Rick Allen Reflects on His Big Comeback: Rock Tweets of the Week
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Phil Collins Letter Helped Kick-Start Rick Allen's Recovery
Def Leppard drummer read supportive note soon after losing arm in car crash.
Rick Allen Says He Nearly Lost Both Arms in Car Wreck
Def Leppard drummer looks back at 1984 accident that led to amputation.
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."
Neil Peart Tribute Show to Feature Rick Allen and Taylor Hawkins
All-star lineup of participants also includes Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante.
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.
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.”
Joe Elliott Recalls Rick Allen’s Fight Back from Arm Loss
Def Leppard frontman admits he thought “that’s the drugs talking” when drummer said he’d play again days after accident.