Pete Willis Musical artist

Peter Andrew "Pete" Willis (born 16 February 1960, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England) is a British hard rock guitarist, best known as an original 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, which was being recorded at the time of his departure. He was fired from Def Leppard in 1982 and replaced by Phil Collen.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 16, 1960
Birth place
England , Sheffield , South Yorkshire

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Musical artist

Career started1977
Career ended1991
associated musical artist
Def Leppard
Atomic Mass (band)
Gogmagog (band)
Roadhouse (band)
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Heavy metal music
Hard rock
instrument
Guitar
Backing vocalist

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