FROM THE VAULT: How Def Leppard Defied the Odds to Create Hysteria – An 80s Rock Masterpiece

🎸 On This Day in Rock History: In 1978, Def Leppard played their first-ever gig at Westfield School in Sheffield , setting the stage for their legendary career. In today’s VAULT episode, we dive into the unbelievable story behind their 1987 blockbuster album Hysteria — a masterpiece shaped by Joe Elliott , Steve Clark , Rick Savage , Rick Allen , and Phil Collen , with producer Mutt Lange . From tragedy to triumph, it’s a journey of persistence, sound innovation, and rock perfection. With exclusive commentary by Joe Elliott . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .