Def Leppard

While they tend to be lumped in with the glammy "hair metal" era of the mid- to late-1980s, Def Leppard actually formed in 1977 and were just as much a part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal that included heavier metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Nevertheless, the band did become one of the biggest selling acts of the '80s by churning out massively accessible hits such as "Photograph," the power ballad "Love Bites," and what is likely their signature song, "Pour Some Sugar On Me."

In the summer of 2009, Def Leppard embarked on a U.S. tour with Poison and Cheap Trick.Rolling Stone: How Def Leppard and Poison Mended Fences for Summer Tour (March 5, 2009)In October 2009 the band announced that they would be canceling the last leg of the 2009 North American tour, a total of 23 shows. The band cited, "unforeseen personal matters," as the reason for the cancellations. The band had been earning nearly $700,000 a show, placing them in the top 20 shows on tour. According to Def Leppard's website, the band will not tour again until 2011.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Def_Leppard

• Joe Elliott – lead vocals, keyboard (1977–present) Joseph Thomas "Joe" Elliott (born August 1, 1959) is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the British rock band Def Leppard.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Elliott

• Phil Collen – lead guitar, backing vocals (1982–present) Philip Kenneth Collen (born December 8, 1957 in Hackney, East London, England) is the lead guitarist for English rock band Def Leppard. He joined the band in 1982 following the departure of Pete Willis.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Collen

• Vivian Campbell – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1992–present) Vivian Patrick Campbell (born August 25,1962 in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish rock guitarist and a member of Def Leppard. Prior to joining the band in April 1992, he had been a member of the Irish rock band Sweet Savage, and other bands, including Dio, Trinity, Whitesnake, Riverdogs, and Shadow King.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Campbell

• Rick "Sav" Savage – bass, keyboard, occasional guitar, backing vocals (1977–present) Rick "Sav" Savage (born Richard Savage, December 2 , 1960 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England) is the bassist and one of the founding members of the English rock band, Def Leppard. He is called "Sav" to avoid confusion between him and the other Rick in the band, drummer Rick Allen.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Savage

• Rick Allen – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1978–present) Richard John Cyril "Rick" Allen (born November 1, 1963, Dronfield, Derbyshire, England) is the drummer for the English hard rock band Def Leppard. He is famous for overcoming the complete amputation of his left arm and continuing to play with the band, which subsequently went on to its greatest popular success worldwide. His fans now call him the "Thunder God".http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Allen_%28drummer%29