Def Leppard is one of a select few bands that have had two albums sell over 10 million copies. Pyromania made them stars and Hysteria catapulted them into the super league for a short time. They dominated the radio from the first Reagan Administration right into the Grunge Era. Despite curses, bad luck, deaths, and changing musical stylings, Def Lepp is one of the few 80s metal bands to survive the Grunge meteor that decimated those that came from the 80s. They still make albums today and are a very successful touring group.
Rock Star Moment: On New Year’s Eve 1984, drummer Rick Allen lost his arm in an auto accident. His arm was completely severed by his seat belt. The 21 year old Allen was determined to keep drumming. As a result, he devised a drum kit that would allow him to continue. Allen returned to drumming shortly thereafter and continued his career which lasts to this day.
Essential Def Lep: Pyromania (1983), Hysteria (1987)
Def Lep’s Top 10:
Pour Some Sugar On Me
Armeggedon It
Love Bites
Photograph
Rock of Ages
Foolin’
Hysteria
Animal
Bringin’ On The Heartbreak
White Lightning
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