“We use backing vocals as an instrument and when you put it with strings, just sonically, it just sounds beautiful. When you hear a choir in an orchestra as well, it kind of has that thing. We’ve got our own choir â we’re Def Leppard, so it’s it really works in that context as well. We were just blown away with that.”
-Phil Collen on Drastic Symphonies
Read the full Music Radar article: HERE
This Thursday, May 11 – tune in to TalkShop Live at 7PM ET for a special sit-down with Phil and Joe talking all things Drastic Symphonies đťđĽ
Tune in HERE and purchase exclusive autographed CD’s HERE
This Jackson Pro Series Guitar brought fire to Philâs fingers. Now it could bring the fire to youâŚđĽ
Enter to win a Jackson Pro Series Guitar signed and played by Phil Collen on the 2022 Stadium Tour! Proceeds from the Sweepstakes will go directly to The Harmony Project – a cause close to Philâs heart which provides comprehensive, tuition-free music education and social support to youth across Los Angeles, Southern California, and beyond.
The lucky Sweepstakes winner receives:
¡ Phil Collenâs signed Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 Ash guitar, played on the 2022 Stadium Tour
¡ A one-of-a-kind Def Leppard Vault plaque featuring an original set list from the 2022 Stadium Tour, one of Philâs personal plectrums, and an image of Phil playing this very guitar For details + to enter now, head to: https://www.leppardvault.com/pages/win-phil-collens-signed-jackson-guitar
Check out Rig Rundown with Def Leppard’s Phil Collen & Vivian Campbell!
âEverything – gone!â Phil Collen gets robbed in Florida⌠and desperately needs to find some new clothes. Find out what happens next in the latest edition of uDiscover Musicâs animated series Beyond The Bus!Â
Watch HERE
Calling all guitar enthusiasts! New in-depth interview with Phil and leading guitar electronics wizard Larry DiMarzio talking music, recording, guitars, gear and tone in this freewheeling conversation. Read HERE
For more info on DiMarzio Electronics visit DiMarzio.com
đ¨ NEW LEPPARD VAULT COLLECTION! đ¨
In July 1982, Phil Collen walked into Battery Studios to audition for Def Leppard. He plugged in his Ibanez Destroyer and nailed âStagefrightâ in the first take. He had similar results with âFoolinâ,â âPhotograph,â and âRock of Ages,â and then impressed the band even further with his singing chops. Next thing he knew, Phil was on the Pyromania tour and the album was catching fire all around the world. âOkay,â Phil thought, “I guess Iâm in the band.â đ¸
In July 1982, Phil Collen joined Def Leppard and helped boost the band to superstardom. In the latest Leppard Vault collection, we celebrate Philâs earliest days with the band. Explore NOW at LeppardVault.com đ¤
TONIGHT, June 18 2021, tune in at 7:00 PM EDT to catch Phil performing with Chaka Khan at the Black Girls Rock Fundraiser Live Stream! đ¸
Grab your tickets for the virtual gala HERE
and more Info at:Â https://blackgirlsrock.com/
The virtual gala, powered by Microsoft, will be an illustrious celebration of Black Girl Magic featuring phenomenal musical performances by the iconic Queen of Funk Chaka Khan, and GRAMMYÂŽ nominated virtuosos Alice Smith and Maimouna Youssef aka MuMu Fresh; DCâsall-female go-go band Bela Dona, GRAMMY Award winning gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard, celebrity DJ Aktive, and an exclusive collaboration with Chaka Khan and Def Leppard lead guitarist Phil Collen. The event will be hosted by esteemed actress Tatyana Ali and hip-hop icon MC Lyte, with appearances by acclaimed actor Wood Harris, GRAMMYÂŽ Award winning artist Estelle and more.
The BGR! 15-Year Anniversary Fundraising Gala will benefit the advocacy and philanthropic work that BLACK GIRLS ROCK! continues to pioneer via its programs and initiatives. Tickets for the virtual gala can be purchased online at www.blackgirlsrock.com
As part of a multi-year strategic partnership with BLACK GIRLS ROCK!, MicrosoftâŻis also extending fundraising support throughâŻGive with Bing,âŻan initiativeâŻwith theâŻMicrosoft Rewards program. Through Give with Bing, fans and followersâŻofâŻBLACK GIRLSâŻROCK!âŻcan earn Microsoft Rewards points by searchingâŻon Microsoft Bing.âŻThese points can then be donated toâŻBLACK GIRLS ROCK!âŻvia Give with Bing. And it doesnât stop with thatâall funds raised for BLACK GIRLS ROCK!âŻthroughâŻMicrosoft RewardsâŻwill be⯠matched through June 30, 2021. Start donating here: give.com/bgr
TODAY, Saturday June 5th – tune in for Philâs performance with Slash, Robert DeLeo and Forrest Robinson for the Los Angeles Zoo’s Beastly Ball – L.A.âs biggest fundraiser devoted to saving species and helps sustain all the great work that’s happening at the L.A. Zoo! To learn more and watch live, visit https://beastlyball.lazoo.org.
INFO ON THE EVENT:
This star-studded event will be hosted by Actor, Comedian, and TV Host Joel McHale and honors the philanthropic work of Actors Jackie Chan and Leila George, and will be filled with inspiring conservation stories; special celebrity guests; animal moments; an online auction; and musical performances by Weezer, REO Speedwagonâs Kevin Cronin, Slash with Def Leppardâs Phil Collen and Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo; and Poet Christopher Simms reading a poem he wrote called “The Return of the Earth/She;” and much more. Guests can watch the live event and/or participate in the silent auction at www.lazoo.org/beastlyball.
