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Peter Andrew Willis (born 16 February 1960) is an English guitarist, best known as a founder member of the hard rock band Def Leppard. He was with Def Leppard from 1977 to 1982, when he was fired from the band and replaced by Phil Collen due to drinking problems.
Oct 10, 2018 · Pete Willis, the original guitarist of DEF LEPPARD, was nominated for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction along with the current lineup of the band. Joe Elliott, the singer, said he was pleased to learn that Willis was included and that he is open to reconnecting with him if they are inducted. He also shared his memories of Willis' departure and his role in the band's early songs.
Jul 12, 2017 · The Day Def Leppard Replaced Pete Willis With Phil Collen. Martin Kielty Published: July 12, 2017. Mercury. Def Leppard were well into the recording of third album Pyromania when they decided...
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Jun 1, 2023 · The reason why Def Leppard fired Pete Willis: “He had to go”. The story of Def Leppard starts pretty early by usual standards. Compared to the other acts at the time, that were in their mid-20s, Leppard were all still in their teens, crafting some of their first songs on a demo tape that would give rise to their first album, On Through the ...
Jul 24, 2020 · JOE ELLIOTT has praised Def Leppard co-founder Pete Willis who was fired from the band in 1982, calling him "integral" to the band, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk. By George...
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Pete Willis is the co-founder of the Sheffield rock band Def Leppard, who formed in 1977 with Rick Savage and Tony Kenning. He was sacked from the band in 1982 after heavy drinking affected the recording sessions. He will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2019 along with Steve Clark, Joe Elliott, Rick Savage and others.
Jul 16, 2020 · Namely the band’s two wildfire guitarists: co-founder Pete Willis, and Steve Clark. The former was a super-solid rhythm player whose essentially shy character – happy to hide on stage behind curtains of dark hair – and diminutive stature belied an equally short temper, especially when he’d been drinking, something that was already ...
