Phil Collen ... Philip Kenneth Collen (born 8 December 1957) [1] is an English musician who is best known as the co-lead guitarist for the rock band Def Leppard.

After Steve Clark’s tragic death in 1991 and before Vivian Campbell joined, Phil took care of all the guitar parts during the recordings of the 1992 album ADRENALIZE. Since then, Phil developed …

Phil Collen was born on 8 December 1957 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Last Action Hero (1993), Encino Man (1992) and Rock of Ages (2012).

Dec 23, 2024 · In addition to being a successful musician, Phil Collen is a martial arts and fitness enthusiast. He told Grammy Magazine in 2014 that he weight trains regularly and tries to eat healthy. …

May 12, 2023 · This week, GRAMMY.com spoke with Phil Collen, the guitarist of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard for more than four decades. Their latest studio album, Diamond Star Halos, …

Philip Kenneth "Phil" Collen (born 8 December 1957) is the co-lead guitarist and one of the backing vocalists for English rock band Def Leppard. He joined the band in 1982 following the departure of …

From glam beginnings to multi-platinum anthems, Phil Collen’s journey with Def Leppard is the ultimate rock guitarist story. In this video, we break down his rise, his iconic tone, and every...

For Collen, this illustrious career dates back to age 14 when he heard the electric guitar at a Deep Purple rock concert back home in England. He got his first guitar at 16, splitting his time learning the …

Jul 21, 2024 · Def Leppard's Phil Collen celebrates their latest song, 'Just Like '73,' dives into the 40th anniversary of 'Pyromania' and hints at what's next for the band.

Apr 12, 2025 · However, he turned down the offer because he wasn't interested and the position was eventually taken by Adrian Smith, who auditioned to join Def Leppard in 1991. Phil is a fitness freak. …