Def Leppard pays homage to '70s rock acts
After 25 years of being one of rock's most successful acts, Def Leppard has decided to set the record straight.
"We put out an album and do press every three years, and someone will always say, "So, you guys are from the New Wave of British heavy metal.' And I'll say, "Who? Not me!' " says Joe Elliot, lead singer of the band whose co-headlining tour of North America (with Journey) kicks off tonight at Camden's Tweeter Center (there's also a July 1 date at Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa).
"Yes, we have one foot in metal," he continues, "but we have a wider footprint (elsewhere). We figured after 25 years of not being listened to, we'll sing and dance it, and see if we're listened to."