Similar to other artists on this list we suspect that our next selection will generate polarizing opinions. Def Leppard, like many artists associated with the Hair Metal scene often has to overcome the image that the genre created.
Emerging from the British Metal scene in the late 70’s, Def Leppard would eventually achieve huge success in the 80’s selling out arenas and millions of records. They were forced to alter their music with the freak accident that cost their drummer one arm, but rather than replace him they kept him and actually thrived with their new style of Rock. It certainly didn’t hurt that in the video age their good looks garnered them more female attention than most artists. Some detractors point that they were not a very “hard” band to wear the Metal tag, and the 90’s only saw that number swell as Grunge’s emergence was a reaction to the style of music that Def Leppard (right or wrong) was doing. Regardless, at their root Def Leppard was a very solid Rock band which was all they really ever claimed to be, and their legions of fans couldn’t care less what any critic had to say.
www.defleppard.com
Should Def Leppard be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put them in! - 86.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.1%
Aug 15, 2026
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Garden Amphitheatre, 12762 Main Street, Garden Grove, United States Of America
Aug 30, 2026
Buy your Tickets to see Excitable - A Tribute to Def Leppard HERE!
Hop Springs, 6790 John Bragg Highway, Murfreesboro, United States Of America
Sep 11, 2026
Buy your Tickets to see The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Def Leppard's Hysteria HERE!
Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr Drive, Knoxville, United States Of America
Sep 12, 2026
Buy your Tickets to see Hysteria - Def Leppard Tribute (21+) HERE!
Airport Tavern, 5406 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409, Tacoma, United States Of America
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