Savage. Rick Savage

Today is Rick Savage’s birthday and Def Leppard is the Live @ 5

Rick Savage of Def Leppard performs onstage during Radio 2 In The Park at Hylands Park on September 7, 2025 in Chelmsford, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Getty Images)
By Jake "Tank" Mitchell

Since the beginning of Def Leppard Rick has been a savage on the bass and he has played a major role in the success of the band. Today he turns 65.

Tank

Jake "Tank" Mitchell

If you asked Tank why he got in to radio he will tell you “Some kids wanted to be Zach Morris. I wanted to be ‘Dr’ Johnny Fever.” There isn’t anything else in the world that Tank could see himself doing.

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