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Steve Clark (1960-1991) was a member of the hard rock band Def Leppard until his death. He wrote or co-wrote over 90% of the band's songs and was known for his guitar skills and dual-guitar partnership with Phil Collen.
Jun 4, 2020 · Steve Clark was a guitarist for Def Leppard who struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. He died in 1991 at age 30, leaving behind a fiancée who also passed away from overdose.
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Oct 26, 2015 · Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen recalls the tragic death of Steve Clark, his bandmate and friend, in 1991. He also reveals why he didn't go to the funeral and how he coped with the loss.
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Jan 8, 2021 · A tribute to the late Steve Clark, the cool and charismatic guitarist of Def Leppard, who died in 1991. Read how he influenced the band's sound and style, and how his peers remember him.
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Jun 25, 2020 · Joe Elliott and Phil Collen look back at the band's first two albums - On Through The Night and High ‘N’ Dry - and the impact of guitarists Pete Willis and Steve Clark.
Steve Clark was the lead guitarist and songwriter of Def Leppard until his accidental overdose in 1991. Learn about his life, career, postmortem, and how the band and other artists honored him.
