It was a thrill when I got a call from the iconic Def Leppard. They started out in 1976 like countless teenage bands in Sheffield, England. Over 100 million albums later, they are still going strong, selling out stadiums all over the planet. The band is one of few artists to earn two RIAA Diamond Award for 10 million albums sold. First for their 1983 Pyromania album and again in 1987 with Hysteria. Their songs like “Animal,” “Hysteria,” “Photograph,” “Foolin’,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” and “Love Bites,” have inspired generations of rockers and provided a soundtrack to the lives of millions of fans. I had a blast working with these guys, but it got complicated. They had literally hundreds of items they were asking me to help them with. Our conversations went on for months as they bounced around the planet. Countless emails, texts, phone calls, and FedEx overnight […]

October 2023 Issue