Def Leppard Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Fourteen years after becoming eligible, Def Leppard are finally members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The band was inducted last night in a big ceremony in New York City. Queen's Brian May introduced and inducted the band. Joe Elliott gave a great speech and did mention Pete Willis and, of course, Steve Clark. You can see the entire induction ceremony on HBO April 27 at 8 p.m. ET.

Watching the live Leps clip below makes me want to do their Las Vegas residency again. Alas, I'm going to Vegas in two weeks for Aerosmith and that's enough Sin City in 2019 for me I'm afraid.

Comments

[Metalboy!]

Kudos to The Boyz of Def Leppard! Their induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is yet another HUGE moment in Rock & Roll History, as it marks the second Hair Metal band to be inducted into this rare and elite vestage of an institution, the first being Bon Jovi just last year!

The induction speeches were eloquently first class, as it was great to hear Elliott, speaking on behalf of the band, giving big nods to the contributions of Steve Clark particularly as well as Pete Willis. He also acknowledged Rick Allen for his incredible perseverance against all odds to overcome his injuries when he crashed his ‘Vette years ago.

There was not a dry eye in the house. The musical performances that followed were just phenomenal, particularly “Photograph”, their best song and THE Greatest Glam Metal Song of All Time (with RATT’s “Round and Round” and Mötley Crüe’s “Livewire” coming in a close 2nd and distant 3rd position, respectively).

Ya gotta check it out for Elliot’s singing (I haven’t heard him this good in years) and especially Collen’s extended solo outro on “Photograph”. Simply astounding stuff!

p.s. With The Hall FINALLY giving Glam Metal it’s due, it’s only a matter of time until Mötley Crüe will also be inducted, even if it means Jan Wenner has to hold his nose or die, whichever comes first! And it better be sooner rather than later because of Mick Mars’ condition. Considering The Hall’s often ill-timed nominations I won’t hold my breath, but still hold out hope they will come through in time for him to still be able to perform.

[Jack T Ripper]

😭!!!!! Mmmmm Delicious 😋! Thanks m BOY

[Metalboy!]

It’s also cool they had Ian Hunter, lead singer of Mott The Hoople join them on stage for “All The Young Dudes”, as testimony for their love of that band and 70’s Glam Rock!

p.s. Drink this: 🌊🌊🌊

[Kixchix]

I’ve heard a lot of the press they’ve gotten in the last week about how finely tuned they are as a live act. Boy was that true! They sound wonderful. Joe still just about gets there on songs that a 22 year old should sing. Good on them for being 100% live as well.

Motley should be next in the hall. Priest should get another shot. It would be sad if Maiden get in before Priest.

[Gary]

I'm thinking Blotzer's version of Ratt goes in next.🤞(Lep deserved this years ago imho) Glad they finally got the nod 😎

[Metalboy!]

Indeed, KixChix ... I noticed the same thing when I saw them on “Good Morning America”. Tight as a drum with Elliott TOTALLY nailing the vocals.

As I mentioned, check out the clip of them performing “Photograph” during the ceremony, if you haven’t already. He hasn’t sounded this good in decades and the band is firing on all pistons with Phil Collen blazing the solo replete with a Judas Priest-like outro!

And you couldn’t be more right, Priest and/or Crüe should get in ASAP!

[Shawn]

Well Said MB - I can't add anything to the post other than what a class act! Recognizing Pete and Steve was monumental for me - NWOBHM!!!