Phil Collen Looks Back at 40 Years With Def Leppard
After decades of playing with the band, guitarist recalls how the journey began.
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How Def Leppard Were Inspired by Their ’70s Idols for New LP
Guitarist Phil Collen says 'Diamond Star Halos' includes "a lot of David Bowie, T. Rex, Mott the Hoople and Queen references."
Phil Collen Wanted to Quit Def Leppard After Steve Clark’s Death
Guitarist tells UCR he "didn’t really want to carry on" with the band at the time.
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Lists the Benefits of Recording Album Remotely
It seems they preferred it.
The ‘Hysteria’ Song That Made Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Cringe
Guitarist "fumbled" solo on 1987 album, but he's over it.
Why Def Leppard Did Things ‘Completely Different’ on New Live Set
"Vegas was great for that, especially the last couple of nights. We played two-, two-and-a-half-hour sets."
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Weighs In on Backing Tracks Debate
Guitarist says it’s fine to use pre-recorded audio for live shows in certain circumstances.
Phil Collen Leaves Def Leppard Tour
Less than a week after Def Leppard's tour with Journey began, a reported family emergency has caused Phil Collen to leave the tour.
Phil Collen Still Isn’t Bothered by Def Leppard’s Rock Hall Snub
Def Leppard have been eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for years, and they've certainly racked up more than enough hits and record sales to merit consideration.
Phil Collen: AC/DC Lose Integrity
The Def Leppard guitarist weighs in on the debate of whether hard rock icons AC/DC should continue under the same name after such major turnover.