The band's early influences included Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Thin Lizzy. Def Leppard's first album, "On Through the Night", was released in 1980 and was a commercial success. The band's second album, "High 'n' Dry", was released in 1981 and featured the hit singles "Bringin' On the Heartbreak" and "Photograph".
Def Leppard's third album, "Pyromania", was released in 1983 and was a massive commercial success. The album featured the hit singles "Photograph", "Rock of Ages", "Foolin'", and "Too Late for Love". "Pyromania" is one of the best-selling albums of all time, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide.
Def Leppard's fourth album, "Hysteria", was released in 1987 and was even more successful than "Pyromania". The album featured the hit singles "Pour Some Sugar on Me", "Animal", "Armageddon It", and "Hysteria". "Hysteria" is one of the best-selling albums of all time, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide.
Def Leppard has continued to release albums and tour throughout the years. The band's most recent album, "Diamond Star Halos", was released in 2022.
Here are some of the awards and accolades that Def Leppard has received:
* Two Grammy Awards
* Two MTV Video Music Awards
* Three Brit Awards
* An induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Def Leppard is one of the most successful rock bands of all time, with over 100 million albums sold worldwide. The band's music has influenced many other artists and continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.