Phil Collen on why Def Leppard’s first Diamond award is his most memorable moment

Phil Collen 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 Jill Lances

In a clip posted to Instagram, the guitarist says that while he's not someone who tends to love awards, the time they got their first Diamond award for their 1987 album, Hysteria, stands out as a highlight of his career.