Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Reveals There Was ‘Chance’ He Could Have Lost Right Arm in 1984 Accident
The drummer has enjoyed a successful career after losing his left arm in the 1984 auto accident.
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Def Leppard Auction Goes Inside Rick Allen’s Arm Loss
Drummer’s former girlfriend Miriam Barendsen decides to part with ‘80s mementos to help fund animal-rescue program.
Fan Letters Inspired Def Leppard’s Rick Allen to Keep Drumming
"I didn't wanna do this anymore," drummer recalls thinking after 1984 car crash. "And then I started getting these letters from all over the world."
Neil Peart Tribute Show to Feature Rick Allen and Taylor Hawkins
All-star lineup of participants also includes Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante.
New Spider Species Named After Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Scorpions + Angra Members
A Brazilian biologist gave them the honor.
Joe Elliott Recalls Rick Allen’s Fight Back from Arm Loss
Def Leppard frontman admits he thought “that’s the drugs talking” when drummer said he’d play again days after accident.
Wednesday, November 1: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (Nov. 1) to singer Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers. He’s 55. Other rockers celebrating include drummer Rick Allen of Def Leppard (54) and singer Joe Leste of Bang Tango (53).
Tuesday, November 1: Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (Nov. 1) to singer Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers. He's 54. Other rockers celebrating include drummer Rick Allen of Def Leppard (53) and singer Joe Leste of Bang Tango (52).
Sunday, November 1: Rock n Roll Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (Nov. 1) to singer Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers (53) and drummer Rick Allen of Def Leppard (52).