Rick Allen Defends Def Leppard’s ‘Slang': ‘It’s a Great Record’Rick Allen Defends Def Leppard’s ‘Slang': ‘It’s a Great Record’The polarizing 1996 album was criticized for straying from the band's previous sound. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Def Leppard Song Not in Set ListDef Leppard Song Not in Set ListDrummer also discusses revisiting material recorded prior to his life-changing car crash. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Rick Allen Is Still Dealing With Trauma From Florida AttackRick Allen Is Still Dealing With Trauma From Florida Attack"When I hear footsteps behind me, I use shop windows like a rearview mirror."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
10 Bands Who Overcame Huge Tragedies10 Bands Who Overcame Huge TragediesInspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation.Jordan BlumJordan Blum
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Gives Health Update One Month After Florida AttackDef Leppard’s Rick Allen Gives Health Update One Month After Florida AttackThe incident occured on March 13.Taylor LinzinmeirTaylor Linzinmeir
Rick Allen on Recent Attack Rick Allen on Recent Attack Def Leppard drummer was assaulted outside his hotel earlier this week. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Rick Allen Reportedly AssaultedRick Allen Reportedly AssaultedDef Leppard drummer was knocked to the ground "causing injury," according to a police report. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Opens Up About Mick Mars’ Motley Crue RetirementDef Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Opens Up About Mick Mars’ Motley Crue RetirementThe two toured together quite heavily last year.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Rick Allen Reflects on His Big Comeback: Rock Tweets of the WeekRick Allen Reflects on His Big Comeback: Rock Tweets of the WeekPlus: Aerial 'Abbey Road' photography, an Alex Van Halen sighting and ventriloquist REO Speedwagon. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Recalls Phil Collins’ Letter of Encouragement After Losing His ArmDef Leppard’s Rick Allen Recalls Phil Collins’ Letter of Encouragement After Losing His ArmAllen received the letter while still in the hospital in 1985.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Def Leppard Auction Goes Inside Rick Allen’s Arm LossDef Leppard Auction Goes Inside Rick Allen’s Arm LossDrummer’s former girlfriend Miriam Barendsen decides to part with ‘80s mementos to help fund animal-rescue program.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Fan Letters Inspired Def Leppard’s Rick Allen to Keep DrummingFan 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."Ryan ReedRyan Reed