Chapter 1
Sheffield roots and the metal rise
Chapter 2
The Mutt Lange sonic revolution
Chapter 3
Overcoming tragedy and staying together
Chapter 4
Global records and enduring legacy
Ch 2 · The Mutt Lange sonic revolution
Quiz
How many weeks did Def Leppard's landmark album Hysteria spend in the US Top 40 charts?
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Which chart-topping Michael Jackson album kept Def Leppard's Pyromania at the number two spot in 1983?
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Which Hysteria track became Def Leppard's only song to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart?
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What is the name of the 1981 album that was Def Leppard's first collaboration with producer Mutt Lange?
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Quiz
Which 1983 Def Leppard album earned a Diamond certification in the US for selling over 10 million copies?
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Which legendary producer is famous for shaping Def Leppard's polished, multi-layered sound?
Quiz
How many singles from Def Leppard's 1987 album Hysteria charted on the US Billboard Hot 100?
Fun Fact
Gibberish countdown: The phrase 'Gunter glieben glauchen globen' in 'Rock of Ages' is actually German-sounding gibberish used by producer Mutt Lange.
Glossary
overdubbing (noun)
The process of recording additional sounds on an existing audio track. Mutt Lange used extensive overdubbing to craft Def Leppard's signature layered vocal harmonies on Pyromania.
The process of recording additional sounds on an existing audio track. Mutt Lange used extensive overdubbing to craft Def Leppard's signature layered vocal harmonies on Pyromania.