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

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.

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)

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!

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! 🤣

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

💋"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 !"

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

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!

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

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!!

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 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!

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

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

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..,

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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!!

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

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.

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.

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!_

"Rocket" is also a great song by Def Leppard

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

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

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 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.

do photograph by def leppard!!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!!

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

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

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

Listen to Once Bitten Twice Shy by Great White

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

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.

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🌻

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

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

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

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

This song was huge for years at all the strip clubs

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

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'

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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."

I don't have to imagine hearing it for the first time. I remember.

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

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.

Drummer uses his feet to create the roll beats. Most respected drummer in the world! There's a youtube movie about the band. Worth a watch!

Thanks for sharing! I enjoy your reactions to it all!

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 KZfaq. 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.

This reaction young man proves how quickly you are growing up .your family must be truly proud of you.fabulous💎💎💎💎

Fantastic rock band.🎸🔥🎼👍🏼😎.......Hysteria🎼👍🏼.....

Jojo - i know this is yearsssss too late to say this, but i just wanted to respond to something you said. when you commented about how rock is such a mix of so many different sounds ... that is what is amazing about rock. rock WAS a result of the mashing and gradual combination of many different genres. blues, country, folk, rhythm and blues, jazz, classical, easy listening/popular music that was around just before rock seriously hit the scene, bluegrass, americana, even some spanish or latin influences - it was an amalgamation of so many wondeful things. that is what made rock so special. when it first hit the scene it drove people crazy and was considered very dangerous! you have said it before watching some of the clips and listening to this music that it just makes you want to go crazy or jump around or get lit - that is what rock does to you!

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.

I grew up on this music, everyone knew this song . Every dance party or club had it, even school dances .

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

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. ❤️❤️❤️🤘🏼🤘🏼