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
Rick Allen Says 1984 Car Crash Prepared Him for Florida AssaultRick Allen Says 1984 Car Crash Prepared Him for Florida Assault"I don't think he knew who I was," drummer said of teenage assailant.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
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 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
Phil Collins Letter Helped Kick-Start Rick Allen’s RecoveryPhil Collins Letter Helped Kick-Start Rick Allen’s RecoveryDef Leppard drummer read supportive note soon after losing arm in car crash.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Rick Allen Says He Nearly Lost Both Arms in Car WreckRick Allen Says He Nearly Lost Both Arms in Car WreckDef Leppard drummer looks back at 1984 accident that led to amputation.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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
Rick Allen Hopes Rock Hall Is Finally Respecting ‘80s Hard RockRick Allen Hopes Rock Hall Is Finally Respecting ‘80s Hard RockDef Leppard drummer’s opinion on upcoming induction differs from bandmate Phil Collen’s.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Reveals the Origin of ‘Gunter Gleiben Glauchen Globen’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."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin