Def Leppard's Joe Elliott Takes You Inside His Home Studio

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Experience the magic of rock legend Joe Elliott's home studio, 'Joe's Garage', where ‪@defleppard‬'s iconic sound is captured and perfected. Join us as we take you behind the scenes with Joe and Def Leppard's Live/Studio Engineer, Ronan McHugh.
Established in 1988, 'Joe's Garage' started as the intimate space for crafting Def Leppard's "Adrenalize" album. Today, it stands as a symbol of musical evolution, but most importantly described by Joe as a "fun place".
Explore the studio adorned with gifts from rock icons like Ronnie Wood and Gene Simmons as Joe shares stories from Def Leppard's early days and discusses producing the legendary "Hysteria" album.
Also, discover the decision behind incorporating the Neve 8424 console, the shift from digital back to analogue, and gain insights into the Def Leppard 8424 workflow from Ronan himself.
Learn more about the 8424 console here: www.ams-neve.com/consoles/sma...
// Timestamps //
Introduction | 00:00 - 00:15
Studio Tour | 00:15 - 02:46
Joe's Garage Backstory | 02:46 - 05:51
Remixing Thin Lizzy | 05:51 - 06:28
8424 Introduction | 06:28 - 09:03
8424 Mixing | 09:03 - 10:29
8424 Favourite Feature | 10:29 - 11:09
Upcoming Studio Projects | 11:09 - 12:05

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@Cpt_Adama 2 ай бұрын

A singer that is just an everyday "Joe" and not a prima donna. What a refreshing change.

@phhuynh9881 2 ай бұрын

that's why they made good songs

@pamburkey6252 3 ай бұрын

Much love and respect for Joe!! Here's a man who told Rick after the accident he never thought of replacing him, he's just glad he's alive!! ❤

@kennyzraht5804 2 ай бұрын

One of the reasons I love this band!!

@philliamproject8113 Ай бұрын

Such loyalty ,love and respect for your bandmates seems rare but I seriously admire these lads, they all seem to be very down to Earth personable people with so many great songs.

@jojoheartspaypay 3 ай бұрын

One of the most extremely likable lead singers ever, and don't forget he's a helluva motivator. This is the man you want to help you get out of a dead end situation. Plus he's funny as hell.

@TheRetroManRandySavage 3 ай бұрын

That Hysteria guitar is fantastic.

@brandondowning7262 3 ай бұрын

Props to Joe for remaining down to earth, forgoing plastic surgery and choosing to age naturally.

@allisonconley6339 3 ай бұрын

Oh thank GOD he didn't choose plastic surgery... that would be a total disaster

@richiebonjovi1 3 ай бұрын

Just like jon bon jovi

@Sharon-zi1xn 3 ай бұрын

@@allisonconley6339 It is a disaster he didn't choose plastic surgery, and this is coming from a Def Leppard!! He looks like the inside of an old handbag/trans person!!

@taralang8854 Ай бұрын

He has those gorgeous eyes. One thing that made me notice him.

@ivorharden Ай бұрын

The ironic thing is, he still looks like Joe from the 80s.

@michaelnewham6958 2 ай бұрын

The Def Leppard sound is a Wall of Sound... No rock band touches them.Their production has always been next level. Rock On Joe!!

@jonwoodworker 3 ай бұрын

You have to love Joe Elliott and Def Leppard. They staid humble and never let fame get to their heads.

@onethousandtwonortheast8848 3 ай бұрын

Def and Mutt. The Stellar combination.

@theresamariegoesplaces9688 3 ай бұрын

One of the biggest thrills of my life was getting to meet this dude in 2007 - such a sweetheart!

@craigjunner3333 3 ай бұрын

What a really decent fella. I've been a fan since 1984 and love 'em to bits for 40 years. Big respect, Joe!!!

@JoeElliott-dl 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your support

@Hybrid330i 3 ай бұрын

yep, I jumped on board from Hysteria as an 11 year old and never looked back. It inspired me to create my own band and was a major part of my musical influence. Still one of the best sounding albums of all time. My 8 year old son now sings the songs loud and proud in the car with me.

@darincampbell171 2 ай бұрын

Joe, I am a 59-year-old, bald, African American, gay man, living in Michigan. DEF LEPPARD is my all-time favorite band. I simply love, love you guys. Best band on the planet. When I first heard PHOTOGRAPH on MTV, I was hooked. I got the huge DEF LEPPARD choke hold and I can’t free myself. You, guys, are a beast of a group. Joe, you are the epitome of cool. DEF LEPPARD isn’t just a band. You, guys, are a FAMILY. Your fans ( I am your biggest) adore all of you. We won’t have it any other way. Keep cranking out the hits, and we all will keep on rockin’! Thanks for all the great music and memories! Peace.

@deannitz3186 3 ай бұрын

I’m not a huge Def Leppard fan but Joe is so humble considering all they’ve achieved. He’s also pretty tech savvy when it comes to this stuff.

@schlooonginator1227 3 ай бұрын

I notice that generally among Brits VS Americans. More humble.

@joshway5599 3 ай бұрын

This was NOT always the case. He was a DICK after Hysteria to a lot of the others. He's matured and changed thankfully. A lot to learn from a guy like him.

@davysaltcoats 3 ай бұрын

I`ve been a punk my whole life been lucky enough to meet this guy more than once total gentlemen and his speech at the rock n roll hall of fame was by far the best one ive ever seen,respect always top man top band...

@mtbbiker6401 3 ай бұрын

Alex Lifeson's (Rush) speech is worth the time to watch if you haven't seen it. He basically gives the finger to the Hall of Fame without actually saying it given it took so long to get inducted. Totally unexpected and funny as heck!

@davysaltcoats 3 ай бұрын

i did see it sir nearly as funny as dee dee ramones speach ha ha ha@@mtbbiker6401

@Cary-kl6kw 3 ай бұрын

Saw Def Leppard For The First Time, Live On March 1983. They Were The Opening Act For Billy Squier What A Blast Wonderful Memories. Still A Fan of Billy Squier & Def Leppard Since 1981. Still Have All The Original Vinyl. All These Guy's Were & Are Great Musicians. Steve Clark Will Never Be Forgotten.

@gregwixted 3 ай бұрын

I saw them on that very same tour. Loved Billy Squier and became a huge fan of DL as well. Good times.

@chiarac3833 2 ай бұрын

Same here. Saw Def Leppard open for Billy Squier, then saw them headline just a few months later, it was wild!

@oldmate86 2 ай бұрын

why do you capitalise every word?

@Cary-kl6kw 2 ай бұрын

@@oldmate86 Cause I Feel Like It! Have A Problem With That

@oldmate86 2 ай бұрын

@@Cary-kl6kw it’s pretty dumb.

@karenlake1658 Ай бұрын

Lovely down to earth genuine man who knows his knowledge and happy to talk doesn't let fame go to his head

@JeffWiersma 3 ай бұрын

I love how Joe is such a deep-rooted fan of music and rock history.

@HunterHopefool 2 күн бұрын

Honestly the guys in this band seem like the most chill and down to earth guys... it's one of the big reasons I'm still such a huge fan

@gilesl 3 ай бұрын

Spent a couple of days in this room mid 90's helping out with whatever album was being made at the time. He's a fun guy and remember him always being in a good mood.

@mickeymouse4897 3 ай бұрын

If u were there son, you'd remember exactly what was being worked on ... "Whatever" my arse ... I smell bullshit.

@Dave1854 3 ай бұрын

@@mickeymouse4897 Yup... I smell it too... smfh ...Nobody just "gets in there"

@genemaverick5705 3 ай бұрын

Yeah right , you don’t remember !! Smh

@gilesl 3 ай бұрын

I worked for a Pro Tools reseller doing tech, they were using an early system along with a load of Adat tape machines, I was there long enough to check it was all working along with a colleague and then flew back to London. I ended up in studios often with big name artists all the time hence why I don’t remember what they were working on. No reason to lie

@alexeilindes7507 3 ай бұрын

If you where there in 90 the album was "Hey! Hey! Rick! Where teh fuck is yar arm!"

@pauljackson5946 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely love how upfront and down to earth Joe is, and always been a fan of Def Leppard one of the best bands to ever come out of the UK best wishes Paul Jackson

@shanetracey2732 3 ай бұрын

Very cool that Joe is comfortable enough to share this with all of his fans.

@jeffhopkins5704 3 ай бұрын

That purple light on Joes hair at the start makes him look like somebodies nan 😂

@lisaroberts8037 3 ай бұрын

What a genuinely nice guy

@rangerrecon 3 ай бұрын

I love the way Joe invested his money wisely and made the band financially independent from the label and fought for the digital rights to their music. As exemplified in this video, so much of the technology needed for a fantastic sounding album is easily obtainable for home studios and it only continues to become more and more economically viable for people/bands to setup their own studios. Now, getting the talent behind and in front of the equipment - that will always remain the challenge.

@alanpartridge1385 3 ай бұрын

Not a massive Def Leppard fan, but saw them live and they were phenomenal. Really good show and fantastic musicians; I think Phil Collen has to be one of the most underrated guitar players around. He is absolutely superb. Joe Elliott also seems like a great bloke.

@FreakinOutOnAudio 3 ай бұрын

These guys are great live, going way back. With the way some of the album cuts are recorded, with everything plus the kitchen sink in the mix, you would think the live versions would be a let down. But nope, it's awesome.

@NiceterCoolster 3 ай бұрын

How can you not be? They are one of the few bands with so many good songs, not just a couple here and there. Like most bands. I’m Arab and Def Leppard is so popular in Mideast and India.

@eatshiy 2 ай бұрын

Def Leppard got me through my training in Coronado....U.S. Navy 85'-92'👍🇺🇲 Thanks guys!

@wightangel 3 ай бұрын

Joe is an absolute legend. Him and his band have been through more drama than most bands will ever do, and they are still has strong as they were in the Pyromania days. Have admired Joe and how he still keeps his feet firmly on the ground.

@shellylavigne5913 21 күн бұрын

PlUS… he is smart enough to know how great his wife is. Period.

@wightangel 20 күн бұрын

@@shellylavigne5913 A decent husband knows that from the start.

@MamaofaWrestler Ай бұрын

Hello Joe! I love the pink tips you've added to your hair! You're such a beautiful person, so real, down to earth!😊❤

@heatherwade2373 3 ай бұрын

Love Def Leppard since the beginning. They are full blown rock stars!!!! Love you Joe!!!

@snapascrew 3 ай бұрын

Ronan is the man. I got to watch him mix Leppard every night on the coheadliner stadium tour last year and it was the best rock mix I’d ever heard.

@Street-shitter 3 ай бұрын

Why are you saying this? Folks….. this guy is all over KZbin telling tales. Some of this stories he tells are crazy. Here is just a couple….. He said he was with John Lennon when he got shot. He said he co-wrote the black album with Metallica. He claims to own all the rights to every Beatles album. He said he would regularly let Freddie mercury smash his back door in. It’s a compulsive liar

@odmusicman 3 ай бұрын

But it makes him feel good and most of all important, isn't that what counts?????@@Street-shitter

@snapascrew 3 ай бұрын

Stay positive guys lol.

@motorcity7137 3 ай бұрын

Too bad their music has been shyte since Clark died. Fact.

@cvillamarm 3 ай бұрын

I was on the first show in Miami and the sound was mediocre. Maybe he didn't catch the plane on time 😂

@conradmadden9107 Ай бұрын

I saw these at Southampton England just B4 they hit the big time, you can tell when something special is occurring!!

@bladetj 3 ай бұрын

this studio is only 1 mile from my home. howdy neighbour Joe

@katherinel9227 3 ай бұрын

Amazing

@Archangel_Reez 3 ай бұрын

😮😮😮

@Mr2blue2 3 ай бұрын

Where is this?

@bladetj 3 ай бұрын

@@Mr2blue2stepaside, Dublin

@spazio325 3 ай бұрын

Já pensou na chance de conhece lo? Why not? Excitante

@nancyalbino6716 2 ай бұрын

Yaaay, Joe!! You gotta Neve! Ronan certainly knows his shit! Best console ever! Flying Faders!! My partner worked for Neve (NYC) in the late 80’s, early 90’s. He even met Rupert Neve at an AES Awards Show! I’ve wired up and installed so many of these (8068, 8078, 8088 VR Series) in NYC. Back then, every studio bought one; the other being SSL (which also kept me very busy). You have ALL the great, old, analog outboard gear, and it looks like you’re using a U87. I love all your guitars! Can’t go wrong. Great engineer, great equipment = great sound. Of course, you and your mates have GREAT TALENT. Thanks for the tour! Thank you for all the music; it always puts a smile on my face! Rock of Ages, indeed! Cheers!!!😊❤🤘🎸🎶🍻🥃

@hjsdshabdhgadhfgadhf 3 ай бұрын

My wife and I caught them live in Vegas a couple years ago. We both came away saying how incredible they sounded. The mix was perfect. You could literally hear every ping of the ride cymbal and differentiate all notes. Hard to explain, but it was stellar.

@JosephSouthard 21 күн бұрын

The Perfect Home Studio - Awesome -

@LiquidAudio 3 ай бұрын

Joe always comes across as a lovely, humble guy. I worked on some power supplies for a massive 1970s Neve console for a local studio here in Fremantle, Western Australia a few years back. Awesome sounding equipment and beautifully constructed.

@loracoones4886 Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see you guys hopefully again in 2024!!! It's been awhile!!! Miss you Joe!!! Say hey to the bandmembers!!!

@BillVincent 3 ай бұрын

Neve, thanks so much for sharing, and thank you Joe for the tour!

@lorishaw8357 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome an amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Love everything about it. You are such a very talented musician 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶, singer an song writer. Just love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ in you guy's.

@GembaDocs 2 ай бұрын

Met them all when I was a kid on the first night of the Hysteria album. All great lads!

@kevgamble 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I've been a follower of Elliott's work since first seeing Def Leppard at the very start of MTV. Great to get this insight into his own working space and process.

@jeffgriffithsmusic 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic video - great balance between the personalities, history of Joe's albums and the Neve technology. Look forward to more in this series.

@wilsonyap2619 3 ай бұрын

Def Leppard will always be my favourite band. Started with Hysteria back in 1988.. Thank You!!! Love you guys ❤

@michelled.blauert7691 Ай бұрын

I like your r- rex banner ,thanks for the tour Joe ❤💯🎵🎶

@vanceshepherd1618 Ай бұрын

Joe is the ultimate studio nerd! He's also a nice guy. They say you should never meet your heroes, but refreshingly, he was just NORMAL. Chatty & didn't make me feel like he HAD to talk to this small-time rock jock.

@geno5169 3 ай бұрын

I grew up through the. 80’s! I loved when a def leopard song came on! I turned their music so loud’ still do ! On hair nation! On the radio! ! Joe is so humble! Keep on rocking joe! Your music was so unbelievable rocking! Loved your ballets.

@samandjennysambrook 3 ай бұрын

Saw these guys in chesterfield before they made it big... They opened ther'e set with Rosalie by Thin Lizzy...I'm proud to have seen them beginning ther'e Amazing journey.✅🎶🎸

@samandjennysambrook 3 ай бұрын

You are the local boys done well, we live in clowne,and are friends with Bev lister and steve.we went to Dublin with them when they unvieled Phil's statue... I loved Lizzy, and sobbed when we lost Philo, also Gary Moore...I tried to play like Gary, but soon realised that was never Gona happen.😆🤣✅✖️💕

@damien6997 3 ай бұрын

I think it's cool how very down to earth Joe Elliott is. Loved the music. Still do. Hysteria was a huge album. I grew up in the 80's and as far as rock n roll stadium bands were. These guys definitely stole the show. Steve Clark was a brilliant musician. Still missed. ❤

@FreakinOutOnAudio 3 ай бұрын

These guys were certainly a cut above the rest in that 80's massive reverb stadium rock genre.

@dayzaudio 3 ай бұрын

Best video of 2024 so far! Great stuff and work you all keep putting into gear! And desks proper!

@snakebyte7271 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, Def Leppard rocked man still have all my cd's . I'm getting old now still enjoy the music.

@peggycoyle-vr9fs 3 ай бұрын

Amazing for a Leppard fan since the release of On Through the Night to finally see the famed Joes Garage. Thank you to the #1 Leppard "Mr. Joe" for sharing with us. I have always wanted to see this studiio where so much Def Leppard music was born. DSH was such a huge leap into the now I'm foaming at the mouth to hear what's next. Never thought I'd get to see the day when you would share this out. A Leppard fan dream come true. And Def Leppard mixes, live especially, can't be outdone. Love from 🇺🇸.

@ScurvyOtto 3 ай бұрын

My producer lived close to Rupert in Kyle, Texas and we recorded at of the same studio as my favorite band Def Leppard and that studio was the #2 studio at Abbey Road in 2008 just days before Brian Wilson and his crew were there and our band was given the only t-shirts that were left from Wilson's crew an ugly green color, thanks Brian!

@heatherwade2373 3 ай бұрын

Very impressed with your setup, Joe. Very proud of all of you. Was amazed when my boss came to work today wearing a Def Leppard shirt!!! Here’s to a fantastic 2024!!!!

@cliffanderson7544 3 ай бұрын

Love old Def Leppard]. Pre Hysteria... High In Dry is one killer record!! \m/

@sarah10595 2 ай бұрын

A genuine person , thanks for sharing this with us! During the 1980s, in my teens and discovering rock music, it was a breath of fresh air to hear a Rock Band that were, here in England! Sheffield, thank you for being so down to earth and inspiring

@darlatidwell6255 3 ай бұрын

Keep doing what you guys do. It will be good. It's easy to see how much you enjoy doing it. Thanks for the invite guys, great tour. 👍💕

@riheg 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us, this is a fans dream to see this and hear the stories. Most of all, thank you for the music!

@crezzwell 3 ай бұрын

My favourite band ever, as a kid in secondary school 1985 - 1990 I used to listen to them all the time in my bedroom full blast and getting shouted at by my parents to 'turn that rubbish off!'. And when I got the 'In the round in your face' vhs video I used to watch it every single morning before school. Still my favourite band. Dream came true when I seen them in concert in Newport, South Wales. Rock on Def Leppard.

@Nadejda011 3 ай бұрын

Как я тебе завидую...мне на их концерт уже не попасть.😢

@ronfrancois 3 ай бұрын

One of the best bands at explaining the band experience.

@steveblack9665 3 ай бұрын

LOVED seeing the Hysteria guitar. Not much was known or talked about until this video came out. I thank you for posting it.

@moriganna67ify 3 ай бұрын

I saw Def Leppard in concert on their 30-year anniversary of their first live show, which was held in my city. 😊❤ Love then. You know it is live when they show they are just like any of us!

@craigschulz1852 2 ай бұрын

Hello Joe, Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta. Loved seeing Def Leppard along with Poison, Motley Crue, & Joan Jett. Wow, what a concert. Hope to see you & the boys again in the future. Take care & God Bless!

@Griuofficial 3 ай бұрын

Def Leppard is a legends from an epic rock music era, there will be no more music like that. Best wishes to all of them and thanks for the video

@user-ty7jj7cu5v 3 ай бұрын

Joe, thank you for all the video's and being on social media now! I get giddy like a 12 year old whenever I see you and the band somewhere! The first time I hear Def Leppard I was in love with your music!

@dianecelotto9234 Ай бұрын

Great studio Joe !! Absolutely Amazing 🎤🎸🥁🎸

@RoslynCasey-mk1qp 2 ай бұрын

Love Joe and Def Leppard Been a fan since 14 and am 37 this year and fell in love with the new album 😅 favourite song was kick. I love the fact hes from Sheffield, so close to home ❤ I loved it more when Supernatural the tv show used Def Leppard in the chevy impala 😅 my favourite old school Leppard songs have to be Photograph ❤ Armageddon It ❤ Rock of ages ❤ Animal ❤ The humor in some songs is absolutely fabulous great job guys