Why did Steve Clark drink himself to death?

Why did Steve Clark drink himself to death?

“He had been drinking and he cracked a rib earlier on,” Collen wrote in his biography Adrenalized. “The doctor told him not to drink while taking his pain medication. He drank anyway. The coroner’s report, I believe, read that it was due to a swelling of the brain.”

What year did Steve Clark died from Def Leppard?

January 8, 1991
Steve Clark/Date of death

Who found Steve Clark?

While there, he met a recovering heroin addict, Janie Dean. The two decided to leave rehab and move in together, and soon Clark was back to his regular drinking habits. On January 8, 1991, Dean found Clark on their couch, motionless.

Where did Steve Clark die?

Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
Steve Clark/Place of death

What kind of guitar did Steve Clark play?

Gibson Les Paul guitars
Given the nickname Steamin’ and well known for his energetic live performances. Known for using mostly Gibson Les Paul guitars on stage and wearing all white.

Why did Steve Clark leave Def Leppard?

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott recalled witnessing the personal pain endured by guitarist Steve Clark in the time leading up to his death in 1991. Clark had been given time off from the band to deal with his alcohol issues, but failed to survive them.

Who is the lead singer of Def Leppard?

Joe Elliott
Def Leppard/Lead singers

Still helming Def Leppard is lead singer Joe Elliott, 58, even as the band has lost members to accidents and life changes.

What happened to the Def Leppard drummer?

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash in Sheffield, England on New Year’s Eve 1984. Read the story of the tragic accident that took away his left arm as told by the band. Rick lost control of his left hand drive Corvette Stingray coming off of a sharp left hand turn.

Who is the lead guitarist for Def Leppard?

Joe ElliottSince 1977
Phil CollenSince 1982Vivian CampbellSince 1992
Def Leppard/Guitarists