Def Leppard (Photograph) Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC. June 2017

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. As one of the world's best-selling music artists, Def Leppard have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. In 1989 Hysteria album won Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album of the year. Current members Joe Elliott – lead vocals, additional guitar, additional keyboards (1977–present) Rick Savage – bass guitar, backing vocals, additional guitar, additional keyboards (1977–present) Rick Allen – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1978–present) Phil Collen – guitar, backing vocals (1982–present) Vivian Campbell – guitar, backing vocals (1992–present), replacing Steve Clark who passed away in 1991 In a period between late 1991 and early 1992, auditions for another guitarist commenced. Among the guitarists who auditioned included Adrian Smith, John Sykes, and Gary Hoey. Ultimately, the band chose Vivian Campbell in February 1992, formerly of Dio and Whitesnake.