Joe Elliott

This article is about the lead singer of Def Leppard. For other people named Joe Elliott, see Joe Elliott (disambiguation).

Joe Elliott
Elliott in 2018
Elliott in 2018
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Thomas Elliott
Also known asZeff
Born (1959-08-01) 1 August 1959 (age 65)[1]
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1975–present
Member of
Formerly of
Websitedefleppard.com

Joseph Thomas Elliott (born 1 August 1959) is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer and one of the founder members of the hard rock band Def Leppard. He has also been the lead singer of the David Bowie tribute band the Cybernauts and the Mott the Hoople cover band Down 'n' Outz.[2] He is one of the two original members of Def Leppard still in the band and one of the three to perform on every Def Leppard album. Elliott is known for his distinctive and wide ranging raspy singing voice.[3]

  1. ^ Jeffrey, Laura S. (2010). Def Leppard: Arena Rock Band. Enslow Publishers. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-7660-3234-7.
  2. ^ Wiederhorn, Jon (14 June 2010). "Def Leppard Frontman Launches Mott the Hoople Cover Band – Noisecreep". Noisecreep. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
  3. ^ "Standing the test of time". Tuscaloosa News. 21 October 2017.