Def leppard animal reaction:first time hearing

[@susanlawens3776]

Def Leppard's one armed drummer, they don't hide it, but they don't put it on display either. That's very classy in my book.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Yeah and he's actually done some television shows an interview where he goes into depth about it.. most of them were from England so I never saw them until KZbin started sharing all this information. MTV certainly mentioned it but they were so popular you just sort of forgot about it after a while

[@denisemay6807]

That’s what I thought too-they don’t hide it nor do they accentuate it in any way. Classy. Because he’s still got it; in fact, he’s extra talented for switching over to this different way AFTER doing drums with two arms for so long. What might have bern easier to learn from the beginning

[@clivenewman4810]

They don't abandon their friend either.

[@DanJackson1977]

After their hit album, Pyromania, Rick had car accident and lost the arm.. but the band gave him time to relearn how to drum with a partial electric drum kit controlled with his feet and one arm. Their next album took 4 years to make but became one of the biggest selling albums of the 80s, Hysteria.. and that's the album this song is from.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Did the album take 4 years cos they were waiting for Rick? The band are super human beings..Many bands would have moved on

[@DanJackson1977]

@@HarriBestReactions Partially that, and also because they were being perfectionists about the new album.. it was one of the first albums to be mixed digitally. Btw metal pioneers Motorhead felt the same way... that the band did right by Rick in not just leaving him behind.. Lemmy gave Def Leppard a shout out on MTV back in 87... in the metal world, that's like the Pope name dropping you kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGGyi62in9WWpKM

[@ELIZONDJ]

@@HarriBestReactions They are like brothers and waited for Rick as long as he was able to play again.

[@TheMedievalman9]

@@ELIZONDJ This is exactly it. Their producers wanted them to drop him because they were afraid that their fans would move on if the band took too long to come out with their next album. The band refused, and waited. The result was the band's best selling album of their entire career.

[@karlsmith2570]

@@HarriBestReactions that's a big part of the story, they also were Rick Allen say that if he couldn't get the hang of playing drums minus his left arm, then they should get a new drummer But, they stuck by him because they considered each other as family

[@pennydaytreasures8173]

When he lost his arm it hit us teens pretty hard. We thought Def Leppard would never bee the same. You don’t want to see your favorite bands lose a mate and then replace him. I can still remember hearing the news and feeling crushed. When their next album came out we were more in love with them than ever. I saw them several times live in the 80s the positive energy they give the crowd was incredible. We all left just feeling happy to be alive, enjoying each other and our friendships. Most concerts you left feeling exited and energized but Def Leppard left you feeling that happy.

[@tabithagamblin791]

Rick Allen is still playing drums in the band today and still a awesome drummer

[@HarriBestReactions]

hes a hero

[@alfurr4617]

He lost his arm in a car accident after their first album. Created a way to still play afterwards.

[@karynbricks2702]

@@alfurr4617 after their 3rd album actually ...

[@alfurr4617]

My bad. You are right.

[@MS-xc5ez]

@@alfurr4617 after pyromania which was their 2nd album. First one done with Mutt Lang

[@bemused9522]

If you want to hear more, try 'Photogragh'...one of their earlier songs. The drummer lost his arm in accident, but the band waited for him to recover instead of replacing him. The drummer and band inspired a generation because of it...the dedication, loyalty, and love of music.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Thanx i did photograph already..a few days ago..great song..Check it pls

[@junior007a7]

Try listening to live 1988 in the round in your face concert check it out brothers

[@docmitch54]

Car wreck....

[@IanSRutter]

What a great genuine reaction. That band is just brilliant at what they do. Rick Allen just recently was voted the best drummer in the world. To help him out after the accident a drum kit was made so that everything was reversed. All credit goes to the band mates who stuck with him and the crazy history that goes with them.

[@carolscheiman8845]

Rick Allen lost his arm in a car accident. He taught himself to play with his feet & one arm. The other members waited for him to heal & play again before recording or performing concerts! They are an amazing band & cant wait to see again live!

[@glyngasson8450]

In the Def Leppard documentary they talk about going to visit Rick in the hospital thinking that he would be really depressed, when they got there he had already worked out how to play with one arm. So they said "if your up for it, just let us know when you're ready"

[@craneoperator4081]

My favorite band of all time. The movie Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story explains it all also.

[@heflinG6832]

Rick uses his left foot in place of his arm. It’s friggen awesome!

[@one-eye1721]

Def Leppard are a true brotherhood They didn't abandon their guy. They supported him for the torturous recovery period. It's one of the reasons this album took four years to make.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Amazing bunch of guys

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

@@HarriBestReactions at the same time that Drummer Rick Allen was relearning to play with one arm Guitarist Steve Clark was battling alcoholism. During the making of their fifth album tragedy would strike Def Leppard again with the death of Guitarist Steve Clark from alcohol poisoning which would usher in his replacement Vivian Vance former Guitarist from the group Black and Blue.

[@NaturalMystic69]

@@roya.cathcartjr.5042 *Vivian Campbell

[@WillyMaykitDiecast]

Saw them live before and after the arm loss, the "Thunder God" never failed to ROCK! 🤘

[@anitairving8329]

It was never a question of if Rick was going to return to the band but when, he designed a new drum kit so that everything his arm used to do he could do with his feet on pedals connected to the relevant drum/cymbals . i saw them live at the O2 a couple of years ago, absolutely awesome.

[@alistairmunro]

I saw Def Leppard live in 1988, about a year after this album came out. The incredible thing about Rick Allen is, you watch him for about the first minute of the first song, and you realise "oh my god, this isn't a freak show, he really is doing it all, and doing it in a way that perfectly fits with the rest of the band", then it just becomes perfectly normal and that big glossy Def Leppard sound takes over, and you enjoy a great rock show. He's an incredibly talented and inspirational man; in a group of talented and inspirational men.

[@soulcraft79]

After a car accident where Rick lost his left arm (he almost lost his right arm as well) Rick retaught himself to play everything he used to play with his left arm, but now with his left foot playing the left arms role, but with a specifically redesigned/restructured kit. Amazing inspiring story. The bands character as a whole to support him though it too was rewarded. Universal Karma rewarded them all as they ended up being the biggest band in the world for a time. Guitarist Steve Clark died during this album follow up records pre- production. That was the end of world dominating superstardom. But their legend was etched in rocknroll stone by then. They have had the same lineup for 30 years since Vivian Cambell joined. Rick has been Solid the entire time since. Ive seen them live once in Melbourne Australia in 2018. Still selling out stadiums. Was like 12-15 thousand people at that gig.

[@bobbythomas9603]

None of their songs will let you down. Ignore the number of views.

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

I totally agree...

[@angelinegiselle]

totally agree ! and i’ve never seen this video, only the official version.

[@shotbytim9624]

Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash. While still in the hospital he was already working out in his mind modifications to his kit that would allow his feet to do the work of his left hand. The band never considered replacing him though they did hire a backup (who was a trusted friend) for the first tour in case he got tired. Rick played the first concert through without tapping out and the backup man left immediately on friendly terms. Fortunately, Def Leppard had enough unreleased recordings at the time of the accident they didn't lose any ground during Rick's recovery.

[@lisac3577]

My step-brother (now former) directed the video back in the day. Good friends at the time with drummer Rick Allen and guitarist Steve Clark (RIP).

[@MrScottdrummer]

Rick lost his arm in 1984 in England in a car accident and has special pedals he uses his other foot as his left arm. Rick is called the thunder god....

[@sarahjsmith3897]

Thats how you know they are an awesome group...not only awesome music. Their drummer has an accident, losing his arm, and they wait for him to heal and retrain to drum.

[@sweetkiss119]

Oh honey it’s not a gimmick. He lost it in a car accident and taught himself how to play one handed. He’s a freaking legend. I saw them in concert and they were amazing

[@kiltwatcher]

I have seen this band in concert several times and Rick Allen kills it every single time! And hats off to the band when he lost his arm at the height of their career, they took time off for him to relearn how to drum with one arm. He's amazing! He had a car accident while he was drunk. That was in 1984. And today you cannot tell he has only one arm. The guy is a true hero!!

[@VerchielxKanda]

WHY would you think it's a gimmick?! That's a weird way of thinking about it, not to mention rude. 'How is it possible?' Through sheer will and determination. Rick Allen had a horrific car accident when he was 21. He's been with the band since he was 15, so they definitely weren't gonna give up on their best bud. They waited for him to heal and re-teach himself how to play. He has a special kit in which his left foot could emulate what his left arm could do. He still suffers PTSD from the accident to this day and says drumming and painting is therapeutic healing for him.

[@coxric]

This is without question the best reaction video on YT. Or anywhere. Thanks for posting this. And yes, Rick Allen is a hero.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Wow, thank you Richard..Humbled

[@danielholzman-tweed7669]

He actually has one arm, as others have said. After his accident, he reworked his drum kit to use more foot pedals. It delayed the release of Hysteria, but the bad had been friends since theybwere teens and stood by him.

[@the406seadonkey6]

Nice video dude. I'm always happy to see people paying respect to the most underrated band of all-time. I've subbed. Peace.

[@brandonblack6793]

Def Leppard like Queen doesn't let down

[@ronaldnelson6692]

In Def Leppards older videos, Rick Allen had 2 arms. He lost the left arm in 1984 when he crashed his car. The band stayed by his side while he learned to adjust to playing with a new setup for his drumset that allows him to play the left hand parts with his foot.

[@3beard]

Not only is Rick a great drummer, he is also a great painter. His story is worth learning.

[@mikkipt5113]

Saw them here in 2018 . Just awesome in concert. Rick slays those skins even with one arm. His drum kit is a mechanicle marvel. Legends all of them.

[@alicerobb5924]

YES they didn’t replace him after he lost his arm in an accident KOODOOS on loyalty

[@StGeoRUSH619]

You see, the best compliment you gave Rick Allen, was the fact that you watched 3 videos from Def Leppard before you figured it out. Rick is nothing short of phenomenal. Once you hear his backstory, he's a once-in-a-generation wonder/inspiration !!!

[@peacefulprepper2402]

He worked hard to come back from losing his arm in a accident, I am glad to see you have found a new sound that makes you happy. Always a great experience. Great band

[@nancymjohnson]

Car accident. The band loved him so much they waited for him to relearn and have special drum kit made. He is amazing.

[@slikkarl]

Rick pretty much designed electronic drums after his accident. Brilliant determination.

[@stever.747]

Seen them live 2 or 3 times. He plays solos too!

[@Fuphyter]

They are incredible live!! They're my sister's favorite band. I got front row seats for us. I went there liking them, I left a fan. Rick Allen IS THUNDER GOD! The crowd loves him. The band would never replace him. So after losing his arm in a car accident, he had a drum kit set up for his feet. When he woke up after it, his first thought was "ok how do I procede as a drummer" Ingenious really.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Rick is my hero like i always says..incredible guy

[@clayhead12000]

This has always been my absolute favourite Def Leppard song.

[@mjmckenrick3170]

The guys got 1 arm and he plays the drums....PHENOMENALLY! He had loyal friends/band mates who stuck by him!!

[@stevenbullock1215]

And I've seen this band four times live and they are great

[@karenglenn6707]

The brilliant late Steve Clark.. grieve for him still.

[@lindachrisman915]

I still miss Steve's grin and his amazing lyrical guitar.

[@karenglenn6707]

@@lindachrisman915 He was the magic of that band for me. The major songwriter, and so talented. He just never believed in himself. I adore him.

[@jeffedwards6920]

This reaction was absolutely PRICELESS. Rick Allen is astonishing. There are few words to describe what he manages to do with 3 appendages in concert.

[@leahdoerr731]

I was at the 2-night concert in Denver when they recorded "Pour some sugar on me" and the whole band was freaking awesome....💝

[@haps4273]

He is such a down to earth, nice guy, along with the rest of the band. They have been a huge source of inspiration for me my whole life. Check out Rick Allen's artwork too.

[@dianawedeking8049]

Rick Allen is amazing drummer and the rest of the group backs him up.love the group

[@paulamahaffey4564]

My FAVORITE band of all time.....even till this day. 👍💚👍

[@nightfall9371]

2:10 your reaction to seeing ricks arm gone was hilarious. Rocking out into the song than instant “what?”

[@dukescoob6330]

Great reaction, really genuine and enjoyable to watch. And, your laugh at 10:11 is a bit reminiscent of the laugh at the end of their song Rock of Ages and that made this even better. Good stuff!

[@ytcag2007]

Rick Allen is a hero, a role model, and an absolute inspiration. He took ALL excuses out of my life!!! Been a DL fan since 1980. 😊❤️🤘🤘

[@balrog6664]

I grow up with this band! Ok... i'm a black/death metalhead over 20 years , but Rick Allen is still one of the best drummer ever!!! Biggest respect!!🤘🖤🤘

[@Roborob-x1]

Rolled his Corvette into a farm field. They did initially reattach the arm but it became infected so they had to remove it finally. Absolute Legend

[@rickthoma6428]

My hero,too!The whole band is amazingly loyal.

[@stephanefarnes6398]

He lost it before hysteria album release at Xmas and recovered, to rejoin the band to continue, an inspiration for anyone regardless of injury, and his friends in defleppard are real brothers

[@alanela6761]

He's an amazing drummer. He's been with one arm for quite a while now. He joined the band when he was 15. Their first three albums came out when he was 16, 17, and 19. While on a break after the tour for pyromania, he lost his arm when he crashed his Corvette in England on December 31st 1984, a month after he turned 21. Other comments have filled you in on how his bros stood by him and waited for his brain to learn how to channel his left arm parts to his left foot. You will notice, if you look for it, that if Rick Allen is wearing a shirt, it's after the arm was lost

[@seangilbert19658]

If you notice, towards the end of the video, it shows the pedals that Rick Allen controls with his left foot.

[@tryxstudios7399]

He's called thunder God because of having only one arm he lost in a horrific car accident! He is awesome!!!

[@mariomsg9885]

Rick has a wonderful smile on his face! NEVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF! NEVER!

[@RE-bg9ds]

All of their songs are great! Also Rick Allen (Drummer) is an amazing painter/artist

[@gemini2012100]

I had either read or heard that when they played their first show after Rick's accident, they had hired a back up drummer just in case because they weren't sure if Rick was physically able to handle a full set so soon after the accident. Rick ended up playing the entire set by himself.

[@karenpapadopoulos2443]

Rick Allen is a brilliant player, and his band to stand by him the whole time ♥️🤘😎.

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

One of my favorite songs by them...!!! Also look at their song “Photograph”.

[@2miles2go1]

He was in a very bad accident and lost his arm. He still plays amazing. And the group has adopted the snow leopards at the Detroit Zoo

[@TexasMagnolia]

It shows briefly in Hysteria. Rick Allen crashed his Corvette, luckily survived. But, his left arm was badly damaged. The surgeons did all they could with Rick pleading “I’m a drummer”. Unfortunately, infection set in and his arm had to be amputated. The Band stopped all until Rick healed and put a kit together that would work with his feet. Once his design was finished, Rick learned how to play…again. A drumming beast! And a stand-up Band!

[@debravirden7130]

Anyone who makes excuses for not doing something..needs to look at this amazing story of triumph over a tragedy! And the whole band stood by their Bandmate!

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Rick Allen is a legend. He isn't the greatest drummer of all time -- that's Buddy Rich -- but he's easily the best drummer alive today.

[@johnkinnicutt4509]

I agree, Buddy is an all time absolute beast and is/was a master of the drum arts, but Rick is a unique individual and powered through a situation that would have ended most musicians careers. Both legends in their own rights!

[@Mistilou]

Yes Rick was in a terrible accident that left him with one arm....but he didn't ever STOP!!! He's AMAZING and such an inspirational person!!!🌹✌🙏 He re-taught himself after his accident! And came back just as he did before!!💋

[@kellycranford3592]

Rick Allen, the one armed drummer, joined the group at age 15, had a car wreck on New Year's Eve, 1984 at the age of 21, and lost his arm. Took him a couple of years to get the hang of it and he plays mostly with his feet. Pretty amazing. Love Def Leppard all the more because they didn't give up on him!!

[@magswoody7892]

Rick Allen the drummer lost his arm in a car crash and the band told him that they would wait for him to get better, and would not look to replace him. He designed his drum kit while he was in hospital after the accident. it's no gimmick just a genuinely talented drummer who worked his backside off to overcome a challenge and who had the support of his band mates to help him overcome what could have been a career ending injury for him. Def Leppard are just pure class.

[@christophermckinney3924]

Rick Allen has been their drummer from the beginning. He crashed his sportscar back in the mid 1980s and suffered an injury that requires the arm to amputated. He had to custom design a drum kit that allowed him to play with his feet and one arm instead of two arms and one foot. The band’s early videos through the Pyromania Album show him with both arms.

[@robertcoutts6035]

Rick Allen is a drumming God, I've had the pleasure to have seen the band live in their hometown of Sheffield UK, and each gig is like running a marathon for him, WE ARE NOT WORTHY !!!

[@emperorscott]

Animal is one of my favorite Leppard songs! 😎🤘

[@seeuatthepeak]

They had a drum set specifically created for him so he could continue as their drummer.

[@trmccs]

Rick Allen was in a car accident on New Year’s Eve 1984 and lost his arm. They were working on the 4th album Hysteria. He designed a new drum kit so he could play with his left foot.

[@falcon65drums]

Rick Allen was in a car accident around 1986. When they couldn’t save the arm, he had to learn to play using electronic pedals to the left of his bass drum. Since they’re electric, the pedals match the sounds of the electronic pads that aRick hits with his right hand. He perfected it over time. It’s truly amazing also that his mates didn’t move on to another drummer , but they hung in there with Rick till worked out playing the electronically. What an inspiration for any drummer, person who doesn’t have all their limbs.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Remarkable humans

[@MrScottdrummer]

Loved it since 87 in junior high school

[@paulfadeley3496]

Rick Allen the "Thunder God" he plays the rhythm with one of his feet

[@johnny1968]

Rick Allen had a car accident many years ago that took his left arm off and the band gave him time to re-cooperate and let him learn how to play the drums again then he started using an electronic drum kit for the Hysteria album, and he used an electronic pedal for the snare that he controlled with his left foot.

[@jvsmith7888]

Drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car accident after the band completed their second album Pyromania. Their 3rd album was delayed 18 months (this was in addition to other delays) while Allen recovered and developed a modified way to play the drums, which he did by building a custom drum kit and compensating for his left arm with his feet. It is a testament to the band that they believed Allen would be able to pull this off and never even considered finding a replacement. Rick Allen pulled this off so well that fans really couldn't hear any difference. The 3rd album, Hysteria where this song is from, did quite well eventually selling 20 million copies. Rick Allen is still playing drums with Def Leppard more than 32 years later.

[@ilianamartinsen4174]

You didn`t see that because he lost his arm after Pyramania, in a car accident, the best part is that none of the members of the group waiting for him he's the one who told them that he could play with just one arm. and he did it, one-arm drummer. Amazing!!!.

[@phoneman76]

They would not have continued as Def Leppard if Rick hadn't been able to return to the drum kit. The dedication of Rick Allen and the loyalty of the rest of the band was truly inspirational.

[@philipevans1027]

Had a car crash learned to drum , you'd not know awesome drummer we love u rick

[@donaldhunsicker4546]

Rick Allen lost his arm in a tragic car accident the seat belt took his arm. Rick learned how to play the drums with one arm. He uses a electronic drum so it sounds like he plays with two arms. I'm a huge Def Leppard fan seen them so many times as a kid

[@VikingMom1970]

You definitely need to check out their early 80’s stuff. Rocking!!! This is their 4th album and the drummers first album with one arm. He’s been with Def Leppard since the first album

[@alicerobb5924]

Yes he was they’re original drummer & after his auto accident they gave him time to recuperate & he continued to drum for the band after rehabilitation

[@alicerobb5924]

Not they’re SHOULD read their

[@mary-anneross3229]

Rick lost his arm in 1984, in a car accident.. he was thrown from the car and his seatbelt took his arm off at the shoulder!!! They tried to reattach it but it got infected and they took it back off, six weeks later he started playing drums using a specially designed kit & his feet... still going strong today... ❤️

[@karenhutchinson5292]

The drummer lost his arm in a car wreck, his drums are set up to help him play !!!❤🧡

[@bobstafford2068]

Def Leppard's drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in an automobile accident in 1984. The band rallied around him, supported him until he came back with a custom made drum kit. That says alot about the band beyond their fame or music. Rick plays drums with his right arm and his feet.

[@cathynolan3271]

He needs to watch the movie. Love them guys

[@glenyoung4170]

Still holds record for most #1 hits 7 ...from "Hysteria" Passing "Thriller"...

[@BrianTowns-z4d]

December 31st 1984 he had a car accident and lost his left arm and he has a special drum kit to where he uses his left foot to get the beat that he would normally do with his left arm if he had it

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello, Bestie! From Cody Wyoming USA... you're awesome keep it up😀

[@PrinceJediMaster]

The Drummer is called The Thunder god for a reason...lol. He lost his arm in a car wreck between pyromania and Hysteria. Both songs you saw before this was on the same album. Look up Photograph to see him with both arms. One of the best drummers out there.

[@seanwalker527]

Drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car accident In 1984, twice. They tried to reattach his arm, but due to complications, they had to amputate his arm. He had to relearn how to play the drums. Switching from a acoustic kit, to an electric kit, specifically designed for Rick. So everything he did with his left arm, he does with his left leg.

[@kurtpoetschke6481]

You have only scratched the surface of the greatness that is Def Leppard one of the greatest Rock Bands of all time and my personal favorite. Listen to Tear it Down (original version and not the one from the Adrenalize Album and Mirror Mirror. Look into my eyes from High n Dry

[@lwasson2335]

Was waiting for you to notice that.

[@HarriBestReactions]

fucked me up!

[@robs4382]

The drummer lost his arm in a car accident before this ablum came it. This is the fourth ablum from them. The first three ablum he had both arms. Then lost it it took him a few years to get back in the swing of thing with a modified drum set

[@jasoncook4008]

When he first joined the band he had 2 arms but in the early 80's , he was in a car wreck that cut his left arm off . The doctors tried to reattach it but he started to get gane green & they had to take it off again .

[@nathanwright2672]

Rick Allen was named 2020 greatest drummer in the world

[@kierstenridgway4634]

This band has always had such a sexy vibe. I was a teenager when they came out. ❤✌

[@HarriBestReactions]

Yea..they must have broken a few hearts😀😀I hope your heart was protected Kiersten🤩🤩

[@juanosavin874]

❤️ your reactions!!!