The History of Def Leppard

[@CobraScarlett95]

My favorite band of all time Def Leppard 4ever!

[@Daeduluus]

Such a shame how much Grunge killed music

[@TheJerseyShark]

Yet so many people love Grunge.

[@Wilsonb1223]

im not a fan of grunge. I see it as people going on stage and complaining with guitars and drums.

[@ShutUpBubi]

+Daeduluus Rap killed music, not Grunge.

[@ilyalead4blade897]

+Daeduluus Gurnge didn't kill glam metal, if by "music", you mean glam. glam pretty much killed itself

[@misternebojsa]

+Daeduluus it imporvedet

[@zoetop6395]

Alongside warrant and bon jovi, really? These guys deserve way more credit than watch mojo can handle.

[@viol8r]

Def Leppard literally set the standard for 80s rock.

[@drewt.2494]

Yeah they might have better tunes but you do realize bon jovi was one of the most commercially successful bands of all time right. Not saying they are better i enjoy Leppard a lot more, im just saying it makes sense

[@SantoshKumar-ws2qz]

@@drewt.2494 but in the 80s though. Def Leppard was the most commercially successful band.

[@michellerosebrown]

Rock n'Roll Hall of Fame are you kidding me? these guys should be in Def Leppard are legends.

[@hoganholo99]

I couldn't agree with you more.

[@defleppard-lover6298]

They made it in 2019....

[@kalebpost20]

My most favorite band of all time.

[@leo29hornsfan]

Amen 🙏🏽 brother

[@trumetalheadonmauiey9715]

The mighty Def Leppard is METAL, to still produce top selling albums, despite all the ADVERSITY they went through, lesser bands would mail it in.

[@donfawthrop1023]

They were never alongside Warrant and Bon Jovi; they preceded and dusted those bands. Their pitfall was trying to change musically to stay current when rock devolved in to 90s trash, and then dissolved as rock all but disappeared, and has remained so since around '00.

[@welson186]

EXACTLY I was kinda pissed off when they said that

[@MusicLover-gn6ns]

My favorite band ever

[@jadengoldenrose3784]

They had their own unique sound and I love it and still do ❤🎶🤘💯💫

[@LowgaenSchmidt]

BEST.BAND.EVER!!!!!!!! \m/

[@jeromecabral7464]

Lowgaen Schmidt Def Leppard forever

[@evilkitty48864]

I have been a Def Leppard fan since I was 14. That was in 1987. My sister, who is 6 years younger than me, has been a fan since then as well. I plan to introduce my young son to their music soon.

[@Hammerdrums]

Rip Steve Clark

[@brandonhardman4740]

Fan for life and they keep rockin it even after 40 years!!!!!!!

[@dawsonoickle8981]

Rick Allen was the second drummer of Def Leppard actually

[@sydneybrazier14]

Dawson Oickle technically yes

[@dawsonoickle8981]

Sydney Brazier literally... their very first drummer was Tony Kenning

[@Boudosaved]

No, he was the 3rd.

[@Boudosaved]

True. But chronologically, he was the 3rd...and the best!!

[@kichigan1]

The song Histeria was actually a surprise to us kids on the 80's We knew we would love the album. We were so amazed that Def could get even better than the band we knew it was the best in the world.

[@rocketman1773]

Greatest....rock....band.....ever!!!!!

[@eskysonic9069]

BEST BAND EVER ALL TIME LOVE BITES IS THE BEST LOVE SONG

[@joeydemitro8976]

Def Leppard rock and they are the coolest guys to meet

[@WatchMojo]

You might enjoy our upcoming top 10 def leppard songs.

[@Me37368]

R.I.P Steve Clark

[@SquareDarian]

I will always love Def Leppard

[@ryanphar23]

Love Def Leppard and the CMT Crossroads they did with Taylor Swift is definitely my favorite as I love both artists.

[@carla78786]

The focus of this video is all wrong. It wasn't about money, record sales, etc. Steve Clark's death was reported as an inconvenience but he was like a brother to them & the only reason they chose to stay together & record 'Adrenalize' was to honour their commitment to Steve. If you don't believe me, read Phil's book 'Adrenalized'!

[@jeffsmart5153]

I've heard lead vocalist Joe Elliott quote, "We didn't give a damn about the band, Steve is our friend." They tried to help Steve as much as they could, not for the bands sake but for their friend. The band has always completely refused to compare Steve and Viv, which is brilliant.

[@willbink]

They even mentioned about how they had a few of Steve's guitar parts already recorded and all of his singing done. I believe phil said it felt like it was their duty to finish Adrenalize to honor the late friend Steve Clark's passing.

[@MrDefzilla]

My favorite band, and it says a lot that Watchmojo dedicate a whole episode on their history and importance in music.

[@BigPewdsFan213]

@World'sJungleGym They gave Pete Willis plenty of chances to quit drinking so much but he wouldn't they gave Clark chances too and he died

[@jeffsmart5153]

I don't know this, but have heard that Pete Willis is very thankful to Def Leppard for kicking him out because the alcohol was going to kill him. I love Pete, but am glad they kicked him out. The band needed to live on, and so did Pete.

[@shaunz1991]

I thought Adrenalize sold 10 Million copies during its run. And yea they mention Warrant and Bon Jovi in relation to Pyromania but it was during the Hysteria era these bands saw their biggest success. Pyromania set the standard before the 1980s rock scene fully matured.

[@storm4743]

yes very true and also Def Leppard sold more records in that time then when Bon Jovi was around they shit all over Bon Jovi for a start and hysteria sold over 20 Million copies 5 million Behind MJ bad album and Pryomania sold just over 10 Million copies 2nd behind MJ Thriller ... I will say this Def Leppard is still kicking ASS their new Album def leppard went to number 1 in 2016 ..... Def Leppard are the Kings off HARD ROCK

[@ckobo84]

Warrant like Poison was fluff pansy rock. These were the later poser bands that killed rock n' roll.

[@thomastracy7532]

love def leppard music

[@jadengoldenrose3784]

Best band imo 🤘🎶❤😎

[@Hammerdrums]

Love there music

[@FranschK]

I fucking love this band! They are the best band ever! Period. Thanks Leppard for such a magical music

[@WatchMojo]

Def Leppard fans, if you are not already subscribed, make sure you do to catch our upcoming Top 10 Def Leppard songs video.

[@jmarie6015]

You guys rocked Albuquerque NM last night. I never got to see you live when we were all youngsters, but I sure have enjoyed your concerts live in my 40's and 50's!!

[@jaxon1913.]

Best watchMojo video ever

[@candiceramage9807]

Love this

[@postmastersgt1670]

DEF LEPPARD On Through the Night (1980) High 'n' Dry (1981) Pyromania (1983) Hysteria (1987) Adrenalize (1992) Slang (1996) Euphoria (1999) X (2002) Yeah! (2006) Songs from the Sparkle Lounge (2008) Def Leppard (2015) Diamond Star Halos (2022)

[@Cheezumz002]

I remember being in 5th grade (2005) and having the cassettes to pyromania and hysteria listening to them everyday while I played with my matchbox cars!

[@ryanmeeks2930]

I grew up listening to them and I look up them as role models

[@jeffsmart5153]

You can't find much better role models than that. Rick Allen came up with a stupid idea that will never work, and because of that stupid idea has given millions of people inspiration to go on, and Def Leppard always had his back. Def Leppard is by far THE GREATEST EVER!!!

[@prepballfan]

I will meet Def Leppard one month from last night.

[@TheBurning1981]

Def Leppard rules!

[@Flatman010]

It's weird how I like def leppard and nirvana (but def leppard wins by miles) even though nirvana was almost the death of def leppard

[@eddiewilson4695]

Nirvana wasn't the death of def leppard def leppard died with Steve Clark rip 1960-1991 Def leppard rip 1978-1991

[@noahstephens2477]

def leppard died after they fired pete willis in 81

[@hmrsteffffffffffffff]

How there you call those who have opinion different than yours you call them retarded that's a mean word IDIOT

[@VaporwaveLover2000]

Noah Stephens fuck u def leopard was still same when they fire Pete Willis but one Steve died so did def leppard

[@Me37368]

Eddie Wilson Steve Clark I think write 90% of their epic songs

[@gorefreak6]

What about their 2006 covers album, Yeah!. That album was great!

[@VladerickTheVladster]

Why is there so little love for them VIVA DEF LEPPARD

[@tmrevenge]

Love this band. This guys made magnificent amazing art!!!

[@zaynah8196]

To all the people disagreeing with this vid: don’t expect to much this is watchmojo remember!!! 😂😂😂

[@noahstephens2477]

Pete Willis 4 Life!!!!

[@juliegogola4647]

Pete should have been mentioned more here, he got Joe to join the band and if NOT for him, Def Leppard would NOT have ever existed. Mutt Lange had driven all the guys nuts in his quest for perfection. Pete did have a bad drinking problem though. sad but true.

[@ManualdaInfo21]

Def Leppard banda fodastica!

[@nicholasrockel3651]

If I heard it right they said that Pyromania was glam? no way...more commercial than anything.. that record had a serious side to it.

[@VenusGoddessinLove]

I ♥ Def Leppard. Nicely done.

[@gungunggadung6792]

We grew up together, so to speak. Wasted blew us away! One of my fave riffs of all time. THE greatest garage band of all time!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Great bands

[@georgebrown4700]

You forgot Tony Kenning

[@jeromecabral7464]

I heard bringing on the heartbreak and switch 625 on the radio a few days ago

[@VarianOjeda]

No mention of the album/compilation Vault?

[@oi_mate613]

they called iron maiden a hard rock band...

[@jacobnetherton9]

2nd favourite band of all time

[@TheOFamily5rocks]

Mine too my 1st is ACDC and 3rd is Van Halen

[@paulscott8974]

Wow, never realised def leppard had it so tough, but they battled on and I for one am so glad that they did

[@ponraul1221]

Adrenalize actually sold 14 million albums before they even started touring in the summer of ‘92…

[@baconandrock]

would you do one of skid row, please?:) their my favorite band and has gotten waaaay to forgotten!

[@himpoisongirl3991]

Steve Clark..🥺🥺

[@atxmicpunk4628]

I miss Steve so much he was just the best guitarist ever

[@costafinkel]

Its incredible that thei're first album, which is BY FAR thei're best album is barely mentioned. And of course the reason is that the other ones are ultra poppy and ultra marketed.

[@ckobo84]

Pop = popular. Sorry but you are in the minority.

[@WatchMojo]

As promised: Top 10 Def Leppard songs: watch?v=vu-ePqseeXQ#!

[@WatchMojo]

FYI - releasing top 10 def leppard songs this afternoon at 5pm EST

[@nohandle1028]

Don't ever underestimate Def Leppard to bring in the crowds! They'll still selling out stadiums with the kids and grandkids of their original fans as part of their audience! Not too shabby for a bunch of 60 sonethings!!! Def Leppard's going to keep on rocking until they start dropping and let's hope that's a long time from now!!

[@viol8r]

Comparing Bon Jovi and warrant to Def Leppard? Def Leppard literally set the stage and standard for 80s rock criteria.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Definitely

[@cesardarito]

My major influence along with Journey & Toto

[@oi_mate613]

a history of megadeth or slayer will be awesome :)

[@taylormurphy7717]

Def Leppard ❤️ 🐆 🎶

[@TreasureForeverOfficial]

I’m going to their concert tonight 🤗

[@linettesomerton9261]

Lucky U

[@azapro911]

They were a glam metal band that put music above appearance, as such their catalogue has aged far better than most peers.

[@dimebagdarrell3387]

10 Skid Row songs by any change ???

[@redriverwiffleball9768]

Dimebag Darrell All of their first album

[@scottscage6409]

Its April 2021. Anyone know if they plan to release anymore new material soon?

[@WatchMojo]

Out in less than a week ;)

[@tetsujis.tamashiro3040]

Please make one of bon jovi

[@afreakaboucher1316]

This is so short .

[@NellieKAdaba]

I love their music

[@vox1966]

Saw them in 1993 sounded bad a bunch of garbled guitars

[@Nerdishgeek]

You mentioned original line up, what about Tony Kenning their original drummer that Rick Allen took over for when Kenning quit?

[@vincentconsiglio106]

I believe Vince Neil was the one driving the corvette when he lost his arm

[@misternebojsa]

OH GOD PLS STOP SAYING THAT THEY ARE HEAVY METALL

[@TheOFamily5rocks]

They are

[@jesusfernandovallejogarcia3218]

They Are Hevy Metal!!! If you Don't Agree, Im So Fucking Sorry

[@leebaron3230]

First 2 maybe 3 albums were pretty heavy. Pyromania was Hard Rock mixed with Pop and Hysteria was Rock Pop.

[@ricksav2747]

first two

[@yobpela6867]

they still produce some heavy songs after hysteria. White Lighting, Truth (original version), Gift of flesh, desert song, Paper sun.

[@froosh]

Got it. Great actor, taken away WAY too soon. It's up for consideration, no lack of talent, just have a MASSIVE backlog of actors/actresses etc.

[@linettesomerton9261]

Thank You WatchMojo.com 4 This Vid ! 💘 Love It!!! Learned Stuff About My Favorite Band That I Didn't Know!!

[@chaseklein774]

Everyone needs to learn glam didn't exist until Pyromania (for the most part) they pretty much invented Glam rock and they should definitely be in the RHOF

[@oliverfletcher1939]

Chase Klein they didn't invent glam rock there were glam rock artists like David Bowie, slade, Gary glitter, and t. Rex before def Leppard were a thing

[@Qwik14]

History of Death!!

[@froosh]

Really? Of all of the bands and artists we should profile NEXT, Venom is who you want?

[@crystality_y]

def leppard are legends, but for me band's soul gone with steve

[@mattrobertson4885]

Interesting album name choice in 1984, When Disaster Strikes, and the same time the drummer lost his arm

[@Plectrumspectrum18]

Don't ever put def leppard in the same genre as Bon jovi, Bon jovi don't deserve a record deal, they're crap

[@Miist3rDuce1]

limp Bizkit is crap

[@zaneroote5798]

Where's Tony Kenning?

[@MisterSnoopyboy1]

Dear WatchMojo, I asked this in a previous video, but I'll ask again, please make a biography video of the late John Cazale, who was a big star in the 1970s.

[@caseydixon1445]

No @WorldsJungleGym stupid he died in 1991 when the band members made him take a break from the band and threatened to fire him even tho he was way better and a bigger contributor to the band than him so no they didn't fire him and look it up and stop wasting the space in the comments with ur stupid questions

[@idgaf23547]

Casey Dixon im sorry if you're trying to claim that they threatened to fire steve clark then bite your fucking tounge. They were trying to help him get better because he was family to them which is why they suggested to go back to his home in Chelsea london and essentially get well. That 6 months leave of absence never finished because he died two months early

[@Rugved.M]

history of whitesnake please

[@masterofnewsteds9940]

When WatchMojo used to be good than their new videos.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Please do one on Poison or The Scorpions. Thank you Mojo.

[@tracybrown1977]

Did she just compare Def Leppard to Warrant ? Wtf

[@willpayne6249]

Def Leppard are great a band. From Sheffield.

[@ecafracs10]

Can you do The History of Rob Zombie/White Zombie

[@SoundSelector]

not from the beginning of their carreer.

[@donnahoward6593]

Miss you Steve😂