People who call def leppard "hair metal band" shows how ignorant they are probably as the same label the voters in the HoF that everybody hate so much.
First of all def leppard is not metal their pure hard rock n roll, they never used wigs, make ups or anything like that, their sound was copied for hundreds of bands in the 80's but the copycats never achieved the substance and perfection of hysteria era. They were responsible for the surge of NWOBHM and the popularity of pop metal in the 80's without the success of pyromania the 80's would be full of new wave bands, in other words no pyromania, no bon jovi, no whitesnake 87', no guns n roses (in the hall already), pyromania helped the popularity of rock in the 80's If no pyromania the music would be ful of flock of seaguls and stuff like that, many contemporaries bands has cited def leppard as influence such as soundgarden, foo fighters, corey taylor. These guys has sold over 70 million albums (not records - ALBUMS) like the guy debating maiden has sold more records than leppard yes probably because maiden has a huge compilation of everything but they are not even close as album sales. again this is other topic that shouldn't be discussed. Thing is this band deserves to be recognized not just by this hall of shame club museum but the people in general. God bless these guys for such as perfect music.

Posted by rick on Wednesday, 05/29/2013 @ 21:28pm

Def Leppard, having been rocking for 36 years now.
They, are one of the best and most talented hard rock bands ever.
They, have released great albums like hysteria, pyromania, adrenalize, retro active and high : dry.
They , also had awesome songs love bites, pour sugar on me, let's get rocked, animal, 2 steps behind, rock of ages, to late for love, Bring on the heart break, rocket, let it go, switch, when love and hate collide.
Joe Elliot is, a superb frontman, Vivian Campbell a great lead guitarist, phil collen awesome, the late steve clark, was also terrific,
Rick Savage a master on the bass and Rick Allen an incredible drummer.
Def Leppard have also sold more the 70 million albums world wide.
def leppard deserve to be elected to the rock and roll hall of fame!

Posted by ROWAN cAMPBELL on Sunday, 06/30/2013 @ 12:37pm

Members of Deep Purple, Def Leppard and Guns N' Roses are forming a supergroup!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/14/2013 @ 21:05pm

Def Leppard should be inducted based on the power of Pyromania & Hysteria alone.2 of the best & most popular albums of the 80's.

Their early 80's hits like Photograph & Rock of Ages really opened up avenues for future metal bands to become successful & brought metal to the mainstream.

I'm not a fan of their later poppier material. Seems Def Leppard gets points docked because they happen to be 5 good looking guys.Like Duran Duran. Maybe,if they were uglier & wore scruffy beards they would be in already.

Can't think why Def Leppard isn't in RRHOF. They rank high on album sales,popularity,hits,longevity,etc. Two thumbs up for Def Leppard RRHOF. KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 01/28/2014 @ 16:44pm

Def Leppard should be in the Hall without a doubt. This Group put loyalty ahead of money by staying together but not performing until their drummer could play again despite losing his left arm in a car accident.

They also dealt with the tragic death of Steve Clark and dealing with the Bellis Palsy issue in the face of Sav Savage.

This group continues to make music and stay one family who are loyal to their many fans and the industry.

Bands that were formed and influenced by Def Leppard are in the Hall but Def Leppard is not. Makes no sense whatsoever.

As King stated: They rank high on album sales, popularity, hits and longevity.

If any group true to Rock should be in the Hall then it is Def Leppard.

Posted by Cameron on Sunday, 02/2/2014 @ 17:28pm

With Pyromania and Hysteria both certified Diamond by the RIAA, Def Leppard is one of only five rock bands with two original studio albums selling over 10 million copies each in the US.[12] The others are The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Van Halen.[12] Both Pyromania and Hysteria feature in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

The other 4 are in the RRHOF...whats the hold up Wenner?! Get your head outta yur ass and rock rock til u drop!

Posted by mg on Friday, 02/14/2014 @ 14:41pm

Def Leppard should be inducted in 2015 RRHOF!!! Their great songs Rock of Ages,Photograph,Hysteria,Armageddon It,Bringing On The Heartbreak, have stood test of time.

I remember 1983 when I first heard & saw Def Leppard sing songs from Pyromania. At 8 years old, they quickly became my FAV group. They have been in my Top 5 FAV groups for over 30 years.

Give Def Leppard credit. Most groups would have quit 20 years ago with all the tragedy but they never quit. You see groups break up all the time from petty squabbles or addictions. Def Leppard continues to make music & preservere.

Pyromania & Hysteria were Diamond smash albums nobody can deny that success.

I think Def Leppard were innovative with the rock choruses & double guitar fire Clark & Collen possessed. I don't think Joe Elliott is Freddie Mercury but he squeezes all the talent out his voice.

Remember KISS picked Def Leppard to tour with in 2014. They could have picked hundreds of bands but they chose Def Leppard. That should carry weight with KISS fans & music fans as well.

Can't see more bands that are as deserving for RRHOF than Def Leppard. Thanks for this forum. King over & out!!! KING

Posted by KING on Saturday, 05/24/2014 @ 14:39pm

Still confused as to why some cite commercial success as an argument for an act's induction. Def Leppard is similar to Bon Jovi- they may get in one day, but they were never no-brainers for first-year induction or anything close to it.

Posted by JR on Monday, 05/26/2014 @ 20:35pm

Hope this is the year Def Leppard gets nominated. I think they have checked off most of the important RRHOF criteria. Everytime I play my Pyromania & Hysteria Cd's I'm still impressed by the songs & their staying power. Def Leppard going strong into their 50's & this KISS tour shows the band can still deliver.

I guess it's like a prisoner standing in front of a parole board. He or she can state all the positive things they did in prison taking college courses, restitution to the victims, repentance & rehabilitation but it is up to the parole board to grant freedom. Similarly, Def Leppard has done all they can do musically over 35+ years .... They now need the RRHOF Committee & voters to give them the right to induction. KING

Posted by KING on Friday, 08/15/2014 @ 02:32am

Def Leppard is an interesting candidate. First time i heard or saw them was on MTV with Bringing on the Heartache. The drummer only had the Union Jack flag on, the singer had good range and they built momentum going into the chorus. Good song. Around 81-82 rock on the radio started to change. Remember Life is just a Fantasy by Aldo Nova and Turn Me Looseby Loverboy. Rock started going high energy, louder guitars and big anthums. Then Pyromania broke and took over radio and MTV. Great songs and energy, high notes and loud guitars. Every kid had tha. Record blasting from their car stereos that summer. They influenced a hell of alot of 80's bands. But i was ddisappointed with everything after that. Too much synths, too little energy and guitars.

Posted by Rock Authority on Thursday, 08/28/2014 @ 22:02pm

This band should never be inducted into such a prestigious organization as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. First off, they are talentless idiots whose songs were not about substance but music I have named "Getting into as many girls pants songs" Secondly, the focus was always about their image, money and drugs/booze. Like garbage bands such as Bon Jovi there is no place for crappy, girly music such as Def Leppard and Bon Jovi.

Posted by Michele on Sunday, 02/1/2015 @ 17:39pm

Def Leppard paved the way for future hard rock and metal acts in 1983 with the powerful album Pyromania. Its success with radio and video hits Photograph, Rock Of Ages, Foolin' etc made stations play this kind of music. Pyromania and Hysteria were both Diamond selling albums. Groups that have these high selling albumsare in RRHOF. Like Duran Duran, the history of 80'susic could not be told without mentioning Def Leppard. Who knows how many great albums Def Leppard could have been made tragedy struck in Rick Allen's accident, death of Steve, and other misfortune. They had to change their sound as Allen learned to use the new drumming machine. They were influential and innovative with the rock choruses and harmonies. RRHOF worthy for sure. What say you music fans? KING

Posted by KING on Friday, 05/15/2015 @ 18:46pm

I think Def Leppard has a chance for nomination in 2015. The Def Leppard song catalog is an impressive one. Animal, Hysteria, Photograph, Rocket, and Rock of Ages to name a few. Two Diamond albums Pyromania and Hysteria cements the RRHOF. I think Def Leppard should have been 1st ballot but I won't complain if they are inducted 2018 or whatever. I've heard many bands over the years but the Def Leppard sound always a FAV. It should be a crowded ballot this year and Def Leppard could be squeezed out. Like to see Deep Purple and Duran Duran inducted if no Def Leppard. Simply the best. KING

Posted by KING on Saturday, 06/13/2015 @ 03:38am

Def Leppard should get nominated in 2016 or 2017. I have given up this year because of Deep Purple probable nomination and induction. Could be another nomination for Bon Jovi too. Pyromania and Hysteria should place them over the top. They were popular and Diamond selling CDs. It will be an excellent day when Def Leppard receives a nomination. One of the greatest 80's bands and deserving. KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 07/20/2015 @ 02:38am

Two diamond albums among all their other bestsellers and still not in the Hall?

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, 12/30/2015 @ 14:53pm

On Def Leppard: They might receive a surprise nomination this year. My guess Judas Priest & Motorhead next in the pecking order. Pyromania in my Top 5 albums of all time. High-energy songs not a weak track. Foolin', Photograph, Rock of Ages classic songs. Def Leppard returned with Hysteria another Diamond selling album. I prefer Pyromania to Hysteria but both enjoyable. The title track Hysteria always resonated with me. Truly brilliant work. Animal uptempo loved that as well. Def Leppard like Duran Duran continue to make music and tour. They will be inducted sooner rather than later. KING

Posted by KING on Sunday, 10/9/2016 @ 02:54am

They were the only pop-metal band that actually had any major musical talent. Def Leppard deserves the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame immensely!

Posted by Luke Madigan on Monday, 05/8/2017 @ 14:12pm

This is ridiculous that we have reached 2017 and Def Leppard have still NOT been inducted! Yet, bands that I certainly do not consider 'Rock and Roll' have been.
Somewhere along the line here someone has forgotten what Rock is, and they need to be reminded. In my opinion Country, Rap, Disco etc, if there are enough representing artists, should have their own representation SOMEWHERE ELSE! While true ROCK should be honoured here. I know it's just my opinion but it is really starting to get to me every time I see the nomination list.

Posted by DonnaVB on Friday, 09/15/2017 @ 14:04pm

Bon Jovi's 2017 Nomination and 2018 Induction should open a spot for Def Leppard later this year. Def Leppard appears to be a lock for nomination. Pyromania & Hysteria have aged well and are in most people's 500 greatest rock albums of all time. A King salute to Def Leppard. KING

Posted by KING on Thursday, 01/11/2018 @ 00:53am

Inductees - including members from certain bands - who are very likely to support Def Leppard for an induction.

Led Zeppelin
Deep Purple
Black Sabbath
Alice Copper
Aerosmith
Queen
AC/DC
ZZ Top
Rush
Kiss
Heart
Journey
Van Halen
Metallica
Bon Jovi
Guns N‘ Roses
Pearl Jam
Green Day

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 05/24/2018 @ 17:23pm

RIAA Gold & Platinum Update

Def Leppard
Mirror Ball- Live & More
Format: Album
Gold (500,000)
Total: 35.650 Million

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 08/15/2018 @ 10:41am

The diamond sales alone - but even more importantly their passion and triumph over tragedy is inspiring. Forty plus years in the business and coming off their incredibly popular tour with Journey this summer should further solidify their place among these greats.

Posted by Caroline on Sunday, 09/30/2018 @ 17:17pm

I'd be surprised at this point if DL doesn't get in tbh...

Posted by Timothy Pernell on Sunday, 10/14/2018 @ 18:44pm

I 've always loved Def Leppard. Their hard rock invaded Top 40 radio big time with the Hysteria album. I believe they had 5 top 10 singles from it. Following in the wake of Bon Jovi's breakthrough at Top 40, Leppard blanketed the airwaves at both rock and pop radio format. And their previous album Pyromania was also a monster seller, although it didn't produce as many hits. They are the only act on this year's Hall ballot that I have a strong affinity for.

Posted by MarkTesla on Tuesday, 10/16/2018 @ 12:03pm

IMO, Pyromania is definitely better than Hysteria.

Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 10/16/2018 @ 13:15pm

Pyromania and Hysteria were albums of the '80s for a reason. That will be enough to pull them over imho

Posted by Timothy Pernell on Tuesday, 10/23/2018 @ 02:18am

Here are some of the reasons why Def Leppard will get inducted next year.

The first one if they helped usher in the New Wave British Heavy Metal along with Iron Maiden. When their self-titled EP and On Through The Night came out, DL was one of those bands who led the change of evolution that was then new for British music. The swagger, the good looks, and the shredding guitars sounds that influenced a lot of names in hard rock, metal, and even pop. They eventually introduced the sub-genre to the mainstream and massively became a worldwide phenomenon.

My second reason is how the band successfully went through their problems. When Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash, fans either worried about DL's future or how the band will handle their music. But their drummer made a brave and bold decision to continue by learning how to play his instrument again while using a custom kit. Rick even made practical and effective use of his legs more than ever before.

Joe Elliot once said they went in Rick's studio without any expectations after they were called by him, following the accident. He played "When the Levee Break" and astonished his bandmates. A couple of years later, Rick was fully recovered and went back performing.

The second problem DL went through was a more common thing that happens in music: the tragic death of a certain member. When Steve Clark died from by a lethal mixture of alcohol and prescription drugs, the band was working their fifth album on what became Adrenalize. As DL decided to continue, not Phil Collen recorded his own guitar parts, but also the parts their deceased member would have played.

To Phil, it felt weird. They recorded all the demos on multi-track, which easily made him to get into that. He was sitting with his bandmates when he played the original parts. Although Phil could relay that, but it made him feel like if he was playing along to a ghost. While it was a weird sensation to him, but listening to some of guitar parts from Adrenalize made Steve the living dead.

And my final reason is something most people - and even some of their fans - don't talk about when they bring up DL: The band's studio methods was influentially a big impact on modern music. They were much more credible in the studio than ya think. Some of them can be attributed to the influence of Mutt Lange who was the band's producer at the time.

Phil still remembers working with him during the recording sessions of Hysteria; he said one of his friends came in the studio to say hi, and he was sitting there going through the bing sounds on one note. He then tracked it and went back doing another note, while tracking it.

Phil admittedly once said they were simply doing something that had never been done before. They were excited when they put a new part on. DL had something to play that would help the song without effecting the groove or medley. It was long and sometimes exhausting, but simultaneously groundbreaking and exciting.

That style was mixed with the band's arena rock roots, built on layers of heavy drums and sound effects. It even had a high effect on music for more than three decades.

When I look at them (Post-High 'N' Dry) along with Bon Jovi and Motley Crue (who has yet to be inducted and I think they will in 2020), they're pretty much the "Holy Trinity of Hair Metal" in my eyes.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 11/8/2018 @ 15:55pm

Here we sit, waiting, now that Def Leppard won the "Fan Vote" at the Rock Hall, to find out if the mysterious powers that be at said Rock Hall will do the honorable thing and deign to induct a band who is hands-down long overdue for recognition.
I read a lot of the nay-saying comments here, and as a true Def Leppard fan, I must dismiss y'all as ignorant of the entire 40-year music and video catalog Def Leppard have given to the world, or else, I guess, their music just isn't your style. I would urge you to dig deeper into the catalog because I think there are songs there that will impress you. There are few bands that are still performing together regularly with a history as solid as Leppard. Remaining together despite weathering addiction, death, and dismemberment...3 things that destroyed some of our most beloved RnR performers and bands...is no small feat, let alone their creation of some of the most note-worthy rock music and vintage MTv videos.
Some of us fans stand behind Def Leppard as the greatest rock band ever, a band that continues to tour, and delivers solid live performances year after year. In my humble opinion, Def Leppard is already a rock legend, and one thank heaven, we can still enjoy in concert.

Posted by Betty1Betty2 on Monday, 12/10/2018 @ 16:01pm

Brian May Is gonna be Def Leppard’s inductor.

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 02/27/2019 @ 12:15pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WS856exT7k

Def Leppard Rock of Ages, Photograph Hall of Fame 2019

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/9/2019 @ 13:36pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFY7Z2TRSjk

Def Leppard Pour Some Sugar, All The Young Dudes Rock Hall Jam 2019

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Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/25/2021 @ 12:19pm

Hello Again by The Cars sounds like Joe Elliott and Def Leppard. It's the way they say Hello Again.

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