Joe Elliot

Early Career

- Inspired by glam rock bands like T. Rex, Mott the Hoople, and David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, Joe Elliot's musical journey began in his youth. He aspired to be in a band called Deaf Leopard.

- Elliot's dream came to fruition when he joined the band Atomic Mass, formed by Rick Savage and Pete Willis. The band would later become Def Leppard.

Career with Def Leppard

- Joe Elliot is best known as the lead singer and a founding member of the hard rock band Def Leppard.

- He is one of the two original members still with Def Leppard and one of three to have performed on every Def Leppard album.

Solo Projects

- Outside Def Leppard, Elliot has been involved in various projects, including Down 'n' Outz, a band that released their third studio album, This Is How We Roll, on October 11, 2019.

- He has also collaborated with other artists, such as Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones, Lori Spree, and Ricky Warwick.

Recent Activities

- August 2024 - Def Leppard, with Joe Elliot at the helm, embarked on a Summer Stadium tour with Journey.

- May 2023 - Def Leppard released their latest album, Drastic Symphonies.

- March 2024 - Elliot gave fans a glimpse into his home studio, Joe's Garage, in a YouTube video.

Personal Life

- Joe Elliot is married to Kristine Wunschel. They were married in 2004 and have three children together: a son named Finlay, born in December 2009, and two daughters, Lyla, born in July 2016, and Harper.

Interviews and Insights

- June 2023 - Elliot discussed his life and career in an interview with SPIN magazine.

- May 2022 - In an interview, Elliot shared his thoughts on Def Leppard's best and worst songs.

- Elliot has expressed his preference for not labeling Def Leppard as strictly heavy metal, believing the term carries negative connotations outside of the rock genre.

Awards and Recognition

- Def Leppard's album Rock of Ages Collection was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA.

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