Def Leppard

Over four decades since their 1977 formation in Sheffield, UK, Def Leppard not only maintain, but also extend one of rock music's greatest legacies by a commitment to airtight songcraft and top-flight performances.

Long before selling over 100 million records worldwide, earning two RIAA Diamond certifications, and inspiring everyone from Metallica to Taylor Swift, the group released their platinum debut On Through The Night in 1980 followed by the double-platinum 1981 epic High 'n' Dry. Ignited by singles such as "Photograph," "Rock of Ages," "Foolin'," and more, 1983's Pyromania eventually became a Diamond-seller, moving over 10 million units in the U.S. alone by 2004. In 1987, Hysteria cemented them as icons. Included among Rolling Stone's coveted 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, their best-seller houses "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Animal," "Love Bites," "Hysteria," "Rocket," and "Armageddon It." Standing out as the "51st best-selling album ever in the states," Hysteria has sold in excess of 30 million copies globally and 12 million in North America. The record notably spent 96 weeks in the Top 40-a feat shared only by Born in the U.S.A. Its success made them "one of only five rock bands with two original studio albums selling over 10 million copies in the U.S."

In 1992, the triple-platinum Adrenalize catapulted to #1 on the Top 200 as well as reaching #1 in a total of 23 countries. A string of fan favorites followed, including the gold-selling Slang [1996] and Euphoria [1999], X [2002], and Yeah! [2006]. 2008's Songs from the Sparkle Lounge bowed at #5 as the musicians joined forces with Taylor Swift to perform the single "Love" on CMT Crossroads. The 2015 self-titled Def Leppard repeated that chart success, crashing the Top 200 at #10. Along the way, everyone from Santana and Daughtry to Mariah Carey, The All-American Rejects, and Offspring would either cover or sample their music. Now, 2018 represents yet another watershed moment. The group unleashes their full catalog on digital platforms for the very first time and launches a landmark co-headline tour alongside Journey.