Def Leppard

Def Leppard formed in Sheffield, England in 1977 and rose to prominence in the 1980s as one of the leading acts of the new wave of British heavy metal. The band achieved massive commercial success with multi-platinum albums such as Pyromania (1983) and Hysteria (1987), the latter featuring four US Top Ten singles including "Pour Some Sugar on Me." Their sound blends glam metal, hard rock, and pop sensibilities, characterized by layered vocal harmonies and polished production. Despite losing drummer Rick Allen's arm in a 1984 car accident, the group continued with remarkable resilience. Def Leppard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.