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.
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Def Leppard Song Not in Set List
Drummer also discusses revisiting material recorded prior to his life-changing car crash.
Rick Allen Is Still Dealing With Trauma From Florida Attack
"When I hear footsteps behind me, I use shop windows like a rearview mirror."
10 Bands Who Overcame Huge Tragedies
Inspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation.
Rick Allen Says 1984 Car Crash Prepared Him for Florida Assault
"I don't think he knew who I was," drummer said of teenage assailant.
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Issues Statement After Being Assaulted in Florida
He was attacked outside of a hotel last week.
Rick Allen on Recent Attack
Def Leppard drummer was assaulted outside his hotel earlier this week.
Rick Allen Reportedly Assaulted
Def Leppard drummer was knocked to the ground "causing injury," according to a police report.
Musicians Who Refuse To Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving
These rock and metal musicians have various reasons for not eating turkey on Thanksgiving.
Rick Allen Reflects on His Big Comeback: Rock Tweets of the Week
Plus: Aerial 'Abbey Road' photography, an Alex Van Halen sighting and ventriloquist REO Speedwagon.
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.
Phil Collins Letter Helped Kick-Start Rick Allen’s Recovery
Def Leppard drummer read supportive note soon after losing arm in car crash.
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.
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."
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.