5 Things About Phil Collen You May Not Know...

Phil Collen of Def Leppard performs onstage during Radio 2 In The Park at Hylands Park on September 7, 2025 in Chelmsford, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Getty Images)
By Axel Lowe
  1. He’s a long-time Health Advocate: Collen has been a vegetarian for decades, went vegan for a time, and has been alcohol-free for over 25 years, embracing a clean-living philosophy that contrasts with rockstar stereotypes.
  2. His First Def Leppard Solo Was a One-Take Wonder: The famous guitar solo on Def Leppard album’s “Stagefright” was the first thing he ever recorded for the band, and he nailed it in a single take.
  3. He Got His Start with the Band Girl: Before Def Leppard, Collen played with the glam-rock band Girl, whose success helped launch his career.
  4. He Learned Slide Guitar from a Joe Walsh Tutorial: He credits Joe Walsh with teaching him how to play slide guitar, highlighting a practical, self-taught approach to musicianship.
  5. His Calls Laguna Hills, CA his home and is a Minimalist: Despite being a rock icon, his current home and recording studio is surprisingly basic, focusing on essentials rather than elaborate. 
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