The UK band will join emcee Bob Buchmann, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff to receive their star in the category of Recording.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Def Leppard to the Hollywood Walk of Fame," stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer. “We can’t wait to rock out with them as they receive their star! From their explosive anthems to their legendary live shows, Def Leppard has earned a permanent place not only in music history, but now on one of the most famous sidewalks in the world.”
“Honored to share that we will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 9, courtesy of The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,” says the band. “None of this would be possible without YOU. Thank you.”
With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard — Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music.
Over the course of their career, the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike, while the group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name.
Def Leppard is involved with the following charities: Make-A-Wish, MusiCares, Shriners Children’s Hospital and Teenage Cancer Trust.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.
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