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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Yes I love Def Leppard Rob Amber thank you so much great song I grew up in the 80s so every morning I will go to my girlfriend's house and we would listen to Def Leppard led Zeppelin Queen you name it it was an awesome time to grow up in the 80s with all the great music it brings back so many good memories thank you so much I really enjoy your channel and your reactions and I love the ACDC reactions as well I am 55 years old and there's still my favorite❤😊

Oh and another thing I saw Def Leppard in concert and I can't even begin to tell you how awesome they were play kicked ass and when that car accident happened and he lost his one arm me and my girlfriend were crying for days❤

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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!!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

You guys smile every time you hear Def Leppard, it's cool and so authentic. I just LOVE their harmony. Def Leppard is a FUN band and they do still tour. You are a DL head Jordan!!! I'm a DL head and I'm 63, I've been one since the beginning. You are never too old to rock and roll.

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.

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. ❤️

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".

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!

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!!!

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

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

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 🥰

I have TWO FAVORITE BANDS and you've now officially reacted to both in less than a month! First off, Def Leppard is, in my opinion the best rock band ever! I live in Maine and saw the for 1st time on February 15th, 1999 and I haven't missed one concert since. The other band!!!! THE MONKEES!! THE MONKEES, THE MONKEES, THE MONKEES!!! When I was about 8yrs old I decided to sit on the couch with my dad to see what he watching. It was "The Monkees". I loved it so he played me an 8-track mind you of "The Monkees Greatest Hits". I loved it and now at 44rs old I can proudly say that I've been a MONKEE JUNKEE for 36yrs! The song "Pleasant Valley Sunday" is my favorite. I love you guys so much. You always make me smile.

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!!

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.

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

Ohh I’m so Glad I scrolled right back to watch your early reactions. This is my fav def leopard tune

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.

Always rocked to these guys. But when he lost his arm & they stuck together, that gave me a whole new respect for them. He drummed as good as ever. Thanks for acknowledging this commitment & talent. You 2 are the best! Astral hugs from Warr Acres, OK.

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

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.

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.

Rick Allen is not only a extraordinary drummer, he is perhaps a study in man joining prosthesis to overcome a handicap. I haven't read heard anything about this so I am just suppositioning, but I am willing to stake what reputation I have that during his recovery and recuperation time, Rick Allen literally sat down and designed a drum set that was quite literally a prosthetic for a one-armed drummer. There has never been anyone who has ever worked at this subject with such fervor. Rick Allen needs to be commended for a lot more than just his drumming prowess. He gave hope to a lot of handicapped people who are still very knowledgeable and capable at their chosen instrument. Be that instrument as what it is. Thank you Rick you gave the world way more than you could ever possibly imagine

So this song, made everyone stand up and listen to Def Leppard and Hysteria. They had faded out of mainstream. Aged out of more modern music. When Pour Some Sugar on Me, came out and just blew up on the radio.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

When Hysteria came out, you couldn't get away from this band. If you like the sound, definitely check out the albums X and Euphoria as their sound continued to mature into these albums. For myself, Long Long Way to Go is every bit the ballad that Love Bites is while Paper Sun hits all the highlights of their rock portfolio

Stumbled across your channel today on the reaction video rabbit trail. Y'all are one of the best pure reaction channels out there in my opinion. Keep it up.

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!!

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 am an 80s girl and Def Leppard is my all time favorite band. They are about to release a new album. The bands story is quite in depth and interesting.

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

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

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

Brilliant band, their music is fantastic.

Took my oldest daughter to see Fef Leppard and Poison 3 years ago for her 21st birthday. The following year her and I went back to see them with Journey and we brought my son ( 8 at the time) and daughter ( 11 at the time) . Their first concert. Since then I've taken them to see KISS and most recently Guns n Roses this past Sunday.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

Y'alls reactions to this is priceless. Thanks for keeping our 70s rock alive and sharing how amazing our rock still is. Keep doing a great job keeping the 60s, 70s and 80s music alive.

Def Leppard is the best band ever...EVER! I have been a Def Leppard fan ALL my life! The band just has their own unique sound that is just plain awesome!

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.

They have a tour in 2022. the closest to OK is St. Louis, MO on 5 July 2022.

Thanks for this guys. Def Leppard rocks 🤘

Original line-up was Joe Elliot (Vocals), Rick Savage (Bass), Steve Clark (Guitars), Phil Collin (Guitars) and Rick Allen (Drums). Rick Allen lost an arm in an auto accident in 1984 and Steve Clark passed away from alcohol poisoning in 1991. Steve Clark was eventually replaced with Vivian Campbell (Whitesnake/Dio) and Rick Allen had Yamaha custom build his drumkit using special cabling that allows him to play left hand strikes with his left foot.