Philip Kenneth Collen (born 8 December 1957)[citation needed] is an English musician who is best known as the co-lead guitarist for the rock band Def Leppard, joining the band in 1982 during the recording of the Pyromania album. Prior to joining Def Leppard, Collen had performed with a number of bands in the burgeoning British glam metal scene. Outside of Def Leppard, with which he still records and performs live, he has been involved in a number of side projects most notably the trio Man Raze, with which he is the lead singer and sole guitarist.
instruments played
Guitar
Vocals
Also Known As
One-half of "The Terror Twins" with co-guitarist Steve Clark: 1983 1991
Associated Acts
Def Leppard Lucy Tush Dumb Blondes Girl Man-Raze Cybernauts BB Steal Tesla Spinal Tap
Birth Name
Philip Kenneth Collen
Genres
Hard rock heavy metal glam metal
Labels
Mercury
Years Active
1974 present
Name
Phil Collen
Nationality
United Kingdom