Pete Willis
electric guitar
b. 1960 in Sheffield
Founded Def Leppard
Peter Andrew Willis (born 16 February 1960) is a retired English guitarist, best known as a founding member of the hard rock band Def Leppard. He was with Def Leppard from 1977 to 1982, when he was fired from the band and replaced by Phil Collen. His firing was due to drinking problems.
Personal life
Willis married Lindsay Smith in 1985, and had two sons: Luke and Andrew. The family resides in Crookes, Sheffield. Willis left the music business. He now runs his own property management company in Sheffield.
Every band they have passed through, with what they played and when — and whether they were there at the start.
Where they came from, where they are, and who they are to other people.
- Born
- 1960-02-16 · Sheffield
- Schooled at
- Tapton School
- Also works as
- songwriter, guitarist
- Plays
- guitar
Where to hear from them lately. These are live searches, not a list somebody froze — so they stay current.
- Wikipedia →the full article
- Interviews on YouTube →newest first
- Recent news & comments →Google News
- Blabbermouth →metal press
Portrait: sourced from the web