Def Leppard - Australian Interview (1988)

from Saturday morning music show 'The Factory'

[@Kjthewizard]

Steven Clark so shy and unpretentious considering he was the heart and soul of this band. Def Leppard was never the same after he died. I should also mention in this interview he looks like an angel.... just needs wings. We truly miss this musical talent.

[@jamesconrad4958]

He looks like an angel because he is one!!! He's super cute!! 😙 Steves girl Chelle

[@Questiontheunquestionable]

Because of Steve they were the best duo around. Even now that statement holds up. You are right that they were never the same

[@peytonbrezski]

Steve Clark was so important in writing their songs. I don’t mean to undermine Phil but Steve was the certainly the biggest contributer. Even on the Adrenalize album Phil was playing Steve’s riffs.

[@Eva-cy6kc]

That's actually more common than you think. Most "heart and soul" people in bands are typically shy and quiet.

[@rosanamabelaguirremontero6295]

Totalmente jamás fueron lo mismo sin el 😢 I love you Steve ❤ te fuiste muy pronto, un abrazo hasta el cielo 🫶🏼

[@leebrogan865]

"Is the money important?" "That's not the reason we do it" Why we all loved Steve Clark

[@williambroadstreet3353]

Lee Brogan.......a seriously fucking stoopid question from a lightweight wanker. The 'interview' is weird as fuck, both Steve and Phil clearly look both perplexed and simply befuddles at the questions being put by this absolute tool. Steve was not in it for the money, sure they ALL wanted out of the crumbling industrial situation and opportunities in Shefield at the time but they wanted to be a band, wanted to create, and with success they wanted came financial success obviously. Thank God Daddo faded from Australian televisions and radios pretty soon after this gig he had in effect subbing in as a host for the ABC's Countdown, he was and is a fucking dick head.

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

*"took a lot of work." Yes Steve, and you did 99% of that work. God Bless You. R.I.P.

[@MJmysummerlove]

Steve looked handsome in black. The suit went perfect with his long, blond hair.

[@williambroadstreet3353]

MJmysummerlove..yeah Lorelei had a HUGE influence on dressing 'The Riffmaster', she went to amazing lengths to design his outfits, the white jacket top with different flags including the Civil War Confederate flag was fucking sublime. What should also be added is we so very sadly NEVER got the chance to see this musical genius and total rock God live as they never toured Australia, they're on 'Countdown' here as part of a promotional trip the band made, the Terror Twins came to Melbourne but I don't know if the rest of the band did, as they're all in footage in Sydney [as you do out on the beautiful Sydney Harbour] being interviewed on a boat. We really....REALLY fucking lost out big time as a nation as the 'in The Round' Tour would've been simply sensational and I cannot for the life of me understand 'why' their management did 'not' play here live, they'd have sold out multiple shows. The 'tyranny of distance' strikes once again. At least we have this clip and a few others of Steve while he was here, and I'm SO glad he actually got the chance to visit Australia, I bet he'd have loved it, the weather was from what I can see really nice and sunny when they came out. Steve's clothes were pretty much ALL put together by Lorelei after they became a couple, she has some beautiful KZbin posts where she goes through Steve's clothing, explaining why he wore the outfits he did, where she got the materials, she has, in addition to at least 1 of his guitars, still several, or many items of Steve's clothing and his iconic boots. But you could ALWAYS bet one of the 'Daddo brothers' would fuck it up when they had the chance, the questions put to both Steve and Phil are from the ridiculous to the absurd.

[@michellegonçalves7860]

I think that Steve was absolutely gorgeous. He was very attractive & so cute. Steve had a sexy smile and his long blond hair was beautiful. ❤ I think that he was the cutest EVER! 😙😙😙 Chelle 💖💖💖💖💖

[@Eva-cy6kc]

Honestly black looks good on anyone

[@myopinions8844]

Anyone that disrespect Steve isn't really a leppard fan, I love you Steve and Phil, viv. You guys are amazing and the best guitarist ever. Definitely have a place in fans hearts ❤️❤️❤️

[@parasessed101]

I wish I had a time machine just so I could meet one of my biggest heroes. It's so sad that he died especially considering how undeniably talented he was. God bless you Steve

[@vinaymulukutla358]

Steve always struck me as being very reserved and introverted. Not the sort of man who liked interviews much and really needed his down time. This is what made him even more fascinating how he was so talented, flamboyant, charismatic and incredibly striking on stage. It never ceases to sadden me how someone like him who had so much to offer was taken so young and in his prime. Def Leppard have never recovered from his untimely passing.

[@satchfan2010]

What a prick that interviewer was. He was trying to be funny when he joked about Rick Allen's arm. I was amazed that Phil and Steve stayed so calm.

[@dieterschanzer7075]

+satchfan2010 exactly, he's a dick

[@williambroadstreet3353]

he is one of the Daddo brothers, they're all clueless, the lift aint goin to the top floor with this one but....Steve is so quiet....miss him so much...#Riffmaster

[@dalewatts1475]

I remember seeing this on TV at the time and thinking Andrew Daddo was a dick at the time too. This was the era of Bros and Rick Astley. Music was awful.

[@williambroadstreet3353]

satchfan2010......the wanker doing what is a de facto pretend and REALLY DEEP [not] set of questions is one of the idiot Daddo brothers, that being Andrew.

[@lateramae]

I thought that was just me, I was like HOW DARE YOU FUCKING MAKE FUN OF RICK?!?!?! I only liked this video because Steve was adorable in it!

[@ilovericksavage]

LOVE THIS!! Steve is amazing and beautiful. he is an amazing guitar player. THE BEST EVER!! love him. rip rock god.

[@zilam98]

i just love steve's expression at .30. so endearing yet so rare. thanks for sharing this one!!!

[@LADYSAVS1]

Oh I miss that sweet, gorgeous face and that amazing talent!!!

[@Sofia-The-First]

I always loved the colour of Steve’s hair. It seems unique to him. Both Phil and Steve are such humble men. Nothing like the stereotypes of hard rock musicians.

[@LADYSAVS1]

Wow this is great. Steve is just a guitar hero! He always will be! What a sweetheart! Phil is cute too, I don't mean to leave him out. My heart belongs to another person in the group!

[@loisgriffin7951]

Which person does your heart belong to cause if its sav I will hate you

[@michellegonçalves7860]

MY HEART BELONGS TO STEVE ❤

[@SteveClark4ever423]

Steve Sounds really hot. R.I.P.

[@LADYSAVS1]

I know and I listen to that CD all the time! I put that one in first and go to White Lightning then back to the beginning. I love ths CD. Steve is just amazing...sweet, funny and just a guitar genious!!!!

[@millie8100]

It seems that alot of people love and find Steve "sexy" , but Phil's not that bad. I just love the hair.

[@mistymorris2007]

Miss you Steve.

[@SuperLuckao]

;) not a wonder Steve was depressed..i mean, with interviews like that!..would drive anyone bonkers

[@Cr1mSiR]

Damn straight it took 4 years. Hysteria is the perfect album.

[@marieegor]

Phil är en j...la pratkvarn steve försöker prata men blir hela tiden avbruten jag förstår varför det ska vara så varje gång...när man intervjuar steve ensam han är helt fantastiskt att lyssna på...du finns I mitt hjärta 💕 föraltid...dom kommer aldrig någonsin att bli detsamma utan dig Steve Clark

[@Randomisticful]

Steve said few letters, Collen didn't stop talking

[@satchfan2010]

+Randomisticful Words.

[@contessa5434]

Randomisticful phil always,have been the chatty one

[@williambroadstreet3353]

Steve was VERY quiet....after a few drinks and that was a flick the switch job as he was probably bi polar as Lorelei has said she thought and his Father was a dog who Steve was ALWAYS seeking affection and approval from, hia Father has to livve with what he did, Steve's Mother was a wreck and still is, recently Rick sent her a picture of a portrait he's done of TR and appatrently she just nearly collapsed in tears, imagine how his Mum feels.......I recently asked on FB the great Steve Stevens had he ever met The Riffmaster as both Idol and Leppard did tour or cross paths in the 80's and SS was SO kind to reply that he had met Steve...and you know what Stevens said about Steve, his most vivid memory? Steve was a quiet bloke, a genuinely nice person. Says it all #TR

[@dianetheodore8612]

The Guy is so ignorant!!!!

[@lucymassari4231]

phil has always been chatty lmao but i’m not complaining

[@annawatanabe9711]

Que lindo e elegante de blazer preto o nosso gatinho Steve ! Hoje e 08 de Janeiro de 2021: ja fazem 30 anos que ele se foi...O tempo e do tamanho da saudade que sentimos por ele. I miss you, Steve. 🎸💕🌹🎸💕🌹 🇬🇧

[@dgkcthfan8]

"Haven't got a clue.." Lol I love it when he says that

[@andrewcarlton6357]

Such great musicians! So terrible Rick Allen lost his arm but he can still drum like there is no tomorrow. And of course Steve passing away. Steve and Phil were the terror twins. The band wasn't the same with Vivian Campbell.

[@DKSlater99]

Interviewing musical acts has come a long way! Nowadays interviewers do their research!!!

[@brunamilczarek4694]

Steve te amarei para toda eternidade❤️

[@MrsTrowski]

Wow!!! Thanks for sharing this.

[@SomewhereInTheMaidenverse]

This interviewer is such a jerk. What kind of questions were those? RIP, Steve. What a sweet and talented man he was

[@kellhalla5301]

I'd love to know if there are any "Steve" reels still around with material we have never heard. 🤩💎

[@amyntut]

This interviewer is an ignorant joke . Steve and Phil kept cool while this guy embarrassed himself . Truly miss Steve Clark. He was the heartbeat to Def Leppard . Such a wonderfully talented man gone too soon.

[@IvyImboden]

I love giving the world the butterflies... Im sure ill love it when im one years old... I love giving the world the butterflies... Im sure ill love it when im two years old.

[@LADYSAVS1]

HUH? I would never forget the Lepcrew. What did I do? lol I missed something! Give me a hint, I am blonde after all! lol Isn't Steve just so sweet!? I just want to cry because of what he did to himself! What a waste! Phil looks so cute there also. I wish he would grow his hair out a little bit more.

[@cheapseats12]

Just shitty to think that they were about to start work on Adrenalize and little to be known that Steve wouldn't be able to finish it! Just shitty!

[@lilysandoval7706]

Look how the host Towers over. Our Beloved 😍. Steven. ( 5'11 ). The Perfect Couple 💞💞 💞

[@vanthecatp3001]

Why were these two in Australia? They should have at least done 1 gig in a theatre or club at least

[@Serafina7]

Steve 💜

[@SteveClark4ever423]

@rockwoman709 He was... Wasn't he.

[@IvyImboden]

Everyone go watch eddie and the cruisers 😘 youll love it Because.... ~on the darkside~

[@marklord2995]

No there not same without Steve but he was here long enough to be in one of the one of best bands in the world with or without him that's a man with a one track mind to much to do in one life time steve's still rockin

[@michellegonçalves7860]

Steve looks sooooo beautiful here!!! He is just so adorable and sweet!!! He had a way about him that was absolutely irresistible & SEXXXXXY!!!! ❤💙❤💙❤💙❤💙 I wish that i could have known him!!! I would have done anything for him!!! I absolutely adore him now and forever!!! 😚😚😚 So cute! Your girl michelle 🌷

[@JimmyFoxhound]

My gosh it hurts to listen to them talk about the next album.. I wish Steve could have beat his drinking demons and been on the Adrenalize album..

[@lilysandoval7706]

If it wasn't for Steven Maynard Clark 's talents 🤩💖, there Would not of been A def Leppard ‼️ Phil wants to Hog the interview , Steven will straighten him out later ; when He isn't Composing .🎸🎶💕🌹🥰 ( 💞 ) 👎

[@mikey777799]

Wow. What an embarrassment to Australians.

[@shreddersteve2663]

I agree, as an Australian I feel very ashamed with this interviewer, its such a disappointment.

[@asherouk7308]

The entire Daddo family tbh.

[@rebeccaflowerbeck9894]

ohmigosh…Andrew Daddo! there’s a blast from the past…ha ha

[@Foted]

Steve looks like Dave Mustaine

[@shreddersteve2663]

Kinda what I thought! XD

[@emidore]

I know why heavy rock doesn't get much publicity....because there's a bunch of short-haired critic cubes who don't take long-haired guys seriously. It's been that way for decades....

[@orcapodmedia]

Huh. For some reason I always thought Clark was significantly taller than Collen.

[@ZarahInkeri]

High five on that one girl! But I don't let my name blow my cover. xD

[@wahinesurfergirl]

@cicikpao Chi?

[@v.b.t.9781]

Lmao nothing says “IM NOT GAY” like 1 whole ear pierced 🤣

[@lilysandoval3809]

Steven, wrote the Most Beautiful ❤️ felt words ; &Tear-Jerking Melodies. W/ out Him , even though , how Joe Elliott put it on many interviews. "HE HAD HIS 🎸 & HE HAD A 🍾." That's right Mr. Elliott, ! You Sound like Lorelei (the publicity-houndess ). Many people used Steven, but after He Went To Heaven, Now you &her Are The Losers. Putting down, Our Beloved White--LIGHTING !!!!

[@IvyImboden]

This host only intimidates joe Elliott, by the way. A younger version of my alien lied, and people saw his lie on ghost cameras....My alien will NEVER be even a little bit by anybody. Why? Because he can FEEL my emotion towards him. All know what a younger version of my alien is doing... he slaughtered onr of the same age as him... and that slaughtered one just did magic paperwork that turns him into my pet.