I am an 80’s Metal drummer. Saw Def Leppard back up Ozzy (with Randy Rhodes). What this band did in waiting for Rick Emmett to leaner how to play with one arm completely changed my opinion of Joe Elliot. They can fill hours on Hair Nation with their materials. Yes, they belong. BTW, so does Deep Purple.
I love Deep Purple....I was too young to see Ian Gillian and Coverdale....Joe Lynn Turner I saw with Rainbow who were fantastic.....and of course Dio (Sacred Heart) solo in 84...I think they’re better then overrated Stones.