There are a few things I’d say to Def Leppard like “Give yourselves a hand… You need it!” or “Throw your hands in the air, I know one of you cares!”.
But there’s one thing I never thought I’d say: “I agree with you!”
First let’s put the quote up in this bitch, then I’ll say why I agree with it. Ready? Okay…
“Primarily, Def Leppard really is a band. It’s five guys and we’re not a revolving door of musicians, which those other bands are. Whitesnake especially — I mean, has anyone actually counted how many musicians have been through Whitesnake? (laughs) I know it’s over 50. It’s ridiculous, and even Dio, like after I left Dio, there were several other guitar players, a couple other drummers, quite a few bass players (and) a couple of keyboard players. Def Leppard, if Steve Clark were alive, he’d still be in the band today. Def Leppard is not the kind of band that just goes out and swaps members.“
– Vivian Campbell
Read full interview here.
I always thought bands who changed members all the time were not really bands. The chemistry between the original lineup makes the band. Changing it ruins that.
I do understand that some members leave, others pass away — shit happens. But bands that habitually change their lineup (like Megadeth or GNR) are pretty much solo projects. Not cool.
I really respect Leppard for being able to stick with their original crew. And I know I crack a lot of jokes about the drummer but I think it’s amazing that he continues to play with them in spite of his little accident. Only a HANDful of bands would keep him after that. Gotta hand it to them. — Sorry, can’t help the puns.
