Secrets of Def Leppard's Hits

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Secrets of Def Leppard's Hits

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May 30, 2018

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As Def Leppard hit the road with Journey, frontman Joe Elliott breaks down the making of their greatest hits, their unlikely hip-hop influences, working with a young Taylor Swift and much more with host Brian Hiatt

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May 30, 2018

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