Rick Allen

Drummer

Birthday November 1, 1963

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Dronfield, England

Age 60 years old

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About

Drummer for the rock band Def Leppard, distinctive for his musical ability despite having lost his left arm early in his career. He is referred to as "The Thunder God" by fans. 

Before Fame

He learned to play the drums when he was fifteen years old. He dropped out of school in 1979.

Trivia

He wrote the soundtrack for the Disney movie Brink!

Family Life

His first wife was Stacy Lauren Gilbert and he remarried Lauren Monroe. He has a daughter from each marriage.

Associated With

He is a founding member of Def Leppard, along with Phil Collen.