Pete Willis

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pete Willis
Occupation	Musician
Date Of Birth	Feb 16, 1960(1960-02-16)
Age	64
Birthplace	Sheffield
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Aquarius

Pete Willis Biography

Pete Willis is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on February 16, 1960 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Peter Andrew Willis (born 16 February 1960 in Sheffield, England) is a retired British musician, best known as a founding member of the band Def Leppard. He co-wrote many tracks and played guitar on the band’s first three albums: On Through the Night, High ‘n’ Dry, and Pyromania, which was being recorded at the time of his departure. He was fired from Def Leppard in 1982 and replaced by Phil Collen. In 2019, Willis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Def Leppard.

In February 2003, Willis joined Def Leppard on-stage for a photograph during a concert at the Hallam FM Arena.

Pete Willis Net Worth

Pete Willis is one of the richest Musician from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pete Willis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his early adult life, he formed a band called Atomic Mass with Nicholas Mackley, Rick Savage, Paul Hampshire, and Tony Kenning. He met Joe Elliott in 1977 and invited him to audition for the band, which later became Def Leppard. Willis was one of the main songwriters of the band during their first three albums.

As of 2003, Willis left the music business. He now runs his own property management company in Sheffield.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Pete Willis Dating?

According to our records, Pete Willis is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Pete Willis’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Pete Willis celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

What is Pete Willis doing now?

As of 2003, Willis left the music business. He now runs his own property management company in Sheffield.

What songs did Pete Willis write for Def Leppard?

Pete Willis was a key part in co-writing numerous songs during the band’s early era, including the Pyromania album: “Photograph,” “Too Late For Love,” “Comin’ Under Fire,” and “Billy’s Got A Gun” were all co-written by him.

What happened to the original guitar player for Def Leppard?

In 1987 Def Leppard released Hysteria, which sold more than 14 million copies and generated several hit singles, among them “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Love Bites.” In 1991 guitarist Clark died of a drug overdose , and, though the band continued to produce hits, especially with Adrenalize (1992), it never regained its …

Was Pete Willis at the Hall of Fame?

UK hard rockers Def Leppard were officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, USA yesterday (on March 29, 2019) and its inducted members consisted of singer Joe Elliott, bassist Rick Savage, drummer Rick Allen, guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell, and former guitarists, Pete Willis …

How old is Pete Willis?

62 years (February 16, 1960)