April 13th 2023.
Joe Elliott's band Def Leppard has achieved remarkable success, selling over 100 million albums. Growing up in Sheffield, England, the 63-year-old musician is still very much his salt-of-the-earth self, despite his enormous success. While the punk and New Wave of British Heavy Metal movements were happening, Def Leppard was making their start with a sound all their own, identifiable by soaring guitar riffs, powerful choruses and a knack for melody. It was the albums Pyromania and Hysteria that launched the band to international superstardom; the latter selling over 20 million copies worldwide, achieving 2x Platinum in the UK and an impressive 12x Platinum in the US.
The band is now set to embark on a tour with Mötley Crüe, starting with a hometown show at Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, and the release of their 12th album, Diamond Star Halos. They also have an orchestral album titled Drastic Symphonies on the way. Joe Elliott speaks to us from sunny Santiago, Chile, about his life in Sheffield, his passion for football, and the band's future.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Joe Elliott’s roots in Sheffield have helped shape him into who he is today, and he ‘embraces the love’ of his hometown.
When asked about his ties with Sheffield, Joe shares that although the city is always his home, it is also part of the journey. He is still in touch with all his old friends, and still supports Sheffield United. Joe has even been awarded a Key to the City and a star outside the town hall for his contributions.
The singer also recently had a chance to collaborate with Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney ahead of a Sheffield United FA Cup match. But when asked if he'd ever consider investing in the game himself, Joe was quick to decline, saying he's not a big enough fish for that.
Joe and the band still have a thirst for creativity, and recently released their 12th album Diamond Star Halos. They also collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on new, re-imagined versions of their most popular songs, something Joe wasn't expecting to do but found special. Although audiences might not get to see the project live anytime soon, Joe has mentioned that a tour or residency in 2024 is something they could be looking at.
Joe Elliott's band, Def Leppard, have achieved incredible success, selling over 100 million albums worldwide. Born and raised in Sheffield, Joe is a down-to-earth Yorkshireman and a great person to have a chat with. Despite their huge success, the band have retained their unique sound between the Punk and Heavy Metal music movements. Their classic albums Pyromania and Hysteria catapulted them to international fame, selling over 20 million copies and 12x platinum in the US.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Coming up soon, they will be embarking on a UK and European tour with Mötley Crüe, beginning with a highly-anticipated hometown show at Bramall Lane stadium.
Joe speaks fondly of his hometown, expressing that growing up in Sheffield was an invaluable experience for his journey as a musician. He still keeps in touch with his mates from back then and cheers on Sheffield United, for which he was even awarded the Key to the City. Joe has been vocal in the past about Def Leppard's lack of press attention, but that has changed over time.
As an avid football fan, Joe recently had the chance to join Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for a TikTok video before the FA Cup match with Sheffield United. However, investing in the game himself isn't something he is keen on.
The band's 12th album, Diamond Star Halos, was released in 2022 and they are currently working on Drastic Symphonies, a collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Joe reveals that it was a great experience to watch the orchestra work on their art, and though there are no plans for a live show just yet, he wouldn't rule out a tour or residency in 2024.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Joe and the band still have a passion for creating music, and the passion shows in their recent works.
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