Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliot admits band members only ‘play rock stars on stage’
foxnews.comWith nearly 40 years in the music business, British rockers Def Leppard know a thing or two about what makes a band stay united. "We can turn it on and off.
We’ve always said, ‘Leave your ego in the dressing room,’" lead singer Joe Elliott told People magazine of the group's ability to check themselves. "We play rock stars on stage, but when everybody’s at home, it’s got nothing to do with it.That’s a major part of our longevity." "I think it’s really important that you are actually two different people," Elliot added.
Guitarist Phil Collen said he becomes an avatar for the crowd, comparing the experience of performing his music to acting. "It’s almost like method acting.The person that goes on stage has got so much more swagger than I do.
I never get stage fright or any of that stuff. Never," he explained. "I actually checked my heart rate once just as we went on to do Rocking Rio, which is like, 100,000 people.
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