Rick Allen Reflects on His Big Comeback: Rock Tweets of the Week
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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.
Phil Collins Letter Helped Kick-Start Rick Allen’s Recovery
Def Leppard drummer read supportive note soon after losing arm in car crash.
Rick Allen Says He Nearly Lost Both Arms in Car Wreck
Def Leppard drummer looks back at 1984 accident that led to amputation.
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.
Rick Allen Hopes Rock Hall Is Finally Respecting ‘80s Hard Rock
Def Leppard drummer’s opinion on upcoming induction differs from bandmate Phil Collen’s.
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Reveals the Origin of ‘Gunter Gleiben Glauchen Globen’
The Def Leppard drummer explains how the strange phrase became part of their hit song "Rock of Ages."
The Day Rick Allen Joined Def Leppard
Teenage drummer had decided to quit music when his local newspaper reported “Leopard Loses Skins.”