And we tragically get dragged into the same whirlpool that they're sliding down,” Elliott continues. “There's a certain thing where we have a song like ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me,’ and then a dozen bands rip it off. I think it's also fair to say, without blowing our trumpet too much, that we survived way beyond all those bands, or the majority of them, because we were always more than that. People called it ‘hair-metal.’ I just find it the most ridiculous term - because does that make Robert Plant hair-metal, because he's got hair down to his shoulders? Or these days, Paul Weller? It's just a dumb, lazy media term.

“We couldn't have been further removed from this ‘glam-metal’ thing. “I always found it fascinating that the media chose to lump us in with that, just because we had two guitars and made rock music of a certain style,” Elliott elaborates. When asked if he thinks Lep were indeed responsible for the hair-metal boom -or backlash - Elliott flatly answers, “I think we side-stepped it.”ĭef Leppard's Rick Savage, Rick Allen, Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, and Vivian Campbell in 2022. They arguably laid down the foundation for dozens of bands that would soon be labeled “glam-metal” in the mid-to-late ‘80s, but few of the Headbanger’s Ball-era bands truly descended from the glam-rock tradition the way Def Leppard did, aside from wearing long, poodly hair or the occasional feather boa. It was amazing.”įast-forward a decade later, and Def Leppard were on television themselves, as one of the first hard rock acts to receive high-rotation airplay on a new cable network called MTV. … It was like really cool aliens landing on Earth and handing out candy. And we'd all just got color TVs ! So, this stuff was really making a massive impact on our brains as 10, 12, 14-year-old kids. It was rock, but it was dressed up as pop, I suppose. Rex on Top of the Pops - who would come out dressed in all this ridiculous garb, play three-minute hardcore pop/rock, big choruses, massive guitars, massive drums.

“Because watching the likes of Pink Floyd and whatever on The Old Grey Whistle Test, it was great to watch, but it didn't have the oomph of watching Sweet or Slade or Bowie or T. Show Detailsįind seats online or call 87 to order tickets by phone.“We have so much fun doing all sorts of music… but glam was the one that floated to the top,” says Elliott. Def Leggend is truly “The World’s Greatest Tribute to Def Leppard.” Get your tickets to see the group live by purchasing online, at the box office or by phone. The most authentic, inspired Def Leppard tribute band ever is coming to the Island Showroom. Feel the Hysteria! Buy Tickets for Def Leggend, Now. Every song is crafted with a true appreciation for the music and for you, the fans. The veteran musicians of Def Leggend have come together over a love and appreciation of the music that defined their childhoods. Def Leggend puts on a tribute fit for even the most die-hard fans of Def Leppard.Ĭheck out these clips to get a feel for what Def Leggend brings to the table: Their dedication to giving fans the finest “Def Leppard Tribute Experience” ever seen has spanned more than 100 performances at festivals, venues, and casinos in Michigan, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and North Dakota. They put their talent and energy on display to bring the songs you know and love to life, including:Ĭountless fans around the country have been stunned by the talent and energy Def Leggend puts into every show. And Def Leggend knows what you want to hear. Some of their hits more than stand the test of time. In more than four decades of touring and making music, Def Leppard has earned an unmistakable place in rock lore. Only 5 rock bands in history can lay claim to double diamond albums. The Iconic Songs of a Generationĭef Leppard boasts two studio albums ( Pyromania and Hysteria ) that sold more than 10 million copies in the US alone. Committed to honoring the powerful music and high-intensity vibe of Def Leppard, Def Leggend puts on a show that fans of 80s rock are sure to love.

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