Def Leppard’s story is filled with massive hits, groundbreaking albums, incredible triumphs, and devastating setbacks. In this episode, author Scott Robinson joins me to discuss his book Def Leppard: Every Album, Every Song, part of Sonicbond’s On Track series, and take us through the music and moments that shaped one of rock’s most enduring bands.
We dig into Def Leppard’s early days in Sheffield, the influence of producer Mutt Lange, and the making of landmark albums like Pyromania and Hysteria. Scott shares the fascinating stories behind songs including “Photograph,” “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak,” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” while we also discuss Rick Allen’s remarkable comeback, what the band lost creatively with the death of Steve Clark, the reinvention of Slang, and overlooked later albums such as Songs from the Sparkle Lounge and Diamond Star Halos. Plus, Scott explains why, after more than four decades of tragedy, changing musical trends, and an evolving industry, Def Leppard remains one of rock’s great bands of brothers.
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