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Short Info

Net Worth$70 million
Date Of BirthAugust 1, 1959
SpouseKristine Elliott (m. 2004), Karla Rhamdani (m. 1989–1996), Pour Some Sugar on Me, Love Bites, Photograph
FactOriginal member of Def Leppard since inception (1977). A trio, originally known as "Atomic Mass" included bassist Rick Savage, lead guitarist Pete Willis, and drummer Tony Kenning. Joe Elliott took over the band as lead vocalist and renamed the rock outfit Deaf Leopard in 1977.


Joe Elliott is the lead singer of the rock band Def Leppard. He was born on August 1, 1959, in Sheffield, England. His parents are Peggy and Joe Elliott Sr. He has two sisters, Karen and Jane. Elliott’s father was a musician, and his mother was a dancer. Elliott’s parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother. Elliott’s early education was at Westfield School in Sheffield. He later attended Tapton School in Sheffield.

Elliott’s musical career began in 1977 when he joined the band Def Leppard. The band’s first album, On Through the Night, was released in 1980. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 15 on the UK charts. The band’s second album, High ‘n’ Dry, was released in 1981 and reached number four on the UK charts. The album included the hit single “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak”.

Def Leppard’s third album, Pyromania, was released in 1983 and reached number two on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album included the hit singles “Photograph” and “Rock of Ages”. Pyromania was a commercial success, selling over 10 million copies in the United States.

In 1987, Def Leppard released their fourth album, Hysteria. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and selling over 20 million copies worldwide. The album included the hit singles “Pour Some Sugar on Me”, “Armageddon It”, and “Animal”.

In 1992, Def Leppard released their fifth album, Adrenalize. The album reached number one on the UK charts and number two on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold over 10 million copies worldwide and included the hit singles “Let’s Get Rocked” and “Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad”.

In 1996, Def Leppard released their sixth album, Slang. The album reached number two on the UK charts and number 14 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold over four million copies worldwide and included the hit single “Work It Out”.

In 1999, Def Leppard released their seventh album, Euphoria. The album reached number one on the UK charts and number 11 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold over four million copies worldwide and included the hit singles “Promises” and “Goodbye”.

In 2002, Def Leppard released their eighth album, X. The album reached number one on the UK charts and number five on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold over four million copies worldwide and included the hit singles “Now” and “Long Long Way to Go”.

In 2006, Def Leppard released their ninth album, Yeah!. The album reached number two on the UK charts and number nine on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold over three million copies worldwide and included the hit single “Nine Lives”.

In 2008, Def Leppard released their tenth album, Songs from the Sparkle Lounge. The album reached number five on the UK charts and number 15 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold over two million copies worldwide and included the hit single “C’mon C’mon”.

In 2011, Def Leppard released their eleventh album, Mirrorball. The album reached number two on the UK charts and number 11 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold over two million copies worldwide and included the hit single “Undefeated”.

In 2015, Def Leppard released their twelfth album, Def Leppard. The album reached number one on the UK charts and number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold over one million copies worldwide and included the hit singles “Let’s Go” and “Dangerous”.

Elliott has been married twice. His first marriage was to Karla de Vibes in 1983. The couple divorced in 1996. Elliott married his second wife, Lisa Hyde, in 2014. Elliott has three daughters: Molly (born in 1983), Lily (born in 2002), and Ruby (born in 2006).

Elliott has an estimated net worth of $65 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a musician. Elliott has been a member of Def Leppard for over 40 years. The band has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards.

General Info

Full NameJoe Elliott
Net Worth$70 million
Date Of BirthAugust 1, 1959
Height1.87 m
ProfessionRecord producer, Singer-songwriter, Songwriter, Radio personality, Pour Some Sugar on Me, Love Bites, Photograph
EducationKing Edward VII School, Sheffield
NationalityEnglish

Family

SpouseKristine Elliott (m. 2004), Karla Rhamdani (m. 1989–1996), Pour Some Sugar on Me, Love Bites, Photograph
ChildrenFinlay Elliott
ParentsCynthia Elliott, Joe Elliott Sr, Pour Some Sugar on Me, Love Bites, Photograph

Accomplishments

Music GroupsPour Some Sugar on Me, Love Bites, Photograph, Def Leppard, Down 'n' Outz, Kings of Chaos, Cybernauts, Atomic Mass
MoviesHighway Star – A Journey in Rock, Ian Hunter: Just Another Night: Live at Astoria

Social profile links

Quotes

#Quote
1[on "Let's Go"] It's that three-minute pop-rock stuff with big chunky guitars and a big chorus. And it has that swaggering, mid-tempo rhythm, like 'Sugar', and 'Rock Of Ages'. The idea was, we wanted something familiar. I mean, when AC/DC comes back after years away, you're not going to get 'Bohemian Rhapsody' from 'em, you know? And you don't want it, either - you want 'Back in Black', or something like it. For us, this is what we do. And it's something we enjoy doing.
2I'm probably the biggest Mott (Mott the Hoople) fan on the planet. Morrissey (Morrissey) says he's a bigger fan but he isn't.
3After you have a hit like Hysteria and you're signed to the corporate machine it becomes an albatross around your neck. As much as our music is anthemic rock'n'roll it's a business at the end of the day. It's stressful and gets harder each time you make a record.
4I was 17 when punk happened but I was still buying Queen and Thin Lizzy. We liked punk but didn't want to be in a punk band. The first song we learned was Suffragette City. The good thing was that punk got rid of the 15 minute guitar solo.
5We were only getting $50 a week when we started touring so I didn't want to get into debt paying for TVs. There are lots of great rock bands who have never thrown a TV through a window. It's not a prerequisite. I've always been more into the music than the groupies, drugs or smashing up hotel rooms.
6I wanted to be in the biggest band in the world. And we were a couple of times. People in Britain don't realise. We don't get the credit we deserve in Britain. It's nice to walk down Oxford Street without being recognised but then again when music magazines write about us they take the piss because we're not as cool as Johnny Marr, who isn't as successful as us by a million miles. Jools Holland won't have us on his show because we're not cool enough. Rock's ploughed its own furrow for 30 years but still music magazines don't give rock its due and still rave on about Nick Drake. How many more front covers do Paul McCartney and Morrissey (Morrissey) need? Our album will sell more than Morrissey's so why don't we get the same kind of respect? There are more people than Bono and Michael Stipe to put on the cover of a magazine. Whether it's Simon Le Bon, Gary Kemp, Bruce Dickinson or me, there are more musicians out there. It's not just Lennon (John Lennon) and Jim Morrison. Bands who have sold shit-loads of records, whether it be us or Depeche Mode, are becoming footnotes.
7You better wake up and smell the roses before they're on your coffin lid!

Facts

#Fact
1Formed a side band with members of The Quireboys to form the Down 'N' Outz. They play and record songs by Mott The Hoople.
2Started making posters for a then fictional, band named Deaf Leopard until meeting Pete Willis, Tony Kenning, and Rick Savage, of Atomic Mass. The band then became Def Leppard, when Sav changed the spelling.
3Original member of Def Leppard since inception (1977). A trio, originally known as "Atomic Mass" included bassist Rick Savage, lead guitarist Pete Willis, and drummer Tony Kenning. Joe Elliott took over the band as lead vocalist and renamed the rock outfit Deaf Leopard in 1977.
4Lead singer of the rock band Def Leppard.

Pictures

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Lucha Mexico2016Documentary writer: "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME"
Dolezal Backstage2015TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2015TV Series music - 1 episode
Lip Sync Battle2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
The To Do List2013writer: "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - as Joseph Elliot
Dancing with the Stars2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
One Hit Wonderland2012TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Rock of Ages2012writer: "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Rock of Ages" uncredited, "Bringin' On The Heartbreak" uncredited
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011-2012TV Series writer - 3 episodes
That's My Boy2012writer: "Rock Of Ages"
Metal Evolution2011TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
The Apprentice2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Skateland2010writer: "ROCK OF AGES"
Brütal Legend2009Video Game writer: "Rock of Ages"
Rage2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Balls of Fury2007writer: "Rock Of Ages", "Photograph", "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - as Joseph Elliott
American Dad!2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Made in Sheffield2001Documentary writer: "Rock Of Ages"
On the Line2001writer: "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - as Joseph Elliot
Rock Star2001writer: "Let's Get Rocked", "Rock Rock! Till You Drop" - as Joseph Elliott
Lucky Numbers2000writer: "Demolition Man" - as Joseph Elliot / writer: "Excitable"
Coyote Ugly2000writer: "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - as Joseph Elliot
When Saturday Comes1996"When Saturday comes", "Jimmy's Theme"
Top of the Pops1995TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Last Action Hero1993writer: "Two Steps Behind"
Beavis and Butt-Head1993TV Series writer - 1 episode
Encino Man1992lyrics: "Let's Get Rocked" / music: "Let's Get Rocked"

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dark Realm2001TV SeriesGhost Leon
Pour Some Sugar on Me1988Short

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Def Leppard: Best of the Videos2004Video
Classic Albums: Def Leppard - Hysteria2002Video documentary

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Down 'N' Outz: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon2011Video executive producer

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Art Officially Favored2017Documentary filmingHimself
That Metal Show2015TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Rock Icons2015TV Series documentaryHimself
The Art of McCartney2014Video documentaryHimself
Classic Rock Roll of Honour: Presented by Orange Amplification2014TV MovieHimself
Never Turn Your Back on Sparks2014DocumentaryHimself
Tavis Smiley2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Def Leppard Viva! Hysteria Concert2013VideoHimself
Hello Quo2012DocumentaryHimself
Jobriath A.D.2012DocumentaryHimself
Metal Evolution2011TV Series documentaryHimself
Down 'N' Outz: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon2011VideoHimself
Video Killed the Radio Star2010TV Series documentaryHimself
The Music Video Exposed2010TV SeriesHimself
The 9th Meteor Ireland Music Awards2009TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Xposé2009TV SeriesHimself
Live with Kelly and Michael2007TV SeriesHimself
Highway Star: A Journey in Rock2007DocumentaryHimself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2006TV SeriesHimself
Def Leppard: Rock of Ages2005VideoHimself
The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody2004TV Movie documentaryHimself
I Love the '80s2002TV Series documentaryHimself
Classic Albums: Def Leppard - Hysteria2002Video documentaryHimself
Top of the Pops1987-2002TV SeriesHimself
Def Leppard: RockWalk Induction2000Video documentary shortHimself
The Howard Stern Radio Show1999TV SeriesHimself
Behind the Music1998TV Series documentaryHimself
Rockopop1992TV Series
MTV Video Music Awards 19921992TV SpecialHimself
Fighting Back1992TV SeriesHimself
Rage1992TV SeriesHimself
Ozzy Osbourne: Don't Blame Me1991Video documentaryHimself (as Joe Elliot)
Brit Awards 19891989TV SpecialHimself (Def Leppard)
The Comic Strip Presents...1988TV SeriesHimself
Historia1988Video documentaryLead singer

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dolezal Backstage2015TV Series documentaryHimself
100 Greatest Number One Singles2001TV Special documentary as Def Leppard

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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