Now, I know there are some insane Def Leppard followers that might know a few of these interesting facts. But, in honor of our Jack FM Ticket Thingy back in action, we thought you might want to know a little about the band, before you try to win tickets to them! The worst fan ever, is the one that called just to win something... AND YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS, OR, worse yet, WHO THE BAND IS! If this is you, please read this before you call to win!

What you didn't know about Def Leppard

1. Their original name was Deaf Leopard. In September 1977 they changed it to Def Leppard
2. Who influenced Def Leppard: The Beatles, AC/DC, Queen, Rollingstones, Aerosmith, Led Zepplin, Van Halen, Styx, Foreigner, Elton John. (Just to name a few)
3. In July, 1978. Def Leppard performed their first concert in the UK, at Westfield School in Mosborough, Sheffield. The dinning hall hosted 150 people!
4. Rick Allen joined Def Leppard in 1978, at the old age of 15... Seriously, that's talent!
5. 1979, Def Leppard's single "Waisted" hits 61 in UK.  Check out the Wasted Promo from '79

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