Original 1989 ASCAP (American Society Of Composers and Songwriters) Award for Def Leppard song "Hysteria" presented to Steve Clark. These awards are presented to the writers or co-writers of hit songs, in this case the track was written by Def Leppard members Clark, Joe Elliot, Rick Savage, and Phil Collen, along with album producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange. The title track from the group's multi-million selling Hysteria album, the song became the group's first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, slotting in at #10. Clark co-wrote numerous other Def Leppard tracks as well.
Dated September 1989, the plaque is in VG to Excellent condition and is personally signed by then ASCAP President Morton Gould (1913-1996), a noted composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist.
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Item Highlights:
- Original ASCAP Award for Def Leppard song "Hysteria"
- Dated September 1989
- Presented to Def Leppard's Steve Clark
- In VG to Excellent condition
- All original
- Framed in the UK, the plaque measures approx. 13" x 17"
- Great, rare collector's item for any Def Leppard fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
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