Phil Collen Says Def Leppard’s Britishness Helped Break America
Guitarist compares impact of breakthrough single "Photograph" to Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon.
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Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Was Not Formally Asked to Join the Band
But he did finally get an invite.
Phil Collen Looks Back at 40 Years With Def Leppard
After decades of playing with the band, guitarist recalls how the journey began.
How Def Leppard Were Inspired by Their ’70s Idols for New LP
Guitarist Phil Collen says 'Diamond Star Halos' includes "a lot of David Bowie, T. Rex, Mott the Hoople and Queen references."
Phil Collen Wanted to Quit Def Leppard After Steve Clark’s Death
Guitarist tells UCR he "didn’t really want to carry on" with the band at the time.
The ‘Hysteria’ Song That Made Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Cringe
Guitarist "fumbled" solo on 1987 album, but he's over it.
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in December
We're rockin' around the Christmas tree and into a long list of rock stars who are celebrating their birthdays this month.
Phil Collen on How Eddie Van Halen Shaped Def Leppard’s Guitar Sound
The late rocker guided Collen on a significant guitar mod.