Rick Allen
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Richard John Cyril Allen (born 1 November 1963) is an English drummer. He has played for the hard rock band Def Leppard since 1978.
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Allen live with Def Leppard on 13 August 2008 in Winnipeg | |
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Birth name | Richard John Cyril Allen |
Also known as | The Thunder God |
Born | (1963-11-01) 1 November 1963 (age 60) Dronfield, Derbyshire, England |
Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Drums, percussion |
Years active | 1978–1984, 1986–present |
Labels | Island, Mercury, Polygram |
Website | rickallen |
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His left arm was amputated because of a car crash in 1984. He is known as "The Thunder God" by fans.[1][2]