Def Leppard’s Steve Clark was the most self-destructive man in music.

Def Leppard’s Steve Clark was the most self-destructive man in music.


June 20, 2026 | J.D. Blackwell

Def Leppard’s Steve Clark was the most self-destructive man in music.


Steve Clark was the guitarist and songwriter who shredded for Def Leppard. But the only thing he shredded harder than a guitar riff was his liver. His struggles with alcoholism ultimately led to his demise at the tender age of 30. But not before he left his mark.

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Gettyimages - 1065570272, Def Leppard Plays The Fox Theater, Atlanta ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 4: Lead songwriter and guitarist Steve Clark of Def Leppard performs at The Fabulous Fox Theater on September 4, 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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June 20, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

Def Leppard’s Steve Clark was the most self-destructive man in music.

Steve Clark was the guitarist and songwriter who shredded for Def Leppard. But the only thing he shredded harder than a guitar riff was his liver. His struggles with alcoholism ultimately led to his demise at the tender age of 30. But not before he left his mark.
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