Rick Allen
Richard John Cyril Allen (born 1 November 1963) is an English drummer. He has played for the hard rock band Def Leppard since 1978.
Rick Allen | |
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 Allen live with Def Leppard on 13 August 2008 in Winnipeg | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard John Cyril Allen |
| Also known as | The Thunder God |
| Born | 1 November 1963 Dronfield, Derbyshire, England |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1978–1984, 1986–present |
| Labels | Island, Mercury, Polygram |
| Associated acts | Def Leppard |
| Website | rickallen |
His left arm was amputated because of a car crash in 1984. He is known as "The Thunder God" by fans.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Gold, Adam (7 August 2009). "Def Leppard's Rick Allen: The Cream Interview [Updated]". Nashville Scene. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
- ↑ "Rick Allen – Bio – About Rick Allen". MTV Artists. Retrieved 11 March 2014.