Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Talks His Art, Rock Hall, Vegas Residency And More

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen does more than pound the drums. He is an artist as well. we discuss that along with the band’s upcoming induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and second Vegas residency.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 06: Def Leppard's Rick Allen performs at YouTube Presents Def Leppard At The House Of Blues at House of Blues Sunset Strip on June 6, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Rick Allen WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 06: Def Leppard's Rick Allen performs at YouTube Presents Def Leppard At The House Of Blues at House of Blues Sunset Strip on June 6, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison)

By Joe Rock

Rick Allen has been a member of Def Leppard from his teens.

He has ridden a roller coaster of a career with the band.

From losing his arm to returning behind the kit to play again like nobody had done before.

Rick spoke to me about his art, the band’s Rock Hall induction, their second Vegas residency and a lot more.

Listen to the interview below.