All I can say is that this guy never gave up on his dream, and even though he lost his arm in the accident, he kept on going. And that's what matters.
(Continued) his left arm. Luckily, he crashed into a Doctor's farm, so they were able to help him. When he got to the hospital, they were able to reattach his arm, but it became infected with Greengang(?) and if he had kept it he would have lost his other arm. "It was like having something, getting it back and having it taken away again"(Phil or Sav). The band learned a lot then and stuck with Rick. There back-up drummer missed a show, and Rick played it all. He didn't miss a beat. Hysteria came
1985, New Year's Eve. Hours before midnight. Rick was driving on a highway in his Corvette when another driver cut him off. When ever Rick tried to pass him, he would purposely get in his way and kept egging Rick on. Eventually, Rick passed him but there was a sharp turn, he was going too fast, didn't make the turn, and the Corvette flew off the highway and "I messed up somebody's perfectly good stone wall" (Rick joking about the accident). He flew out the car window, but the seat belt caught
At first I was wondering why they chose a guy with one arm to be their drummer. BUt hearing of a car accident that explains it. Props to him though for continuing his work, he still sounds pretty damn good.
@donutfatal213 No, it was a car accident in his Corvette when a guy in a Alfa Romeo had been harassing him on the roadway, car flipped upside down and his arm was severed. His arm was re attached but due to infection was once again removed.
Just as good if not better than before the accident. Always loved the Def Leppard beat, and Rick is just the man to keep the band as strong as it always has been.
He was awesome before the accident and is a legend after the accident. My hats off to a drummer who can still do what he does, but with one arm. Best ever.
@DutchHeartMonger1 and hats off to his bandmates for sticking with and by him; his accident definitely had an impact on the sonic sound that they went for in Hysteria
@Boudosaved On, indeed, I have major respect for that, because most bands would just go on with a new drummer. The gave it time, and gave Rick the time to master his way of drumming. Amazing band, and indeed hats off!
My comment wasn't meant to be taken literally. You guys are thinking too much into it lol. Though in a way he does have one arm tied behind his back because he is playing with one arm.
Actually i'm not really sure that we can compare these drummers. I mean they have different styles, play different music..
But what is really unique about Rick Allen and makes him better than the others is his passion. i mean what the fuck?!? he's a one-armed drummer. anyone on his place would quit, but he didn't. that is what makes him really good. his passion for drumms and music. i may not be a drummer, but Rick Allen is my hero. He showed me how to be strong and never give up.
I agree with you. Nobody can play drums with one arm, but this is rock and roll. Nobody's dying on the operating table, or curing diseases in this business. He's kickin' some asses in the rock gig that most would kill for. and he's probably made a hell of alot of money at it too. My hat is off to him. If you work at NASA and think the Mars sattelites are shit.....well, then you can talk shit on this.
What the fuck was this? Who cares what he looks like man, everyone knows who he is ffsakes... I wanted to hear it. Isnt that the point of drum videos?
lol naw man, travis has two arms, and even if he only played with one, it was for one tour, and he still had the other one there to keep balance. Rick's is gone so he pretty much had to reteach himself how to play, and hes just as good as he was before.
travis is a great dummer :) but i gotta admit rick is more impressive he only has one arm and he still kills it although travis did drum with a broken leg before on a tour there about equal
wowo broken leg big fuckin whoop no you don't have to do anything with your leg except the bass drum and thats just one drum no arm is a lot different
the Band's name at the beggining was meant to be Deaf Leopard, but somebody suggested that they changed the name to "Def Leppard", maybe to seem like "Led Zeppelin", and that's the name from this moment on.
That is realy deep, and a good lesson for us all. If you lack one aspect of what you love, it dosen't mean you can't do it! 1 legged people still race, deaf people still communicate and rick can drum VERY WELL despite having one arm
wtf thats crazy
zackattack94 3 days ago
Filmed using a potato.
mrjingles77 1 month ago 4
i have two arms and dont do the half
AsaliahSexyBoy 1 month ago 2
legend...
erenvrl 1 month ago
@17sk8rchick Dick.
RelytXoX 1 month ago
rick allen you're my inspiration
theavengerswolfs 2 months ago
awesome
Holyjkk 3 months ago
FTW!! Rick Allen plays with one arm better than I could with four!!
kairosmaxima 3 months ago 39
@kairosmaxima eww you have 4 arms?
MisterDensity 6 days ago
rick allen continues to prove you only need legs to kick ass
anonomousness 4 months ago 35
@anonomousness i thought that was a given....
MrNBAKobe24 1 week ago
@17sk8rchick U must cut your arm and put it in to your fucking idiot ass! Think twice before saying idiot things! Who is with me thumbs up!
SpongeManRock 4 months ago
@SpongeManRock what you said made you look like even more of an idiot.
MurkyVids 1 month ago
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thecosmoturkoshow 5 months ago
@17sk8rchick that's not funny dude..
jaialeah222 5 months ago
wel he isnt the best drummer ever but if every other drummer had 1 arm he wud b the best. great job man!
polarisyamaha9 5 months ago
A symbol of perseverance.
MajCinematic 5 months ago
better than man with 3 hands
MrLudrummer 5 months ago
he should join a band with tony iommi and django reinhard.
jamirosmajicrocks 6 months ago
Probably the best one-handed drummer!!! amazing!
frankster666metal 6 months ago
21 people lost their arms
17sk8rchick 7 months ago
@17sk8rchick Fuck you Fatass
SuperCookiekiller 6 months ago
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MajCinematic 5 months ago
@17sk8rchick Tacky. Not funny and derivative to begin with anyway.
IcingINtheshower 5 months ago
@17sk8rchick Yeeaaahhh.....That akward moment whenm you crack a cruel, poinless and unfunny joke that just makes you look like a douche....
LilMissFiction 2 months ago
@17sk8rchick fuck you douche bag, i lost one arm but its not cos i dislied this video, which i didnt. FUCK YOU.
bubyboy69 1 month ago
He does cirlces are drummers with two arms! xD He IS the BEST!
xFamGuyFanx 7 months ago
Fucking awesome
pantsman6 7 months ago
what model calculator was used to film this?
theRBninja 7 months ago
damn this dude could smoke me on the drums and i have both my arms!! amazing guy!!
catman63879 7 months ago
21 Bieber's fans don't have arms
trovao1da2alvorada 7 months ago
no do it with 0 arms
glenoehoe 9 months ago
GENIO!!!, MAS QUE GENIO!!!
Guaycely 9 months ago
Why don't the give him a prosthetic and duct tape a stick to the end of it?
JollyJollyJoseph 9 months ago
All I can say is that this guy never gave up on his dream, and even though he lost his arm in the accident, he kept on going. And that's what matters.
donutfatal213 10 months ago
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The best drummer of the world!!!!!!!!
GlamiIlena 10 months ago
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Exactly! Thunder GOD...Rick Allen!!...love you man!! Inspiration to all drummers.
bodyweapons1 1 year ago
Exactly! Thunder GOD...Rick Allen!!...love you man!! Inspiration to all drummers
bodyweapons1 1 year ago
Exactly! Thunder GOD...Rick Allen!!...love you man!! Inspiration to all drummers
bodyweapons1 1 year ago
He is the Thunder god!!!
prairiewolfer 1 year ago
(Continued) his left arm. Luckily, he crashed into a Doctor's farm, so they were able to help him. When he got to the hospital, they were able to reattach his arm, but it became infected with Greengang(?) and if he had kept it he would have lost his other arm. "It was like having something, getting it back and having it taken away again"(Phil or Sav). The band learned a lot then and stuck with Rick. There back-up drummer missed a show, and Rick played it all. He didn't miss a beat. Hysteria came
JettRaider 1 year ago
1985, New Year's Eve. Hours before midnight. Rick was driving on a highway in his Corvette when another driver cut him off. When ever Rick tried to pass him, he would purposely get in his way and kept egging Rick on. Eventually, Rick passed him but there was a sharp turn, he was going too fast, didn't make the turn, and the Corvette flew off the highway and "I messed up somebody's perfectly good stone wall" (Rick joking about the accident). He flew out the car window, but the seat belt caught
JettRaider 1 year ago
@JettRaider Wait, nevermind.
donutfatal213 10 months ago
At first I was wondering why they chose a guy with one arm to be their drummer. BUt hearing of a car accident that explains it. Props to him though for continuing his work, he still sounds pretty damn good.
NintenFan0900 1 year ago
@NintenFan0900 Plane Accident.
donutfatal213 10 months ago
@donutfatal213 Wasn't it a car crash with his Corvette?
TheMasterWolf24 7 months ago
@donutfatal213 No, it was a car accident in his Corvette when a guy in a Alfa Romeo had been harassing him on the roadway, car flipped upside down and his arm was severed. His arm was re attached but due to infection was once again removed.
MrGocoletrickle 7 months ago
@donutfatal213 my reply wasnt actully for you bud........youre correct. my post was actually for the guy who said plane crash.
MrGocoletrickle 7 months ago
what the hell was he even talking about it
ninjabastard2 1 year ago
somehow, he is better than most drummers out there with two hands!
ninjabastard2 1 year ago
hes better than a lot of drummers that thinktheyr cool like travis barker
phreestylesk8r 1 year ago
@phreestylesk8r give me an example of where Travis is saying that he is cool
MajoCovers 1 year ago
I would hope that Rick Allen won. did he??
Jenna62100 1 year ago
wow, hes amazingggg!
what happened to his other arm?
Jenna62100 1 year ago
@Jenna62100 He lost it in an epic drum-off with Neil Peart. Guess who won.
AllOtherNamesTaken 1 year ago
Amazing! If I didn't see him play, I would have thought they were using a sequencer. Just proves you can do anything if you work at it hard enough.
audiotrax2000 1 year ago
Just as good if not better than before the accident. Always loved the Def Leppard beat, and Rick is just the man to keep the band as strong as it always has been.
mblaha64 1 year ago
JEW
midnightlf 1 year ago
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bwanaben 1 year ago
LOL
Grrrracie 1 year ago
HOW GOOD IS HE!!!
gpmidget30 1 year ago
wow. he plays drums with one hand in pocket. impressive!
balerinauzicka 1 year ago
@balerinauzicka he only has one arm -_-
BigBonsly 1 year ago
@BigBonsly liar.
balerinauzicka 1 year ago
@balerinauzicka are you retared?
BarbecueJr 1 year ago
@BarbecueJr learn to read, moran.
balerinauzicka 1 year ago
@BarbecueJr what did I said?
balerinauzicka 1 year ago
He got more talent in one arm that some drummers have in two arms.
Jowyano 1 year ago
@Jowyano Correction: *most* drummers.
TheWitchOvAgnesi 1 year ago
this guy rocks. i probably couldn't play the drums with one hand.
ItchyZebra 1 year ago
@ItchyZebra I Could ^.^ LOL
Overtuned182 1 year ago
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What has 7 arms and sucks???
Def Leppard!
db0ywills 1 year ago
@db0ywills
Fuck. You got me. I was gonna saw your mom and your two sisters.
But that would only make six arms, it's true...
TheWitchOvAgnesi 1 year ago
@db0ywills Go kill yourself you fucking asshole!!!!
DefLeppard771 11 months ago
2 arms would be better though.............
Cannibalcorpse55 1 year ago
@Cannibalcorpse55 stfu
flashylight56 1 year ago
@flashylight56 lolololololol.
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fuck you
AbstractFailure 1 year ago
@AbstractFailure because you can play drums with one fucking arm
KicksAndGiggles1000 1 year ago
He was awesome before the accident and is a legend after the accident. My hats off to a drummer who can still do what he does, but with one arm. Best ever.
djschle2008 2 years ago 143
@djschle2008
Def, it's amazing.
cbproducktions 1 year ago
@djschle2008 your not wearing a hat...i stole it so i could take it off =) the guy has skillz the best damn skillz evah
Skorrpian 1 year ago
@djschle2008 what was his accident
bustyboy123 1 year ago
@bustyboy123 car acident
wouldcow 1 year ago
@djschle2008 Your high hat? Ha.
100PercentOJ 11 months ago
Vientos Rick!
ozkar078 2 years ago 3
this guy is seriously awesome.
To continue playing after an accident like that and with only one arm is truly an amazing thing.
ndogg360 2 years ago 15
God Bless Rick Allen. I respect his endurance.
fnkdrmmr 2 years ago 15
Great drummer...who was not about to give up after his accident..and he did the right thing!!
DutchHeartMonger1 2 years ago 71
@DutchHeartMonger1 and hats off to his bandmates for sticking with and by him; his accident definitely had an impact on the sonic sound that they went for in Hysteria
Boudosaved 1 year ago
@Boudosaved On, indeed, I have major respect for that, because most bands would just go on with a new drummer. The gave it time, and gave Rick the time to master his way of drumming. Amazing band, and indeed hats off!
DutchHeartMonger1 1 year ago
@DutchHeartMonger1 but not the left thing
verulam123 11 months ago
shitty video
kumbo 2 years ago 8
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it saddens me.. cause he was the best drummer right up untill he lost his arm... but, i know he will go on and live as a legend.
619matty619 2 years ago
wtf dude after his accident i personaly think he was better and he was
hockeyhounds5 2 years ago 5
you are drums please do a song with bon jovi.
tudy999 2 years ago
the bravest and greatest rick allen.we love you rick .we love your art .we love you as a great drummer and great guy.
bengativo6 2 years ago 7
Poor guy =( but it's great that he plays even if he only have 1 hand!
sweBornOnBB 2 years ago 2
what a fucking talented guy.
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yall are retarded. who wants to hear yall talkin? we wanna watch the damn video and hear it we dont wanna hear yall
h1dr042O 2 years ago
My comment wasn't meant to be taken literally. You guys are thinking too much into it lol. Though in a way he does have one arm tied behind his back because he is playing with one arm.
SamuraiLegend345 2 years ago
Rick Allen could beat Travis Barker at drumming with one arm tied behind his back.
SamuraiLegend345 2 years ago
so, with no arms?
dirtbikr66 2 years ago
actually probably not because then he wouldn't have any arms to drum with :(
jboroxorz 2 years ago
Is this about music or about "beating someone"?
Why not just listen to the music.. this is now war going on here *sigh
Mindbender05 2 years ago 3
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Forrest161616 2 years ago
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Fuck off.
Aardvarked88 2 years ago
Actually i'm not really sure that we can compare these drummers. I mean they have different styles, play different music..
But what is really unique about Rick Allen and makes him better than the others is his passion. i mean what the fuck?!? he's a one-armed drummer. anyone on his place would quit, but he didn't. that is what makes him really good. his passion for drumms and music. i may not be a drummer, but Rick Allen is my hero. He showed me how to be strong and never give up.
barbar1an 2 years ago 9
I agree with you. Nobody can play drums with one arm, but this is rock and roll. Nobody's dying on the operating table, or curing diseases in this business. He's kickin' some asses in the rock gig that most would kill for. and he's probably made a hell of alot of money at it too. My hat is off to him. If you work at NASA and think the Mars sattelites are shit.....well, then you can talk shit on this.
MyTymeBand08 2 years ago
Not to you Man. Talkin' to the guys who rag on this dude.
MyTymeBand08 2 years ago
Barker is a piece Of Shit he only knows speed same as joey
joe62293 2 years ago 9
i was going to thumbs up your comment but then u insulted joey. u cnt group thm tigether. joeys skilled.
BOOSHBOYDOM 2 years ago
What the fuck was this? Who cares what he looks like man, everyone knows who he is ffsakes... I wanted to hear it. Isnt that the point of drum videos?
BurningAlienSyndrome 2 years ago 5
dont compare a broken leg and a complete arm , rick allen is much more talented .
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slipknot66999 3 years ago
PROPS
XxjuniorxX777 3 years ago
im watching the movie now !!
TottenhamFeatManUtd 3 years ago
he lost his arm, geez read about it
SebbeDahl 3 years ago
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TRAVIS BARKER IS DOPe ricc allen is OKay !
JulianXRetro23 3 years ago
lol naw man, travis has two arms, and even if he only played with one, it was for one tour, and he still had the other one there to keep balance. Rick's is gone so he pretty much had to reteach himself how to play, and hes just as good as he was before.
Crackerzz99 3 years ago
allen is way more thalented than barker. and he only has one arm. barker sucks. peart bonham moon are better
enterthafatass 3 years ago 2
Never ever say that again, Julian.
stumpitage 3 years ago
travis is a great dummer :) but i gotta admit rick is more impressive he only has one arm and he still kills it although travis did drum with a broken leg before on a tour there about equal
evil6in6a6closet 3 years ago
broken leg vs broken arm in drumming
you say there equal.
I say your a retard.
center231 2 years ago 11
fucking true!!!!!
favd2002 2 years ago 5
broken leg = kick with the other foot, fuck the other...
lost one arm = you're proper fucked....
...unless you're rick allen...
rick allen > travis barker
schneider2304 2 years ago 8
wowo broken leg big fuckin whoop no you don't have to do anything with your leg except the bass drum and thats just one drum no arm is a lot different
thedizzit 2 years ago
your a dumbass
center231 2 years ago
drappel fed
lilsnake1 3 years ago 2
he's a beast honestly thats dope shit
BlackMamba502 3 years ago
fucking awesome playing the drums with one arm
daffyduck789 3 years ago 4
to bad there was no sound from the drums...its amazing how rick plays with one fucking arm gotta love it
faytkiller 3 years ago 6
Imagine if he happened to be a guitar player. Strummin' away with one arm: G, muted G, D, D, open D... and now time for the solo!
(excuse me for having this image in my head for those who wouldn't find it humorous).
antniemi 3 years ago 6
LMAO +1
brennen182 3 years ago
the Band's name at the beggining was meant to be Deaf Leopard, but somebody suggested that they changed the name to "Def Leppard", maybe to seem like "Led Zeppelin", and that's the name from this moment on.
PauloKiske 3 years ago
Deff Lepard = Deaf Leopard, just read the band's biography.
PauloKiske 3 years ago
he is famous
ReconJim11 3 years ago
he is so good even if he has one arm. He shold be famous.
smonky5 3 years ago 2
He is!
jp7464 3 years ago
he's the only guy who should be allowed to use click pads and triggers.
taterfamine 3 years ago
Arguing on the internet is like the special olympics, even if you win...you're still retarded.
obuibo182 3 years ago 4
You so got that from that Inspirational pictures thing...
punkishrocker76 3 years ago
Astute observation...
obuibo182 3 years ago 2
DEAF LEOPARD
PauloKiske 3 years ago
Spell it right?
PadzyFoley 3 years ago
Def Leppard means Deaf Leopard, but with a different spell, moron.
PauloKiske 3 years ago
Sure thats what you meant...
PadzyFoley 3 years ago
exactly.
PauloKiske 3 years ago
yes
Christialdo 3 years ago
He's Awesome! Best drummer!
bfiandaca198 3 years ago
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meh hehe Hg
blacdevil4041 3 years ago
That was amazing
CalgarSkull 3 years ago 2
dude imagine him with two arms. FAG
Ianlongest 3 years ago
Dude, imagine him with 2 arms..
DeathCail 3 years ago
He had two arms once...
PauloKiske 3 years ago 2
fcuk up hes a legend and hes probly had more pussy then any of you and more money and better at drums
fdeag1 3 years ago 2
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what has 9 arms and sucks ass?
give up? def leppard!
themann454 3 years ago
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suck your man's dick, you mallcore-banger shithead.
flyingvkusanagi 3 years ago
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u must be a sad child to wake up n think hmmmm ill slag off a legendary band and a legendary man.....
BigAddz2k7 3 years ago
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yes, very sad. but nothing legendary about these fags, especially the one armed wonder.
themann454 3 years ago
nothing legendary about the fag above me either...
LennyHirsch 3 years ago
stop fuckin' fighting on youtube, faggots
PauloKiske 3 years ago 6
Shut the eff up you sorry ass homo go sex yer mom up bitch
CalgarSkull 3 years ago 3
fuck u dickhead
u coudnt play anything with only one arm
LennyHirsch 3 years ago 3
hahahahaahahahaaaaaa. i thought it was funny.
J1mHalpert 3 years ago
best band ever
chrisharvey9 3 years ago
Thank God somebody invented electronic drums! It would not have been the same without him.
Mombuck 3 years ago
omg he only has one arm and he can still play
jackashcrof 3 years ago
that's overcoming limits for you.
people shouldn't be meaningless just because they're short of one limb.
I've once seen a paraplegic skateboarder. no kidding. and he's pretty good.
here's a lesson: if we've got the will to do things, we're limitless.
flyingvkusanagi 3 years ago 2
That is realy deep, and a good lesson for us all. If you lack one aspect of what you love, it dosen't mean you can't do it! 1 legged people still race, deaf people still communicate and rick can drum VERY WELL despite having one arm
BigAddz2k7 3 years ago
sHocking
jhablues 3 years ago
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Rick Allen R.I.P.
drumzz777 3 years ago
Whaddaya mean rip? he´s still alive
SheeopCash 3 years ago 4
Nice.
Clownboogie 3 years ago
The drummer of Def Leppard only got one Arm!
It is true!
sinansercan 3 years ago
yes, we all know that
Carterx360a 3 years ago
Watch Blood Hund Gang - Why is everybody always picking on me
sinansercan 3 years ago
lol I watched it, funny video, but why'd you ask me to watch it?
Carterx360a 3 years ago
that is fucking willpower; the rest is pus
Borgek 3 years ago
He is not just play, he very groovy also.
My god he is amazing.
basskiki 3 years ago
Rick Allen's insa