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The story of Def Leppard

Chapter 1

Sheffield roots and the metal rise

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Chapter 2

The Mutt Lange sonic revolution

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Chapter 3

Overcoming tragedy and staying together

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Chapter 4

Global records and enduring legacy

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Ch 1 · Sheffield roots and the metal rise
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¿Qué teoría sobre el nombre de Def Leppard defiendes más?

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Un simple tachón a mano transformó el logo de Deaf Leopard en Def Leppard.

gus Un simple tachón a mano transformó el logo de Deaf Leopard en Def Leppard.

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Steel City Rocker

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The new wave metal rise

gus Def Leppard emerged during the late 1970s British heavy metal resurgence.

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Fun Fact

Spoon factory rehearsals: Def Leppard's first rehearsal space in Sheffield was a cold, disused spoon factory called Portland Works.

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The clever spelling change

gus The band changed their name from Deaf Leopard to mimic Led Zeppelin's style.

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Glossary
sheffield (noun)
An industrial city in South Yorkshire, England, historically famous for its steel production. Def Leppard formed in this city in 1977, rehearsing in a local spoon factory.

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Quiz

Which instrument did Tony Kenning play in Def Leppard's original 1977 lineup?

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Gossip

Which 1980s rock vibe is the best?

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Which BBC Radio 1 DJ famously championed Def Leppard's early EP and helped them gain national attention?

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What was the name of the Sheffield spoon factory where Def Leppard held their first rehearsals?

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In what year did Def Leppard release their debut studio album, On Through the Night?

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Which US artist did Def Leppard support during their first-ever American tour in 1980?

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Which musical movement did Def Leppard belong to in the late 1970s?

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What was the original spelling of Def Leppard's name before it was modified?

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Where was the rock band Def Leppard originally formed in 1977?

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