Rick designed that drum kit himself after his accident where he lost his arm. The story is so inspiring. Amid severe depression and suicidal thoughts at the realization that he would never play drums again, he determined that he wasn't going to give up. He designed and had his own, one-of-a-kind drum kit built and went on to become one of the most iconic rock drummers of all time.

@marcieharreld286

2 жыл бұрын

A true inspiration!!💜💜🤘🤘🤘🥁🥁🥁

@jerlynneallison6361

2 жыл бұрын

And that drum set is AWESOME!!! 🥰🥰

@rasecar6999

Жыл бұрын

Uses his one arm and his feet are used for his drum precutions plays barefoot to land precutions on pedals on floor

@chuckbilliot7380

Жыл бұрын

Joel Elliot also put in 1 million to get the drums custom made for Rick

@markmalaney5542

Жыл бұрын

I saw them in Germany at their first major concert after Rick came back after his accident.

Not only this song, but their whole album “Hysteria” was huge.

@odanne29

2 жыл бұрын

The best album

@haukionkannel

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! It is still on prime spot on my record collection!

@JessH1

2 жыл бұрын

Love that whole album

@melvinbackbreaker6808

Жыл бұрын

My dad use to blast this album in our home kitchen with his boombox. Thus begun my love for 80's rock

@jkreviews9726

Жыл бұрын

Not a bad song on it

Rick Allen, the drummer, lost his arm in a horrific car accident when he was 21. He had been with Def Leppard since he was 15. They DEFINITELY weren't gonna abandon him, even though so many people were telling them to get a new drummer. They stayed with him and waited for him to heal and re-teach himself how to play. He has a special kit in which his left pedal can emulate what his left arm could do. He still suffers PTSD from the accident to this day, and says drumming and painting is meditational healing for him. He's opened charities for wounded veterans and people who have had amputations.

I've been a grandma for 28 years and I still think it was so awesome to be there when the 80's music was happening. Never been such awesome music since then.

@SAGE_Dust

Жыл бұрын

* NODS ! Yupz 😎

@rebeccalee5674

Жыл бұрын

Your absolutely correct 👍

@benardubert6961

Жыл бұрын

i do not care what anyone say the 80's was theeeeee best and will not be done again. everything about it was over the top

@jeffmack1601

Жыл бұрын

For the most part 1980s music was the last of the good music

@debz6742

10 ай бұрын

In the 80s, this was sort of our boy band. They went much older then us.

Rick Allen’s story is great. The band stuck by him and he relearned to play. Never give up!

@steventweed3599

2 жыл бұрын

Truth!

@vincentdarrah

2 жыл бұрын

He designed his own drum kit so he could still play

@jeremykershaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincentdarrah And with one arm, he is better than many drummers with two of them!

@mil2k11

2 жыл бұрын

It's great that he overcame his loss. I was working at Wendy's back when the news broke and I remember one of our co-workers breaking down and crying. A little over the top IMO, but apparently she was really into them so who am I to judge?

@caterinal.6341

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincentdarrah Actually, I heard Joe Elliott designed the drum set for him. I think it's in the Def Leppard documentary I have. I was at the concert of the 1st tour they did after he lost his arm. He did and amazing drum solo in the middle of the entire show that I will never forget! Joe designed it so that what would be played with the missing arm is actually played by the foot that isn't playing the bass drum.

Yes DEF LEPPARD, MOTLEY CRUE , POISON, JOAN JETT are planning on a stadium tour !

@tobiassabot5851

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Hell yes!!

@katiemurray735

2 жыл бұрын

Ooohhhh!! 😱😱😱

@jadedemerald

2 жыл бұрын

All good separately, surely great together.

@Rinn-nz6of

2 жыл бұрын

O hecky yeah

@auckalukaum

2 жыл бұрын

I know where my daughter will be, then.

I’m a huge Def Leppard fan. I’ve seen them 26 times in concert, even went to Las Vegas for 2 weeks when they did a month residency. I have so much Def Leppard stuff I’ve collected since 1989.

@MrDeengels

Жыл бұрын

I was 12 when Hysteria came out, it consumed my life from 87-88 lol

@truthtalker4038

Жыл бұрын

I saw them in concert once in Denver.. seeing that many times is dedication and would be so fun! I would love to go to a concert now!

@BouchIsOnTheLoose702

Жыл бұрын

This song is from the Album "HYSTERIA" in 1987. I know that because my dad purchased the Record and the CD 35+ yrs ago. Def Leppard is a hell-of-a-lot better than any Hip Hop group and the music now-a-days. There's just no comparison.

@dopiaza2006

Жыл бұрын

I'm from Sheffield- - beat that!

@057568

Жыл бұрын

@@dopiaza2006 Didn’t realize it was a competition!

The 1st time I saw Def Leppard was before Rick had his accident. Already a super fan, when we heard he was coming back with only 1 arm, me and all my friends went nuts when they went back on tour. Since they 1st came out I have seen them over 30 times in concert and what you hear in concert is the exact sound on the radio. In the early 90s I married a stunningly beautiful black woman. When I took her to her 1st Def Leppard concert and she fell in love with the whole band. I took her to see her last concert before she passed away from Leukemia. But she lost it when and for 13 years before her death she loved the whole band and we never missed a concert within 100 miles while she was alive.

It's an electronic drum set. Part of how Rick Allen learned how to play again was doing all the stuff he would normally do with his left hand with his left foot, which can't be done well with a traditional acoustic drum set.

@ameyer1970

2 жыл бұрын

He helped design the kit as well

@ktmjet

2 жыл бұрын

For the Hysteria tour 2018/19 he went back to a standard drum kit

@maryellenazack4466

2 жыл бұрын

If there's a will, there's a way! 👏👏👏

@joeschmoe665

2 жыл бұрын

Additionally the electronic kit has a smaller footprint so he didn’t have to reach as far with his right hand. They were awesome live. Great showmanship. That was almost 40 years ago. If they are touring at all it would likely be sponsored by geritol.

🤘🤘 Lead guitar in this video is the late Steve Clark. Steve passed away in 1991 and his spot was later taken by Viv Campbell

@malkamusik

2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! I can't believe it's been 30 years!

@driftindreamer1517

2 ай бұрын

He was awesome I love the album adrenalize

I love that the band stayed with Rick as well, it shows how much they respected him, they could have just replaced him easily I'm sure but they thought enough of him to want to wait until he was ready to go back on the road with them. I read somewhere that he redesigned his drum setup himself from his hospital bed after his accident so that it would be more customized to fit what his new needs were going to be so that he'd be able to learn how to play the drums all over again basically. It's so impressive that he was able to re-learn everything that he'd learned already and had been doing for years, he had to learn all over again with just one arm but not only was he able to do it but he was able to do it so quickly too. He's really an inspiration for people who have disabilities, don't ever give up what you love just because your circumstances change, you can really do anything that you set your mind to if you are willing to put in the effort for it.

@sunnybearbuds

11 ай бұрын

Yes. I saw an interview where they told the story: they went to see him, he assumed he was done, and they asked "so how soon can you return?"...so sweet. They said there was never any question of his still being their drummer.

Def Leppard IS still touring, so you are in luck there. Steve Clark has sadly passed and Vivian Campbell took his place. Their first 3 albums were a bit harder and heavier than Hysteria. Those are my favorite era of Def Leppard

@traciefuller3145

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too! Loved pyro!

@joshhencik1849

2 жыл бұрын

Saw them in Moscow back in like 2003.

@jenkinsjenkins8048

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if their going to be in Ohio?? Lisa

You cant write the history of music/the80's without Def Leppard. .Just saying. Great reaction!!!

My husband’s name was Rick Allen and he was a huge Def Lepard fan and was so happy when they showed their true friendship and humanity by sticking by their drummer, Rick Allen.

Seeing you guys rock out and openly enjoy my generations 80's music causes me to feel so much joy. I smile sheepishly each and every time. You guys are experiencing, IMHO, the greatest decade of music ever that will stand the test of time and never go out

I also need to shout out Def Leppard as my favorite rock band. The day my mom had a stroke and was a vegetable I considered going to the concert first. after waking up a bit I decided to give my ticket away, but I think my love of this band is proved. SUGAR ME.

The story is that the first concert that Rick Allen played after the accident, they set up with an 'extra' drummer. After the 2nd song the drummer said "you obviously don't need me" and left Rick Allen on his own.

@IMRDP

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌

@goldenagenut

2 жыл бұрын

This is the reason you'll never catch me dissing Def Leppard, they stuck by their pal when times were roughest for him, that says something about the other members.

@ShannyShan20

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenagenut 💯‼💯‼

@BigMikeBLFC

2 жыл бұрын

Close enough to the true story. It was actually the drummer from status quo and he played along side rick for a full show the next show he was late and snuck onto his kit joe himself said he really couldn't tell that that it was only rick for the first part of the show. Then the stand in drummer Said well rick I think your on your own I will now return to the Quo. The full story is on the DVD classic albums Hysteria and its joe himself telling the story

@jameswebb2938

2 жыл бұрын

The extra drummer missed his flight so Rick had to play

I've seen Def Leppard 3 times in the last 5 years. They still tour! At the end of each show, they promise to keep playing as long as their fans want to keep coming to shows! The best time ever!

@theresamariegoesplaces9688

2 жыл бұрын

About 10 years ago, I won a "meet & greet" with Rick Allen & Joe Elliot, pre concert. I took my (then) 17 year old daughter with me and they were not only super, super nice, but they were thrilled that my 17 year old knew their music and thanked me for 'raising her right' lol One of the coolest days of my life ✌♥

@BestTreadCarefully

2 жыл бұрын

Did Love Bites turn the crowd into a near orgy? I mean, I've been to 2 and it took only 15 seconds into it for everyone around me to start making out with someone and a lot more in many cases. It was like a trance that made people melt all over each other.

Def Leppard had one of the best "in the round type concerts" ever !! There's a curtain all the way around the stage and when they are about to go on...you hear Dirty Harry...Do ya feel lucky..well do ya punk...and the curtain drops. So cool and great memories.

@mikexarhis5553

Жыл бұрын

February 13 1988 micnicholes arena Denver,I was there for the video shot,live in the round.⚡️⚡️⚡️🍁

I lived through the 80s. Def Leppard is my favorite band of all time. Yes they are still touring Go to their High & Dry album and listen to Mirror Mirror. Incredible song

I've seen them live twice. Both times were after Rick lost his arm. He's always so happy while playing!

@davidd3948

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Both times in Denver. Hysteria tour. Excellent band live!

@jdpaddon

2 жыл бұрын

I saw them on the Hysteria tour in Toronto. What an incredible show! At one point Joe said "I want to introduce this guy sitting behind me" and the crowd lost their minds!

@debbiejohnson1484

2 жыл бұрын

I saw them in Tampa about 3 years ago. You are so right! He got a standing ovation that night! Made me tear up! RIP Steve Clark!

There was a time where this video was number one on the daily MTV video countdown for almost a solid year 1988 1989 you cannot imagine how huge Def Leppard was I’ve always been a fan and still M since long before that.

@chriso6719

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, when MTV still played music.......

@anthonyunderwood2068

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah. Remembering being 17 again! Lol

@jamestate5059

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a bit of an exagerstion

@jamestate5059

2 жыл бұрын

The show had several different hosts. The best known one in the US was Adam Curry, who was also a VJ on MTV's Headbangers Ball from 1987-1989. On MTV Europe the show was hosted by Rebecca de Ruvo. The video to be #1 longest was "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard. It was #1 on the show from May 26-September 5, 1988, a total of 73 days.

@iamthenothing6458

2 жыл бұрын

I was kid then...watched mtv every day to make sure it was number 1...still love this song

This song was played as the hype up song for EVERY mixer in high-school 😂 Will always have fun memories about this song

This band is a rock God. I mean Rick is a genius the guy lost his arm and than designed his own drum set. Legend! 80s rock!!

Hysteria is a kick ass album. I remember in high school when it came out. Rick 'The Thunder God's learned to play with his left arm and his feet, so the drum kit is electric.

@Defmusicman1

2 жыл бұрын

Right arm. He lost his left arm.

@edithkeller9694

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! Along with Pyromania

@allysonchen4286

Жыл бұрын

Were you like me anytime they had a new video, I would wait all day and have MTV on for that premiere?

“Bringing on the heart break” is a great early song from them.

@stevielough3933

2 жыл бұрын

Love that song 💜You can't go wrong with any Def Leppard song...they are that good💗

@stevielough3933

2 жыл бұрын

The harmonies and catchy songs is what I love💜

@ShannyShan20

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Bringing on the Heartbreak is one of my favorites of theirs, but yeah, u can't go wrong with any of their stuff! Love them so much! Saw them in, I think 87 or 88 in Portland Oregon! So good!🤘❤

@michelleedwards2636

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites by them.

I am a child of the 80's and I was a total "Def Leopard head". Now that the world has moved on from CD's I still own one and it stays in my truck at all times. It is the Hysteria Album. I went to their show just a couple years ago when they were touring with Journey. Sold out arena and we had 5th row seats. It was AMAZING!!!!!! If you can go you should. You should all check out their earlier stuff. Rock of Ages and Photograph are two of my all time favorites.

They ARE still touring and with Journey! Two of the greatest 80's bands in one show!

I found my old cassettes today and my Def Leppard - Hysteria tape was there. It has tape holding it together!

@jamesgalimo1007

2 жыл бұрын

I remember having to tape up some of my old tapes.

@charley2630

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesgalimo1007 Most readers won't have a clue what you guys are talking about....but I do!

@vincentdarrah

2 жыл бұрын

mine eventually got eaten by the cassette player so many times it wouldnt play anymore

@mj95b

2 жыл бұрын

The sadness when even a pencil couldn't save the tape, so you just savagely yanked out all of the tape before you threw it away in disgust!

@christym1974

2 жыл бұрын

@@mj95b so true….

I've seen them 10 times and met the current member lineup multiple times...except Joe who I've only met once. FYI, they are all amazing guys. No jerks among them.

@atomicpunk520

2 жыл бұрын

Multiple meetings how? Are u a reporter? thx for the info

@denisesalmon4496

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

@kelleyoneal2578

2 жыл бұрын

@@atomicpunk520 Not a reporter, just very lucky to meet them after concerts around the busses and hotels.

@juliecarlstrom1778

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Unlike about 80% of the hair band members during the mid to late 80’s and early 90’s, who were all jerks

I remember when the accident happened. Tragic! I read an article at the time saying that Rick immediately started working on how to redesign his drum kit so he could continue to play in the band even before he left the hospital. Amazing! Yes they still tour. They are coming to Dallas with Motley Crue pretty soon.

I play drums and this song is pretty difficult with two arms! I think that he's able to do a lot more complex rhythms using his feet.

You have got to listen to some early Def Leppard like "Bringing on the Heartbreak," "Let It Go," and "High and Dry" from 1981. That's my favorite period of theirs.

@maryellenazack4466

2 жыл бұрын

Bringing on the heartache 💔 that's smooth

@dnf-dead

2 жыл бұрын

Hello America is a favourite

@stefanpersson3865

2 жыл бұрын

High N Dry is the best album Def Leppard ever made second is Pyraminia and Third is Hysteria.

@josephgrant1383

2 жыл бұрын

Bringin on the Heartbreak is my favorite!

@stefanpersson3865

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephgrant1383 Den låten är bra 👍

Any one who heard this song while they were alive in the 80's will just rock to it. I was maybe 16 years old when this song released. Heard it all that summer. Glad younger generation are discovering this song.

@skinnybuddha74

2 жыл бұрын

I was 14 that summer and remember it well too. This song brings back so many memories.

@Malcontent-

2 жыл бұрын

@@skinnybuddha74 so true

One of Def Leppard's lesser known songs Animal is a great song too. It was my brother's favorite song by them before he passed away in 1987. So I usually don't make it thru the song without crying but it's a good memory & will always be a part of me

Yes they still tour. I’ve seen them twice in Vegas over the last few years. Best concert band I’ve ever seen.

"Women", "Love Bites", and "Bringing On The Heartbreak" are my JAMZ!!!!

@MartinArscott1

2 жыл бұрын

Women is awesome, and Gods of War

Next year, they’re doing a stadium tour with Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Go get some!

@georgiahouston8163

2 жыл бұрын

I have my stadium Tour tickets.. seen Def leppard 5 times, they are tatooed on my back, and seen Motley crue 6 times, Joan Jett was my first concert in 1986. and never seen Poison. Cant Wait...

@Kim-hc5si

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgiahouston8163 YES GEORGIA! 🤘

@anxofernandez3344

2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit! I gotta start saving money for plane and concert tickets. That is the most awesome card ever.

@georgiahouston8163

2 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Kerr Vince Neil just needs too get it together.. Lets hope...

@jasonluker9851

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgiahouston8163 That is going tp be a great concert to watch. Hoping to be back in US by then.

Def Leopard is incredible. I would know the singer's voice ANYWHERE..and the drummer is the King of beat as far as I am concerned.

Steve Clark was a founding member who sadly passed away from alcohol poisoning in 1991 he was 30

You can’t go wrong with DeF LEPPARD, From TOO LATE, ME AND MY WINE, ROCK OF AGES ! To many more!

@SIXX2772

2 жыл бұрын

YES.....They gotta bring us some PYROMANIA!!!!

@knowwhere3220

2 жыл бұрын

@@SIXX2772 Sweet choice,,,and Rock of Ages!

More songs: The Cranberries - Zombie (RIP Dolores O’Riordan) Sheena Easton - Morning Train (9 to 5), the first title was 9 to 5, but changes, came same year Dolly Parton's song 9 to 5 Suzanne Vega - Luka B52 - Love Shack REM - Losing My Religion REM ft Kate Pierson (from B52) - Shiny Happy People REM - Man on the Moon Mike Oldfield ft Maggie Reilly - Moonlight Shadow

@slimlouis6441

2 жыл бұрын

Anything by Cranberries. Absolutely!

@toddmichelfelder3417

2 жыл бұрын

Delores was incredible!! The live version of Zombie is the bomb!!!

@sopwithpuppy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Zombie. Do it!.

@Robbie_37

2 жыл бұрын

Bad Wolves do an excellent cover of this song.

@bgcyrus

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Zombie is a MUST for Female Friday!!!

I have seen Def Leppard twice in concert, they are amazing.

80s rock/metal is the best music ever! It was a decade of awesomeness.

The night I turned 17 I saw Def Leppard in concert from this tour. Love me some DL. Rock on , Rock hard

He's playing electronic drums. Each pad is programmed to transmit a specific🥁 sound when struck. I saw this tour back in '88 in Las Vegas. It was my first large scale concert and was unreal! 🔥🤘🏽🔥🤘🏽 Yes, Def Leppard is still putting out new music and touring.😍🤩 My introduction, and favorite album from them is, Pyromania. You need to hear, Rock of Ages!

@lynnevetter

2 жыл бұрын

Rock of Ages is my favorite song by them.

One of the greatest rock songs ever!

Brilliant band, their music is fantastic.

Jay - This song has been played at stadiums during games, so that is probably where you've heard it. It was also in a commercial at one time.

@donnewton415

2 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget EVERY strip club in the world.

@TrashPandaActual

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnewton415 I came here to say exactly that 🤣

@lynnevetter

2 жыл бұрын

And sooo many movies!

@aj71169

2 жыл бұрын

Don and Trash- Yep! Except I was thinking, ‘Oh, you know where you heard it…”😉

@joshhuskins5363

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnewton415 this song and ac/dc cover you in oil.

I was a teenager when this song came. You can imagine how my hormones went bananas over this band. 😊😍 This is one of my favorites of all time. Thanks for putting it on. ❤️

Had to watch this one again! I remember when this song aired on MTv...being in high-school and everyone wanted those jeans. I bought new jeans...tore them..cut them...washed them over and over...cut them..ripped them and washed them many, many times. They were PERFECT!! Then, my mom did the laundry...she tossed them in the trash. I was so mad! Lol. She thought that people would think we were poor. Ummm...we were...but the jeans were cool. Flash forward 30 yrs later...moved back home to take care of folks. Had my favorite jeans...mom found them in the dryer while I was working. She took it upon herself to "fix" them. I put them on and noticed patches on the knee...balled up thread on the pockets. Grrrrrrr.....lol.

They loved singing this song, you can really see it in their performance.

Hysteria and Foolin’ are two more bangers from Def Leppard. Love your reaction to Pour Some Sugar and thanks for appreciating the 80s!!! Unbelievable decade of music!!

Well, you just got the Pop Rocks of this group, so this was not at all surprising. Please add "Photograph", "Armageddon It", "Rocket" and "Animal" to your list. They are BANGERS.

@lisaslaymaker7303

2 жыл бұрын

Animal is my favourite 😍

I saw Def Leppard on this "Hysteria" tour in 1987!!! It was sensational!!!

My favorite Def Leppard songs , Bringing on the heartbreak, and Follin.

This album is 34 years old and still sounds as fresh today as it did then. Took me right back to my senior year in high school

@white-dragon4424

Жыл бұрын

Metal from the 70's and 80's tends to do that. It ages extremely well to the point that most of it sounds like it could've been written and performed yesterday rather than decades ago.

They absolutely still tour. I've seen them 3 times. They're still a killer man to see live even though they're a lot older now. They've held up remarkably well. And if you were a big fan of theirs back in the day, you would get to see a concert where every single song you heard for 2 hours was a song you knew. This album and the one before it were the biggest selling rock albums of all time when they were released. This album is considered their masterpiece. If you want to have some fun, listen to the whole album. There isn't any bad songs. Something that a lot of today's artists can't even sniff.

Def Leppard in concert is still an AMAZING show!!! So many great songs, such good performers

I saw Def Leppard at the Buckeye Lake Music Center in THornville Ohio in 1989 on this very tour; it rained during the concert; it was a grassy field...until it turned into a mud pit. it was the most insane concert I've ever seen; Axl rose walked off the stage halfway through GnR's set. Def leppard was awesome.

The obvious love you guys have for each other is just beautiful. I loved how at the beginning, Amber got so excited about how happy Jordan was going to be about this song, since she knew it already. Gosh, I love you guys so much.

Def Leppard is my favorite group EVER... I think you guys would LOVE Rocket, as well as Let's get rocked, have you ever needed someone so bad, making love like a man, To late for love, I could go on... =D They still tour, well they did before the pandemic came along.

agree with him .. their sound & vibe carries thru most of their songs... Def Leopard for me belongs in my TOP 5 all time bands (for me).

They do still tour. Go see them, you will love the show.

This is one 80's band that still kicks a$$ live. Yes-- they still play rock festivals. I actually seen a pit open up during this song at Welcome to Rockville, a few years ago.

Fun fact too; This was their first album/single after coming back from Rick's accident. It was a smash hit, and made them far more popular than they ever were before. So in a way, Rick's loss was actually a gain for not only himself, but for the entire band also. One of my favs from them are "Have you ever needed someone so bad".

@joetoth2564

Ай бұрын

"Women" was their first single after the loss of Rick's arm

All respect to Def Leopard. Bros standing by their Bros. Also really digging the Vikings sweat shirt.

Definitely DefLeppard is still touring & they put on an Awesome show!

Need to listen to some Styx "Renegade" is probably the best song to start with.

@julielovelace7189

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet Madam Blue

@kenkubycheck3077

2 жыл бұрын

"Blue Collar Man" "Rocking the Paradise"

@pattyestrada6

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely listen to “Renegade” and “Blue Collar Man”

@pfcampos7041

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Pkeeeeaaaaaase react to Styx! They are one of my favorites had all their albums know all the words!😁🙏

@laurieolson9949

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Styx is a must! Lorelie such a great tune

Love this one. Def Leppard is my favorite band. And 40 years later they are still together and touring!

@jenniferfogle991

2 жыл бұрын

Being a DEF LEPPARD fan, you have to see the movie that was made scanning their career and how they got their start in music. It also shows the accident of Rick Allen. When he lost his arm, he designed a drum kit, where he uses his feet, to make the music his left hand once made. Check it out.

This makes me so happy, seeing people find the music I grew up listening to and enjoying it and appreciating it for what it is 🥰

One of the best rock groups in the world! Glad that you're featuring them

Favorite band of all time. Had the privilege of meeting Rick Allen just a few weeks ago at an art show in Florida. Genuinely delightful and humble man.

My fave from Def Leppard is "Bringing On The Heartache". Check it out, you won't be sorry :)

💖My favorite hairband!💖

What I heard was the band got together with some drum kit designers and built the prototype of a foot powered drum kit. It literally brought Rick back from the brink. Once he figured out the whole thing, together with the company he designed three more kits. And those are always with them on tour. Depending on what he believes the concert needs he pulls out Mark 1, 2 or 3. Joe Elliott once said, 'without the drums were nothing. With the drums...we're Def Leppard!'

This song was huge when it dropped. I was in 7th grade. I now feel old. Haha.

The Hysteria tour was an amazing time! Being in the round like that was a vibe I haven’t truly gotten with any other concert. R.I.P Steaming Steve Clark.. you are so missed! Oh and to answer your question yes they are still touring and pump amazing records out! Cheers!!

I absolutely love your reaction to Pour Some Sugar on Me! I also fell in love with them when I first heard them back in the 90s thanks to MTV. They absolutely still tour and I last saw them in 2019. They put on the best concert I have ever seen!

Jay you need to see Def Leppard in concert! Even now they still Rock It!

I'm still advocating for Def Leppard's 90s hit, 'Let's Get Rocked.' It's so much fun! 💙 & 🤘🏻 from Texas!

@ShannyShan20

2 жыл бұрын

Misty...Great song!❤💯‼

As a drummer, Rick Allen was a huge inspiration to me. He showed me that overcoming physical injuries and being able to hold onto the passion for the dreams and life goals I wanted was always an option.

You two have NO IDEA how BIG this song was when it came out when it was first released, it was practically inescapable! Good thing I loved it. Practically all of Hysteria were chart topping singles!

YES Def Leppard does still tour!! I hope you get to see them live!!

I SEEN THEM IN CONCERT ON THIS VERY TOUR .....TESLA OPENED FOR THEM, ANOTHER GREAT BAND UNDER YALLS RADAR SO FAR

YESSSSS I love this song!!! I've actually had it stuck in my head all day😂. Armageddon It, Gods of War, Photograph, Hysteria, Animal, Have you ever needed someone so bad and Rocket are more great Def Leppard songs but this might be my personal favorite one.

I saw them 3 times before and after the drummer lost his arm. They were incredible live. One of the best bands of all time. ❤️

Yes, they still tour and they are still AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES! So glad you are watching this with an awareness of how incredibly awesome The Arm story really is. Def Leppard was at THE TOP of their game when Rick Allen had his accident; they could have replaced him so easily -- and you know they were getting pressured by Money Heads around them to get a new drummer and get back on the road. The fact that they didn't is part of what makes them so great. True story: This video was the MTv comeback for Def Leppard after the accident. I was in college when it came out, living in a big house with 5 other roommates, and we did NOT agree on music. (An R&B fan, a metal head, a rapper, a Rasta, a Rockabilly freak, and me, the EMO Chick.). The video came on, and Rap Fan yelled for all of us to come watch on the one TV in the house (that we usually fought over). We all watched, and were SCREAMING by the end, it was just that powerful to see that Rick Allen was "back" and Def Leppard was still "them." For that one moment, we ALL loved Def Leppard. Then, we looked at each other in awkward silence, Rap Fan changed the channel, and the rest of us went back to our cold, dark rooms.

Hey for the next female Friday, please listen to one of the greatest voices ever from the 70's and 80's Linda Ronstandt. One of her best songs, and she has many, is "Your No Good". You will not be disappointed.

@ellie.v9765

2 жыл бұрын

She's the epitome of underrated! Fantastic suggestion!

When this song came out, it was an MTV exclusive. I was at WMU. We all went to the TV room in the student center to watch and hear it. We were stunned! It rocked! They had such good concerts. That’s why they show that.

Such an amazing tour- love this band

In early 80's a lot of pop acts started using the Simmons Electric drums that Rick Allen is playing

@Mind-your-own-beeswax

2 жыл бұрын

Symons pads are iconic and still sound epic

Oh yes, they still tour! I've seen them twice and would love to see them another 20 times! They rock! Joe still sounds great. They are still just a electric and an awesome concert. Doooo it!

Def Leppard are Sheffield's finest!!! An amazing band, and I bet most don't realise that they're actually a British band!!! If you didn't tell me the name of the band I'd have sworn they were from California or somewhere like that!!! Great reaction btw!!! Keep them coming!!!

Def Leppard was straight 🔥 back in the day ! Hellz yeah !

They are still touring and I really want to go to a show of theirs next year with Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett😁. Just listen to the entire Pyromania and Hysteria albums, all great songs.

Oh now I used to Jello Wrestle to this and ZZTOP’s song Legs when we where in our 20’s going to the college bars lol ….. dang we had so much fun so glad there was no camera phones and Instagram back in our days lol

@charley2630

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely outstanding!!!

@lisaray9944

2 жыл бұрын

@@charley2630 we had fun in the 80’s

@sirtango1

2 жыл бұрын

Just Polaroids 🤐

@lisaray9944

2 жыл бұрын

@@sirtango1 the jello wrestling was on vhs …. Thank god the couple that recorded it gave them to their son before they passed away and he burned them with us ladies watching ….

@bobbierobinson6269

2 жыл бұрын

@@lisaray9944 I gave my husband my topless photos. Now that I'm over 50 he can keep the memories 😂

One of my favorites by them!!❤❤ Awesome, really enjoy your reactions!👏👏👏

One of my fav bands of my youth and I still love the music