The frontman of one of the most successful bands of the 1980s has sent a video message of support to parents battling to save his old school from forced academisation.
In an exclusive message recorded for The Star, Joe told campaigners: “Hi, I’m Joe Elliott from Def Leppard, and I used to go to King Ted’s – or King Edward’s. And I’m on your side.”
Speaking to The Star by video call, Joe said he had signed the 3,130+-name Hands Off KES petition to oppose his old school – Sheffield’s last local authority secondary – being forced into academy status.
“If so many people are getting so emotionally involved in trying to stop this happening to the school then those people should be listened to.”
“Nobody has called any town hall meetings about this, nobody has involved the parents, or the teachers, all the parties who should be involved. Which is why I agreed to sign the petition. I wish the campaign all the very best.”
Joe Elliott, Def Leppard and ex-King Edward VII pupil
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Stop the academisation of King Edward VII School 