Joe Elliott and David Fricke
speakeasy

The Def Leppard front man opens up to Rolling Stone editor/author Fricke (Animal Instinct: The Def Leppard Story) about the band's trajectory- from the teen hijinks of the band first conceived out of boredom as "Deaf Leopard" in post-war England through changes in the lineup and their continuing legacy headlining with opening acts that were once their aspirational idols. Elliott reveals what makes a great band, why a good rhyme trumps proper geography for a hit song, how modern rock training may be the worst thing for the future of rock music, living with the spectre of Hysteria, and more. Filmed at the Iridium in New York City.

Duration: 57 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 402

About Speakeasy:

Ever wish you could watch a talk show where compelling subject matter -- not gossip -- is topic #1? Where defining moments in a career are explored? Where the evolution of a skill is discussed, and a look inside what makes talent tick, drives the conversation? Speakeasy.

One singular talent, chatting with that talent's chosen interviewer; whether a journalist, creative partner or friend.

The premier season of Speakeasy has begun.

Filmed before a live audience on a 1930's-era set located in Manhattan's historic McKittrick Hotel, the look and feel of this 6-part series is soft and intimate.

Viewers will have the unique perspective of experiencing a personal, frank conversation.

An artist may choose to illustrate a point through his instrument of choice, but Speakeasy is not a performance series.

It's all about the conversation.

In the first season, renowned artists such as Roger Waters of Pink Floyd is interviewed by journalist Bill Weir, and Chic's Nile Rodgers talks with longtime friend Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson.




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