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Pour Some Sugar on Me The Anthem That Defined Def Leppard’s Legacy

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In the tapestry of hair metal anthems, few songs have achieved the ubiquitous status of Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me." Released in the summer of 1987 as part of their monumental album "Hysteria," the song not only solidified the band's place in...

Def Leppard Releases ‘Stand by Me’ Cover to Benefit Wildfire Victims

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Def Leppard has released a cover of Ben E. King’s Stand by Me to support victims of the Southern California wildfires. All proceeds from the song will be donated to FireAid, which provides short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future disasters. “Los Angeles and...

The Story Behind Def Leppard’s Anthem Pour Some Sugar on Me

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In the late 1980s, a time when big hair, loud guitars, and audacious personalities ruled the music scene, one song emerged as an anthem that captured the spirit of an entire era: Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me." Released in 1987 as part...

Def Leppard Kicks Off 2025 Tour Without Guitarist Vivian Campbell

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Def Leppard played their first show of 2025 on Saturday night in León, Mexico, but guitarist Vivian Campbell was absent. “Vivian Campbell cannot be with us tonight,” frontman Joe Elliott told the audience. “He’s just recovering from some treatment for his cancer. So, manfully, please...