THE RETURN OF DEF LEPPARD
Remember, if you will, 1983—when the biggest story in metaldom was the incredible ascent of Def Leppard— the youthful quintet of British rockers who stood the planet on its ear with their multi-platinum Pyromania. Then—tragedy! Drummer Rick Allen was involved in an auto accident, which eventually necessitated the amputation of his left arm.
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THE RETURN OF DEF LEPPARD
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Remember, if you will, 1983—when the biggest story in metaldom was the incredible ascent of Def Leppard— the youthful quintet of British rockers who stood the planet on its ear with their multi-platinum Pyromania.
Then—tragedy! Drummer Rick Allen was involved in an auto accident, which eventually necessitated the amputation of his left arm. Fans were stunned and dispirited— but the Leps vowed to continue...with Rick Allen!
It’s taken a few years, but now Def Leppard’s back in a big way—they’ve recently begun touring in England and on the Continent, and are putting the finishing touches on their long-awaited follow-up album. Here are some exclusive shots of the rejuvenated Def Leppard, ready to rock once more!
