What an inspiration! I loved Def Leppard when Rick had all his faculties. I even love them more now. The coolest thing is the band waited for him to recover and make adjustments. That’s love and brotherhood! Holla!
Rick Allen is an amazing drummer and human being. For him to come back from an accident of that magnitude to this level of drumming is mind blowing. You are the man Rick.!!!!!!!!!
What a bond Def leppard have towards rick Alan they are a real band of brothers and I love Def leppard and rick Alan is on hell of a drummer keep rocking guys Ann in Huddersfield West Yorkshire loves Def leppard ♥️🌹❤️❤
And some "expert" drummers would disagree with that, for whatever dumb reason. They're like "oh but this drum solo isn't that impressive". Whatever. Virtuoso musicians are highly overrated to be honest. Virtuosity is nice, sure, but being a virtuoso doesn't somehow automatically make your music better. Sometimes simplicity is key. Many of the melodies in songs I like are so sweet and beautiful, yet they're very simple. "My Heart Will Go On" from Celine Dion is an example. It's how I respond emotionally (and physically) that makes me either enjoy some music or hate it, not how "skilled" the musician is.
@@justinnaramor6050 I don’t talk about skills..I talk about how great he is ..a young rock star lost his arm and he came back and play again…Rick Allen is a legend I don’t care about expert drummer’s opinion
Although he's definitely not the best drummer of all times, (Which he wasn't before he lost his arm, so how could he be after?) But I will say he might be one of the most inspirational.
@@PleasantLakeDrummer so you're saying he's better with one arm than he was with two arms? You would have to be saying that because even with two arms he wasn't even close to the best. So I guess he miraculously turned into the best drummer in the world once he lost an arm according to you... I will agree the most inspirational. And the best one-armed drummer in the world.
Watching from Greece.hi everybody. An inspirational great drummer. As a drummer and human (but not a fan of Def Leppard) huge respect to the bandmates for waiting for him after the terrible accident that happened to him. 'He survived it and came out the other side stronger'.
Ce mec est d'une force incroyable, un exemple de courage,de volonté, de persévérance, dans un groupe,un vrai qui ne l'a pas jeté comme une merde ,respect pour cela,c rare!
It may be an acoustic looking kit but it uses triggers and a drum module for its sounds. They have to be triggered electrically because there's no way you could match an acoustic drum on his right hand to a computer generator drum sound on his left foot. They have to be electric so they can be the same sound.
Rick has always been my Hero and inspiration and why I play drums or took the plunge to live my life long dream. Followed him and the band since the age of nine. Now only a little over 1 year and 3 months, wish I started at the age of nine. Who knows who I'd be playing for now. If you see a video of mine, you'll be blown away, trust me. Especially my Def Leppard - Good Bye Cover. Thanks for sharing this @S-destroyal666
To the person who said that he was cheating, dude, you need to SUCK IT!!!!! The guy lost an arm!!! If you think that you can do half the job he has done, under the most terrible circumstances, then you might have room to talk. Until then, leave the man alone!!
If he didn't know how to play drums before the accident and started to play drums after that would be something but that's not the case he's maybe an average drummer now
@@no_stick_drummer2735 Well that small amp was probably just for demonstration, to demonstrate the concept. Of course in a real concert it would be hooked up to a massive state-of-the-art sound system which would sound better.
Totally agree he wasn't even close to the best drummer when he had two arms. So it's pretty impossible that he's going to be even better now. Nothing against him. He's a total inspiration. And he has developed a style that fits their music and does it very well.
@@gurnblanstein9816 you hit the nail on the head the guys that lose both their legs and get those metal springs for their legs now someone like that would be one heck of an inspiration ya Rick Allen can only do so much that will fit def leppard music basically he just keeps a beat
If he didn't know how to play drums and had his accident than begin to play drums and become where he is now that would be worth saying hes great anyone can play one arm drums come on
The fact the band never left him is a tribute to their bond
Good Lord...
Rick Allen was a dream at that time: his curly hair, his wonderful smile and his gorgeous baby face made me just stare and sigh!😍
Yes he was very cute 😍
@@neecy1000
Indeed he was!😘
But guess what? He's still a handsome man (he aged so well!)
Он очень красивый и много лет назад, и сейчас. ❤❤❤❤
What an inspiration! I loved Def Leppard when Rick had all his faculties. I even love them more now. The coolest thing is the band waited for him to recover and make adjustments. That’s love and brotherhood! Holla!
Rick Allen is an amazing drummer and human being. For him to come back from an accident of that magnitude to this level of drumming is mind blowing. You are the man Rick.!!!!!!!!!
What a bond Def leppard have towards rick Alan they are a real band of brothers and I love Def leppard and rick Alan is on hell of a drummer keep rocking guys Ann in Huddersfield West Yorkshire loves Def leppard ♥️🌹❤️❤
rick allen is the greatest drummer of all time
And some "expert" drummers would disagree with that, for whatever dumb reason. They're like "oh but this drum solo isn't that impressive". Whatever. Virtuoso musicians are highly overrated to be honest. Virtuosity is nice, sure, but being a virtuoso doesn't somehow automatically make your music better. Sometimes simplicity is key. Many of the melodies in songs I like are so sweet and beautiful, yet they're very simple. "My Heart Will Go On" from Celine Dion is an example. It's how I respond emotionally (and physically) that makes me either enjoy some music or hate it, not how "skilled" the musician is.
@@justinnaramor6050 I don’t talk about skills..I talk about how great he is ..a young rock star lost his arm and he came back and play again…Rick Allen is a legend I don’t care about expert drummer’s opinion
Although he's definitely not the best drummer of all times, (Which he wasn't before he lost his arm, so how could he be after?) But I will say he might be one of the most inspirational.
@@gurnblanstein9816nah. He’s the best. Period.
@@PleasantLakeDrummer so you're saying he's better with one arm than he was with two arms? You would have to be saying that because even with two arms he wasn't even close to the best. So I guess he miraculously turned into the best drummer in the world once he lost an arm according to you... I will agree the most inspirational. And the best one-armed drummer in the world.
Rick Allen is my drumming hero and the reason I became a drummer. Playing the snare with the left foot is genius.
Actually it wasn't genius at all. It was a pretty simple, straightforward and logical decision.
Such an inspirational man. Mad respect for Rick!
Rick,we're proud of you and we love you!!!
And the rest is history❤
Rick is such great drummer ❤
Love Rick Allen ….such a big influence from his style and sound.
He is the best one arm drummer.
Simplesmente amor no que faz !!
Rick Allen um grande baterista !
Qdo se tem amor no que faz , a superação vem como consequência!!
Watching from Greece.hi everybody.
An inspirational great drummer. As a drummer and human (but not a fan of Def Leppard) huge respect to the bandmates for waiting for him after the terrible accident that happened to him.
'He survived it and came out the other side stronger'.
I remember when I first listened too Hysteria, I was like no way he's playing with one arm! How is that possible??
Ce mec est d'une force incroyable, un exemple de courage,de volonté, de persévérance, dans un groupe,un vrai qui ne l'a pas jeté comme une merde ,respect pour cela,c rare!
The amount of coordination needed to play that good with the pedals! Mind blown!
Love Rick. Nice to see this old school video and how the recovery began.
What a positive wonderful guy
He's a true inspiration. I even bought a Z ride cymbal, the same one he has in this video!
Love him
What an awesome dude! Tons of respect!
Great doubles
The best drummer ever he looks very happy playing the drum again his drum kit is not electronic any more
It may be an acoustic looking kit but it uses triggers and a drum module for its sounds. They have to be triggered electrically because there's no way you could match an acoustic drum on his right hand to a computer generator drum sound on his left foot. They have to be electric so they can be the same sound.
Thunder God, you are so amazingly talented, I truly admire you!!! You're the best❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Masterpiece ever. Great
Es el y sus compás del grupo. Def Leppard.
Es un gran ejemplo de apoyo y de hacer música desde esa adversidad. Por eso los admiro
What a cutie 😍
legend
What a champion drummer
God bless you forever! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Def Leppard has some of the strongest beats of any rock band. The song ROCKET nuff said.
rick thinks, okay, that is it
see in his eyes, they say I will
go on 💖👍👏
oh that's AWESOME
Rick has always been my Hero and inspiration and why I play drums or took the plunge to live my life long dream. Followed him and the band since the age of nine. Now only a little over 1 year and 3 months, wish I started at the age of nine. Who knows who I'd be playing for now. If you see a video of mine, you'll be blown away, trust me. Especially my Def Leppard - Good Bye Cover. Thanks for sharing this @S-destroyal666
Best drummer ever never give up
The Thunder God as he began his journey.
And at the very end Steve 'Steamin Clark'.
Rick! You are fucking amazing! Keep going Love!!!!
Thats not cheating at all!! Youre a drum god!!!
I always wondered how much that kit cost in 1987 dollars......nice kit it is and was!
Love you allen
To the person who said that he was cheating, dude, you need to SUCK IT!!!!! The guy lost an arm!!! If you think that you can do half the job he has done, under the most terrible circumstances, then you might have room to talk. Until then, leave the man alone!!
If he didn't know how to play drums before the accident and started to play drums after that would be something but that's not the case he's maybe an average drummer now
Party with him all the time & HE Calls all the time
He’s still talented at drumming with one arm
Am fifty plus years and never knew he had lost his arm, wtf🤔
Wonder if hes seen that el El Estepario siberiano guy play one handed
LoveYa GladysGlitterNails
Now I understand how he's hitting the ride, tom, and snare at the same time! That is cheating!
I mean, if you feel comfortable calling a one-armed drummer a cheater, then more power to you buddy
@@jonesy2892 He's an awesome drummer and yes, one arm, but effectively, he's got 3 arms.
God electric drum sound like complete garbage back then.
It also sounds like has it hooked up to a small amp.
@@no_stick_drummer2735 Well that small amp was probably just for demonstration, to demonstrate the concept. Of course in a real concert it would be hooked up to a massive state-of-the-art sound system which would sound better.
New electric drums are worse! They definitely sound like crap. I'd rather play these drums then today's stupid crap.
@@80smusicfan90 That’s not true at all, have you heard Danny Carey’s electric drum pads? Those things are fucking insane.
Hes still average at best even when he had 2 arms
Totally agree he wasn't even close to the best drummer when he had two arms. So it's pretty impossible that he's going to be even better now. Nothing against him. He's a total inspiration. And he has developed a style that fits their music and does it very well.
@@gurnblanstein9816 you hit the nail on the head the guys that lose both their legs and get those metal springs for their legs now someone like that would be one heck of an inspiration ya Rick Allen can only do so much that will fit def leppard music basically he just keeps a beat
Say you're jealous without saying you're jealous😂@@ernest1576
@ernest1576 Dude, just the fact that he never gave up, and STILL plays the drums live nearly 40 years later is astounding.
@@jonesy2892 who couldn't do that you or I could be playing drums if we had a band that was like def leppard
If he didn't know how to play drums and had his accident than begin to play drums and become where he is now that would be worth saying hes great anyone can play one arm drums come on
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