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Wed, Dec 10, 2008, 05:04 AM |
 Congratulations to Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen. Phil celebrates his 51st birthday Monday. After the breakup of his former band Girl, Phil joined Def Leppard in 1982 replacing former guitarist Pete Willis, who was asked to leave due to problems related to exessive drinking.
In 2001 Phil formed the side-project, Cybernauts with singer Joe Elliott. More recently, Phil formed another side-project, Man-Raze with Paul Cook and Simon Laffy. Now in his 26th year with the band, Phil remains active in all aspects of the Def Leppard songwriting process co-writing many of Def Leppard's major hits. Today, Phil lives in California with his wife Anita.
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Wed, Dec 10, 2008, 04:57 AM |
 Happy belated wishes to Rick "Sav" Savage who celebrated his 48th birthday on Dec. 2. Sav is the senior member of the band preceeding both singer Joe Elliott and Rick Allen when Atomic Mass was the band's unofficial name. Today Rick is married and lives in Sheffield with his wife and two sons.
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Wed, Nov 26, 2008, 07:29 AM |
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Photographer Ross Halfin chimes in on the new book by Lorelei Shellist, 'Runway Runaway' on his Nov. 13 diary entry. Shellist was engaged to the late Steve Clark and featured on Def Leppard's Behind The Music episode.
"It gives a good insight as to what Steve was like. Lorelei told me the Def Leppard fan base hate it. "It wasn't how Steve was". F*ck them, they didn't live with him, Lorelei did and it's all true."
Source: "Ross halfin November 13" - rosshalfin.com
 Thanks to: Susan Randy
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Wed, Nov 26, 2008, 07:15 AM |
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Def Leppard Guitarist Phil Collen is interviewed by The Express & Star Newspaper for his project Man Raze, who will perform at the Birmingham Barfly, UK, on December 4 in support of their new album.
"Female fans may prick up their ears at the prospect of seeing Phil topless - over the years he’s become known for his signature tight-jeans-and-bare-chest look - affectionately being dubbed ‘The Shirtless One’ - and has no plans to cover up yet: “I just get so sweaty on stage,” he laughs."
Source: "Guitar legend goes back to basics" - Express & Star Newspaper, Nov. 25.
Thanks to: Debbie Clark
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Sat, Nov 08, 2008, 19:18 PM |
 Def Leppard and Taylor Swift performed their hits, Photograph, Hysteria, When Love & Hate Collude, Pour Some Sugar On Me, Picture To Burn, Love Story, and Our Song on CMT's Crossroads, that premiered last night on CMT. The one-hour taped show also featured reheasal, behind the scene and interview footage. CMT.com has provided an additional download link to videos, picture galleres and information about the performance.
"Great music knows no boundaries as Great Britain's premiere arena rock band and a country superstar take the stage together in Nashville. You won't want to miss it as Def Leppard and Taylor Swift collaborate on each others' hits in front of an invitation-only audience."
Source: "CMT Crossroads: Def Leppard And Taylor Swift Episode" - cmt.com
Thanks to: illinidp
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Fri, Nov 07, 2008, 06:25 AM |
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A preview of Def Leppard's appearance with Taylor Swift on CMT's Crossroads is previewed by CMT writer Craig Shelburne. Singer Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen are interviewed. CMT Crossroads featuring Taylor Swift and Def Leppard premieres Friday (Nov. 7) at 9PM. ET.
"Indeed, when Swift gushes that she gets to sing "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Hysteria" and "Photograph," Elliott quips, "I can't believe I get to sing, 'You be the prince and I'll be the princess.' I'm so looking forward to that one." (The line comes from Swift's new single, "Love Story.")"
Source: "How Def Leppard Discovered Country Music and Taylor Swift" - CMT.com, Nov. 4.
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Fri, Nov 07, 2008, 06:02 AM |
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Associated Press Entertainment Writer, John Gerome provides an update on the Def Leppard and Taylor Swift 'Crossroads' episode set to debut tonight at 9PM ET on cable station, CMT. Both Joe Elliott and Taylor Swift are quoted.
"There's a line in the song `When Love & Hate Collide,' the first line, and it says `You could have a change of heart, if you would only change your mind.' I've always been obsessed with that line and the melody of it, and I get to sing that line, and I'm so excited," said Swift, whose self-titled debut album has sold 3 million copies with hits such as "Our Song" and "Teardrops on My Guitar."
Source: "Taylor Swift, Def Leppard team up" - Associated Press, Nov. 16
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Thanks to: Debbie Clark
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Sat, Nov 01, 2008, 06:20 AM |
 Congratulations to Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen. Rick celebrates his 45th birthday today. At 15, Rick joined Def Leppard in 1978 after seeing an advertisment in the newspaper titled, "Leppard Loses Skins". After Def Leppard recorded their first ever EP, Rick auditioned and joined the band replacing Frank Noon/Tony Kenning.
In 1984 Rick lost his left arm when it was severed in an horrific car crash while driving through Sheffield, UK on New Years Eve. In 2001 Rick and his wife Lauren established the Raven Drum Foundation that promotes healing through the power of music. Recently, Rick was nominated for PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity, produced "The Freedom Sessions", an album with his wife Lauren and donated a motorcycle to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
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Sat, Nov 01, 2008, 06:17 AM |
 Def Leppard's Oct. 31 show at Members Equity Stadium, Perth, Australia, is reviewed in the The Daily Telegraph for Nov. 1.
"Guitarist Phil Collon, who didn't take long to shed his shirt and prove that his lean frame has not suffered from years of rock n roll excess, was a standout. Although Rick Allen's drums were initially too high in the mix, the problem was soon smoothed out and the legendary one-armed drummer put on a dynamic performance."
Source: "Def Leppard still rocking" - The Daily Telegraph, Nov. 1.
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Latest News 
The CMT Crossroads episode featuring Def Leppard & Taylor Swift has been seen regularly on the HD channel Palladia for the past month. The next airtime is scheduled for Dec. 21 at 10PM ET.