Strippers' Surprising Role in Def Leppard's Career Revival

Def Leppard's album Hysteria faced numerous setbacks and challenges, including a car accident that led to the amputation of drummer Rick Allen's left arm. However, the band's career was saved when they released the song "Pour Some Sugar On Me" as a last-ditch effort to boost album sales. The song became a hit after strippers in Florida started requesting it on local radio, and its popularity on MTV propelled it to No. 2 on the US charts. The success of the song helped Hysteria reach the top of the album chart and revitalized the band's career.