Def Leppard

United Kingdom, 1977–now

Sheffield band that emerged from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and, with producer Mutt Lange, moved to heavily layered pop-metal on Pyromania and Hysteria.

MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced Def Leppard and 0 artists Def Leppard influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Def Leppard?

• Led Zeppelin — The band's very name is an offbeat homage to Led Zeppelin — the hard-rock template beneath Def Leppard's sound.
• Thin Lizzy — The melodic hard rock of Thin Lizzy was a core early model for Def Leppard.
• Queen — Queen's layered vocal harmonies and grand production were a template for Def Leppard's polished pop-metal.
• David Bowie — David Bowie was among the glam-era acts feeding Def Leppard's pop instincts.