Def Leppard

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Rick Allen’s Def Leppard Collection

It was a thrill when I got a call from the iconic Def Leppard. They started out in 1976 like countless teenage bands in Sheffield, England. Over 100 million albums later, they are still going strong, selling out stadiums all…

By Donn Bennett
Oct 1, 2023

Rick Allen: "Rock of Ages

This month we feature “Rock of Ages” from Def Leppard’s Pyromania album. Rick Allen keeps the beat solid and tight on this.   TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Transcribed by James Morton
Jan 23, 2018

Def Leppard's Rick Allen

Rick Allen carefully studies his hands, which are blistered already, just a few days into Def Leppard’s tour with Billy Squier. “Yeah, I’ve often thought about it,” he says, examining one especially calloused finger, “how playing the drums has totally…

by Phillip Bashe
Jan 18, 2018
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