Def Leppard To Get their Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Def Leppard will be honored with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, October 9, at 11:30 a.m. PT. The ceremony will take place at 1750 N. Vine Street in Los Angeles, where the band will be recognized in the “Recording” category. The event will feature guest speakers Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), with Sirius XM radio personality Bob Buchmann serving as the emcee.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which oversees the famed Walk of Fame, has been hosting star ceremonies since 1960, attracting millions of visitors worldwide.

Def Leppard shared their excitement, stating:

“Honored to share that we will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 9, courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. None of this would be possible without YOU. Thank you.”

Ana Martinez, the Walk of Fame producer, added:

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Def Leppard to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Def Leppard has earned a permanent place not only in music history but now on one of the most famous sidewalks in the world.”

A Legacy Forged in Rock

Def Leppard’s lineup—Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar), and Rick Allen (drums)—has sold more than 110 million albums globally and earned two prestigious diamond certifications in the United States. The band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cements their status as one of rock’s most influential acts.

Over the years, Def Leppard has produced a string of iconic albums, including Hysteria, which went 14-times platinum, and Pyromania, certified 11-times platinum. These records have helped define generations of rock music fans and artists alike. The band’s live shows, known for their energy and spectacle, have become synonymous with their enduring appeal, often earning them the title of the world’s greatest live rock band.

Recent Triumphs and Future Endeavors

In May 2022, Def Leppard released their twelfth studio album, Diamond Star Halos, which received critical acclaim and commercial success. The album debuted at No. 1 on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Billboard’s Hard Rock charts, and achieved a Top 10 position on the Billboard 200 chart—marking the band’s eighth Top 10 album. Internationally, the album also secured several Top 10 chart placements, including a Top 5 debut in the U.K.

Building on that momentum, the band released Drastic Symphonies in 2023, an album recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This project reached No. 4 on the U.K. charts—Def Leppard’s highest U.K. charting album in over 30 years—and spent an impressive 15 weeks atop the Billboard Current Classical chart.

By the end of 2025, the band will have sold over 4.5 million tickets worldwide since their sold-out 2022 stadium tour with Mötley Crüe, a remarkable accomplishment in today’s touring landscape. Currently, Def Leppard is touring with a mix of headline shows and festival appearances, delivering their signature electrifying performances. Next year, the band will return to Las Vegas for their third residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Recently, Def Leppard teamed up with legendary guitarist Tom Morello on the single “Just Like ’73,” which climbed to No. 1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock chart, further underscoring their continued relevance in the rock world.