Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond, by Phil Collen
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Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond, by Phil Collen
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A revelatory and redemptive memoir from the lead guitarist of the legendary band Def Leppard—the first book ever written by one of its members—chronicling the band’s extraordinary rise to superstardom and how they’ve maintained it for three decades.Meet Phil Collen. You may know him as the lead guitarist in Def Leppard, whose signature song “Pour Some Sugar on Me” is still as widely enjoyed as when it debuted in 1988. Maybe you’ve heard of him as the rock star who gave up alcohol and meat more than twenty-five years ago. Most likely you’ve seen him shirtless—in photos or in real life—flaunting his impeccably toned body to appreciative female fans. But it wasn’t always like this. Collen worked his way up from nothing, teaching himself guitar from scratch as a teenager by imitating his heroes. He slogged it out in London-based pub bands for years, long before Def Leppard formed and transformed from unknowns to icons (all thanks to a little album called Pyromania), from playing openers in near-empty arenas to headlining in those same stadiums and selling them out every night. But as Collen discovered, true overnight success is a myth. Like the other band members, he had to struggle and fight his way to the top; in the end, he says, “our work ethic saved us.” Just as it still does. This is Collen’s story, starting with his first real taste of success and wild rock and roll excess as a member of the seminal glam rock outfit Girl. But once he joins Def Leppard, it’s also an amazing underdog tale featuring a bunch of ordinary working-class lads who rose to mega-stardom, overcoming incredible obstacles—such as drummer Rick Allen losing an arm in a car crash and the tragic death of guitarist Steve Clark, Phil’s musical soul mate, who lost his fight with alcoholism. Featuring personal, never-before-seen photos of Collen and his band mates on stage and off, Adrenalized is a fascinating account of the failures, triumphs, challenges, and rock-hard dedication it takes to make dreams come true.
Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond, by Phil Collen- Amazon Sales Rank: #162766 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-27
- Released on: 2015-10-27
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x 1.00" w x 6.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 240 pages
About the Author Phil Collen is the lead guitarist of the legendary rock band Def Leppard. He has been a vegetarian for thirty-one years, alcohol-free for twenty-eight years, and vegan for over four years, busting the myth of the classic rock star stereotype.Chris Epting is the author of many books, including Led Zeppelin Crashed Here, All I Really Need to Know I Learned from KISS, and Hello, It’s Me—Dispatches From a Pop Culture Junkie.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. I Stand Divided On This One By T. Skylar I wondered who would be the first member of Def Leppard to release a book, and to be honest l didn't think it would be Phil Collen. In Adrenalized Collen covers his childhood in Hackney to his foray in the band Girl and of course, Def Leppard. It's interesting to finally get a book from someone in the Leppard clan. I see some reviews making a big deal about this book, and others claiming it was boring and had little to offer. I fall somewhere in the middle. I consider myself a seasoned veteran of the rock autobiography and l can make distinction between the divide.First things first, Collen's childhood offered nothing out of the ordinary or fascinating. It was much more informative to read about his days in the band Girl, who achieved some moderate success in the U.K. He really takes us back to that scene and era with the makeup, the androgyny, hanging out in gay bars and behind the music of Girl. It's well-known that Collen wasn't a member of Leppard's first two albums and he gives his stance on them and how it felt for him to join an already established band. There's an interesting moment where Phil discusses High N' Dry vs Pyromania and goes deeper into Mutt Lang's contributions and ideas for the band and their sound. Collen believes Pyromania was original and a stepping stone but that "...the band's originality culminated in the Hysteria album". There's a lot going into Adrenalize and Slang, then the content becomes less and less. It becomes more about tours and which band they toured with and anecdotes than story-telling. Up until then he gave good amounts of stories and information on the band's biggest years and tours.Adrenalized is very quick read at just about 200 pages. We also hear from people in Phil's entourage who help tell the story (family, band members, ex-bandmates, wife etc). There are also numerous concert and album reviews that end up taking a lot of space. I don't think Collen needs that much gratification from other sources in his own book. All of this superfluous content detracts from the story. He just needs to tell the story his own way, it'd be enough. It helps paint the picture but it happens a lot for what is supposed to be an autobiography. I'm sure a lot of readers would've no doubt preferred more Phil Collen and less "guests". This ends up hurting the book. And then there's a lot of "...And then l was with this girl and then she got jealous of this girl so l ran of with her" as well.The book seems to be done a bit too much by the number at times. Drugs? Check. Girls? Check. Joining über Rock band Def Leppard? Check. Life-changing moment? Check. Finding love? Check. I don't know if it's because there have been so many autobiographies on Rock musicians, but it seems lacking and doesn't really do or say anything different. We don't get as much of a feel for Phil's personality as maybe we should. He just seems like this kind lad who somehow ended up in a massive rock band.We get some glimpses of human moments, impacts, such as Steve Clark's death, Rick Allen's accident and when he took his mom out on tour. It's a good read for the obsessed and curious Leppard fans, but there's no fanfare here. Don't expect much revelations besides a few insights into the band, it's simply an average Rock autobiography. Being the Leppard fan that l am l had to get it. I went through the book's 200 pages very quickly, and l thought it could have been more than what it ultimately ended up being. 3 stars.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Painfully Mediocre By John B. Mason The impression I get from reading some of these reviews is that if you are a Def Leppard fan, you will love this book. I am a Def Leppard fan (admittedly the last new album of theirs I purchased was 'Euphoria' and have stayed far away from anything they've released since then, but still absolutely love them live in concert) and I am also a fan of rock and roll biographies. Phil is an interesting guy and, I think, a great guitar player. So it was a no-brainer that I ordered this book the moment it came out.The fact is this is painfully mediocre. No reflection on Phil, or Def Leppard. But as a rock and roll biography, it's mostly a waste of time. If you've read "Animal Instinct" by David Fricke, you won't need to read this. As other reviewers have noted it's short -- about 200 pages -- and pretty ho-hum in it's storytelling. Phil is not a writer, nor are his editors, apparently, as I lost track of how many times he punctuated a sentence with "all of a sudden" and "really" (as in "I really like that.")I loved hearing him admit that "Adrenalize" sounded dated the moment it was released, and other off-hand quotes. But there's nothing really revelatory in this book that couldn't be gleaned by online surfing. I was expecting more about his lifestyle -- his diet, his exercise regime, some intimate stuff like that. Honestly, just a chapter about his personal workout would have made sense in his book, as he has become almost as well known for his incredibly healthy lifestyle. But that's relegated to some pithy "why kill animals" mantra of veganism. (No disrespect intended, but he didn't sound very convincing about his lifestyle change.)The book came alive at the last chapter when he started asking the bigger questions and then, suddenly, just stopped. I finished the book wondering what I learned. I learned that he has had sex with a lot of women while being in relationships with other women. I learned that everyone agrees that he should write a book because he has an interesting life. I didn't learn a whole lot more.At the end of the day it's hard not to notice this book came out at the same time as Def Leppard's most recent album. It's hard not to be cynical and suppose he felt rushed to put out this product to coincide with the album. Bummer. I think it would have been a much better book had he spent more time on it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Both mystical and down-to-earth By Sal Nudo In the “Coda” section of “Adrenalized,” Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen makes some profound statements. I’m not talking profound statements for a guitarist in Def Leppard; I’m talking statements that would make philosophers think hard. After reading this book, I like Phil Collen even more than I did before. He’s a killer guitarist and an awesome songwriter who is always striving for more. At the same time, he also turns off light switches in his house to save money, doesn’t believe in stereotyping whatsoever, and doesn’t care much about celebrity. Like all of us, Collen is a mix of contradictions, talents, feelings, and flaws, and he seems to understand this.“Adrenalized” doesn’t begin as interestingly as it ends. Collen’s retelling of his childhood felt like a book report, an obligatory section to get out of the way before the more glamorous rock ‘n’ roll parts. In my view, he could have added an exciting adolescent story or two to spice things up. But the tale heats up quickly when the guitarist hooks up with Girl, his first notable band. Collen was wild in his early years, taking drugs and drinking with abandon. Unlike many rock stars, however, he doesn’t revel in this aspect of his life today, saying plainly in the book that he never intended to write about such debauchery when he was practicing it. Collen tells a few wild stories and offers more than enough background info to give readers the general idea: “Rock and roll is no safety net,” as Def Leppard themselves once conveyed on the great “High ‘n’ Dry” album.Reading about Collen’s relationship with the deceased Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark, who was his best friend, is one of the coolest parts of “Adrenalized.” These guys were hardcore partiers, but they also had deep conversations and looked at life and music way beyond the constricted boundaries of a studio. For instance, at the start of Chapter 3, Collen talks about how he and Clark were awakened inside by the beauty and art of Paris, where they lived. One recurring theme from Collen in “Adrenalized” is on the dumbing down of society that is so prevalent, thanks to so many pointless distractions everywhere. Back in the 1980s, Clark and Collen observed this phenomenon for the first time in their lives and made efforts to enter into a “third dimension” of life to try to sidestep all its inanities. This may sound like a pretentious attitude, but I actually admire these guys for having such a mature outlook so young, when they were unattached rock stars who could have been completely self-indulgent.Of course, Collen has spent a great part of his life in the entertainment industry contributing to what some might say is the watering down of society. He knows this, which I think is partly why he spends the other half of his life living and thinking the way he does. My view is that Collen is way more authentic than most multimillionaire celebrities, but thankfully he’s not preachy or condescending about his cleaned-up lifestyle.Like many of these types of books, Collen’s life becomes a jet setting whirlwind after Def Leppard’s popularity hits its apex, a series of relationships, travels, kids, heartbreak, and joys. The writing is a bit scattered at times, moving from one topic to the next at breakneck speed. Collen mentions that the Leppard album “Slang” could have been enhanced with a bit more focus on the songs. I disagree because I think that album is perfect, but I would apply the same principle to his book: Collen could have put more work into his life story to make it really stand out. One huge disappointment is that he talks little about the personalities of his bandmates. What is his relationship like with Rick Savage, for instance? Who in the band does he hang out with most and why? Perhaps he was being a gentleman to avoid friction, but Def Leppard fans want to know this stuff.Ultimately, I’m a “microscopic pinpoint of existence in this universe,” as Collen describes himself in the last line of “Adrenalized.” Who am I to judge what he includes in his life story? Collen wrote a book, and it’s a darned interesting one that’s a bit different for a rock star. Maybe the next Def Leppard bio will dish on the entertainment side more to satisfy the masses, leaving the loftier stuff to Collen.
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