[ Def Leppard UK - 8th December 2007 News ]
| Def Leppard Guitarist Phil Collen Turns 50 |
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Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen is 50 years old today.
He was born Phillip Kenneth Collen on Sunday December 8th 1957 in Hackney, East London in England.
Phil is the first member of the band to reach this milestone and he currently lives in California with his wife Anita.
Right now Phil is working on the new Def Leppard album "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" and the upcoming debut album "Surreal" by his other band Man-Raze.
Band Quotes From 1983:
Joe Elliott - "We're so pleased with the addition of Phil Collen. Phil's been just great to work with...able to contribute a lot to Pyromania and he's been a joy on tour. His addition has made us stronger than ever."
Rick Savage - "He's somebody that we all get on with."
Steve Clark - "We expect better things for the future now that Phil's in the group because he's going to contribute a lot more. Playing with him on stage every night is a pleasure."
Phil Collen Stockholm 1992 Guitar Solo - Live Video
DLUK - Lep Hystery Phil Collen