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Joseph Thomas Elliott (born 1 August 1959) is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer and one of the founder members of the hard rock band Def Leppard. He has also been the lead singer of the David Bowie tribute band the Cybernauts and the Mott the Hoople cover band Down 'n' Outz. [2] He is one of the two original members of ...
May 24, 2022 · The legendary rock singer talks about his band's history, influences, and new album in a candid interview. Find out his favorite song, the funniest lyrics, and the decibel-breaking hit that made him deaf.
Learn about Joe Elliott, the lead and backing vocalist, guitarist and pianist of the legendary rock band Def Leppard. Find out his birthdate, birthplace, current residence and musical influences.
- “Getcha Rocks Off” (1979) The first song we ever wrote, if my memory serves me right. It was a [former guitarist] Pete Willis riff, borrowed from a friend of his who'd half written it.
- “Ride Into the Sun” (1979) The other song off Side One [of The Def Leppard E.P.] , if you like. It came together pretty quickly. It was the first song that Sav [bassist Rick Savage] and I ever wrote together.
- “Hello America” (1980) We had never even been to America at that point. I was working in a factory with lots of nuts and bolts and no natural light. But there was a lot of downtime, and I would sit around writing stuff.
- “Bringin’ on the Heartbreak” (1981) We treat every song the same — we couldn't distinguish the ugly from the beautiful. But Mutt [producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange] being more of a passive observer, if you like, he was the one who realized if we had a shot at radio it was with this song.
Jun 14, 2023 · The Def Leppard frontman talks to SPIN about their collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, their Hall of Fame induction, and the time he and Bono sort of kidnapped David Bowie. Read the interview and learn more about the drastic life of Joe Elliott.
Jul 31, 2023 · Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott travels back to the 1970s to pick the 10 records that shaped his taste and changed his life (Image credit: Ash Newell Photography) “When we initially started out this band, we had literally no idea that there would be any band ever that would last for 40 years, or have an album that was over 30 years old,” says Def Leppard ’s Joe Elliott.
Mar 20, 2020 · Def Leppard vocalist Joe Elliott talks about the band's first two albums, On Through The Night and High'n'Dry, and their association with the NWOBHM movement. He also reveals how producer Mutt Lange helped them evolve their sound and style.
