Artist of The Month August 2018 - Def Leppard
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Artist of The Month August 2018 – Def Leppard

Artist of The Month August 2018 – Def Leppard.

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitars, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitars, backing vocals). This is the band’s longest lasting line-up.

The band’s strongest commercial success came between the early 1980s and the early 1990s. Their 1981 album, High ‘n’ Dry, was produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange, who helped them begin to define their style, and the album’s standout track “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak” became one of the first rock videos played on MTV in 1982.

Artist of The Month August 2018 - Def Leppard

Fully Hand Signed High ‘n’ Dry Vinyl LP

The band’s next studio album, Pyromania, was released in January 1983, with “Photograph” and “Rock of Ages” as the lead singles. In the U.S., Pyromania was certified diamond (10× platinum), making Def Leppard among the most popular music groups at the time. In 2003, the album ranked number 384 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Artist of The Month August 2018 - Def Leppard

Fully Hand Signed Pyromania Vinyl LP

Def Leppard’s fourth album Hysteria, released in 1987, topped the UK and U.S. album charts. As of 2009, it has reached beyond the success of Pyromania, having been certified 12× platinum for sales of over 12 million in the U.S. and has gone on to sell over 25 million copies worldwide. The album spawned seven hit singles, including the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number one “Love Bites“, alongside “Pour Some Sugar on Me“, “Hysteria“, “Armageddon It“, “Animal“, “Rocket“, and “Women“.

Artist of The Month August 2018 - Def Leppard

Fully Hand Signed Hysteria Vinyl LP

On 28 April 2008, Def Leppard released their first album of new studio material in six years, Songs from the Sparkle Lounge. The album debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 in the US. The first single was entitled “Nine Lives” and featured country singer Tim McGraw, who co-wrote the song with Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, and Rick Savage.

Artist of The Month August 2018 - Def Leppard

Fully Hand Signed Songs From The Sparkle Lounge Promotional Poster

To celebrate Joe Elliott’s birthday on August 1st, Presley Collectibles has named their Artist of The Month August 2018 – Def Leppard. To help celebrate we are offering a 15% discount on all genuine hand signed Def Leppard memorabilia throughout the month of August 2018. Simply use the discount code LEPPARD15 at the checkout. Terms and conditions apply.