Phil Collen
Phil Collen | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Philip Kenneth Collen |
| Also known as | One-half of "The Terror Twins" with co-guitarist Steve Clark: 1983–1991 |
| Born | 8 December 1957 Hackney, London, England |
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| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1974–present |
| Labels | Mercury |
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| Website | defleppard |
Philip Kenneth Collen (born 8 December 1957) is an English musician who is best known as the co-lead guitarist for the rock band Def Leppard. Collen joined the band in 1982 during the recording of the Pyromania album. Before joining Def Leppard, Collen had performed with a number of bands in the burgeoning British glam metal scene. Outside of Def Leppard, he has been involved in a number of side projects; those projects include the trio Man Raze, with which he is the lead singer and sole guitarist.
Collen has been noted for his shred guitar playing style.