Def Leppard Singer Joe Elliot Slams The '80s Glam Scene - [Metal Underground]

2008-06-09 08:00:02
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During a press conference at the Sweden Rock Festival last friday, Def Leppard vocalist Joe Elliot was asked about Def Leppard's connection with the 1980s glam metal scene. Here's what he had to say: "If you actually look at the way that the 'glam' bands, if you want to call it that, from Los Angeles dressed themselves up, they totally missed th... Read More / Post Your Comments

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