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
(bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals)
Willis was asked to leave the band, and guitarist Phil Collen was recruited to replace him. Clark and Collen developed the trademark dual-guitar sound of Def
put an advertisement in Melody Maker for a "peroxide guitar hero," and Phil Collen (current guitarist of Def Leppard) answered. They were soon joined by
album. Willis, after being fired in July 1982, was replaced by guitarist Phil Collen, and both of them feature on Pyromania, released in January 1983. Supported
among others. Girl were formed in 1979 by vocalist Phil Lewis, guitarists Gerry Laffy and Phil Collen, drummer Jonathon Trevisick (replaced shortly thereafter
and Elliott alongside drummer Rick Allen (since 1978) and guitarists Phil Collen (since 1982) and Vivian Campbell (since 1992). Def Leppard evolved from
partially demoed before his death, they were largely re-recorded with Phil Collen playing all the guitar parts. It remains the only album recorded by Def
been the most expensive record made in the UK. According to guitarist Phil Collen, the album had to sell a minimum of 5 million copies to break even. The
Leppard from 1977 to 1982, when he was fired from the band and replaced by Phil Collen. His firing was due to drinking problems. He co-wrote many tracks and