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Nov 21, 2021 · While attempting to pass an Alfa Romeo on a road near Sheffield, England, drummer Rick Allen lost control of his Corvette and rolled it several times, in the process losing his left arm.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash 33 years ago today in Sheffield, England on New Year's Eve 1984. 33 years have now passed since the tragic accident that took away his left arm. Read the story of that day as told by the band.
Dec 31, 2014 · Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was nearly killed in a car accident on Dec. 31, 1984. He escaped with his life but lost his left arm in one of the scariest and ultimately inspiring stories...
On the afternoon of 31 December 1984, Allen was involved in a car crash with his then-girlfriend Miriam Barendsen on the A57 road in the countryside a few miles west of Sheffield. [8] [9] A car in front of theirs deliberately slowed for Allen to catch up, only to speed up as he tried to pass.
Aug 16, 2023 · Rick Allen became the drummer for Def Leppard at age 15. At the height of worldwide fame in 1984, he had a car accident that changed his life. Rick lost an arm, but turned personal tragedy into spiritual transformation and continued his musical career.
Nov 7, 2022 · Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, who lost his left arm in a 1984 car accident, says he learned about the "power of the human spirit" in recovery.
Mar 13, 2024 · Allen lost his arm after he was thrown through the sunroof of his car, and his left arm got caught in the seatbelt when it came undone during the crash. As a result, the arm was severed from...
Oct 25, 2017 · In 1984, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his arm in an auto accident. This is the story of how it happened and his inspiring recovery and comeback.
Oct 21, 2021 · Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen opened up about the 1984 car crash that changed his life and, in many ways, made him into the artist that he is today. Allen joined the rock group when he was 15...
Dec 31, 2014 · Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash 30 years ago today on New Year's Eve 1984. Read part one of his story. Rick, who turned 51 this year, was driving back from the Ladybower Reservoir outside of Sheffield, England on the A57 road with girlfriend Miriam Barendsen when he was involved in an accident.
