THAT'S MY GUY! Def Leppard - Animal | Reaction

[@EZisme71]

When I was in high school in the 80s I had a friend who was a drummer in a band and he got into a car accident and was paralyzed from the waist down. The same guys who made Rick's set made a rig for my friend with a mouthpiece so when he would bite down it would hit the bass drum. It was really awesome dealing with those guys. My friend passed away about a month ago. RIP MARK

[@bobdillashaw4360]

Sorry to hear about your friends passing.

[@skinnybuddha74]

What a cool story! RIP Mark.

[@johnduval633]

R.I.P. ☮️

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

RIP 😔

[@drew65sep]

That's cool as hell to do that for a friend...RIP

[@manna6618]

It was a gift to be a teenager when this came out...whole album, complete banger.

[@ashleydixon4613]

SO glad to be a Gen-Xer! We got the best of the music and culture of the late ‘70s thru the ‘90s-plus of course absorbing our parents’ generation’s music, of course. I was 13 when this album came out, 16 when I saw Pearl Jam live for the first time, touring for their ‘Ten’ album... I could go on forever listing what I-my generation-got to experience firsthand.

[@karenpickford7112]

Early 20's for me and yes, it was a gift.

[@singingwordwright148]

I was a little young for "Pyromania", but I will never not regress to the age of 13 when I hear a track from "Hysteria".

[@ashleydixon4613]

@@singingwordwright148 my 1st Def Leppard album also! (And I was 13 as well.)

[@ericpoirier9735]

Totally agree heck yeah

[@MattKrogmeier]

I mean...a) it WAS the 80's...and b) the opening lyrics are "A wild ride, over stony ground - Such a lust for life, the circus comes to town." It kind of writes its own outline, you know? :)

[@beckytruelove9080]

Yes when the circus come to town. That had to be the main idea for the video

[@kathybrown9472]

It did for the early 80’s!! It was a real, authentic rockin good time! I was in my early 20’s when this came out and we definitely knew how to party!!

[@philipwright2883]

The 80s were by far the best decade for me. Great music people were a lot more civil to each other. Not like today’s hatred

[@vickiroman189]

How I wish I could forever live there!

[@raymo6795]

yeah, in the 80s, we the little things go and were not conditioned to be so easily offended. Everyone so uptight anymore...maybe we start are own country Phil, we can invite Vicki too...I'll bet many would love to be a part of a better place.

[@vickiroman189]

@@raymo6795 I accept! 😃

[@tonyplove]

We used to have a substitute school bus driver from time to time who drove a stick shift school bus and blasted Def Leppard cassettes from a silver boombox that was perched up in his driver's side window. Whatever happened to you, Carl, I hope you're doing well today.

[@peterb4312]

Def leppard was a groundbreaking band, no band in the 80:s hade this sound

[@joellehardy1101]

All Def Leppard is good!!!! I saw them every year. The 80s was the best!!! I miss concerts and movies more then anything in this crazy time. Great reaction I always love watching you air drum to the beat so thank you for sharing your life with us Van have a good day.

[@deannawalker7022]

I see them as well every time they tour. I hate the last tour got postponed twice now... 😢😢🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@gulfgal98]

Rick Allen is also an artist in addition to being the band's drummer. After Steve Clark (RIP) died from alcohol poisoning and prescription drug overdose, the band wrote White Lightning which is a song about him. It is an awesome song. Like a lot of my personal favorite Def Leppard songs, it was not released commercially.

[@jennhurl]

Best 80's concert! I was grounded for 2 weeks for sneaking out & going 2 hours away in the convertible IROC Z to see them. 🤣🤣🤣 Next up: "Photograph" "Bringing On The Heartbreak" "Armageddon It" "Foolin" "Love Bites"

[@vitvincent2004]

Dude the whole 1987 Def leppard's hysteria album is a freaking masterpiece.

[@paulfadeley3496]

Rick Allen "The Thunder God" is the thing legends are made from, also Phil Collen is an amazing and under rated lead guitarist!!!!!

[@christineoneal666]

FYI, I've met Rick Allen multiple times and hung out with him in a hotel bar...He's one of the sweetest guys I"ve ever met in my life.

[@cindycarey5800]

Do love it 🥰 that’s my band I was hardcore Def Leppard in the 80’s and 90’s . I still get the same feeling listening to there music makes me feel like a teenager all over again

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

For a couple other great songs from this 1987 classic "Hysteria", try "Rocket" "Women" "Armageddon It" and "Gods of War"

[@scottyg2711]

This album came out in 1987. I was a junior in High School. I wore out 3 cassette tapes that year playing these songs. This is my all time Favorite band!

[@skinnybuddha74]

Glad to see you're enjoying Def Leppard so much. Yes this video was corny, but that was the 80's. There was a lot of corny in the 80's. All you have to remember is that we didn't see it as corny at the time. Even if we do now lol

[@the406seadonkey6]

The video isn't "corny" at all. It's awesome. Always has been and always will be.

[@my4sons194]

This concert was the first date for my husband and me! Celebrating our 30 year wedding anniversary in less than 2 weeks ❤️

[@allenshurley1045]

Not alone what he has done since losing an arm.. but HIS BAND stood with him!! That's what I love just as much

[@drew65sep]

Def Lep waiting on, and keeping, Rick Allen as their drummer is arguably the kindest, classiest, respectful, and most outstanding move to ever happen within the world of music. Right down the checklist, first ballot, Hall of Fame type of humanly act right there.

[@shonnamay8331]

I scrolled , saw Def Leppard, i had to watch ! Oh the 80's ...Good Times! Play some journey and I'm here forever! ❤

[@ConnieScruggs-i6m]

This is my favorite band! They are the best that’s ever been! Rick is amazing and the entire band! I’ve seen them in concert more times than I can count… There will never be a better band in my opinion

[@ChristineKirsch-n6q]

Def leppard are still around! I saw them last year in Seattle. They were awsome, ther was 40.000 people there, and the crowd was insane. I have never seen so many young people, especially teenagers without mommy or daddy, all rocking def leppard tshirts, and ones that were from there new 2022 album.there seems to be a whole new appreciation for this Era, they have legions of faithful fans. When they got inducted into the rock of fame in 2019, they got the biggest fan vote ever in the history of this honor since they used the fan vote as part of consideration. I wish you would react to them again since you did them last. Lot's of people would love this, and the suggestions are great. My favorite video is bringing on the heartbreak, 1987 denver colorado as part of the "in the round, in your face" I think then that it is about the rest of the band as you humorously said that it's all about rick only. I have never seen a better performance. It's half acoustic, half electric, which is a departure from the original all electric. Just stunning, I think you would love it!

[@back2black717]

This was the 80's and I wore this Hysteria cassette out and replaced it THREE times!!! I was SUCH a Def Leppard fan!!!

[@kathryntreadway6647]

After the disco era I was so grateful for these rockers! Hysteria is a beautiful love song!!!

[@rhondabaker1064]

Yes, the 80’s. I have been to more than 20 concerts, and Def Leppard is the only band I’ve seen twice. They are that good, and just as good in concert.

[@TonyM132]

Animal is the only Leppard song released after Rick's accident which had its full backing track recorded before the accident (two-armed Rick playing a regular drum kit). However, that was scrapped and they started the song over from scratch, so what you're hearing here is from a drum machine, like on the rest of Hysteria.

[@jeffclendenin6770]

I remember in High School...my buddy runs into class with two cassettes and says you have to hear these new guys, Def Leppard and Scorpions, been with them both a long a$$ time.

[@jlongstaff1735]

One arm Rick is a drummer legend he’s amazing

[@cmccracken5976]

The 80's were great for rock. Thanks for posting this. Have not heard this song in years

[@Heidiluvzmetal]

I agree. Watching people triumph over tragedy is uplifting for sure

[@SoulFU2]

Def Leppard...................all I have to say, is that I am glad I was born in the era I was! 1981 baby!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jenniferfoster1692]

I love this song and Photograph so much from Def Leppard

[@dianesaienni5466]

Love you Van, send my best to your family. Keep up the good work and God bless you.

[@orvillespencer1011]

You got this brother. Keep the faith just like that GREAT one armed drummer. Love him too

[@nicklaur12]

Hysteria was a album that was pure gold. I have been a Leppard fan since thier debut on through the night. HELLO AMERICA. Great band. Still together to this day. Going to see them in a few days. And Rick Allen is a inspiration to us all. RIP Steve Clark. The best of the 80s. So Glad I was growing up in this era. Still crank it to this day I’m 52.

[@Davey_bfg71]

The album this track is taken from called Hysteria was around three years in the making partly down to Rick’s accident. But kudos to Rick and the band. How many bands outta 100 would have said “Rick, we love you, and it’s a shame about the arm”, 99 probably. Hysteria spawned 7 singles and had sold 20 MILLION+ including 12 MILLION IN USA ALONE! Pour Some Sugar On Me, Hysteria, Love Bites, Women and Rocket were singles too 😊🇬🇧🇺🇸🎸

[@rosamorales5282]

I'm such a Def Leppard fan. So fun. Thanks 😊

[@T.C.216]

Traveled from NY to my closest airport in Montreal, Canada (yes I lived in upstate NY), to Vegas to see Def Leppard concert. Floor seats.

[@MichelleBelt]

Their concerts were AMAZING ... Live is best !!!!!!

[@amydanielson8905]

My first Def Leppard concert ticket was $12.50, so that tells you how old I am. You talked about how inspiring it is to watch Rick, and I totally agree. Think about the band as a whole though, and embrace how inspiring it is that the rest of the band loved him enough to encourage him and keep him. The whole story is beautiful!💜

[@christopherm.esparza705]

My fav album in high school. I graduated in 91

[@debbieneill6579]

I absolutely love Def Leppard! Been to their concert in Phoenix in 1988 or 89. What an amazing night for me and my friends! But I wouldn't say they were the definition of the 80s. They were late 80s and early 90s. When I think of 80s music I think of Michael Jackson, Madona, Janet Jackson, the Beastie Boys, Prince, AC/DC, etc.

[@kathybrown9472]

I’m making a comment just for you! I saw them in the early 80’s before the accident and they were epic!! I was in my early 20’s and I went to two or three sometimes four concerts a month and I remember more of the Def Leppard concert than most that I saw. I mean it was the 80’s and I was enjoying my early 20’s for sure!! ☮️

[@joanieruetz8968]

So way back when. I had tickets to the “Hysteria” tour which was postponed due to the accident in which Rick lost his arm. The tickets were valid about a yr later when they resumed the concert at which time the stage was in the round and you could clearly see another drummer below stage catching the licks he couldn’t. Mind you this was a yr after his accident. He’s a badass and they’ll always be one of my faves!

[@J3335]

Lol I just watched last night the 2017, 30 year tribute to Hysteria video on KZbin and Joe Elliott said he's proud that Def Leppard & Hysteria ARE the sound of the 80s, yes their band, album & sound defined that decade. Just like you said

[@dougwalker3333]

I was stationed in the UK when this dropped and saw that show in London. Their rock harmonies are second to none. Great reaction, young man.

[@pjsin9472]

My kid sister took me to see these guys live on my 40th birthday. That was a beautiful gift I'm 49 years old now. But what an epic gift. I grew up to this band. I couldn't believe how incredible they were live. Hey I'm sorry remember when that accident happened with Rick. It is amazing and you are right it is very inspirational

[@all-americanboy1776]

I was just listening to this yesterday. I was raised with rock from the 80s. My parents Raised me right. In my 20s and still listen to it

[@pgsibilo]

One of the best songs on my rock plqylist ❤❤❤

[@brendagrandi5416]

I think Rick is incredible…band would nor replace him…waited for him to heal

[@mandamorris7934]

My favorite band... Ever... There's Joe and the boys... and then there's all the rest... I'm the same age as Phil Collen! We just passed the anniversary of the release of their first single....in 1979!!!

[@Davey_bfg71]

After whatever it took Rick to recover he and the band set about creating kit which allowed Rick to play again it includes some foot pedals and clever electronics that allow his left foot to play the parts he woulda played with his left arm, amazing! 😊

[@kimfoster6249]

Van, you keep doing what you do! Stick with the 70’s and 80’s and you will have more comments than you react too. I was born in ‘64 so I grew up in those times. There are so many more bands out there from that time frame you haven’t discovered yet. Keep going! I love listening to your posts every night.

[@kylewoolsey6635]

I agree. I like that Rick Allen stayed with the group. He had every reason to feel sorry for himself, but he didn't. He just learned to adapt and overcome. Equally cool is that his bandmates didn't just kick him to the curb for another drummer,. Kinda like "you're still our mate/drummer until you no longer want to play with us. The position is still yours." I quit listening to this group with this record, but I always thought that the fact that they kept Rick on was pure class.

[@mikewarker4445]

Van love all the LFR channels. Especially love seeing JoJos reactions to the music I rocked out to from 60 s thru 80 s

[@cherylphillips1361]

This was my first "hard rock" concert tour. I was 12. Life changing. 450ish shows later, and I still remember every detail of that night.

[@cathybeebe4764]

Loved My hair bands of the 80's. Def Leppard was my fave!

[@jewellchastain4244]

I love Def Leppard, I got to meet them a few years ago at a concert(except Steve Clark since he died in 91 from alcohol poisoning)they were super sweet and at the end of the concert the guitarist Phil Collen threw me the guitar pick he was playing with throughout the whole show.

[@marcieharreld286]

No need to look it up....I lived through it all!!! Def Leppard songs are epic!!!!🤘🤘🤘🎶🎼🎵🎸🥁🎧

[@bidwell13]

They just released a new version of this song. In May 2023 they’re releasing a new album with a lot of their hits but with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra backing them.

[@lisacurran3599]

😆🤣🤣🤣 HIT THAT THANG 😁 YOU PUT S SMILE ON MY FACE ! GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🏻♥️

[@adamfanalways]

I love ❤️ Def Leppard🤟🎶🥰

[@JacobDennisHarris8586]

ANIMAL! Is what I thought! ROCK AND ROLL MAN!

[@marilynk30]

It WAS the 80's! Love it!

[@lauraself8999]

Never give up! Inspiration is everywhere Van!

[@jeffpeterson6959]

First, want to thank you for all the Def Leppard vibes. Have always been a fan of their music and nice to see some one follow up on it today. Hysteria is a gorgeous guitar masterpiece, a little slower but just beautiful in content. Armageddon It , however, is a balls to the wall banger that has slipped through all the reactors fingers. Time to step up on that one!

[@alexakl6445]

Yes very 80's - so great! Another 80's thing were the French-cut bathing suits, exercise clothing, stage clothing...

[@Jim_86]

I'm gonna see them live again at Sweden Rock 2023 this summer.

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello from Cody Wyoming! I have seen this band five times! so much better in person and yes of course Rick Allen is awesome😊

[@elmerlopezjr4089]

I've loved Def Leppard since "High n Dry". VAN, glad you're enjoying them as much as i do.

[@amicouvillionwilson1824]

I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for this great musical family ! Like share and comment LFR fam ! Rock on brother 🎸

[@joshbishop2762]

Well said about overcoming adversity brother👊🏻….he’s an inspiration to all of us drummers and as a human in general. I enjoy your reactions and keep up the good work👍🏻👊🏻🙏

[@GiovanniSpruzzatinia]

I was 16 in 87 I had a def lep mix cassette & my first car 70 Camaro & I only listened to them..dam I wish I still had that car🤔😪

[@jhas727]

I saw def leppard years after this song was made and Phil was playing the glow in the dark Dracula guitar. So freaking cool.

[@bryemartin6368]

Ironically I think they became a better band because of Rick, a true inspiration to all of us, for sure. I've seen them live 5 times, and wish it was more....

[@stephaniebehrens7317]

And he is sooooo nice!!!

[@carolynmaynard3694]

I told you on a comment that Rick Allen has 3 pedals and it actually looks like 4. He is a very committed and determined person!

[@TheTracystamand]

I am so grateful to have been a teen during this era. Best era to have been a teen, music wise.

[@chrisstones1249]

Van ,young man your reactions are epic ,so much so , you're on a par with the great JAMEL A.K.A JAMAL. you're a legend to us Brits ,🔥💎🇬🇧

[@nicksguitaracademy2995]

Def Leppard was one of the greatest bands of the 80s. So many different sounds.

[@richardpozyczka3950]

Man, this takes me back. I used to listen this album religiously, never saw the video before though, cheesy as hell but the music still rocks!!! Love the reaction keep up the good work. 😜

[@Jim_86]

These guys are awesome live. I saw them live at Sweden Rock 2019.

[@lorettasearcy2023]

RIP Steve Clark we miss you so very much

[@godzillalover2]

Like the appreciation you show for the time this came out, props for the love. If you want a different side of def leppard try the song "hysteria"

[@AngelDawn1982]

I wear my Def Leppard T-shirt with pride!!!

[@callmelyn73]

I love that Rick was wearing a Def Leppard T-shirt....lol

[@bln3576]

Stadiums full of fans. ALL THE TIME. Humans are Dominion over all. That's a fact

[@danlabok7117]

Loving the fact that you are now an official Def Leppard head banger

[@nicklengyel6710]

Joe wasn't going to get another drummer.Waited til Rick got back to normal. Met them some time ago. Great bunch of guys.

[@darlenegattus8190]

It was the Great 80's, best decade ever

[@reginablankenship3706]

They were just in Jacksonville and my husband went to see them said they were awesome

[@tinahairston6383]

Their heyday was in the late 80s and early 90s so you're not wrong, lol! 80s...BEST DECADE EVER for music!! FYI, the bass player's name is also Rick...Rick Savage :). It's too bad that Steve died in the middle of their biggest fame. You should check out Let it Go, Rock Rock!, Rocket, Armageddon It, Foolin', Bringing on the Heartbreak...just go for their albums. You won't be disappointed.

[@michellepetrillo2235]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 ❤️🔥🔥🔥 Thank you for another Def Leppard reaction! I’ve seen them four times in concert- all with one armed Rick, and just one with Steve Clark before he passed. Def Leppard had already put out three studio albums before Rick lost his arm, and they were SO popular even then. Their video for “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak” from their 2nd album was one of the first rock videos MTV played. Then Rick was in the accident in 1984, and I anxiously followed the news about how they tried to reattach his arm but it didn’t work. We thought that was the end of Def Leppard. Then one day, in 1987, I had VH1 playing and heard a new song that sounded strangely familiar. I ran to the tv and saw THIS video playing, Animal, and I had never been so happy to see them back with Rick. ❤️❤️❤️ Good memories! December 19, 1987, I saw them perform live for the first time. The show was “In The Round” with a round stage in the center of the coliseum, slowly rotating, so we could all watch Rick play. To this day, it was the best concert I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen hundreds in my old age. 🤣 To this day, when Rick is introduced at a show (yes, they are STILL touring), he gets the longest and loudest reaction. We ALL love Rick! ❤️❤️❤️🥁 Van, since you love drums so much- (and should get you some views), check out then 10 year old Nandi Bushell challenge Dave Grohl to a drum battle (drummer for Nirvana, lead singer for Foo Fighters). IT WILL BLOW YOU AWAY! Then as a follow up, you should check out the video of her actually playing with the Foos a few weeks ago (but she’s now 11). That drum battle was the best thing to happen in 2020! 😀 Edited to add the link to Nandi’s challenge to a drum battle. YOU MUST WATCH THIS, even if you don’t react to it! If it doesn’t make you smile, and warm your heart, YOU AREN’T HUMAN!! 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4PZeXxuqcyrbqM

[@diskeywick]

Man I've alway's loved this video , felt like something that could only be captured at that time and place?

[@genageeraert8039]

My favourite eighties band.

[@kaycee4357]

I agree 100% with what you said about Rick; let me add though that just as inspirational is the loyalty of the rest of the group. And because it WAS the 80s 😂

[@jillplatte6370]

There is a lyric in the song that says "the circus comes to town." So that inspired this video location too.

[@tinsleycm]

You should listen to even some older Def Leppard. “Too Late for love” “rock rock” “mirror mirror” “headed for heartbreak” “lady strange” “you got me running” “foolin”

[@tschepens1785]

30 years later this video is still fun and for an era that saw 50 videos in a row with a hot girl and a fancy car…this video and other Leppard videos like “Women” were just pure entertainment!

[@ladyvexx7034]

This is from their Hysteria album (late 80's), which is awesome! But, you need to react to their Pyromania album (early 80's) which also has some awesome tracks...Photograph, Rock of Ages, Foolin...