Pete Willis
Peter Andrew Willis (born 16 February 1960) is a retired English musician and songwriter. He is best known as a founding member of the 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.[1] He was fired from Def Leppard in 1982 and replaced by Phil Collen.
Pete Willis | |
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| Birth name | Peter Andrew Willis |
| Born | 16 February 1960 Sheffield, England |
| Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1977–1991, 2003 |
| Associated acts | Atomic Mass, Def Leppard, Gogmagog, Nightrun, Roadhouse |
In 2019, Willis was added into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Def Leppard.[2]