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  1. On This Day January 20 1983 - Pyromania by Def Leppard Was Released

    On This Day January 20 1983 - Pyromania by Def Leppard Was Released

    On this day January 20 1983, Pyromania by Def Leppard was released, marking a major turning point in 1980s rock music. The album pushed the band from established hard rock success into full mainstream dominance through a polished sound built on layered production massive hooks and radio friendly...
  2. On This Day December 31 1984 - Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Lost His Arm in a Car Crash

    On This Day December 31 1984 - Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Lost His Arm in a Car Crash

    On this day December 31 1984, Rick Allen, drummer for Def Leppard, lost his left arm in a serious car crash. The accident threatened to end his music career at the height of the band’s success during the 1980s rock boom. After an extensive recovery, Rick Allen returned to Def Leppard by...
  3. On This Day October 8 1988 – Love Bites Became the #1 Song in America

    On This Day October 8 1988 – Love Bites Became the #1 Song in America

    On this day October 8 1988, Love Bites by Def Leppard reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band’s first and only chart topping single in the United States. Featured on their massively successful album Hysteria, the power ballad showcased a softer, more emotional side of the...
  4. On This Day August 3 1987 – Def Leppard Released Their Fourth Album Hysteria

    On This Day August 3 1987 – Def Leppard Released Their Fourth Album Hysteria

    On this day August 3 1987, Hysteria by Def Leppard was released, becoming one of the most successful rock albums of the decade and a defining moment in 1980s music. As the band’s fourth studio album, Hysteria represented a creative and technical milestone, blending hard rock with radio friendly...
  5. On This Day: July 11, 1981 – Def Leppard Releases High n Dry

    On This Day: July 11, 1981 – Def Leppard Releases High n Dry

    On this day July 11, 1981, Def Leppard released their second studio album High n Dry, a gritty and energetic record that marked a major step forward in their evolution. It was their first collaboration with producer Robert John Mutt Lange, who helped sharpen the band’s sound and steer them...
  6. On This Day: March 14 1980 Def Leppard Released Their Debut Album On Through the Night

    On This Day: March 14 1980 Def Leppard Released Their Debut Album On Through the Night

    On this day March 14 1980 Def Leppard released their debut studio album On Through the Night marking the beginning of their rise as one of the biggest rock bands of the 80s. The album featured a raw and energetic sound heavily influenced by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. On...
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    Celebrating the Undying Spirit of 80s Hair Bands

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Celebrating the Undying Spirit of 80s Hair Bands. Please add to the discussion here.
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    • 1980s music 80s hair bands bon jovi classic rock revival def leppard glam rock guns n’ roses hair metal motley crue poison rock anthems rock nostalgia
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  8. Celebrating the Undying Spirit of 80s Hair Bands

    Celebrating the Undying Spirit of 80s Hair Bands

    In the pantheon of rock music, the 1980s stand out as an era of excess, extravagance, and electric energy, largely thanks to the rise of hair bands. With their towering hairstyles, flamboyant fashion, and larger-than-life personas, these bands became the defining face of a significant part of...
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