DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Talks Celebrity Travel

October 6, 2008

Sun-Sentinel.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

Best way to sightsee:

"Just get out there with the people. I enjoy going to see the sights that everyone wants to see, but I also just enjoy going to a local mom and pop restaurant or something that was recommended by the locals. I know I stand out in some countries because I'm pale and have blond hair. But the people in India could not be any nicer. They have a way of making foreigners feel at home. I wish more people were like that. They are extremely kind to the visitors to their land."

Traveling light:

"I'm good at packing and I can get everything I need packed pretty well. I just don't do that often enough! I constantly overpack. You'd think after all these years of touring and traveling that I'd have learned. Even if I go away for the weekend, I tend to bring too much. I've improved a little bit. At least I don't have to buy a suitcase while I'm on the road for all the things I've picked up anymore."

Things to bring on the plane:

"An iPod. You can bring your whole record collection with you that way. I've got everything on mine, but one of my favorite artists is Talvin Singh, who's a British musician of Indian descent. He's very talented! Technology is great but I did have a nightmare iPod experience recently when it got corrupted and I lost years of music that I'd been putting together."

Dream vacation:

"China. I've never been there and would love to get the chance to spend some time there. DEF LEPPARD actually may get to play there later this year, if everything gets worked out."

Read the entire interview from Sun-Sentinel.com.

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