Rick Savage facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rick Savage
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Savage performing in 2018
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Savage |
| Also known as | Sav |
| Born | 2 December 1960 Sheffield, Yorkshire, England |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Richard Savage (born December 2, 1960) is an English musician. He is best known as the bass guitarist and a founder member of the famous rock band Def Leppard. Rick Savage and lead singer Joe Elliott are the only two original members still in the band. They, along with drummer Rick Allen, have played on every Def Leppard album.
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Rick Savage's Early Life
Rick Savage was born in Sheffield, England. He went to Tapton Secondary School in Sheffield. When he was young, he learned to play guitar with his older brother. They enjoyed playing songs like "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart.
Rick also played football for Sheffield United. This was interesting because he supported their rival team, Sheffield Wednesday. He was also a keen runner in his teenage years. In the end, he chose to focus on music.
Forming a Band
Rick formed a band with some school friends, including Tony Kenning and Pete Willis. They called themselves Atomic Mass. They mostly played cover songs by popular rock bands like Queen and Deep Purple.
At one point, they decided that Pete Willis was a better guitar player. So, Rick Savage switched to playing the bass guitar. They needed a singer and found Joe Elliott. Later, guitarist Steve Clark joined them. That's when they changed their name to Def Leppard.
Facing Challenges
Around 1994, Rick Savage got a condition called Bell's palsy. This condition makes the muscles in one side of the face weak or paralyzed. It can make it hard to eat or close your eye properly.
Rick has recovered from Bell's palsy. However, some effects of the condition are still visible, especially if he is tired. He has spoken about how challenging it was to deal with. He also mentioned how seeing his bandmate Rick Allen, who lost an arm, helped him stay humble and positive. He learned to make the best of his situation.
Rick Savage's Family Life
Rick Savage is married to Paige Savage. They have three children together. In 2013, his family moved to Enniskerry. They later returned to Sheffield in 2016.
Rick Savage's Musical Gear
Rick Savage uses special bass guitars made by Jackson. Before that, he used Washburn and Hamer basses for many years. He has used different custom designs on his basses. These include the Union Jack flag and the Saint George's Cross. He also has one painted in the colors of his favorite football team, Sheffield Wednesday.
Rick always plays his bass with a plectrum, also known as a pick. He has said that he finds it hard to play with his fingers. Using a pick helps him keep a consistent sound. This makes it easier for the sound engineers during live shows.
Def Leppard Albums
Rick Savage has played on every Def Leppard album. Here are some of the albums they have released:
- The Def Leppard E.P. (1979)
- On Through the Night (1980)
- High 'n' Dry (1981)
- Pyromania (1983)
- Hysteria (1987)
- Adrenalize (1992)
- Retro Active (1993)
- Slang (1996)
- Euphoria (1999)
- X (2002)
- Yeah! (2006)
- Songs from the Sparkle Lounge (2008)
- Mirror Ball – Live & More (2011)
- Viva! Hysteria (2013)
- Def Leppard (2015)
- Diamond Star Halos (2022)
- Drastic Symphonies (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Rick Savage para niños
