Phil collen def leppard bio
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def leppard / Phil Collen's First Def Leppard Show
on this day - 9th February 1983
On this day in Def Leppard history Phil Collen made his live debut with the band at a 'Pyromania' tour warm-up show in London, England.
The first show of a tour that would take the band from an opening act to headlining stadiums.
This section looks at the 'Pyromania' tour warm-up show in London where Phil Collen made his live debut with Def Leppard. A venue he had previously played with Girl and Lucy.
"He's somebody that we all get on with."
Def Leppard played their first show with guitarist Phil Collen in London, England on this day in 1983.
The show which served as a warm-up for the main Pyromania world tour took place in London at the legendary Marquee Club. A venue played twice by the band in January 1980.
Phil had joined the band in July 1982 during the making of the Pyromania album.
He had also taken part in the filming of the first two promo videos from the album in December 1982 (Photograph/Rock Of Ages).
Quotes from a 1983 interview are shown below with the band giving their opinions about then 'new' member Phil and the show story from the 'Animal Instinct' biography book.
Phil had played his last sh
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39 Years Ago Guitarist PHIL COLLEN Joins DEF LEPPARD During The PYROMANIA Sessions
Phil Collen joined Def Leppard as their co-lead guitar player in London 39 years ago on this day in 1982.
Phil turned up to Peter Mensch's house on 12th July and took over from Pete Willis who had been fired at the same house the day before.
He helped to finish off the 'Pyromania' album including adding some now famous guitar solos on 'Stagefright' (in one take), 'Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)' plus 'Photograph', 'Rock Of Ages' and 'Foolin'' all of which would become hit singles.
He also formed a partnership with Steve Clark that would see them become known as the Terror Twins.
Shown below are various quotes from the band about Phil and extracts from the official Animal Instinct biography from 1987.
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Def Leppard 1983 Interview Quotes
Steve Clark
"We expect better things for the future now that Phil's in the group because he's going to contribute a lot more. Playing with him on stage every night is a pleasure."
Rick Savage
"He's somebody that we all get on w