I previously wrote a post titled, My Top Five Def Leppard Songs I Can't Live Without in December 2019, but that was early in my Def Leppard obsession. I've always wanted to write an updated list of my top five Def Leppard songs because a lot can happen in a year, but I never got around to... Continue Reading →
Lessons from the Late Great Steve Clark
It's been a while since I talked about Steve Clark, but he was an incredible individual. I've never met him, but I wish I did. He has changed my perspective on life and the way I look at different types of music, specifically rock and heavy metal music. I won't get into how Clark died... Continue Reading →
The Best of Def Leppard Deep Cuts and Rarities
Inspired by Mike Ladano's Highway to Lists: Live Streaming AC/DC Deep Cuts post, I thought it'd be fun to do a similar post about Def Leppard deep cuts. But I'll also include rare hits that didn't make their studio albums; yet are still worth mentioning. I've created some guidelines to make things easier for me. So... Continue Reading →
Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ Turns 33!
Photo of Def Leppard by Ross Halfin On August 3, 1987, exactly 33 years ago, hard rock legends Def Leppard released their fourth studio album titled Hysteria. The album was the result of dreadful hours in the studio, record-producer Mutt Lange's perfectionism, the never-ending debt of making the album, and drummer Rick Allen's determination to be... Continue Reading →
Bringin’ On the Heartbreak – ‘High ‘n’ Dry’ Turns 39!
In July of 1981, Def Leppard released their sophomore studio album titled, High 'n' Dry. It was released in the U.K. on July 6 and in the U.S. on July 11. That was 39 years ago, what the heck?!?!? This album not only helped the group establish their musical roots, but it also marked the first... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday Steve Clark! – Gone But Never Forgotten
Def Leppard's Stephen Maynard Clark was born on April 23, 1960, in Sheffield, England. He would've been 60 years old today. Fans everywhere miss him dearly, and his legacy lives on as Def Leppard continues to pay tribute to him at concerts and through the songs released during his time with the band. Like the... Continue Reading →
Let’s Get Rocked – ‘Adrenalize’ Turns 28!
On March 31, 1992, Def Leppard's Adrenalize album was released to the public, 28 years ago! After Hysteria (1987) came out, the band wanted to release the next album as soon as possible, or at least after the Hysteria tour ended. However, those plans got scrapped after guitarist Steve Clark's death on January 8th, 1991. Clark died due to... Continue Reading →
No Serenade, No Fire Brigade, Just Pyromania!!!
On January 20th, 1983 (exactly 37 years ago), Def Leppard's Pyromania album was released to the public and made Def Leppard one of the biggest bands in the world. This album means a lot to me because it was the first Def Leppard album I ever listened to from start to finish. It was also the first... Continue Reading →