- Was the lead guitarist in the rock band Whitesnake from 1987 to 1990.
- Was a co-founder of Irish heavy metal band Sweet Savage (1979-1982), a major influence on thrash bands such as Metallica and Megadeth.
- Replacement guitarist for Def Leppard.
- Shares a birthday with Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford and KISS frontman Gene Simmons.
- Joined the rock band Def Leppard in 1992. He was called in to replace guitarist Steve Clark who died due to an overdose of drugs and alcohol.
- Released his first solo album, a blues CD called 'Two sides of if', in late 2005.
- Will play on the same bill as former bands Whitesnake and Sweet Savage at the Sweden Rock Festival in Summer 2008.
- He and wife Julie have two daughters, Lily Rose and Una Marigold.
- Was the guitarist in the rock band Dio from 1982 to 1986.
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