New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Today,
Def Leppard unveil their Spotify Singles. As part of the streaming platform's coveted initiative, the multi-platinum rock legends performed the classic "
Hysteria" in addition to a brand-new cover of Depeche Mode's "
Personal Jesus". Listen and share the singles
HERE.
Recorded live at the Spotify studio, the musicians preserve the provocative power of "
Personal Jesus" while imbuing their own signature style and spirit. A recording of the cover has preceded recent live shows. Meanwhile, they amplify the energy of "
Hysteria" with this hyper-charged rendition. A live staple, it most notably serves as the title track of their 1987 best-selling album of the same name, which garnered a Diamond certification from the RIAA and housed seven smash singles. The original also stands out as a fan favourite on Spotify!
With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S.,
Def Leppard - Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick "Sav" Savage(bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over the course of their career, the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group's spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading
Def Leppard to be heralded as an institution in both the music and touring industry. Def Leppard's influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums - including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria, capturing the group's legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as "Rock of Ages", "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and "Foolin". The band's 2015 self-titled studio album debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums and Top Independent Albums charts. The album also took the #5 spot on Billboard's Top Current Albums and #10 spot on the Top 200, as well as claiming 15 Top 10 debuts around the world. For the first time, in January 2018
Def Leppard debuted their full recording catalogue worldwide via streaming and download platforms.
