After the car crash took his arm, Rick Allen came back to the studio where the band had been recording. Nobody ever talked about replacing him or what they were going to do. They were just happy he was back and he'd just go into a room by himself....and spent his days figuring out how he could drum with one arm - setting up to drum with his feet, and practicing day after day. The band admits now, they were just happy he was doing something, but in the back of their minds of course he could never do what he once did. One day he called them into the room and proceeded to play one of their hits in their entirety on his new setup using his feet. By the end all of them were in tears.
One of my ex firefighter colleagues in Sheffield was a massive Def Leppard fan, he was in charge of the first fire appliance on scene at Ricks accident. He was almost in tears when they cut him out of the wreckage but elated that he mastered the art of one arm drumming.
Great, now I’m crying on a bus on a Wednesday morning. I’ve been catching up with these guys over the past few days and am amazed at how good they still sound. This story makes me love them even more.
That’s the reason they are the all time best- the fact that they didn’t give up on him, they just adapted and made it work- even better than before to be honest.
@@Me37368 I’m pretty sure Joe had a surgery on his vocal cords at one point but idk, I’m just happy he still sounds great, saw them in 2018 and it was the best I’ve ever seen of them
Absolutely agree Collixion ! Saw them in 1987 in London on their Animal Tour, I was blown away at how much they sounded like the CD I had !! Infact, better ! Love AC/DC too, have a butchers at the Live At River Plate concert in 2009, the audience in Argentina are just incredible too ! Cheers, rock on !
@@ianrarity3783 During quarantine if you saw some of his videos he was making, he grew a beard and it was gray but that’s the only thing that makes him like old, the second he shaved it he looked like he got a lot younger
I got to see Def Leppard in augest 26 2018 in Columbus Ohio where the football stadium 🏟. Is at the Def Leppard concert was awesome 😎 but it was very loud and some people screaming during the Def Leppard concert Rock on 🤘 to one of my favorite band on earth 🌎 dude
This was an absolute drop-dead, stone cold demi-god performance! These guys still rock as though it was 1988! So thankful I grew up during this era. Thank you Def Leppard for shining so bright for so long!
I saw these guys in concert during the Hysteria tour. One of the best concerts I've ever seen! As a fellow old fogie, I truly appreciate how well they just keep rocking!
Each one of them brings something so amazing to this group. Seriously, I didn't always recognize this when I was young (and dumb), but every single one of them is sexy, confident, skilled in their craft, and they've really matured into excellent musicians. Love me some Leppard!
My band is called Kryophoenix. I am 15. We haven't released anything yet but give a few years and we will. Already got a bunch of riffs and solos. So yeah hope you enjoy us in the future.
Started listening to them in my teenage years now 51 they were great than & even now. Still all look good for there ages nice to see we still have the hair band guys out there in 2020/2021.
won't be long now we'll invent a new genre of metal Receding Hair Metal The New wave of British Bald Metal Heavy Metal Implants The New wave of British Back Pains LOL I'm 48 i don't want to be 50, i don't feel even remotely close to 50, I look at you and i'm like..... fuck what an old cunt , he's 51 LOL fuck dude I still feel like i'm 20 , i look in the mirror and i see this 48 year old person looking back. i never thought in my entire life i'd be 50, it never crossed my mind what do we have to look forward to 60 70 from here it gets bleak LOL 80 90 Maybe 100 and even if you make it you probably won't get to 110 LOL but you know what if i do i'lll still be singing POUR SOME SUGAR (Cough, Cough) ON ME......... LOL
If you need convincing listen to the Hysteria album. It's different but not by much, vocals drop an octave but that's it. In 40 years you can allow a little tweak, other than that, they're just awesome
Is it bad that I like this version more than the studio one ? I just love seeing legendary groups in their late 50s/60s pull out fantastic performances and make songs from 35 years ago still sound as fresh and cool as if they were just out of their last album.
TOTALLY GREAT! Wonderful to see Rick behind the drums. Remembering his caraccident, where he lost his arm. Younger than me, still beating those drumskins! Total love!
Words can not describe the amazing talent these guys have - even after all these years they still get people on their feet screaming out these songs. I’m so thankful to be one of those screaming fans
I remember when this debuted on a channel that one time played NOTHING but music and man it was awesome. Too bad MTV didn't last as long as these guys!!
They are a Real band! A real deal! They can write music, play instruments etc not just sing. Don't need to take long breaks just after 2-4 years of stage. A real treat and a rare era as there is no other like them from the UK when they are gone.
They sure have lost their talent. They have lost Steven Maynard and Robert John, without whom they have been unable to write a memorable riff or craft a decent melody in the worst album run of any rock band in history - 1992 to 2021 (and counting). Adrenalize, Slang, Euphoria, X, Yeah, Sparkle, DL. The fact you are still listening to this in 2021 should tell you everything you need to know. Doubtless they'll be back in 2021 to milk @40: Viva Pyromania; and then again in 2027 with Dystopia: Def Leppard @50. Hall of Lame
@Joe Elliott Thank you so much for the reply!!! I have listened to Def Leppard for so many hours over the years since you all began and will continue to always do so!!! I can put the headphones on to listen and it gets me upbeat and feeling good!!! Thank you, Joe!!!
CRIKEY!!! They sound just as good now as they did back then...not many bands can do that! but that drum set up back in the day was sooo inovative that its used worldwide now and what a bloody riipa inspiration to everyone!!
Favorite 80's band EVER. 80's teen and I've only gotten to see them once in 2018 at 49 years old. Felt 16 again! Took my 16 year old daughter and it was an amazing experience to share. They're so good because they work at it. They play the songs people love them best for at concerts even if they've sung it a million times for tens of millions of faces and are probably sick of it. They appreciate their audience and it shows!
Vivian Campbell is an awesome Guitarist and fantastic on vocals...doesn't get the credit he deserves 👏...Caught him playing for Thin Lizzy a few years back and by far the best Guitarist Lizzy have had in the modern era ...Top Top guy.
That was amazing! Def Leppard was the first band I ever saw that restored my faith in live music. I saw many bands from the 80s that didn't deliver when they went on stage. Great performers!!!
While they were one of the most talented groups back then, they were actually one of the more studio/FX driven bands. Especially when Mutt was helping them with this song. I saw them last night, they go heavy on the effects. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t talent underneath it. Just means it’s enhancing the good already there. They’re awesome!
After the car crash took his arm, Rick Allen came back to the studio where the band had been recording. Nobody ever talked about replacing him or what they were going to do. They were just happy he was back and he'd just go into a room by himself....and spent his days figuring out how he could drum with one arm - setting up to drum with his feet, and practicing day after day. The band admits now, they were just happy he was doing something, but in the back of their minds of course he could never do what he once did. One day he called them into the room and proceeded to play one of their hits in their entirety on his new setup using his feet. By the end all of them were in tears.
One of my ex firefighter colleagues in Sheffield was a massive Def Leppard fan, he was in charge of the first fire appliance on scene at Ricks accident. He was almost in tears when they cut him out of the wreckage but elated that he mastered the art of one arm drumming.
Great, now I’m crying on a bus on a Wednesday morning. I’ve been catching up with these guys over the past few days and am amazed at how good they still sound. This story makes me love them even more.
That’s the reason they are the all time best- the fact that they didn’t give up on him, they just adapted and made it work- even better than before to be honest.
@@saragrant9749 Great comment and excellent point🙌
True friendship
How on EARTH can you still sound THIS good after SO many years?
They take care of them selves, talent and use technology to their advantage. Like using effects and there live mixing is so good
Vocal exercises.
Practice,teamwork,good tech's & being guys not a bunch of egotistical maniacs.
well............................IT'S DEF LEPPARD
what can i tell ya \m/ \m/
i still take 2 lumps of sugar in my coffee to this day
@@Me37368 I’m pretty sure Joe had a surgery on his vocal cords at one point but idk, I’m just happy he still sounds great, saw them in 2018 and it was the best I’ve ever seen of them
Cried straight watching the accident scene
Rick allen is 57 years old with one arm and still he is killing it.What's your excuse?
I'm paraplegic.
I'm not Rick Allen
I suck at drums even with two arms.
Swamped watching def Leppard concerts on UA-cam
@@pattywatty5266 if he wants to impress me, he needs to do two pushups.
The fact that they still sound this good after so many years is genuinely extremely impressive. As close to the records as it gets. Just like AC/DC.
Agree they should tour together!!
Phil admits that they tuned a full step down so they could still sing their songs.
Absolutely agree Collixion ! Saw them in 1987 in London on their Animal Tour, I was blown away at how much they sounded like the CD I had !! Infact, better ! Love AC/DC too, have a butchers at the Live At River Plate concert in 2009, the audience in Argentina are just incredible too ! Cheers, rock on !
Better IMO Phil is the power source for this band and his tone and playing are better than ever
They did Def Leppard were the support act too AC/DC saw them twice together
All of them are 60 plus and they use no autotune with still sounding good, legendary virtuosos.
And no back tracking
What metal uses auto tune though, to be fair?
@@JoeyLevenson false metal
All of them besides Rick Allen. He’s only 57
Edit: I guess Viv is only 58 also
Are they really playing... im not convinced.
This group even at this age would beat 90% of current rock bands
What current rock bands?
is there some?(sorry forgot that bit)
Correct
youtube - ERIC HORVITZ BLACK { COVER }
@@petelewisNZ lets be honest 99.9 of currect gruops
Oh-ia super tare rock tare 🤯🤯🤯
Y does any1 have to get old. These yummies..yyyy
These guys still rock. Listening to def leppard now is just like listening to them in the 80s. Living time capsules.
Especially Phil Collen; I swear the dude hasn't visibly aged since 1998.
@@ianrarity3783 During quarantine if you saw some of his videos he was making, he grew a beard and it was gray but that’s the only thing that makes him like old, the second he shaved it he looked like he got a lot younger
@@ianrarity3783 g
The drummer blows my mind? How??! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥
That is a story worthy of hearing.
Loads of documentaries all of them excellent
Rick Allen: "It's just a flesh wound."
Feet and back track.
An absolute iron clad determination not to let his friends down, and talent. So much talent.
He has a special set. Foot replace arm🙂 he still awesum. I seen them in Vancouver Bc
They are f'ing PROFESSIONALS! Sounds amazing.
If the 80s had Internet, This song would have broke the internet
SAV is the Man
Their drummer is huge inspiration.
Joe Elliot sounds great at his age. Not just talking the lyrics because he can't hit the notes anymore. He's really singing them and on key.
I got to see Def Leppard in augest 26 2018 in Columbus Ohio where the football stadium 🏟.
Is at the Def Leppard concert was awesome 😎 but it was very loud and some people screaming during the Def Leppard concert
Rock on 🤘 to one of my favorite band on earth 🌎 dude
Rick allen is such a brilliant drummer
The best old rocker band to date.
These guys got no business being this good after this long.
Business got no good being this long after these guys
theyre to legendary to stop rocking theyll rock forever even after theyre gone! even if its through my sound system
Great to see Monty Don still rocking.
This song already belongs to the universal catalog of the best rock
I’m 50 now and I still remember hanging out with my friends listening to Def Leppard driving down the street and that’s all that mattered back then
This was an absolute drop-dead, stone cold demi-god performance! These guys still rock as though it was 1988! So thankful I grew up during this era. Thank you Def Leppard for shining so bright for so long!
I wanted to make a comment to this effect. Your words nailed it! 🤘
Saw them on the Hysteria tour two nights in Portland Oregon 1987. Def Leppard is the real deal.
Best rock band of all time...no one even gets close
These guys are 60 years old. 3:15 sounds like a studio track with their harmonies. Unreal!
The drummer has one arm O.o damn, so much respect for him, the rest of the band is awesome aswell
Accident took his one arm.
Even though, he really didn't let it get him down. He really came into his own after the accident. He just said, "find me a way to keep jamming."
Def Leppard forever ❤️
FREAKIN SONG ROCKS!!!!!
Still and leasing thiss amazing Rock songs
Man they sound so good still. Ricks timing is unmatched
Good to see Vivian Campbell. The albums he did with Dio, were some of the best rock guitar ever.
Same with Whitesnake before he joined Def Leppard
They sound great but where is the power of that kick drum you here in the live version from 1988!?
Look at the Rick Allen...he is a cure for depression and anxiety
HELL YEAH! Motivation at its best!
That was so true
This guy has the best voice in rock!
One of the greatest band in human history🎸🤘🎸🤘🎸🤘🎸
Vivian is honestly one of the most underrated guitarists in history. The dude is truly something special.
And he knows how to sing.
@@JB-lp9xr And yet not many from the modern era even know his name. Sad.
@@mattmartinek84if you like Dio, you know who he is.
Saw them in denmark warm up for Bon jovi, and Def Leppard stole the fucking show, they should have been the main name
I saw these guys in concert during the Hysteria tour. One of the best concerts I've ever seen! As a fellow old fogie, I truly appreciate how well they just keep rocking!
The Def leppard rock band in the world in the 1980 and 2020 too
I'm 28, from Germany. You guys are my whole life
La banda con mas lealtad que vi, siempre previlegiaron bancar a un miembro como a un amigo incondicional y ademas siguen sonando impecablemente!!
sueñan tan bien ahora como en los ochentas
I just want to say. After a rock and roll life style for 45 years. VIV looks fregin amazing.
Each one of them brings something so amazing to this group. Seriously, I didn't always recognize this when I was young (and dumb), but every single one of them is sexy, confident, skilled in their craft, and they've really matured into excellent musicians. Love me some Leppard!
Niezniszczalni rocka!
That guitar sound is ..GIGANTIC ❤
Real music stands the test of time. How many bands of today will be doing their thing 40 years from now, much less this good?
I will. Also the current pop music is trash. I will bring rock back. Plus Def Leppard are the best.
My band is called Kryophoenix. I am 15. We haven't released anything yet but give a few years and we will. Already got a bunch of riffs and solos. So yeah hope you enjoy us in the future.
@@ryancampbell5246 how’s the band doing?
Def Leppard what can you say, they haven't changed at all. After all these years they sound better than they ever did.
AWESOME
Man that sound of that guitar is so crisp it rips,whole song sounds like the day they first sing it
I'm glad to see Phil is using his old guitar with a pointed headstock.
Started listening to them in my teenage years now 51 they were great than & even now. Still all look good for there ages nice to see we still have the hair band guys out there in 2020/2021.
won't be long now we'll invent a new genre of metal
Receding Hair Metal
The New wave of British Bald Metal
Heavy Metal Implants
The New wave of British Back Pains
LOL
I'm 48 i don't want to be 50, i don't feel even remotely close to 50, I look at you and i'm like..... fuck what an old cunt , he's 51 LOL
fuck dude I still feel like i'm 20 , i look in the mirror and i see this 48 year old person looking back.
i never thought in my entire life i'd be 50, it never crossed my mind
what do we have to look forward to
60
70
from here it gets bleak LOL
80
90 Maybe
100 and even if you make it you probably won't get to 110 LOL
but you know what if i do i'lll still be singing POUR SOME SUGAR (Cough, Cough) ON ME......... LOL
Me too!
Phil has a little less hair, but that body, dayum!
Phil, "what is shirt?"
😂 😍🤩
@@loripolston6695 Lol on men like these guys with mice long hair who needs a shirt??
素晴らしい👍
日本より愛を込めて！！❤
CHILLS
They need to perform in the next Super Bowl...they actually still sound good
Somebody please convince me they are really playing live this good.
They are definitely playing live no backing track aswell
If you need convincing listen to the Hysteria album.
It's different but not by much, vocals drop an octave but that's it. In 40 years you can allow a little tweak, other than that, they're just awesome
Wow!! They still have amazing vocals!!
epic song
One of the greatest band from the Hair Metal decade. And to have one of the best drummers with only one arm, Def Lep are one of the all time greats.
Phil is so underated as a guitarist... simply incredible.
I really hope there is no Taped vocals playing
Even more underrated as a striper!
0:15 the way they played the riff there sounds so badass
This band have the gift of love
These guys still got it!! They rule!!! Long live Def Leppard!!! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻💪💪💪
After Al these years they still got it
the fact that they still sound the same after 40 years is just amazing and i would deff pay to see the one and only def leopard
Love you, Joe Elliott, you and I are in the same octave in karaoke around Southern California!
Still the best Still a headliner Still sells out stadiums
SuperAwesome!!! better than most of 80's bands today!
HELL NO... How on earth do these guys still sound this good at this age. wow, just wow.
Bad ass Old GEZZERS
those guitars are kick ass - such a great mix
Honestly Rick Allen plays the drums better with one hand than most two handed drummers, extraordinary.
This performance puts to shame so many bands. It was excellent
Yeah still \m/ rocking it
One of the best bands of all time if not THE BEST!❤
Phil is 62 years. You can't be 62 and have that body!
thats illegal
It's called TRT
he may have a body but the voice is crapping out....
It's easy with bags of money, a personal trainer and 10 hours a day to do nothing but play guitar and work out.
@@rockdinosaur666 It's very doable. But doesn't make it any easier.
underrated band who hold high the hard n' heavy for decades and survied things it broke the most of line up... KEEP ROLLING, DEAF LEOPARD!
Better than ever!!!!
Is it bad that I like this version more than the studio one ?
I just love seeing legendary groups in their late 50s/60s pull out fantastic performances and make songs from 35 years ago still sound as fresh and cool as if they were just out of their last album.
Awesome love seeing the originals still singing and sound the exact same 👍😍🤘
TOTALLY GREAT! Wonderful to see Rick behind the drums. Remembering his caraccident, where he lost his arm. Younger than me, still beating those drumskins! Total love!
Words can not describe the amazing talent these guys have - even after all these years they still get people on their feet screaming out these songs. I’m so thankful to be one of those screaming fans
I remember when this debuted on a channel that one time played NOTHING but music and man it was awesome. Too bad MTV didn't last as long as these guys!!
Well said! MTV gave up on them and they out-lasted that shit channel. Ironic, almost.
They are a Real band!
A real deal!
They can write music, play instruments etc not just sing.
Don't need to take long breaks just after 2-4 years of stage.
A real treat and a rare era as there is no other like them from the UK when they are gone.
Brilliant, they can still blast it out, pour brilliance 🇬🇧
These guys definitely have not lost their talent !brilliant performance !!😎
They sure have lost their talent. They have lost Steven Maynard and Robert John, without whom they have been unable to write a memorable riff or craft a decent melody in the worst album run of any rock band in history - 1992 to 2021 (and counting). Adrenalize, Slang, Euphoria, X, Yeah, Sparkle, DL. The fact you are still listening to this in 2021 should tell you everything you need to know. Doubtless they'll be back in 2021 to milk @40: Viva Pyromania; and then again in 2027 with Dystopia: Def Leppard @50. Hall of Lame
Love Def Leppard.....New Years Eve 2020, who is listening to bring in 2021?????
@Joe Elliott Thank you so much for the reply!!! I have listened to Def Leppard for so many hours over the years since you all began and will continue to always do so!!! I can put the headphones on to listen and it gets me upbeat and feeling good!!! Thank you, Joe!!!
@Joe Elliott Been a fan since you all began and I live in Florida.
CRIKEY!!! They sound just as good now as they did back then...not many bands can do that! but that drum set up back in the day was sooo inovative that its used worldwide now and what a bloody riipa inspiration to everyone!!
Favorite 80's band EVER. 80's teen and I've only gotten to see them once in 2018 at 49 years old. Felt 16 again! Took my 16 year old daughter and it was an amazing experience to share. They're so good because they work at it. They play the songs people love them best for at concerts even if they've sung it a million times for tens of millions of faces and are probably sick of it. They appreciate their audience and it shows!
Best drummer in the world. Is a one armed drummer
before he lost his arm, he always one of the best drummer in rock scene
*Tommy Lee would like a word with you*
@@brendanbowman5385 tommy lee who? overrated
Danny Carey waves hello
@@derekrushe 100%
This fella isn’t in the same stratosphere as Carey
My first time was on this one...😇
Vivian Campbell is an awesome Guitarist and fantastic on vocals...doesn't get the credit he deserves 👏...Caught him playing for Thin Lizzy a few years back and by far the best Guitarist Lizzy have had in the modern era ...Top Top guy.
What a song! What a band!
I miss the energy they had in this song.
I know that they are 60+
Джо поёт прекрасно! А Фил имеет такое тело, которому позавидуют молодые! Молодцы ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That was amazing! Def Leppard was the first band I ever saw that restored my faith in live music. I saw many bands from the 80s that didn't deliver when they went on stage. Great performers!!!
These are the kind of guys that became famous when it actually took talent to become famous, no auto tune nothing, just there own selves. Flawless.
While they were one of the most talented groups back then, they were actually one of the more studio/FX driven bands. Especially when Mutt was helping them with this song. I saw them last night, they go heavy on the effects. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t talent underneath it. Just means it’s enhancing the good already there. They’re awesome!
Esses caras, com essa idade, ainda cantam e tocam assim?! Caramba, fiquei ainda mais fã do Def Leppard!
o baterista sem um braço mds god mano.
Eso es tener energia
They still sound Amazing 🤩
Holy shit! The y still rock like no one! Long live to rockers!