Rick Allen Reflects on His Big Comeback: Rock Tweets of the Week
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Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Recalls Phil Collins’ Letter of Encouragement After Losing His Arm
Allen received the letter while still in the hospital in 1985.
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."
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.”