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Steve Clark

Steve Clark was a talented English guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band Def Leppard. His innovative playing style and melodic sense contributed significantly to the band's distinctive sound in the 1980s. Clark co-wrote many of Def Leppard's hits and helped shape their transition to mainstream success. Tragically, he struggled with personal issues and addiction, leading to his untimely death in 1991 at age 30. Despite his brief life, Clark's musical legacy endures through the band's enduring popularity and influence in the rock genre.