DEF LEPPARD "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME" | REACTION

[@VerchielxKanda]

Rick Allen, the drummer, lost his arm in a horrific car accident when he was 21. He had been with Def Leppard since he was 15. They DEFINITELY weren't gonna abandon him, even though so many people were telling them to get a new drummer, including Rick. They stayed with him and waited for him to heal and re-teach himself how to play. He has a special kit in which his left pedal can emulate what his left arm could do. He still suffers PTSD from the accident to this day, and says drumming and painting is meditational healing for him. He's opened charities for wounded veterans and people who have had amputations. He is nicknamed The Thunder God. =)

[@Eurynomea]

I was lucky enough to see them pre-accident AND post-accident! My Gen had THE best music!

[@kelliehatch1712]

He is amazingl!!!

[@chuckrothy]

Perfect response! I came here to say this. Now listen to "Foolin" and be amazed!

[@Kittinlil]

This is why he was called the Thunder God!

[@janaegalloway5976]

They hired a backup drummer for a festival in Germany but he didn’t have to hit one beat that’s when they knew he was back ❤

[@jenniferneuensmorgan9272]

I was never a big Def Leppard fan before Rick Allen lost his arm. Didn’t dislike them, really, more disinterested. But when their drummer lost his arm, and they didn’t throw him away like trash, I became hella interested. That impressed me so much. Family before career. That’s a stand-up group of guys. I love them.

[@prepperH.U.N.K]

That's friendship and loyalty

[@the406seadonkey6]

Nicely said.

[@LarkspeedNL]

you became hell of a interested? You do realize that's what hella means right, it's a contraction of 'hell of a'. so That's a hella lot of birds works because it means that a hell of a lot of birds. When people use hella like you just did they don't sound cool they just make themselves sound stupid.

[@jenniferneuensmorgan9272]

Yeah…..no. According to Merriam-Webster, ‘hella’ is slang used two ways. As an adverb it means very/extremely. As an adjective it means a lot of. You may want to look it up and check for yourself. And then we can decide who looks decidedly stupid.

[@agoodday4pi]

This song is closing in in 40 years old, and I'll still crank the volume up when it comes on the radio

[@CW1971]

Same! 😊

[@markhollingsworth8904]

Ditto!

[@MrArcadia2009]

Dang straight.

[@SelinaFaithArgento]

I don't think its going on 40. 40 years ago, I would have been 15 and it came out when I was 20

[@agoodday4pi]

​@@SelinaFaithArgento it came out in 87 so 37 yrs ago...close to 40 😏

[@chenawejamieson8628]

What was most impressive his band mates waited for him. He almost lost the other arm due to infection. He was partially ejected out of the vehicle against a stone wall. So through his physical therapy he told his therapist....how do I play drumms. He worked so HARD. 😊

[@scottkendall7789]

He's car didn't hit a stone wall It rolled into a field and he was thrown complete from it.

[@J.L.Nelson]

When he was ejected from the car Rick himself said that his arm was torn off his body by the seat belt he was wearing.

[@chrisoralls3555]

Had me cracking up at the "I thought that was white people shit." 😂 🤣 Music is a universal language. Glad you enjoyed this. Check out more of them, they have tons of good stuff.

[@mamastarshine]

Def Leppard is one of the biggest rock bands in the world and they can still rock. I saw them last August at the stadium tour and they sound just as great today as they did in the beginning. Theyve been my fave band for nearly 40 years. Rick Allen plays the left arm parts with his left foot.

[@sburris65]

I saw Def Lepard several times before Rick's accient and then afterward. Couldn't tell the difference if you didn't know. I have great respect for him. He has never let it get him down.

[@theallseeingoracle]

The fact that Def Leppard stayed by their drummer like they did is why they are one of my favorite bands.

[@marietornell6058]

This is my kind of music. Welcome the 80s rock! So damn good!!

[@dodgeramsport01]

That is Rick Allen AKA the Thunder God! The worlds first and best one armed drummer!

[@cindylewwho]

Def Leppard has rocked from the beginning of time ! I’m glad I lived in the 80’s, even though I’m old now 😳😵‍💫😬🥶😱💀😁😁!! The best music EVER!!! Rock on people🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘!!!!!

[@AnnaMarie66]

Greatest comeback band EVER!! Their story is amazing & they’re STILL touring! 🥰🎶Saw them in 1993 & will always remember!

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

Music has no barriers. I’m so glad to see people discovering these amazing songs.

[@madmann5040]

R.I.P to Steve Clark,lead guitar,(the long blond hair guy) who died at 37 from drug/alcohol overdose.🇨🇦❤️

[@XxDDKingxX]

Actually he died at the age of 30 but he was an amazing guitarist. 🤘🏽💯

[@katehaynes5735]

I got a sympathy card from my aunt when Steve died I was such a sad teenager!

[@leahdoerr731]

I was at the this concert Denver Colorado 1986... thank you for your reactions, you helped me get through my day and you're awesome by the way keep it up😊 if you keep reacting I'll keep watching...love your energy

[@lindabartee5085]

Plays with both feet on a special drum set. The God of thunder!

[@lynnw9857]

In case no one mentioned it, Rick Allen also sings backup ….the Thunder God indeed….

[@brianpakula6376]

They have a movie called Hysteria The Def Leppard story

[@Yephimł]

"I can't play with me left arm, so I'll play with me left foot...-Rick Allen drummer Def Leppard

[@dallas1272]

Thank you you are the first reaction to recognize that he played with one arm igrew up nwith def Leppard I'm 46 had a heart attack in Jan he was my inspiration for getting back to normal my aunt knew that rick Allen was and still is my inspiration that u can overcome she played this video for me in the hospital 2 days after my heart attack I cleaned the house jamming to this

[@mandersshmanders8402]

I think people don’t see that Rick is always barefoot as well. One arm, barefoot drummer. Definitely one of the best in my opinion. Much love❤️

[@bluharkness3921]

First album I ever bought was Pyromania by Def Leppard 🥰 that s before the drummer lost the arm. I went to their comeback concert and was amazed at the rotating drum stand.

[@debbiekennedy7739]

LOVE your "Realness" ...took me back to the 80's!! This was fun!

[@cherriemiller3635]

My favorite videos on YT is when a reactor finds a new artist or band, and I already know how amazing they are. It's priceless watching a new fan be born. ♥️

[@katehaynes5735]

Absolutely agree! This song is of course AMAZING and we all love when someone discovers "Bohemian Rhapsody".

[@oneworldfamily]

Loving this! It's a very good day when someone discovers and appreciates Def Leppard 😁😍

[@The_Phantom74]

The company I worked for at the time was working on his home in the 90's As I was the one delivering the the new items and supplies I got to meet him and his wife. He was a very nice and cool guy. Think his wife may have been having a rough day and leave it at that. At that time I knew of the band (didn't listen to that genre of music back then), but did not know he was the drummer and their drummer had lost an arm. It wasn't until later that day it finally dawned on me who he was. In my career I've met many celebrities (musicians, pro athletes, politicians, actors/actresses, and just general radio and TV personalities. I will say Rick Allen and an old game show host Tom Kennedy were some of the most down to earth and nicest people I have ever met in my life. Very happy that I had met them.

[@Aluminari2]

Love seeing people stepping out of that bubble. Goose bumps, feel goods, yeah! 🙌

[@chrisferguson1911]

Rumor has it Rick was practicing in his hospital bed and said, "what I was doing with my left arm, I can do with my left foot." That's savage!🇬🇧🤘🇺🇸

[@Michelle_Crn]

I was privileged to see them in concert several years ago and they were awesome! They sounded exactly like this live. A great show!

[@benamisai-kham5892]

My parents seen them with cheap trick years ago I regret not going but my parents said they sound basically the same haha

[@katehaynes5735]

I've seen them twice, once just a few years ago with Journey. Yeah, they still rock like they did in jr. high.

[@gerardcote8391]

I got to see them on this tour with Cinderella Opening for them.

[@marybloody615]

Been a fan since first album , seen them 3 times in concert

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

The crazy thing about Rick Allen was that prior to him loosing his arm, people said she played too simply and wasn't "busy enough" behind his drums. But since his accident, some say he is TOO busy in his playing. Like seriously...make your mind up people! lol

[@sandymartin642]

All the Def Leppard songs and he picks this one. If he likes this one he will love the rest of their hits. I already like this dude after he said BTS. BTS and DEF LEPP my 2 favs

[@rebeccaanderson8305]

I saw Def Leppard July 2022. They still sound amazing.

[@KDuboutdoors19]

I saw them in Burghettstown Pennsylvania July 96 and July 2016. 20 years later it was still a great show. In 16 they had Reo Speedwagon a Tesla with them.

[@christopherbolinger6863]

Love it when u said its everybody music music heals the soul

[@daveledford4758]

Seen them twice in the past 6 years. Still sound great Rick Allen uses his feet to play as well. He has multiple pedals. He truly goes through a full body workout when playing. They are a great band to see live.

[@NerdJared]

Aye, thats why he's called "The Thunder God". Love your reaction and welcome to Def Leppard my friend :)

[@bonnieloggins8923]

One of the best bands that walk across the stage. Truly amazing

[@justme2]

lol. You're right...."It's good ass music,...it's everybody music"

[@billolsen4360]

Love seeing "the younger generation" discover old rock music/videos like this & lovin em! That one-armed drummer is amazing.

[@scottgould6590]

For Rick to do what he does...and for the guys to stand by him...and continue on after Steve's death...they are more than a band, they are family. ❤

[@michelewilliams4525]

I just saw them in concert last year. They still kick ass.

[@mztweety1374]

Me listening to this decades ago:Oooh spicy! Me today: Not on my new sheets pal! 😂😂😂 Prince taught me that music is color blind. It’s universal. It’s one of the few things that can bring us together.

[@godzillalover2]

If you want to see more of his drumming clearly, try their video for Animal.

[@robertstoner8244]

I'm amazed as well. I remember when that happened. Never thought I would see him drumming again. But there he was. Victorious. Didn't let that get in the way. He had the desire to work his way back.

[@kikiki4592]

Amazing thing about Rick Allen is, if you did not know he had only one arm, you would still think, damn, he is a great drummer, then you find out he only has one, and you realize how great he really is. Best out there, imo.

[@janicekelly6667]

❤️ Heart beating of will

[@coreymartin5185]

it's amazing to see people reacting to Def Leppard after all these years, and the preconceptions that they have before they actually listen to the band

[@seymourkevo]

Play the song "Switch 625" live from the vegas show. Rick Allen (Drummer) has an awesome solo at the end, well, kinda 2 of them. Plus, its an instrumental.

[@raycollins511]

amazing thing too about Def Leppard is they are still rocking now. this was one of the best "hair bands" from the 80's and 90's. this song is just fun and high energy and yes it is all about sex. LOL. at bars and clubs and shows this song got the girls crazy.

[@nowayyearight9757]

From 1978 to 2023 they still releasing music/albums and touring and easily one of the top 5 all time bands personally my favorite band. As a teenager in the early 80's this was life.

[@bettyb1313]

I remember the accident and the recovery and the comeback it was an epic tale a phenomenal tale. And brother you was feelin yourself in this one...

[@BP-md9iz]

This is simply the greatest "hook" of the 80s. A timeless classic.

[@stevie_scaltrezza]

"This is everybody shit." Well put sir

[@scottkendall7789]

Rick Allen actually lost his arm twice......They reattached his severed arm at the hospital but due to infection they had to remove it again. They band stuck by him through the whole process. They are like a family, this band. Their guitarist Steve Clark had a drinking problem and they even tried to help him with that, but were unsuccessful. Steve passed away in 1991.

[@jeanine6328]

These guys were da chit my man! The drummer lost his arm in a car accident in the middle of his career. He was determined to, sorry for this, not miss a beat. He built a modified drum kit he could still play. The band supported him all the way. Awesome display of human perseverance.

[@wyeri]

'88. Denver Colorado. Best concert I've ever been to even with all the cameras. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@indynation6317]

The drummer, Rick Allen lost his arm in a car accident Dec 31st 1984. He was determined to play again. The band waited on him. His engineer designed a second foot pedal so he could play with his left foot, what he use to do with his left hand. He plays with his right arm and both feet.

[@wolfie35p]

I love Def Leppard, I was born in '72, but didn't really listen to music till 1989, when I was in hospital with a broken neck, and heard this group for the first time, now love them, and have even seen the movie about the group, you should watch it, it's called Hysteria, the Def Leppard story.

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello from Cody Wyoming! I was at this concert in Denver 1987... two night special...awesome

[@jenniferfoster1692]

They've got so many good songs. Photograph, Animal, Rock It, Hysteria...many hits.

[@iainmorton7491]

At the Freddie Mercury tribute concert Def Leppard had to delay their set as Ricks Drum Kit was held up in traffic. And its not like he could borrow anther kit

[@mistytharpe3991]

That particular album is 34 years old, and encompassed by Junior and Senior year of high school. And it still mega-popular to this day amongst my crowd anyway

[@rosemartasgaminghoard]

I was lucky enough to see Deff Leopard last summer for the Stadium Tour they did with Joan Jett, Motley Crue, and Poison. They were amazing, Rick is amazing, he and his band mates, their friendship, is an inspiration. And hey Rock came from Jazz and Blues so it's Everyones shit:)

[@hlhappy2793]

see them live 3 times, they are unreal and when they do this song....all i will say is OH YEAH !! XX

[@tamrastevenson9860]

They killed it 👍 🔥🔥🔥

[@tngirlintx1195]

Def Leppard’s Hysteria Concert was my very first concert and being 19 and hearing this song was AMAZING…….LUV me some Leppard ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Gideon-nw9wf]

He has a drum solo every concert like any other drummer. Rick is the definition of inspiration and percevirance.

[@heatherwade2373]

My favorite band since I was 11. Don’t ever let anyone tell you they aren’t pure metal. Pure rock n roll, and YES ROCK IS FOR EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertedwards7900]

My favorite band since high school in the late 80s/early 90s. Music is something we can all potentially come together over. It’s not for any particular group. Rick Allen, the drummer, has been an inspiration to a lot of people and he does work with wounded veterans. He is now 61 and still tours with them. Saw them for the seventh time in concert in August 2024. He has been playing longer with one arm than he did with 2 when the band first started. Check out their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame from 2019!

[@cariadalexandrite]

I play Def Leppard in the car, that way I can air drum and keep one hand on the steering wheel.

[@efetherman]

That beat, the one arm beat BECAME Def Leppard, best unity decision ever.

[@dianahoughtling-qh7ql]

Def Leppard is my ultimate favorite band from high school and even now. They are amazing and I have nothing but great teen memories with their music playing. I’m at work with my Def Leppard shirt on right now. Rock on 🤙🏼

[@jvsmith7888]

Def Leppard was one of the biggest selling bands of the 1980's and early 90's. The drummer had 2 arms on their first 3 albums and just one arm after that. The band stood by him when he lost his arm and never even considered replacing him once he said he was going to find a way to still play the drums. They spent nearly 2 years waiting while he recovered from his injuries (car accident), developed a special drum set which allowed him to compensate with his feet, and learned to play with one arm. He does do drum solos.

[@kendric2000-q3d]

I went to this concert series twice to see them live in the round. It was epic. :D

[@tonyaspain6269]

Music is universal. It can unite people. It's pretty amazing when you think about it. Great reaction!!

[@leahdoerr731]

I was this two-night concert Denver Colorado...1986...awesome! Hello from Cody Wyoming you're awesome keep it up😊

[@PinkandGold87]

I know your video is a year old but, just....thank you. I was listening to Def Leppard while working from home, decided to take a break, searched up videos of Rick Allen's drum solos and stumbled upon your reaction video. You have me laughing so hard I'm literally in tears! The combination of shock, awe and just your overall personality just made my day.

[@jimmycranier3668]

They were young kids and successful early in their career. I was 19 when I bought their first album. I'm 63 now and they still tour.

[@karenglenn6707]

For me, they’re never been the same since the brilliant Steve Clark died. Their major songwriter and an excellent and classically trained guitarist, they lost a lot of their soul when they lost him. Not throwing shade at Viv, but he’s not Steve, who played from his soul like David Gilmour, and not his ego. Miss him so much.

[@dennisbarnes7933]

This was the very first band i went to see in concert...and it was the Hysteria Tour 1987...good times and great memories...

[@teresahall4247]

Memories of that tour are flooding back! That was one hell of a show.

[@wildthing363]

Welcome to the family. The 80’s hairbands produced some of the best music ever!

[@jjflash1645]

These guys ROCK. The drummer is outrageous.

[@sharonellis8776]

Saw this band in Sept 1987. They were awesome ! xx

[@thebyrd433]

Saw these guys in concert a few years ago. They put on an amazing show and they sound just as good live as they do in the studio.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Def Leppard, Duran Duran and The Police (and anything from Sting) are my TOP FAVORITE bands ever!!! (all from the 80s) 🔥🔥🔥

[@SM_KTF]

he designed a drum set that he could use with his feet as well as his one arm

[@edwardwoelfle8629]

Great reaction 😂 check out “photograph” by Def Leppard. It was in 1983 when the drummer had both arms before the accident. Great song

[@xoxoxANGExoxox]

You ask his name, his name is Thunder God - only the best in Def Leppard 🥁 🎸 🤘

[@sue9197]

Welcome to our generation music 🎶 We didn't want or need labels. Music is for all to Rock out to. Legendary bands.

[@samanthafairweather9186]

The look on your face when you seen Rick was PRICELESS!! 🤣 Rick Allen is one of , if not THE, best rock drummer of all time! I love this song, and always pump up the volume when it's on the radio, all the way to 11!! You really need to check out some more of Def Leppard's music - I think you'll really enjoy it!

[@taestyinbusan3163]

Best concert I ever attended was Def Leppard in Atlanta in 1988. It was the tour this song is from, and Rick performed a 20 minute drum solo that night.

[@Irishdovetlc]

Seen them in Concert twice in 93, and 18 and YES Rick does a drum solo.

[@JETTSTACHI]

Omgosh. There's so much more Rock that's phenomenal. Welcome!

[@suefantastic4584]

I love how people open up their minds in the face of good music.. Thank you for your reaction.. you are needed and loved. xo

[@stuartfaulds1580]

Rick Allen (the drummer) plays barefooted with a custom drumkit from his preferred manufacturer who were amazingly supportive to work with him to get the setup just right for him as he re-learned how to play the drums one handed & two footed.

[@jasoncook4008]

Def Leppard is one of only 5 rock bands in music history to have not one but two albums go double diamond & the album that this song comes from , to this day is one of the best selling albums of all time . Having 6 singles off of it & the lowest ranking song from this album in the top 100 , was the title track from this album called Hysteria . It came in at number 10 . The others were Animal at 4 , Woman at 6 , Rocket at 3 Pour Some Sugar On Me at 2 & Love Bites at #1 . If you want to know all about them , you need to watch VH1 behind the music Def Leppard . You can watch it on KZbin .

[@Jim87_36]

6 top ten hits on one album. Pretty much set the standard for myself when listening to new albums.

[@the406seadonkey6]

Diamond, dude, not "double diamond".

[@alanela6761]

​@@the406seadonkey6 diamond= 10 million sales... Hysteria has sold over 20 million, hence, double diamond

[@the406seadonkey6]

@@alanela6761 Not how that works. It has not sold 20 million in the United States. Stop being a contrarian when you don't know what you're talking about.

[@katehaynes5735]

"I haven't seen the one handed drummer yet" 😂😂😂😂 There were at least 4 shots of Rick Allen by the time you said that! He's the one sitting behind the modified drum kit. He plays with his one ARM and his feet! I've seen them in concert 3 times including just a few weeks ago. This was the BIGGEST song when it came out ~1988\89ish. Heavy rotation on MTV, radio and at school.

[@gulfgal98]

This video is from way back, but the guys in Def Leppard are still rocking live and on tour right now. And they sell out stadiums to this day! They are one of the best, if not the best, live bands in the world. Their fan base ranges from those who remember them from the beginning to very young people who were born two decades or more after they first became a band 45 years ago. Rick Allen, the drummer was only 15 when he joined the band. He was only 16 when they first toured the US. He lost his arm in an auto accident at the age of 21 and is still drumming for the band at age 59. Sadly, Steve Clark (long blond hair guitarist) died from acute alcohol poisoning combined with prescription drugs. He had a long standing drinking problem, but the band also stood by him and tried to get him to help overcoming his alcoholism. But despite the band's support and even after a couple of rehabs, he relapsed and died from alcohol poisoning. His replacement, Viv Campbell, has been with the band 30 years now. The other members of the band are founding members, Rick "Sav" Savage (bass) and Joe Elliott (lead singer) along with Phil Collen, lead guitarist. This band is very tight, both musically and personally. They consider themselves family.

[@tarac3822]

You definitely know your Def Leppard trivia. The only thing you got wrong was Phil Collen being a founding band member. Pete Willis was actually one of the founding members and was replaced by Phil Collen. Him and Steve became very close friends and were known as the "Terror Twins".

[@gulfgal98]

@@tarac3822 Yikes! I cannot believe I wrote that. I knew that Phil had replaced Pete when the band fired Pete because his drinking had interferred with his ability to play.

[@gulfgal98]

@@tarac3822 To add: Technically, in terms of longevity with the band starting with the original Atomic Mass. Sav, then Pete, then Joe, (after Joe came, they renamed themselves Def Leppard, then Rick, Steve, Phil (replaced Pete who was fired for drunkenness), and Viv (replaced Steve RIP).

[@tarac3822]

@@gulfgal98 I love Def Leppard. I bought their book, plastered my walls in their posters and saw them in concert 3 times. I would've seen them 4 times but I had the flu and didn't know who they were then. By the time they came around again, I stood in the pouring snow with a cold, to see them. I got to see them, pre Rick Allen accident once and twice post accident.

[@mickeyrob7532]

They were part of the highest grossing tour in 2022 on the Stadium Tour. I saw them in Cincinnati last July, my 40th time seeing them live. ❤️

[@becreative2420]

I have seen Def Leppard live in concert 4 times. In 1988, 1991, 2017, & 2019. They sound just as good now as they did in the 80's. Phenomenal live band. Pyromania is my fav album, followed by Hysteria and Slang.