DEF LEGGEND was formed in August 2013 by founder Mike Hamill. The Band is the most authentic Def Leppard Tribute in the world. They provide an experience of sight and sound that will almost make you think you are hearing Def Leppard themselves. Not only do they completely nail the music, but they also bring you a visual production and performance that is unique and unapparelled in today's demanding Tribute World. The Band covers songs from 10 different historic Def leppard Albums. DEF LEGGEND is made up of veteran musicians mostly local to Dallas, Texas. Their members have a combined of over 120 years of playing experience and some have previously played in other very successful touring bands. In the history of the band, they have traveled extensively across the USA and Mexico and have performed at some of the most incredible venues and festivals in the country. Such venues would include House of Blues locations in Dallas, Houston, Cleveland, Chicago, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans and Orlando and many other Live Nation rooms and theatres, as well as The Jack FM Throwback Music Festival in Dallas in 2013, 2015 and 2016. The historic Moondance Jam, RocktemberFest and the largest Tribute Fest in Mexico in Hermosilla Sonora. DEF LEGGEND has also become a favorite of the Casino circuits in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Often Being referred to as "The next best thing to Def Leppard" is an honor DEF LEGGEND never takes for granted and is a title they work tirelessly to earn show after show. No one leaves a DEF LEGGEND performance without believing they have just seen the best "Def Leppard Tribute Experience" in the world!
Taylor Dennis / RICK SAVAGE
1) What is your home town?
"I grew up in The Colony, Texas but I currently live in Dallas!" 2) What in your opinion is the best audience? "The best audience is one that you can connect with! When everyone is singing along and having a good time, it truly makes me perform to my fullest." 3) Why the name Def Leggend? "Def Leppard is truly a legendary band so I think "LEGGEND" fits perfectly. The double “G’s” have a great Leppard-style look." 4) Who is your favorite bassist? "My favorite bassists would include Nikki Sixx, Steve Harris, Eddie Jackson, Jeff Pilson, and of course Rick Savage!" Ken Koudelka / RICK ALLEN
1) What led you to study drums?
" I used to listen to Kiss Alive 1 for hours when I was young and all I wanted to be was Peter Criss. So I guess Kiss was my earliest influence to want to be a rock star." 2) What type of music do you prefer to listen to? "Any hard Rock with a good melody." 3) What is your hometown? "Fairbanks, Alaska." 4) Who is your favorite drummer of all time? "John Bonham, definitely." |
Mike Hamill / PHIL COLLEN
1) What made you decide on playing guitar?
"That is very easy.... Girls !" 2) What types of music inspire you? "80's hair metal , and good praise music !" 3) Why a Def Leppard tribute band?? "Because they have had such an impact on music , and have become one of the top Rock Bands in history. Their appeal attracts both young and old. They also have such an incredible catalog of music to choose from. And then there's the fact that they are my all time Favorite Band!" 4) Whats your most embarrassing moment on stage? " My most embarrassing moment was playing and Adult Biker Rally and while we were setting up to go on , they were having a Male Contest where the Men were in Thongs or even less. Pretty Gross !! " 5) What is your home town? " Dallas Texas the One and Only !" 
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