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Def Leppard's Phil Collen Making the Most of the Death of the LP

Billy Dukes — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:54:05 +0000

The LP is becoming such an antiquated term that it seems unlikely most music lovers born after 1990 will know what the letters stand for soon. Def Leppard's Phil Collen says most people don't want to buy a full "long playing" album any longer, and he's enjoying what that means.

Def Leppard's Phil Collen Discusses Upcoming Vegas Residency

Dave Lifton — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:06:59 +0000

On March 22, Def Leppard will begin a three-week residency at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel & Casino that will see them perform the 'Hysteria' album in its entirety. In a new interview, guitarist Phil Collen talks about the challenges of playing their biggest album in Sin City.

Def Leppard's Phil Collen to Release 'Physical Mechanics' Fitness DVD

Billy Dukes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:35 +0000

Guitarist Phil Collen is becoming almost as well-known for his six-pack abs as he is for his shredding guitar riffs for Def Leppard. The 54-year-old is preparing to release a DVD and book based on the ‘Physical Mechanics’ training regimen he’s been perfecting over the last seven years. Collen quit drinking and partying in the [...]

Cruisin' for Compliments

The Hawk — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:02:41 +0000

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen sounds practically hysterical about Tom Cruise’s performance in the Rock of Ages’ movie adaptation. In the film, which also features the music of Leppard, Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Styx, Pat Benatar and other ’80s staples, Cruise plays Stacee Jaxx, an aging rocker looking to recapture his glory days. Collen

Def Leppard Guitarists Record Lullaby Album

The Hawk — Sun, 15 May 2011 12:34:57 +0000

Def Leppard guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell have recontextualized some of the band’s greatest rock hits as lullabies for the new Rock the Cradle series. Click here.