Def LeppardDef Leppard are a band from Sheffield, England, that emerged in the late 1970s as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Rick Savage (bass), Pete Willis (guitars) and Tony Kenning (drums) formed the band in 1977 in Sheffield (see 1977 in music). Joe Elliott joined as the vocalist, and brought the name of the band with him, originally they were called Atomic Mass. Elliott had thought of the name Deaf Leopard in school and the band changed the name to Def Leppard based on the way Led Zeppelin spelled their name. They began playing locally and soon added Steve Clark before recording the underground hit "Getcha Rocks Off" for Bludgeon Riffola, their own label. Rick Allen was added as the permanent drummer, to replace Kenning. They signed to Mercury Records. Their major label debut was On through the Night (1980 in music). High 'N' Dry (1981 in music) was their first album to be produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. From it, "Bringin' on the Heartbreak"'s video was one of the first "metal" videos played on MTV video. Phil Collen, former guitarist from the band Girl, replaced Pete Willis who was fired on July 11, 1982 due to alcoholism. Pete Willis later recorded with the bands Gogmagog and Roadhouse. This personnel change took place during the recording of their next release, Pyromania (January 20, 1983). Lange was again the producer. Aided by the singles "Photograph", "Rock of Ages", and "Foolin'", Pyromania sold six million copies in 1983 & 84. The period after the album's success, however, was difficult: on December 31, 1984, Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash in which his Corvette veered off the road into a concrete wall. While recovering in the hospital from his accident, Rick was committed to continuing his role as Def Leppard's drummer. He practiced drumming with pillows, and realized that he could use his legs to do some of the percussive work previously done with his arms. He then worked with Simmons to design a custom electronic drum kit. Leppard's next album, Hysteria, (yet again produced by Lange), was released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). The first released single, Women, was not very successful. Album sales were slow until the fourth single, "Pour Some Sugar On Me", became a hit. The album included a total of six Top 20 singles. The seventh and last single to be released from this album was Rocket in early 1989 (see 1989 in music). Much of Leppard's success in the 1980s is credited to their producer, Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, who was considered by the band to be its sixth member. After Hysteria 's release, internal problems (including the death of guitarist Steve Clark from a drug and alcohol overdose on January 8, 1991) resulted in a long delay before the follow-up. Adrenalize was finally released in 1992, the only album recorded by Leppard as a four-piece (Elliott, Collen, Savage, and Allen). The album entered the US charts at number 1. It remained there for five weeks, selling six million copies, and the first single, "Let's Get Rocked," was on MTV's video countdown for a long time. It was also nominated for Best Video of the Year at the 1992 9th MTV Video Music Awards. However, it did not have the longevity of their previous albums, and in retrospect many fans consider it one of their weakest albums. Retroactive was released in 1993 and is a collection of songs which, although not new, were either rare or never previously released. Some of this album's songs were written as B-sides for Hysteria singles. Retroactive was followed by the release of Vault 1995, Def Leppard's Greatest Hits, which sold 3.5 million copies. In 1992, guitarist Vivian Campbell joined Def Leppard. Vivian Campbell had previously been in Sweet Savage, Dio, Whitesnake, Trinity, Riverdogs, and Shadow King. He collaborated in the songwriting for Slang, which was released in 1996. Next came the album Euphoria in 1999. X, Def Leppard's tenth album, was released in 2002. The band has stated that they are very satisfied with this album, and that in many ways they wish it had been the follow-up to Hysteria. Discography
Hit singlesfrom Pyromania
from Hysteria
from Adrenalize
from Retro Active
from Vault: Def Leppard's Greatest Hits 1980-1995
from Slang
from Euphoria
from X
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The band has stated that they are very satisfied with this album, and that in many ways they wish it had been the follow-up to Hysteria. Other (as artist and/or producer):. X, Def Leppard's tenth album, was released in 2002. Solo:. Next came the album Euphoria in 1999. With NWA:. He collaborated in the songwriting for Slang, which was released in 1996. On the Eminem song "Encore", featuring Dre himself, Eminem mentions that the Eminem crew will "make" him do the album. Vivian Campbell had previously been in Sweet Savage, Dio, Whitesnake, Trinity, Riverdogs, and Shadow King. However, in November 2004, Dre and Interscope confirmed that Detox was still in the works and is currently scheduled to be released in Fall 2005. In 1992, guitarist Vivian Campbell joined Def Leppard. The project was declared to be cancelled for a while, as Dre decided to put all his effort into producing the artists on his Aftermath label, including Eminem, 50 Cent, Eve, The Game, Stat Quo, and Busta Rhymes; former NWA member Ice Cube is currently negotiating a contract with the label. Retroactive was followed by the release of Vault 1995, Def Leppard's Greatest Hits, which sold 3.5 million copies. The release of Detox, which was to be Dre's final solo album, was planned for 2004. Some of this album's songs were written as B-sides for Hysteria singles. Dre and Eminem produced the major-label debut Get Rich or Die Tryin' for Queens rapper 50 Cent, featuring the Dre-produced hit single "In Da Club.". Retroactive was released in 1993 and is a collection of songs which, although not new, were either rare or never previously released. In 2003, Dr. It was also nominated for Best Video of the Year at the 1992 9th MTV Video Music Awards. However, it did not have the longevity of their previous albums, and in retrospect many fans consider it one of their weakest albums. A song of his, "Bad Intentions" (featuring Knoc-Turn'Al), was featured on the soundtrack to The Wash. It remained there for five weeks, selling six million copies, and the first single, "Let's Get Rocked," was on MTV's video countdown for a long time. Dre has also appeared in the movies Set It Off, The Wash and Training Day, though later stated that he does not intend to pursue a career in acting. The album entered the US charts at number 1. Dr. Adrenalize was finally released in 1992, the only album recorded by Leppard as a four-piece (Elliott, Collen, Savage, and Allen). The style was also prominent in his following production work for other artists, including hits such as "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" by Eve and Gwen Stefani (whom he would produce again on the Stefani and Eve track "Rich Girl"), "Break Ya Neck" by Busta Rhymes, and "Family Affair" by Mary J Blige. After Hysteria 's release, internal problems (including the death of guitarist Steve Clark from a drug and alcohol overdose on January 8, 1991) resulted in a long delay before the follow-up. The album followed a new musical direction, characterised by high-pitched piano and string melodies over a deep and rich bassline. Much of Leppard's success in the 1980s is credited to their producer, Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, who was considered by the band to be its sixth member. The album was highly successful, thus reaffirming a recurring theme featured in its lyrics, stating that Dre is still a force to be reckoned with, despite the lack of major releases in the previous few years. The seventh and last single to be released from this album was Rocket in early 1989 (see 1989 in music). Once again, the album featured about as much of Dre's voice as the voices of numerous collaborators, mostly Hittman, Snoop Dogg and Eminem. The album included a total of six Top 20 singles. Dre 2001, in 2001. Album sales were slow until the fourth single, "Pour Some Sugar On Me", became a hit. Dre released his second solo album, Dr. The first released single, Women, was not very successful. By the time The Eminem Show was released in 2002, Eminem was producing the bulk of his output himself. Leppard's next album, Hysteria, (yet again produced by Lange), was released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). Dre. He then worked with Simmons to design a custom electronic drum kit. The latter featured slightly less involvement by Dr. He practiced drumming with pillows, and realized that he could use his legs to do some of the percussive work previously done with his arms. Dre signed aspiring Detroit rapper Eminem to his label, producing his controversial album The Slim Shady LP in 1999, followed by the even more successful and controversial The Marshall Mathers LP in 2000. While recovering in the hospital from his accident, Rick was committed to continuing his role as Def Leppard's drummer. In 1997, Dr. The period after the album's success, however, was difficult: on December 31, 1984, Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash in which his Corvette veered off the road into a concrete wall. The track was intended as a symbolic good-bye to gangsta rap, in which Dre suggested that he is moving on to another level of music and lifestyle. Aided by the singles "Photograph", "Rock of Ages", and "Foolin'", Pyromania sold six million copies in 1983 & 84. The Aftermath album, released at the end of the year, featured songs by the newly signed Aftermath artists, and a solo track "Been There, Done That". Lange was again the producer. Dre Presents .. This personnel change took place during the recording of their next release, Pyromania (January 20, 1983). The Dr. Pete Willis later recorded with the bands Gogmagog and Roadhouse. Dre left Death Row to form his own Aftermath Entertainment label. Phil Collen, former guitarist from the band Girl, replaced Pete Willis who was fired on July 11, 1982 due to alcoholism. By the end of the year, however, the success of Death Row had taken a reverse turn, following the death of Tupac Shakur and racketeering charges against Suge Knight. Foreseeing the label's collapse, Dr. From it, "Bringin' on the Heartbreak"'s video was one of the first "metal" videos played on MTV video. Dre as a major force in the music industry. High 'N' Dry (1981 in music) was their first album to be produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. In 1996, the song "California Love," a highly successful collaboration with Death Row artist Tupac Shakur, helped further establish Death Row and Dr. Their major label debut was On through the Night (1980 in music). Doggystyle achieved phenomenal success, being the first debut album for an artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard charts. They signed to Mercury Records. Dre produced Snoop Dogg's debut album Doggystyle, with similar subject matter and musical style. Rick Allen was added as the permanent drummer, to replace Kenning. The following year, Dr. They began playing locally and soon added Steve Clark before recording the underground hit "Getcha Rocks Off" for Bludgeon Riffola, their own label. Dre and his patented G Funk. Elliott had thought of the name Deaf Leopard in school and the band changed the name to Def Leppard based on the way Led Zeppelin spelled their name. Thanks to the single "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang," and hits like "Let Me Ride" and "Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')", The Chronic became a multi-platinum seller, making it virtually impossible to hear mainstream hip-hop that wasn't affected in some way by Dr. Rick Savage (bass), Pete Willis (guitars) and Tony Kenning (drums) formed the band in 1977 in Sheffield (see 1977 in music). Joe Elliott joined as the vocalist, and brought the name of the band with him, originally they were called Atomic Mass. Not only was the record the debut of his elastic G funk sound, it was the beginning of his collaboration with rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg (later simply known as Snoop Dogg), a young man who had recorded some homemade tapes with Dre's stepbrother Warren G. Snoop's voice appeared on Dre's 1992 debut album The Chronic as much as Dre's did. Def Leppard are a band from Sheffield, England, that emerged in the late 1970s as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Dre released his first solo single, "Deep Cover," in the spring of 1992. 2003 "Long Long Way to Go" #40 UK. Dr. 2002 "Now" #23 UK. Dre enjoyed significant success in NWA, but left the group at the peak of its popularity in 1991 to form Death Row Records with Suge Knight. 1999 "Promises" #38 US. Dr. 1996 "All I Want Is Everything" #38 UK. In 1986, he and fellow World Class Wreckin' Cru member DJ Yella were two of the founding members of NWA, a highly successful and controversial group that created the protoype for much of what was termed "gangsta rap" in the 1990s. 1996 "Work It Out" #22 UK. Dre started his producing career as a member of the World Class Wreckin' Cru during the first half of the 1980s. 1996 "Slang" #17 UK. Dr. 1995 "When Love and Hate Collide" #2 UK. He is also notable for being the co-founder of Death Row Records (with Suge Knight); and the founder of Aftermath Records, a successful imprint for Interscope Records that features multi-platinum artists such as Eminem, 50 Cent, and Dre himself. 1994 "Action" #14 UK. Dre is best-known as for his collaborations with West Coast hip hop artists such as Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Tupac Shakur, and also as a former member of pioneering gangsta rap group NWA. 1993 "Miss You in a Heartbeat" #39 US. Dre (born Andre Young on February 18, 1965 in Los Angeles, California) is an African-American record producer, rapper, and record executive, one of the most successful and well-known producers in the field of hip hop music. 1993 "Two Steps Behind" #32 UK, #12 US. Dr. 1993 "Tonight" #34 UK. Knoc-Turn'al) (2002) #4 UK. 1993 "Heaven Is" #13 UK. "Bad Intentions" (feat. 1992 "Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)" #34 US. Snoop Dogg) (2000) #23 US; #3 UK. 1992 "Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad" #16 UK, #12 US. "The Next Episode" (feat. 1992 "Make Love Like a Man" #12 UK, #36 US. Eminem) (2000) #25 US; #7 UK. 1992 "Let's Get Rocked" #2 UK, #15 US. "Forgot About Dre" (feat. 1989 "Rocket" #15 UK, #12 US. Snoop Doggy Dogg) (2000) #6 UK. 1988 "Love Bites" #11 UK, #1 US. "Still D.R.E." (feat. 1988 "Armageddon It" #20 UK, #3 US. "Zoom" (with LL Cool J) (1998) #15 UK. 1987 "Hysteria" #26 UK, #10 US. 2Pac). 1987 "Pour Some Sugar on Me" #18 UK, #2 US. "California Love" (1996) (feat. 1987 "Animal" #6 UK, #19 US. "Keep Their Heads Ringin'" (1995) #10 US; #25 UK. 1987 "Women" #80 US. "Let Me Ride" (1993) #34 US. 1983 "Rock of Ages" #16 US. "Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')" (1993) #8 US. 1983 "Photograph" #12 US. "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" (1993) #2 US; #31 UK. 1983 "Foolin'" #28 US. (Nine Inch Nails). Rock Of Ages - The Definitive Collection (2005). Even Deeper, Nothing, 1999. The Best of Def Leppard (2004). (The Firm). X (2002) #14 UK, #11 US. The Album, Aftermath, 1997. Euphoria (1999)#11 UK, #11 US. Back N Tha Day, 1996. Slang (1996) #5 UK, #14 US. First Round Knock Out, Triple X, 1996. Vault: Def Leppard's Greatest Hits 1980-1995 (1995) #3 UK, #15 US. (contributor). Retro Active (1993) #6 UK, #9 US. Murder Was the Case, Death Row, 1994. Adrenalize (1992) #1 UK, #1 US. Concrete Roots, Triple X, 1994. Hysteria (1987) #1 UK, #1 US. (Snoop Doggy Dogg). Pyromania (1983) #18 UK, #2 US. Doggystyle, Death Row, 1993. High 'N' Dry (1981) #26 UK, #38 US. (Above The Law). On through the Night (1980) #15 UK, #51 US. Livin' Like Hustlers, Epic, 1989. (The D.O.C.). No One Can Do It Better, Ruthless, 1989. Detox, 2005. Dre 2001, Aftermath, 1999. Dr. Dre Presents...The Aftermath, Aftermath, 1996. Dr. Greatest Hits, Central Station, 1996. The Chronic, Death Row, 1992. Niggaz4life, Ruthless, 1991. 100 Miles and Runnin' , Ruthless, 1990. Straight Outta Compton, Ruthless, 1989. and the Posse, Macola, 1987. N.W.A. |