Pete Willis
Peter Andrew Willis (born 16 February 1960) is an English guitarist, best known as a founding member of the hard rock band Def Leppard. He co-wrote many tracks and played guitar on the band's first three albums: On Through the Night, High 'n' Dry, and Pyromania, which was being recorded at the time of his departure. He was fired from Def Leppard in 1982 and replaced by Phil Collen. In 2019, Willis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Def Leppard. He did not attend the induction ceremony, however.
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Birth name | Peter Andrew Willis |
Born | Sheffield, England | 16 February 1960
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
Years active | 1977–1991, 2003, 2021–present |
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