Rick Allen lost his arm in a car accident. Better than most two armed drummers

@patroche550

3 жыл бұрын

Facts and his sound is so massive

@MamaNaeNae

3 жыл бұрын

💯

@rickperry3165

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Even with using electric drums....... Those were super expensive, even back then, but alot of drummers refused to use them. Rick Allen went above and beyond. His talent is amazing

@chickinnugget7331

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@josebustamante9182

3 жыл бұрын

He gets all the praise, and rightly so, but it’s also fair to give some to the rest of the band as well for patiently waiting for him to recover and adjust to his new drums rather than replacing him to try and continue riding the wave of success from their last album. A band like Guns N’ Roses would’ve replaced him immediately after the first hospital visit

Drummer Allen had both arms for the Pyromania Album (rock of Ages, etc) lost it in a car accident. What's interesting is it shows how tight knit this band is because when they visited him in the hospital, they had no intentions of replacing him or considering him quitting. They just asked "what do you need?" and they designed a kit that he could work with. (many left hand are now controlled with foot pedals)

@petestevens603

3 жыл бұрын

The story goes. He was in the hospital bed. Setting up bed pans whatever he could find to make the drums work.

@GrandmaZeppelin

3 жыл бұрын

I remember when it happened. Such love coming from a tragedy. Music heals the heart and soul ☮️💜

@tomaskennedy

3 жыл бұрын

That kind of loyalty is too rare these days. ❤️

@amelirachelmcqueen

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.... I can watch them all day. They genuinely have FUN together. True friends out there rocking. Rick Allen is just one of my favorite people. Long Live Def Leppard!!!! LOL

@JessieCristo

3 жыл бұрын

All of them were doing drugs and drinking a lot of alcohol at the time of Rick's accident. When they united behind his recovery and return to the band they all, with the exception of Steve Clark the guitarist, kicked their drug and alcohol habits. When Rick was on the road to recovery he and the others then united to try and help Steve to kick his drug habit and it seemed like it worked. But after Hysteria hit it big, Steve went back to drugs when the fame and constant demands got too much for him again. Back then, clinical depression was not a thing yet. They blamed all his problems on the drugs when it was the drugs that were helping him to cope. As his depression and guilt over letting his friends down grew, he took more and more until one day he overdosed himself. He was such a great musician... he will forever be missed. RIP Steve Clark.

I got grounded for a month when I snuck out and went to this concert. 🤦🏼‍♀️ How did my Mom find out? I bought an official concert t-shirt & it was in the wash. 🙄 Do I regret it? HELL NO! 🤣

@charobarnes2215

3 жыл бұрын

LOLLLL 🤣🤣🤣

@bobo_da_hobo

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the best concert story I’ve heard!!

@spatel9SP

3 жыл бұрын

You’re awesome

@stephaniebjork3151

3 жыл бұрын

I missed what should have been my first Def Leppard concert because I got grounded the night before. 😭😭😭 the girl who I was supposed to go with and the girl that got to go instead of me will never let me forget it.

@dse827

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha that's great. Well worth it!!

They were just becoming famous when the drummer had a car accident lost an arm and they waited until he was able to play again. Then they smashed back to the top. Pure rock and roll.

@quedawg806

3 жыл бұрын

That and Led Zeppelin not making any more music after their drummer died instead of replacing him are some examples of loyalty and true brotherhood that many in today’s generation will never understand. Everyone is selfish and cutthroat nowadays.

@Peter24601

3 жыл бұрын

That's what impressed me the most about this band, their loyalty to one another. Much respect for Def Leppard...

@davidclarke1973

2 жыл бұрын

They were selling out stadiums in America and Canada yet unknown in the UK well before they released Hysteria. Very few people in the UK knew who they were. I was educated by a cousin in Vancouver who played me the Pyromania album and it blew my mind!!!!!

I was waiting for the "wait wait what?....the drummer has one arm?"

@HavocHounds1988

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@supergeeky7529

2 жыл бұрын

I always get excited for it ngl

Rick Allen was the baby of the band. He as only 15 when they signed their record deal. But they stood by him when he lost his arm. That's true brotherhood of a band right there.

@lilygrace1304

2 жыл бұрын

He looks like a baby in this video as well..🥰🥰 to play a drum 🥁 with 1 arm.. sorry your the best drummer ever PERIOD!

@MrArcadia2009

Жыл бұрын

Damn straight, One-Eye. Rick Allen's a Legend. Can't imagine what he must have gone through.

I’m 64 years old and I still love Def Leppard. Thank you for playing this.

@Rustinpeace25

3 жыл бұрын

@F. P. wow, you still got lots of life to bro! Live it to the fullest

@lesliehatch844

3 жыл бұрын

💖

@hotmail305

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 43 and nothing bakes me happier than seeing the young Gen listening to real music

@ph0t0dave

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. I recently turned 51 and have been listening to DL since they released the 'On through The Night" album and have have been a fan ever since. I even went to see them in concert a couple years ago and they were still awesome! :)

@MasterBettyy

Жыл бұрын

im 27 and i grew up listening to this, one of my favorite bands along with barenaked ladies and talking heads

They sold over 900,000 copies of the album "Hysteria" in a week based off of this single, which was the 4th off the record. That's nearly going platinum in a week off of one song in 1988!

After Rick lost his arm, he designed his own special drum kit to use with one arm and his feet. The fact that these guys stuck with him and kept him as the bands drummer is both a stand up comment about them and Rick's own ability as a drummer. Props to him and Def Leppard both!

@Dessertpvnk

3 жыл бұрын

They actually left it up to him to quit or not. He chose to learn 1 handed and remained. These guys are legend for that.

@HavocHounds1988

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, and even with one arm he is in the top 5 best drummers list easily, the dude is incredible at what he does.

He does have only one arm.He was in a pretty major accident and lost it.Instead of replacing him,the band took a break from performing,waiting for him to heal while he practiced drumming with one arm.I think it was just a little over a year.

This was one of the biggest songs of the era. They were freaking gigantic. The whole hysteria album is worth a listen

@MissyM68

3 жыл бұрын

Pyromania is an excellent album too!

Def Leppard members: Joe Elliot- vocals Rick Allen- drums Phil Collen- guitar Steve Clark- guitar Rick Savage- Bass guitar Steve died in 1991. Vivian Campbell joined later and with him and the other 4 members makes the current Def Leppard

@heartfanjim01

3 жыл бұрын

I saw them with Pete Willis and Steve Clark on guitars. They really rocked back then.

@MrScary-qi4sr

3 жыл бұрын

You forgot Mutt Lange - producer/songwriter/backing vocals/backbone

@MRR-my2yl

3 жыл бұрын

Rip Steve Clark

@gulfgal98

Жыл бұрын

Steve (long blond hair) and Phil (bare chest and short hair) were best friends and drinking buddies until Phil realized that he needed to stop drinking, which he did successfully. Steve was a hard core alcoholic and could not stop even though he went to rehab a couple of times. Phil and the band tried to help Steve, but he died from alcohol poisoning combined with prescription drugs. Phil is still with the band and is a vegan and a workout fanatic.. He is in great shape for 65 years of age.

He was in an auto accident and lost his arm. They altered the drums so he continued playing with the band

@davidosborn9469

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you designed and built special foot petals for the drums so he could play with his left foot what he should be playing with his left hand

@jasonluker9851

3 жыл бұрын

He designed the pedals himself.

@davidosborn9469

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonluker9851 yeah that's what I meant for it to say but you know how that autocorrect thing goes it changed he to you hahaha but that was so cool him designing them pedals there's a video showing him using them how he can move his foot so fast is amazing

@lisanelson6073

3 жыл бұрын

The great thing is that the band didn’t do anything until Rick was able to play the drums again

It was huge. We were huge fans and they thought his career was over. It was a huge inspiring stoey

Yay I’m glad you did this one! Back when it was popular I actually got sick of this song because it was everywhere. You couldn’t escape it. 30 years or so later I’m able to enjoy it again. Imagine your drummer losing an arm and rather than hurting the band, it made them a stronger unit and they came back better than ever. The whole album is fire.

One of the BEST bands of all time!! You dont hear about strife. Conflict. They're still going strong today

After the accident, his rehab began with learning how to walk again. We could never imagine how much we use our arms for balance every single step we take. With multiple pedals, he uses both feet to compensate. If you watch the music video again you'll see he's barefoot. Def Leppard has literally stood the test of time

I remember when he had 2 arms, I remember hearing about the accident and when they came back, it was glorious.

Yes, the drummer Rick Allen has one arm. He was in a car accident in 1984 when the band was hitting it big. He retooled his kit so that he uses both feet, which is so awesome!

They had the two biggest albums of the 80’s. Pyromania and Hysteria.

@mattfisher7432

3 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about? The top albums of the 80s are Brothers in Arms, Bad. Thriller and Queens greatest hits.

@pycellesbeard9728

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattfisher7432 He's probably talking Hard rock/metal, but even with that Back in black and Appetite for destruction were bigger..but not by much, Both Pyromania and Hysteria are easily in the biggest rock albums of the decade.

@crowns9966

3 жыл бұрын

Pyromania and Hysteria might be their biggest 2 but their best 2 are definitely Pyromania and High 'N' Dry

@Hallucination

3 жыл бұрын

Well that's not true but cool story 😂

@derekboudreaux3931

3 жыл бұрын

If I remember it right, the only artist who sold more albums throughout the 80’s was Michael Jackson

The album this song came from 'Hysteria' took 6 years to complete and their manager and producers were worried they'd been gone from the scene too long. That maybe the public wouldn't care for their sound anymore. Boy, were they wrong! This song broke records with how long it stayed at number one on countless music charts all over the world. DEF LEPPARD FOREVER!!

💋"DEF LEPPARD" literally has been cherished, loved and passed down through 3 generations of my heritage! In my humble opinion, their just pure "AMAZING", F-ing talent, all wrapped up in one perfect, "ROCK MACHINE !"

Late 80s drummer lost his arm in a car accident. He designed a special drum kit while he was still in the hospital.

I love seeing people react to this band - I think someone made it 3 songs before they realized that Rick has 1 arm. He has always played barefoot, and the kit allows him to use his feet to compensate. He has the pedals programmed differently for different tracks, so he has to remember what program he is on to know where each drum sound is. He has been a professional drummer since he was 12.

I'll say it again - check out "Bringin' on the heartbreak". An absolutely fantastic song.

Yes Rick lost his arm in a critical auto accident. The group took a break while he recovered, and he worked on creating a drum set that he could use his foot to help create the beats. Awesome group. Saw them before the accident and then again when they started touring again after his accident.

The drummer lost his arm in a car accident on December 31st 1983. And the band waited for him to learn drums all over again.

@auliakaliza1904

3 жыл бұрын

1984

I grew up in a time when Def Leppard was on the radio all day with Krokus, Motley Crue, Cinderella, Poison, and Metallica was finally getting more air because they weren't Glam. It was a great time to be alive!

@zackmcgowan6662

2 жыл бұрын

Poison was very glam bro

Awesome!!! Definitely listen to Def Leppard's Photograph!! A definite must.

Drummer lost the arm while already member of the band. Wanted to quit, band mates convinced him relearn drumming with one arm and multiple pedals. Pretty remarkable band.

Music is amazing, it connects us in ways we can't even comprehend

This came out in 1987. I don't have to imagine it. i saw them on this concert tour and heard it when it first hit the radio and MTV.

I love everyone's reactions when they realize that Rick Allen only has one arm. because he lost his arm in that car accident, and he relearned how to play the drums, and the group took the time off for him to come back is the stuff of legend! he is the only one-armed drummer and he still rocks on with them!

Ah !!! One of the LEGENDARY SONG of all time!!🔥

The band has been together since they were kids, so their chemistry is on point! =D Rick Allen lost his arm when he was 21. He joined Def Leppard at 15. He told them to get another drummer, but they refused, choosing to stay beside him and wait until he was healed and re-taught himself how to play. He has a special drum kit, in which his left foot pedal would emulate what his left arm could do. He still had PTSD from the accident to this day, and sees drumming as therapeutic. It's funny that you say that he's rapping, cause they've said that this could be a rap song. XD

I saw them in concert in Atlanta and the drummer had a huge solo set that blew my freaking mind knowing he had only one arm. One of my greatest memories.

The seat belt cut the drummer’s arm off in a car wreck. He worked very hard to be able to play again and the band waited for him.

I like how you make connections between genres. You have a good ear. I’m a fan of so many different kinds of music and you are spot on when talking about the similarities between genres

Def Leppard fans call Rick Allen the Thunder God! He is AMAZING!

@sarahrosencrans2402

3 жыл бұрын

Rightly so. I think it’s hard for some people to fully understand why until you hear and feel it live and in person.

I have seen Def Leppard in concert. They play one song that has such intense drums, they keep oxygen on standby for Rick, and while he's recovering, they play a song without drums in it.

Love this song! They are an amazing band! 💯❤✌

Great reaction. You're not wrong about rock intertwining different genres. That is why there are so many subgenres in rock. Artists and musicians grew up years ago surrounded by blues, big band music, classical, soul, etc. All of these things influence people differently and they incorporate it into their own styles. Next thing you know, you have some brand new fusion and BAM..subgenre #57 is born. This song is from the 80s and yes, it was a banger then and it still is now. It was a monster hit. Rick Allen made up for the loss of his arm with a special drum kit that allowed him to use his feet. Totally amazing..

I was 16 years old when this song came out. That whole summer was just this song. It was playing everywhere and everyday in every way. It was 1987.

@williamdean5933

2 жыл бұрын

Do you think kids that are under 21 should listen to these type of songs..? I feel like it’s only for people you’re age when we didn’t exist.

It was an outstanding time to grow up, musically. Metallica, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Guns N' Roses, Megadeth, REM, and then into the 90's with Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains... the list goes on and on.

Yes the drummer only has one arm. He is amazing. 💙 He uses foot pedals and he lost his arm in a car accident I do believe.

@michellemckinney5207

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Rick Allen lost his arm in a car accident. He designed his drums so he could play with one arm.

@kalemorrow2243

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah yeah. And Nikki Sixx died from an overdose. We know. We know🙄

@michaelslappey5553

3 жыл бұрын

@@kalemorrow2243 ??

The entire Hysteria album is rad, next do Animal, Hysteria, Love Bites...also Photograph, Rock of Ages.

@alanela6761

2 жыл бұрын

Photograph and Rock of Ages, however, will be with a two-armed drummer. Those were from the Pyromania album. He had his car accident immediately after the Pyromania tour

Ya man, da drummer have one arm only, one n only on this planet Earth, living miracle man, that’s why these guys are still rocking mannn..,

If you look closely at the drummer's cockpit, you will catch a glimpse at the array of foot pedals he is surrounded by. This def leppard album was produced to blend their bedrock guitarists' delight with the body-groove of b-boy /club beats and echoplex modulation. I love that you're feeling the hip hop breakbeat in this track's fusion; this resonates with my feeling that this particular album has contributed a handful of timeless gems, and that these tracks still foster inspirational and innovative influence to many of the brilliant legacies of creative groovology and the miracle of novel styles.

He lost it in a car accident and never once did they consider replacing him.

HE LOST THAT ARM IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THEY STUCK WITH HIM WILE HE TAUGHT HIMSELF TO PLAY WITH ONE ARM AND THIS ALBUM SHOWED HOW MUCHHE LOVES TO PLAY.

What I love about this sound are the great rhythms and syncopation created between the drums and the guitar/vocals. As for the connection between Rock and Rap/R&B... Well if you go back far enough, the DNA of virtually all modern American music goes back to black American music. The only real exceptions that come to mind are like Bluegrass, and "classical" compositions.

I was a junior in high school when Rick was in his car accident and lost his arm. Turned his loss into a plus as he learned to use his feet to help him play the drums . He never gave up.

"Rocket" is also a great song by Def Leppard

Yes he only has one arm he was in an accident after their 3rd album and they wouldn't go on without him

I won the bass player's (Rick Savage) jacket he wore at the 1988/89 MTV music awards, it was in 2005, all proceeds went to help Hurricane Katrina victims! I paid $1000.00 USD! Still got it!!

1 arm drummer doing all that thumping. BTW- this album went 10x Platinum. 40 years & 150 million+ record sales later.... Def Leppard is still kicking

Rick does a better drum solo then most 2 arm guys ...sick talent

do photograph by def leppard!!

This is by far one of the greatest stories of true friends. The band was on the verge of fame when their drummer lost his arm in a tragic car accident. The other band members decided to wait for him to come back before recording any new music. And, they were as big if not bigger after his return. He uses a combination of electronic drums and foot pedals. (That’s a super over simplification).

One of the BEST HAIR BANDS ever!! This was my teenage years and everytime I see/hear these songs, I'm cranking them up just like I did back then!!

You'll have to dedicate a month of your life to cover all the Def Leppard hits

Good song, from a pretty decent band. You need to hear some of the hard rockin' women of rock. Joan Jett and the Black Hearts--Bad Reputation, Light of Day; Pat Benetar--Love is a Battlefield, Hell is for Children; Heart--Barracuda, Crazy on You. You just need to hear them.

Was so waiting for the moment you would realize the drummer had one arm :) LOVE this song!

Def Leppard amazing band, they change it up now and then. Different style albums, but you can still tell it's Def Leppard every damn time. Hystera, Retro-Active, Slang... come on man!!!

Attempt 19 *LISTEN TO* I hate myself for loving you -Joan Jett and the Blackhearts I love rock and roll -Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

@Roguefem76

3 жыл бұрын

Yessss to both of those!!!

@TonyP7007

3 жыл бұрын

YES Great Joan Jett songs, love them both!

@tobbyingo1973

3 жыл бұрын

definitely 🤩

@tenchraven

3 жыл бұрын

Joan Jett doing anything, so long as I get watch and listen.

Jo jo. Def leppard for their hysteria album. The stage was in the round. Crowd all the way around. It was bad ass

Rick Allen, what a legend! He uses a special kit with foot pedals so that he can play what he used to play on his left arm. You should check out "Armageddon It," that's another banger from that album!

I subscribed to your channel precisely due to your fresh insight and abundant understanding of how music "works". So many people fall into a rut, following a single band, or even a single genre, and never experience the wealth of variety that music provides. It is so inspiring to see you discovering these new vistas, like opening a whole new world to you that others discovered in parallel with you.

Listen to Once Bitten Twice Shy by Great White

@zosozildjianmagick1790

3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for someone on some reaction channel to suggest Great White. It is their most famous song but is also a cover song. They gave many awesome songs! Thought it was cool that they had one album called once bitten and the next album after that twice shy.

@cs-7

3 жыл бұрын

@@zosozildjianmagick1790 That's probably why they get forgotten about. They had two albums with names that didn't come up with and their biggest hit is a cover. Had they used that music and gave it a title and different words, it probably would've been huge and they would've stayed around longer. But Once Bitten Twice Shy came out in 1989? 2 to 3 years later, 80s hair, glam rock was dead. Motley Crue fell off. Poison, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Ratt, and Cinderella. Guns n Roses made it though because they weren't really a hair band. They didn't wear makeup and spandex and have teased hair. They were a rock band and that's why their success carried them a little bit into the 90s. By 1993 and 1994, Guns n Roses was pretty much over because they fought all the time.

@zosozildjianmagick1790

3 жыл бұрын

@@cs-7 Also surprised that out of all of these reactors that no one has suggested one of the greatest bands of the late 80’s to early 90’s, Tesla! So many songs. Eleven if they start out with the mild Love Song, or coming at you live! So good. Incredible musicians and catchy music!

This song was huge for years at all the strip clubs

Rick Allen, the THUNDER GOD, more than just a one-armed drummer. Check out the KZread videos that tell you how the band pulled together following his accident to get him back on stage. I'm 60, and this one's still a banger after all these years!

You’re correct in noticing the rap similarities. The lead singer has stated many times that that was exactly what they were doing when they created and performed this song! And yes, the very first thing they came up with was the hook lyric, _pour some sugar on me!_

next song from Def Leppard - Too late for love ... or Foolin' ... 😎👍

Hey jojo, your analysis of Rock music isn't too far off, especially since you'd compared it to Blues Basically, Rock'n'Roll is a sub-genre that's derived from Blues music

I saw them in Texas several times! Excellent show! Yessss one arm, killin it! 🎸❤

I've only been able to see Def Leppard 3 times in concert, but it was absolutely wonderful to see them. 1 concert of theirs was 4 hrs long because it was REO Speedwagon, Styx, and Def Leppard ! Absolutely love this song! This was my favorite band growing up. Continue to rest in peace Steven Maynard Clark 1960-1991.

If you listen to the normal song (not the music video version), it has a much better intro

@alanela6761

2 жыл бұрын

The lyric sheet in the top left of jojo's video actually showed what they say in the album version intro....

Please do “I remember you” by skid row, I’m gonna do this on every video until you do .-.

@lisaglass7633

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, man, if he does Skid Row at all, he's got to do Youth Gone Wild!

@annmarieabbott2419

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss Skid Row i remember you

@TheTracystamand

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I remember you - skid row

@mrmoistegg2244

3 жыл бұрын

@@lisaglass7633 yesss both are good

I've seen Def Leppard in concert 6 times. THEY ARE AWESOME!!

One of the best songs of Def Leppard. I have all albums of them. Love them. Yes, Rick Allen has one arm and I love, that he is still in the band. They "only" rearanged his drums and fitted them to him. Great.

Rock singers put a TON of work into their amazing music and concerts. Like .... a TON. They deserve a lot of credit for their work and talent. Going to a rock concert is an unforgettable great memory because of the shows they put on.

My favorite song of the 80's. I could listen to this song forever and never get tired of it.

In their beginning, The Rolling Stones said they were a r&b band. They listened r&b and played r&b, Muddy Waters for example who accidentally named the group. Rock was not "invented" yet. They (and The Beatles and other groups) took black music and made it global. And they have influenced rock bands all of these years.

I've seen this group in concert 7 times and they never disappoint. Looking forward for #8...

Rock and Rap are far closer than people of your generation realize. It's a beautiful thing seeing you realize this.

There are many interviews about Rick Allen’s accident reacting to that is a must! Also if you think you can’t do something or your life is hard, knowing Ricks story is pure motivation!! His face when the band was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame priceless!

I've seen Def Leppard in concert; blew my mind! They rock!!!

I remember hearing this for the first time.... The memory is visceral and this song always takes me right back there to being a kid.

The drummer has a customized digital drum kit where he taught his left leg to do what his left arm used to do. The first video Def Leppard made after the drummer lost his arm was 'Women'. A really fast and rocking song where the drummer had both arms was 'Rock Rock Till You Drop'

~ seen them in concert 5 times since the late 80s, the last time touring with KISS, and they were amazing every time! Still listen and love them!!! ❤❤❤

OH ! It was also inspired by the Run DMC/AeroSmith collaboration...on WALK THIS WAY :)

One of my favourite bands and lucky enough to see them live at the Don Valley Stadium in their hometown of Sheffield UK.

The genres being all intertwined..THe beats flowing.... word ur looking for is an amazing DANCE!!! And yes he has ONE ARMM

Yes Drummer Rick Allen had car accident lost arm he had such support from group he was always great drummer but became even better have seen this amazing group live 6 Times always great 👍 love love ❤️ thank you for having them on .nice to see younger generation appreciating the great music from the 70s ,80s and 90s .thanks a lot thoroughly enjoyed it and your reaction🌻

This song has a rap beat because the formula was heavily influenced by these kinds of beats, something that Joe Elliott talks about in interviews about the album. Steve Clark, who helped write a lot of this era's music, loved blending music types and bring things in from all over.

Late 80s is when it came out. 1987. 5th track on the Hysteria album. The whole album is awesome. Also check out their album Adrenalize, which is awesome too.

Just from the Wikipedia, "Elliott (lead singer) claims the song was at least partially inspired by the Aerosmith and Run-DMC version of "Walk This Way", which made him realize the potential of the mixing of rap and rock."

Rick Allen is known as the Thunder God. After losing his arm in an auto accident he didn’t let that stop him. He loved playing the drums so much he designed a drum machine for him to use his left leg for everything his arm would’ve been doing. Check out some of his interviews on KZread. It’s really amazing. The best thing about Def Leppard is they’re more like a family than a band the way they stood behind Rick Allen and waited for him to get his drum kit together.

Yes, the drummer has one arm. He lost an arm in a car accident and the band waited for him to have a custom drum set made so he could learn to use one of his feet as his missing arm. December 19, 1987, I saw this concert for the tour of this album, Hysteria, the first album released after Rick lost his arm. The show was “in the round”- the stage was in the middle of the coliseum, with the stage slowly rotating so we could all watch Rick play with one arm. I’m 61 years old, and I’ve seen hundreds of concerts in my lifetime. I’ve seen Def Leopard 4 times. To this day, that Hysteria concert was the best concert I’ve ever seen. ❤️❤️❤️🤘🏼🤘🏼

This is one of my favorites. This was a HUGE HIT!!! I've seen them twice.