My Conversation With Def Leppard

Tonight, I'm joined by music legends Joe Elliott and Rick Savage, who reflect on their careers. With legions of fans around the world, the pop-metal band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and recently embarked on a 42-city national tour to support U.S. troops.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Lexxi Foxxx of Steel Panther, Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard and Satchel of Steel Panther perform at Hammersmith Apollo on November 15, 2012 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Neil Lupin/Redferns via Getty Images)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Lexxi Foxxx of Steel Panther, Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard and Satchel of Steel Panther perform at Hammersmith Apollo on November 15, 2012 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Neil Lupin/Redferns via Getty Images)

Tonight, I'm joined by music legends Joe Elliott and Rick Savage, who reflect on their careers with the English rock band Def Leppard. With legions of fans around the world, the pop-metal band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and recently embarked on a 42-city national tour to support U.S. troops.

In the clip below, Savage describes Def Leppard's sound as a cross between two other iconic bands. Here's a hint -- one is from Australia and the other from England.

For more of our conversation, be sure to tune in to Tavis Smiley tonight on PBS. Check out our website for your local TV listings: http://www.pbs.org/tavis.

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