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Rick Allen On Def Leppard And How Charity Work Helps Him (Video)

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Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was interviewed yesterday by Washington Top News and the full video/audio is available.

Rick spoke to Washington Top News yesterday as part of his artwork exhibitions promo tour.

Rick talked about how he joined Def Leppard in 1978, how he fits in with the band, Mutt Lange, the band's sound, how they have evolved, his 1984 car accident, why he doesn't use prosthetics and his artwork.

As mentioned earlier this week Rick will be in Bethesda, MD and McLean, VA later today for two more art exhibitions which will include his new collection 'Drums For Peace'.

As mentioned earlier this week Rick will be in Bethesda, MD and McLean, VA later today for two more art exhibitions which will include his new collection 'Drums For Peace'.

Watch the full 15 minute interview video below and the listen to the 6 minute audio version.

Washington Top News - Rick Allen Interview Quotes

His 1984 Car Accident

"Something that at the time felt so terrible and you know in many ways I didn't necessarily think I was gonna do this again. I didn't think I was gonna be able to play again. I think the thing that really helped me was when I tapped into what they call the human spirit. I discovered that it was the strongest thing that I know, and at that point I realised that something so terrible could actually be turned into something really, really positive."

And that takes me to places like Walter Reid. You know visiting our warriors. That is something that's really close to my heart because you know I discovered that I suffer from PTSD. So the foundation that myself and my wife, we set up, we now do a lot of work with our wounded warriors and it's wonderful because it's become a two way street. They learn a lot from me and my life experience and I certainly learn a lot from them. You know how they deal with it. So like I say, something that you know seemingly is awful turned into somewhat of a blessing."

Rick Allen Artwork - News Quotes

A SPECIAL EVENT FEATURING his "Drums for Peace", and "Art To Wear" Collections

Saturday 18th February 2017 - Wentworth Gallery, Bethesda, MD

Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd from 12 to 3pm.

Saturday 18th February 2017 - Wentworth Gallery, McLean, VA

Tysons Galleria, 1807 Galleria at Tysons II from 6pm to 9pm.


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