I'm a black guy and DEF LEPPARD is my all time favorite band! PYROMANIA was my first album that I bought by them and I wore it out. I had the neighbors complaining about the loud music, but I didn't give a damn! This ceremony and induction was so well deserved. I can't think of a group more deserving! They have truly earned it! The standing ovation for Rick did bring tears to my eyes. These guys aren't just bandmates but truly are as Joe said- "brothers. " I thank DEF LEPPARD for all the great music over the years. True fans, like myself, look forward to all the great things moving forward for this band and beyond. "True legends" is the term that I use to describe this band and their influence on rock-n-roll and music as a whole. Keep rockin', Guys! Music ain't nothing without you! You got my blessing! Peace.

Rick Allen tearing up is the single best thing I've seen on KZread in a very long time. He's such a humble and kind human. That audience did him well with an ovation.

“If Alcoholism, car crashes and cancer couldn’t kill us, the 90s had no fuckin chance!!!” Great quote!!!

@jessicaforde8725

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! 😊

@MM-tt3np

5 жыл бұрын

well he forgot heroine

@johngembka7052

4 жыл бұрын

I know the car crash is in reference to Rick and alcoholism is in reference to Steve, but who beat cancer???

@Greta5508

4 жыл бұрын

Vivian Campbell has been fighting Hodgkin’s Lymphoma since 2013. He’s doing great, thankfully. Flies back and forth from concerts to receive treatment.

@johngembka7052

4 жыл бұрын

@@Greta5508 Thank you. Obviously I did not know that. I'm guessing that's why they have another guitar player substituting for Vivian from time to time. He does a great job. Last time they were in Buffalo, Phil had an emergency and had to go home. The substitute did a fine job substituting for Phil too.

I will NEVER FORGET the day Steve died..... I woke up to get ready for school and heard it on MTV and the radio... My heart was SHATTERED. My mom let me stay home that day amd I cried ALL DAY! I have LOVED Def leppard my whole life. keep rockin guys!!! Much love and respect.

The band needs a film on the big screen. They deserve it.

@ErikBreivik

5 жыл бұрын

Ros Reynoso 💛

@justincase6058

10 ай бұрын

"Hysteria - the Def Leppard Story" was relased around 2000, but it was ...shit.

@Zorsha

10 күн бұрын

nah we already know the story. although a film just about Steve Clark would be great.

I like the way he thanked his mum and dad and even told of the specific contributions his parents made and acknowledged that the band wouldn’t have existed without them. What a lovely son

Rick's standing ovation was the best moment of the entire evening. I was there, sitting next to various non-Leppard fans, and even they were in tears. Seeing the true brotherhood among the guys ... amazing.

@ginapike6468

5 жыл бұрын

That ovation was pretty amazing. I was crying right along with Rick. I'm so proud of him.

@kariblackwood5811

5 жыл бұрын

Margarita He made me cry. Just the determination he had to keep going and the support he had gives me much admiration for these guys! I’ve loved them for years and saw them via a friend from Scotland who had taped a Top of the Pops with them performing back in the early 80’s.

@jasong6967

5 жыл бұрын

Margarita No you weren’t there

@kittiekatz34

4 жыл бұрын

we were straight back from the stage. i had tears in my eyes but when rick started crying that was it. i bawled like a baby. u could feel the love like it was physical. its hard to explain to those who werent there that night

@jasong6967

4 жыл бұрын

jamie altman Nope

MAD props for adding Pete !!!!!!!! Amazing , and shows the integrity of the crew. So very honored to have done a tribute show to your career !

Steve Clark's musical contribution was not just important for Def Leppard but was also instrumental in a lot of d 90s and later bands who looked to the sound of Def Leppard as an inspiration. Steve Clarke is without a doubt the most underrated guitarists of all time and it is a tragedy that he does not get the recognition he deserves from his peers and from the pathetic magazines and so-called industry websites

I feel a special connection w this band. Not only am I half English, but I was blessed to have met Rick Allen in person!! I was in a very bad car crash like Rick Allen where the car rolled. I drove and I was 16. He’s such a wonderful man and I met him! I have also seen Def Leppard in concert.

a great frontman, Joe did a heck of a job with the speech, and Rick's tears summed up the joy these guys have, not just by being together, but playing for the fans

Joe Elliott always does a great speech and he always speaks from the heart ❤️.I love this band so much.💜♥💜

@joeelliott2913

3 жыл бұрын

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The first time in 1977 or 1978 that i heard Def Leppard i was totally hooked on their music period!!!!....

Beautiful speech, and Rick's standing ovation nearly brought me to tears. You can see how emotional he was.

@philiphalpenny9761

5 жыл бұрын

Much love to Steve Clarke, they abide & they indured...

@waterhead1029

4 жыл бұрын

@@philiphalpenny9761 Not easy when you can snap your fingers for anything you want.

@afreakaboucher1316

3 жыл бұрын

Was he crying ? Because he was blinking his 👀 alot .

@SUKADIK4

2 жыл бұрын

Think about it, if it wasn’t for Pete Willis,there probably be Def Leppard today cause joe Elliot missed the bus and walked and bumped into him and as for Steve Clark, that was his college buddy. People don’t really know much Pete Willis did to make that band to get it going and deserves more credit. Yea joe Eliot can mock him and give him the elbow but if it was for Pete, you joe Eliot would of probably still be working at a factory

@christianhafer9819

2 жыл бұрын

@@SUKADIK4 I think you mean wouldn't be a Def Leppard. And wasn't for Pete Willis.

What a class act Joe Elliot and these guys are. Down to earth and humble. A truly great band in rock history.

@Janellbird

Жыл бұрын

I agree! That is Def Leppard have been my favorite band since 1987!

STEVE CLARK ❤ Joe's speech is so honest to heart and moving. Love Def Leppard!!

One of the greatest band in history.. RIP Steve Clark

I couldn’t stop smiling during the whole video especially during Rick’s standing ovation. I absolutely fucking love them. They are so legendary and underrated. It’s about time they got this.

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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Knowing that after 35 years Rick is still on his healing journey and shed tears upon a crowd, I could accept myself better, not being too hard on myself, on my PTSD-healing journey. I can come out on the other side stronger too. Thank you Rick.

What's amazing is that after Rick lost his arm, The band could have told Rick he couldn't carry on, but they let him (Rick) decide. They didn't care that they were a rock band and the drummer had one arm....unheard of. That's brotherhood right there. Oh, then they come out with Hysteria, unreal. See them live before they're gone. Amazing show.

@joeb2588

3 жыл бұрын

@Luke yah, me and a buddy were going to see them in ny. Which meant "road trip". We had to cxl the hotel room. Let's see what happens in 2021.

@gregrupedski4987

3 жыл бұрын

They have said that when he first came back, there was no question he was still in the band....but...they had no idea how.....then hestarted practicing with one arm, they thought: OK, well that's good for his mental health.... so they just went along with it.....but of course nobody really believed he could actually come back and play Def Leppard! One day he called them all together and played one of their songs with his arm and his feet....they were all in tears by the end.

@KiranSTD

2 жыл бұрын

Terharu 😭🏆

Very good speech. I was very heartened when Joe spoke of Pete Willis. He was a truly gifted man who simply couldn't fight off his demons. I cried during Rick Allen's standing ovation, as did he. Very touching. I cast my vote for them and was very pleased to see that a band I have been listening to for 40 plus years made it into the R and R Hall of Fame. No greater honor for musicians. Rock on gentlemen!!

Such a classy speech.

@waterhead1029

4 жыл бұрын

I never heard these guys speak. I drifted here from Van Halen. I assumed they would be babbling idiots like most of my generation. I'm not a big fan, to each his own, but this guy is grounded AF. I like his "working class" grateful attitude. They overcame a lot of adversity. Not an easy way to make a living, even without tragedy. Great speech. Respect.

@bellroad100

3 жыл бұрын

They have always kept their working class roots in their hearts. They are known for their strong work ethic, loyalty to one another, and being humble and down to earth in interviews and when meeting their fans. I’ve heard quotes from all of them saying how they are all great friends and really just love each other and have fun together. Truly brothers. And on top of all that, they can still rock! I’ve always loved Van Halen too, but that band was never short on egos and that has just never been a thing in DL.

@victor-eh3kt

3 жыл бұрын

Classy gentlemen

I just want to hug Rick! I cried when he cried! I have been a huge fan for about 22 years (since I was 5) and have seen Def Leppard 2 times live! I am so excited for you guys and I voted for you and Stevie! ✌Congratulations! You all deserve it!

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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When I saw this Saturday, I cried. Rick Allen's reactions got me right in the feels. Such well deserved and long overdue praise for one of the most influential Rock Bands of the 1980's and beyond. It was great to see some of the really rare photos shared, thank you for giving an amazing speech and thank you ALL for your incredible, genuine, humility. You had an impact on my life, and I am a happier person with your music in my life. ♥

@lisaanderson2900

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better!

@michellemabelle799

5 жыл бұрын

Omg I'm fighting back tears watching Rick.

@butterflikissies

5 жыл бұрын

Amen to that.

@joeb2588

5 жыл бұрын

@@michellemabelle799 I'm fighting them back, but not doing so well.

@marcip7115

5 жыл бұрын

Ditto ALL that!!

DEF LEPPARD 4 LIFE !!!!!

@asherouk7308

3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🤘

@afreakaboucher1316

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘🤘 .

Rick Allen had me in tears 😭😭 😭❤️❤️❤️ he was the first member of the band i met back in 1992 when i was 13.

@rhiawhite8853

5 жыл бұрын

he's great! I met him in 1988, I was 21

Joe speaks so nicely. It can’t be easy to improvise a 10 minute speech in front of all those people. Oh and Joe, don’t be so hard on your wife... after all the purse has to match the shoes! 😉😉 Congratulations on your success. We love you all 😁❤️

@keithstone673

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more, but he's definitely looking at a teleprompter, which you can see by him looking at the camera for most of his speech. I'm sure he wrote the speech, but he did not improvise it.

@Sofia-The-First

5 жыл бұрын

Keith Stone yeah I thought afterwards that it’s probably not improvised but still not easy to do without reading it from paper. And especially in front of that many people and not stuffing up! He speaks as fluently as the Queen does when she gives a message and I doubt he’s ever had any training in it.

@AmandaBrown-mw1fs

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Elliott Your not the real Joe

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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@Kat-mu8wq

Жыл бұрын

Well, if he makes the money, she has to spend it. As my father says... You can't take it with you when you die, may as well spend it while you can. Of course I plan to have a 20ft hole dug on the farm and me and all my possessions will be in it. 🤣

Def Leppard is the best band of the world

@rotqehzaid4157

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@frostifaler4660

4 жыл бұрын

Agree!!!!

@tommacari4103

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a little biased, but... YES!!

@travisbickle126

3 жыл бұрын

Can't argue with that.

@firstarsch1925

3 жыл бұрын

No, Iron Maiden is! ✌🏻

The standing ovation for Rick was awesome to see and well deserved. I've been a fan since 1980 and still listen to Def Leppard as loud as possible almost every day. Congratulations.

@jobymanuel6447

5 жыл бұрын

Susan Parsons now saw 2 men in scooter at bungalow lane ponevazhi road ponekkara Ernakulam Kerala

@pammaggio8135

4 жыл бұрын

Susan Parsons meeee too

@joeb2588

3 жыл бұрын

I play them everyday as well. Just awesome.

@johnakritidis8639

2 жыл бұрын

Ya that ovation gave me chills! Great speech congrats to them!

At 52, these guy's, keep me feeling younger, rocking to their music, every weekend, I am working around the house!

Cheers to Steven Clark. Thank you for everything you've done

@daiichi2223

3 жыл бұрын

Did Joe Elliot write that comment?

@JakeyJaw666

8 ай бұрын

​@@daiichi2223 probably not mate, i think even Phil didn't look happy or acknowledge when Steve was mentioned.... Def Leppard today are crap basically, When Steve Died so did the band imo

Captains Log, Star date August 16th (We Love You Joe Elliot😂❤️) Def Leppard has been one of my favorite bands growing up, my brother got me hooked on Rock Of Ages and it grew from there. Since I first heard Def Leppard nearly 11 years ago, I have taken a list of songs from albums like High N’ Dry, Pyromania, Hysteria, Adrenalize, Euphoria, and more- my most favorite songs being Stagefright, I wanna Touch U and Gods of War. Seeing Brian May give such an amazing speech telling amazing stories and telling their friendship and praising a band that deserves way more credit than many people give them. Watching everyone scream for Rick Allen and see him bust out in tears definitely softened my hardened heart, he deserved every second of that standing ovation. This band has been to hell and back since the beginning and has earned their success, we need more rockstars like Def Leppard in our corner. I hope one day to at least see these guys on stage when the virus subsides, meeting them would be even better but one can dream! Thank you guys for making our childhoods and blowing our minds with every show.

What an amazing speech; thanks to parents and a former member. Such class!!! Don’t see this most days.

@margiecloud672

5 жыл бұрын

Ditto! Well said!

@summer18ca

5 жыл бұрын

yes it was amazing. Just now heard it. I was so surprised at his manner. how many people are like this ?

@4h0w1e6

4 жыл бұрын

Wow no kidding!

@travisisaacs6101

4 жыл бұрын

These guys are legit. You can tell that they are buddies not pretenders. I also want to add that they are still awesome live!

@xblackcatx1312

4 жыл бұрын

boxer314 very good speech. Very classy.

" High 'n dry" is still their best record, by far

@tommacari4103

4 жыл бұрын

Well, if were arguing best Def Leppard album, that's never a bad thing. You cant go wrong!

@daiichi2223

3 жыл бұрын

I also like my Leppard with a full complement of ten arms (actually 12, as the carcass would be rotting without Mutt).

My favorite moment was Joe Elliot saying "Rick Allen everybody." The "everybody" is acknowledgement of the fact that rock n roll is so diverse and there's a sizable portion of the crowd who are not fans of " Dec Leapard" per se. But they are cousins in an extended family and they damn well know what happened to Rick Allen. So that standing ovation was heart warming cause it was earned from a larger demographic than the guys in the band were used to. You could see it on the faces of the bandmembers. Yeah, watching Rick get teary eyed was the highlight of the night along with the Stevie Nicks/Don Henley duet and watching Robert Smith sing "Just Like Heaven."

One of THE best speeches of all time. (omg 1:45 JOHN TAYLORRRR!!!!)

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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DEF LEPPARD IS AWESOME! STEVE CLARK is Awesome! Never forget you! This is for you and the rest of the band! CONGRATULATIONS! LET'S GET ROCKED! DEF LEPPARD will always be the best of the best! I love your songs,style & your outlook on life! KEEP ON STOMPIN'!

I remember where I was when I heard about Rick's accident, and when learning of Steve's passing. But nothing has stopped this amazing band that just kept on going and maturing. Voting for their induction every morning when I woke up was def more of a charge than any cup of coffee ever has been...

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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Def Leppard is the best rock 🎸 band in the world!!!

I've been a fan since 1982 when i was 3 years old and can relate every DL album to a specific time period in my life. I've had the pleasure of meeting the boys multiple times over the years and my daughter's middle name is Vivian after Vivian Campbell. I'm so happy that after years of eligibility that the boys are FINALLY in the R&RHOF. brilliant speech, it isn't too often we hear Joe speak on this level.

@kimsteele2601

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bigrobkerr MY music? What does that even mean? I don't have to justify my musical preferences to some weirdo on KZread who comments a year later let alone comments something entirely off base and uneducated. I was born and raised on the amazing rock acts of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. I despise grunge, I don't even remotely enjoy most rock music that's been released since the 90s. Take your Boomer theory and shove it.

@kimsteele2601

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bigrobkerr yeah, man, it's all good. Tbh, my parents are the same age as Def Leppard. They had me young, I grew up on their musical tastes but they actually weren't DL fans at first. MTV premiered when I was almost 4 and some of my earliest memories are Bringin on the Heartbreak and the videos from the Pyromania album. Even my husband who was born in 75 - his favorites are Poison and DL. Music doesn't know ages of its fans. You like what you like. That's why it's a universal language.

Joe what an excellent speech. Remembering Pete Willis. And our awesome Steve Clark. We love you Steve. And still together. I love you Joe. You are all brothers and family. You so deserve this because Def Leppard is a great band. Been with you so long. Just keep doing what you do.

One of the best RRHOF speeches I've ever heard.

@joeelliott2913

3 жыл бұрын

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Honestly, I've heard about this band before, but I really got into them a few days ago when I found out about Rick Allen and seeing him get a standing ovation was so beautiful, especially since he was getting emotional too! I've seen performances of them and Rick always has a smile on his face, which I find sweet. The fact that Def Leppard waited for him and didn't try to find another drummer, it just shows how kind and wonderful these guys are. Def Leppard really is a family. Also, they really know how to rock a crowd with their music! :)

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2 жыл бұрын

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Joe is such a class act. Hard to not like him. His words about their parents, Pete Willis and Steve Clark were great. As a fan of their early stuff, it was glad to hear him speak fondly of those years.

this band is just the best!! so well deserved!!

@ErikBreivik

5 жыл бұрын

lauren renée 💛✌🏻

@johnmarkgamayot3450

4 жыл бұрын

They deserve to be inducted a decade ago.

@afreakaboucher1316

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah .

This band marks my life, one day I will fulfill my dream of seeing you.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Rick crying. Oh my heart. He’s a beautiful man. See you next month ♥️

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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0:44 Stevie Nicks damn ❤️ Finally and Congrats you guys!!! Hysteria is IMO the BEST rock album EVER 🎸🤘🏻🙌🏻

They performed a mini concert. One of the best hall of fame performances I've seen. What an awesome band.

I used to listen to the song Foolin over and over on the Jukebox in the children's home i was in the early 1980's. Many years later i was doing security at the Indiana state fair grounds in the early 2000's, and got to see them in concert. I saw the drummer flying a kite while he was waiting before the concert. So your band has been in my life for a very long time.

@rhiawhite8853

5 жыл бұрын

Children's Home? What state? Md?

I have listened to you since I was 13 and you came into my life when I was almost dragged down by my first breakup, domestic violence and my mom's hospitalization because of tuberculosis. You made me feel alive and hopeful. Love Bites was my first song. You are absolutely irreplaceable for me and I am so happy you have continued doing music throughout all your hurdles. I am so glad the world is giving you all the praise because you deserve it. Much love :)

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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Def Leppard's been one of my favorite rock bands as a kid and teenager (born 1985). I wasn't expecting to get a little emotional hearing Joe talk, but good on him for giving props to everyone. He seems like a really humble, grateful guy

I'm from a small north town Arkhangelsk, Russia. And I listening Hysteria with my dad at mid 90's until today! Nowadays I'm almost 30 years old! Great work, guys! You deserved this reward! My sincere congratulations! ✌

@ChrisDavis-jp8wq

5 жыл бұрын

I'm from a small town in USA and I started out listening to them when Pyromaniac came out.

@Danimal77

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisDavis-jp8wq It's actually called Pyromania, not Pyromaniac ;-).

@frostifaler4660

4 жыл бұрын

Hysteria!!!!!!!! THE BEST

@daiichi2223

3 жыл бұрын

Well I suppose listening to Hysteria for 30+ years is less torturous than forced labor in a Gulag. Marginally

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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I voted for the band every day during the public's opportunity to cast votes. I have always, and will always love you guys! Keep rockin'!!!

@ErikBreivik

5 жыл бұрын

Laura Zaccardi 💛

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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Long Live DEF LEPPARD...thank you!!!

I have followed Def Leppard since I saw the video "Photogaph" when it was BRAND NEW on MTV. I am so thrilled that they finally got inducted into the ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME. They so deserve it. Looking forward to many more awesome memories from their fantastic music. CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!

Brilliant Speech, loved Rick’s ovation and the nod to Steve Clark!

Congratulations to a great band... humble and grateful, you gotta love that.

@thomasedmundrichards

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@mudwiser1391

5 жыл бұрын

@@thomasedmundrichards Really?

@thomasedmundrichards

5 жыл бұрын

Mud Wiser oh yes

Congratulations! Long live Rock n Roll !

Beautiful band together all these years, such a powerful speech kept me smiling until 6:50 got me into tears.🤧

@joeelliott2913

3 жыл бұрын

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@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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Congrats gentlemen! Def Leppard forever (Rick's standing ovation has me crying )!

That was an amazing speech Mr. Joe Elliot!! Beautiful standing ovation for Mr. Rick Allen. Def Leppard truly is the photograph of brotherhood.

Best band ever! Just loved Joe's speech and cried when he talked about Rick and Steve..Way to go guys you all deserve this and more ! 😊❤

My favorite band is in the Hall of Fame. I can die happy. It was in tremendous taste that Joe gave Pete credit, as well. And of course, all due credit to Steve.

Even though i'm not the biggest fan, but i want to congratulate Def Leppard by saying this... My opinion, no commercial band, Manager or Label in the World, would've had the balls to support a drummer without an arm. Helping someone to overcome, goes way beyond any great riff, solo, concert, contract, success, money, platinum, gold...or fame. I'm a fellow drummer, a big hug to Rick with admiration.

Thathuge applause and ovation for Rick was so touching! To know the challenges he had to over come in life, and dealing with electronic drum technology in the '80's, and for him to do it so well, with dignity and heart is thing to see. A true inspiration!

Congratulations Def Leppard!! Have Loved your Music for many, many years & so Happy for you All!! Wonderful Speech as well! Rock On! 😎🇬🇧🚀💖

@afreakaboucher1316

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Elliott it's 2021 are you still Married? .

@maryg8979

10 ай бұрын

​@@afreakaboucher1316yes

I have love the band and i still will keep rock 🎸 DEF for life.

WOW. This had me in tears 😭. I just stumbled upon this speech (sorry, yes I realize it’s from 2 years ago). Rick’s standing ovation was very touching and so well deserved and his reaction to what Joe said prior was heartfelt 💓. He is strong and can make it through anything! The whole band can! You’re my favourite band since the late 80’s! Thank you for the great music! 💕💕💕 and memories. Can’t wait to see you this summer here in CANADA 🇨🇦!!!

Who else got chills when Joe said “the phenomenal success of the album Pyromania”

I like how Joe mentions Pete Willis and Steve Clark. That is so important.

I love listening to your music it just takes me away from the stuff in the world and I thank you for that

Love this band. I lost it when Joe started talking about Steve and really lost it when Rick's story came out, and the audience gave him a standing ovation. Good speech.

Wow...finally y'all got inducted! I wonder what it feels like to get inducted after such a long time, especially when these bands aren't as popular anymore. Also, nothing beats Rick Allen's ovation.

@joeb2588

5 жыл бұрын

Not popular? all my audio devices play this genre like it's 1987.

@theevildrummingsithlord1492

5 жыл бұрын

@@joeb2588 I mean from a more "overall" perspective. These bands aren't as mainstream and commercialized as lots of other musicians nowadays, and that's a good thing. Also, was it true that Joe Elliot had to lip-sync at a certain period?

@joeb2588

5 жыл бұрын

@@theevildrummingsithlord1492 never heard about the lip sync. But I did hear Vivian Cambell say in an interview that when he joined the band he was blown away that the band did not use any pre recorded chorus's. They sang everything live. But I'm not sure about anything in recent years.

@theevildrummingsithlord1492

5 жыл бұрын

@@joeb2588 Especially after Joe Elliot lost his voice, I think they used tracks for a bit. Joe's got his voice back, and he's returned to the live scene.

@nicolekoch1332

5 жыл бұрын

@@theevildrummingsithlord1492 it only happened once: it was the time they performed on "Dancing With The Stars" and Joe had gotten larengitis. He was embarrassed they had to do that on such a high profile show, but they didn't want to disappoint and cancel. So Joe "took one for the team" as they say.✌

Strange to say, but Im so proud of these guys. I feel like they’ve always battled hard, really took what they do seriously and tried their best. Congratulations guys and thanks for being such a great part of my life with your music.

This is why I'm a huge Def Leppard fan cause these guys are amazing and they show it in everything they do and they never give up on each other or themselves. I have massive respect and so much love for them. Thank you for your awesome music cause without you the world would be different. 💛

@lindzlou97

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Elliott Your music helped me through so much and you guys have all my respect cause not a lot of bands could go through a lot and still be together. So thank you for staying together and for all the awesome masterpieces. 😊 You are truly my favorite rock band.

@lindzlou97

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Elliott I'm almost 24 but ever since I was little my parents would listen to you so I would say since I was 10. and I'm from Ohio

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindzlou97 Hello Thanks for liking my pictures just want to say thank you that's why i am texting you now and the support you showed on me kindly text me on my privately account.Rickallen002@gmail.com

congratulations! my favorite band since i was 12 :)

@HEADBANGERSBALLER

5 жыл бұрын

@Butterflikissies Me too!

@mariamartinez-dy4zp

5 жыл бұрын

ES MI FABORITA 😃❤😎.

@richardcloakey3517

5 жыл бұрын

I saw them on their first American tour back in 1980

@nikolateslaize

5 жыл бұрын

@@richardcloakey3517 you are a legend!

@richardcloakey3517

5 жыл бұрын

Ghouljah yeahyeahyeah And that means what?

We ALL should thank Joes dad for letting US share in this great band!!!

I still get goosebumps everytime I hear a Def Leppard song randomly on the radio or my playlist shuffles, see them in concert, watch them at a special event via the internet or one of the many DL dvd's I own as if it's the 1st time I saw the video for "Hysteria." They absolutely mesmerize me! I would love to have been present at this ceremony with my deceased older sister who was my fellow DL lifelong fan but life happens. Watching my guys through this KZread clip makes me almost as excited & nervous if I were physically there. My 15 y/o son loves DL and has taken it a step further with Led Zepplin being his favorite band and primary influence to study guitar and pursue musical engineering. Sounds an awful lot like our DL guys 😍

Congratulations to, hands down, my favorite band. Have loved y'all since the first time I saw the video for Photograph when I was four. Your music has been a constant in my life. I can't wait to buy the new boxed set, in vinyl of course. Keep rocking hard, gentlemen!! 🤘🤘🤘

Def Leoppard is one of the few bands that actually DESERVE their induction. GREAT talent! I love you guys and your music. Congratulations.😎

@joeelliott2913

3 жыл бұрын

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Brings tears to my eyes man... love the leppard

Parents are THE best. What a beautiful speech.

Man I felt the emotion Rick was feeling the whole time Joe was talking... Def Leppard will always be my favorite band and you guys deserved to be in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

My first concert was Def Leppard Hysteria Tour...I will never forget it. For me, it set the concert standard for other bands to reach. ❣️

@johannat2381

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Elliott Thank you for your words Joe. They mean a lot to me. You certainly put a smile on my face. Your music is part of my life and your voice has been with me since I was a teen. I wish you all the best. Always, JT 😍🇵🇷

Gentlemen, I've been a fan since I was 14 but really got into the band more after seeing you guys perform in 1999 at the Ohio State Fair. I've seen you 2 more times since. In 2005/2006, I saw my marriage end. Watching the Rock of Ages DVD (with band commentary, of course) helped bring my smile back during those months. I can never thank you enough & pray that I can thank you in person someday. I'm so happy for you all & thanks again for all the years of awesomeness!

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

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Loved them since I was 3, when my Mom played her Vault cd and I heard them for the first time! Their induction was a long long time coming!!! Finally!

In high school from 1998 to 2002 i didn't know def leppard. It wasnt til the vh1 story aired that i finally learned about the band and music. Ever since then def leppard has become my favorite band. I love the music

Congratulations! From all the fans in Hawaii to you Def Leppard, aloha and mahalo for the hysterical hysteria magical mysteria years!

One of my all time favorite bands! Many songs from Def Leppard were me and my girls songs back in the 80s! Listened to all of the albums cruisin around in high school and to this day. Bring back those magical 80s! 😎👍👍Listen to you guys all of the time. Congratz! Also I was crying right along with Rick! Keep up the great work and bless you all.

Rick Allen has such tremendous heart. Truly motivational

Ive never been a huge DL fan and Im a drummer approaching 60 and the mention of Rick bleww me away I could see the tears in this mans eyes ...it was a beautiful thing to watch ...have seena fe interviews wwith Rick a very very humble man ...brought to my eyes as well ....cheers to ya Rick

Never been a fan but I do like the guys, and dear Rick in tears, bless the man and the band for carrying on, it speaks a deal about them as human beings.

Love this band more and more every year. Been a fan since the beginning. Lost count how many time I’ve seen them. Try to go each time you are in Indiana. Can’t wait for the “next time...and there will be a next time”! ♥️♥️♥️🇬🇧

Classy classy dudes. Love them!! 😘 🎁 🎂

@rickallen3899

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Thanks for liking my pictures just want to say thank you that's why i am texting you now and the support you showed on me kindly text me on my privately account. Rickallen002@gmail.com

Joe is a class act. They all are.

Congratulations, my fave band. You guys are the BEST!!!

Yassss Congrats and well deserved for Def Leppard *LEGEND*

@jobymanuel6447

5 жыл бұрын

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Def Leppard is my absolute favorite rock band in the world! I fell in love with them when I was a little girl. Flashback to 1983 and MTV. I was 10 years old. Def leppard had a heavy rotation of photograph, then I think rock of ages. Watching Joe swing that sword and wearing those tight black leather jeans. I fell in lust and became a fan. I have seen them 14 times. Most current was Sept 27, 2018 in Portland, Oregon at the Moda Center. I have a million reasons why they're my favorite band. Growing up has special memories with their songs. Good times, sad times. Their music has touched my life through tragedies and lost loved ones in my life. Long long way to go, got me through the loss of my beloved Grandmother and my loving father and 6 year old neice who passed with cancer. That song spoke to me and my heart and helped carry me through. There's just many of their songs i hold dear that have a special meaning or happy place. My other half and I song is Hysteria. We dance to it slowly at every Def Leppard concert.....When I found out that they were a nominee for this prestigious honor, I voted daily. This band is very deserving and have been through hell and back. Even through tragedy like losing Steve, Rick's accident, Viv's dealing with cancer. They stayed strong and true. They do what they do for them of course, but most definitely for their fans! I loved Joe's speech. His tribute to Steve their fallen brother. His recognition of Pete. His mention of Rick and what he overcome to continue his journey with Def Leppard. The love and admiration and respect he showed. It touched my heart very deeply. I thought that I loved them before, I just love them even more. This speech from Joe is just another reason why. I hope I am honored enough to meet them one day and tell them face to face how much I love them and what they mean to me. God bless and Congratulations!!! It's about bloody damn time!!!! And as Joe says at the end of their concerts. There will be a next time. Do us a favor aye. Don't forget us, and we won't forget you. ; )

Thank You Def Leppard there's No Band like you in this generation 😢😢😢