def Leppard gets their first airplay. And soon after they are signed by Phonogram and Mercury. On March 14th 1980, their debut album On Through The Night was released. In July 1981 they released their second album High 'N' Dry. In 1982 Pete Willis leaves the band and is soon replaced by Phil Collen (formerly of Girl) In January 1983, their third album Pyromania is released.

On December 31st 1984,just outside Sheffield, Rick Allen's car is overturned and he is thrown from the car. His left arm is severed. In 1985 Rick gets a Simmons electric drum kit and with determination begins to practice drumming with only one arm. In 1986 Def Leppard perform the Monsters of Rock Tour. It is to be Rick Allen's first performance since his accident and he was accepted with open arms. In August 1987 Def Leppard's fourth album, Hysteria, is released. The album with 7 of the tracks released as singles and selling over 15 million copies, was a huge success. In 1989 the band plays a new single Tear it Down at the MTV video music awards. It was the last show Steve Clark played. On January 8th 1991 in London, England Steve Clark died. He died after a long battle with alcoholism, he was 31 yrs. old.

In April 1992 Vivian Campbell joins the band and their 5th album Adrenalize is released. In 1993 their newest album and first to appear Vivian Campbell, Retro Active is released in August. In October 1995 their Greatest hits album, Vault is released. And the next year, 1996, Slang, is released in May. On March 16th 1999 Euphoria is released. July 31st 2002 Def Leppard Released their latest album X. They say their latest album was to show that Def Leppard has grown up. Now is the first single, and they plan to release Long long way to go as the second single.

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Lets get Rocked!!!!!! | Reviewer: Alex | 12/5/2007

Def leppard rocks boys and girls come to the side of rock... My favorite song is "lets get rocked" especially the music video. The old computer graffics adds a twist to it. R.I.P Steve Clark

i think... | Reviewer: lynzee | 12/4/2007

Def leppard rules! i watched the hysteria on them and it was great. my favorite band member would have to be steve clark. my two favorite songs are "Photograph" and, "Pour some sugar on me" but Photograph is definatly the #1 song in my book. i just wanted to say that Def Leppard is my favorite band and i hope you enjoy it as much as i do.

DEF LEPPARD ROXS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Reviewer: Maley | 9/27/2007

Def Leppard is my favorite band.Im 14 and I've listened to them since I was 2.I can't pick a favorite member,but I like them all so that is fair.I play the bass guitar so I can relate to "Sav".And I can relate to the others too.Like Joe:I Sing, Phil and Vivian:I play with fierce in my notes,Rick:My cousin has only his right arm.As for Steve I lost a best friend do to Alcoholisam

Underrated | Reviewer: Eric | 6/29/2007

So many great songs. I was addicted to Hysteria when it came out. Fav songs are too many to name. From On Through the Night - Rock Brigrade, High n Dry - You got me Running, Pyromania - Foolin, Hysteria - Love & Affection (or Run Riot), Adrenalize - I Wanna Touch U, Retroactive - Two Steps Behind, Slang - Breath a Sigh, Euphoria - Guilty, X - Let Me Be the One

im the biggest fan guys | Reviewer: KINDREDSPIRIT | 6/10/2007

hey guys im 36yrs old im still lookin 4 a band who can beat these boys every song they punch out is a world beater not many bands still running this hot thats as old as these guys are either.what can i say there unreal.

correction | Reviewer: de-raymond@hotmail.com | 5/19/2007

not that it matters much , but adrenalize was recorded before vivian campbell joined, with phil collen doing both rythmn and lead....just so you know:)

def leppard rocks | Reviewer: dfghjkm, | 5/17/2007

i eddmaire rick allen i am a drummer an it is hard as it is put with one arm it almost inpossapol

AWESOME!!! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 5/15/2007

I'm only 13, but yet I'm very interested in the 80's rock...for example- I love Bon Jovi, Duran Duran, and my fav is Def Leppard!!! I just love them!!!My fav songs by them are (thinks hard...) Hysteria, Foolin', Animal, Photograph, and Switch 625. Rock On!!! Keep up the awesome and incredible work, Def Leppard!!! :) We LOVE YOU!!!

Rock On!!! | Reviewer: thomas_stz@hotmail.com | 2/22/2007

All the music produced during the 80´s will live on forever, the only thing that I regret is to have been born in the 90´s and not to be able to enjoy great artists like John Bonham, FREDDY MERCURY or Jimi Hendrix.
luckly some couragous artist live on like Roger Waters , the police, Roger Taylor, John deacon Brian May and all those unnamed heros that lead the way to the legacies that we now charish.

Best band | Reviewer: bryon | 2/12/2007

Def Leppard is the greatest ever! They just dont have a few good songs they made all of their songs great! Favs are Have you ever, Love Bites, Hysteria, Ballads. Also Run riot, rock of ages! Great stuff! Def Lep for life!

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