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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Discusses His Artwork/Inspiration

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Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has been interviewed about his artwork by the Indiana press.

Rick spoke to Darren Paltrowitz of The Hype Magazine while on the current tour with Journey.

Rick talked about getting into art when he was young, his daughter, his style, the Legends series, selling his art and other artist musicians.

His last art exhibitions took place in March in Bethesda, MD and McLean, VA.

Read more about those events and view photos.

Read the full interview at The Hype Magazine website.


The Hype Magazine - Rick Allen Interview Quotes

What exactly got you into doing the fine art that you do?

"I actually started painting when I was a kid. Sort of no training, nothing like that… I really enjoyed the medium, whatever it was I was doing. I just found it was a fantastic way for me to be in the moment."

Is it ever painful to sell your art and part with it?

"Yes, very. You start out with a blank canvas and then you start to do rough sketches and studies. You fall in love with the thing as you see it develop. Then by the time you’re a couple of weeks in, to me it’s really painful to let it go."


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