The drummer is Rick Allen. He lost his arm in a car accident on New Year’s Eve in 1984. (They tried to reattach it but that failed.) Before he was even out of the hospital though, he had them bringing in his drums so he could start relearning how to play, and of course he’s also created his own specific drum kit to suit him. He was back touring with them and in the studio again by ‘86! He has a charitable foundation and has done a lot of work including regular workshops to help veterans and others in crisis, often through music.
When DL went back on tour, they had Rick and another drummer to back him up. When he heard Rick play the new kit, he said, “You don’t need me” and quit. And so it goes.
@@landshark7730 well, the full story behind that was that, as a warmup, they'd had the 2nd drummer on hand on the chance that Rick would miss a beat during his performance onstage He'd missed the bus to one gig and by the time he had made it to the show, the band was already midway through the concert when he'd, very sheepishly, snuck onto his drum kit and joined in, and none of the other band members realized that he wasn't there After the show, the 2nd drummer had told Rick, "Well, it's been great, but I think you can handle this on your own"
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦♀️ No not really..he's ok. He might only have one arm but when I think of some of the G.O.A.T. like Danny Carey, Neil Peart, Keith Moon and Bonham they could've been phenomenal with 1 arm. Lucky for everyone though they had 2 to show off some serious skills.
Long story: I was 17 when this came out, cruising with my friends on a Saturday night, listening to it repeatedly. The driver (not DUI) lost control on a back country road, and the car flipped multiple times. I was ejected and the car rolled over the top of me. I was flown by helicopter to a university trauma center an hour away where I spent 6 weeks recovering from critical injuries which included numerous broken bones, a severed kidney, and a broken back. I spent many nights in my hospital room alone during that month and a half, and one of the few 24-hour channels back then was MTV. It was also All music videos back then, and this song was at #1 and seemed to be playing all the time. It was very hard to come face-to-face with my own mortality at age 17 - you think you're going to live forever! - and this song helped get me through. This is my anthem of survival and perseverance, my determination to learn to walk again. To this day, when it comes on the radio, I crank it and let it sing to my soul about the need to rise above life's obstacles.
I remember when this song was played like 2 or 3 times an hour on MTV, when the "M" stood for Music, not Media, lol. Those were the days, apart from your accident I mean.
Wow. That's resonant. I have a friend who had that happen, in High School, when this song was _everything_ and everyone wore those pants. I think they told her mother she might not make it to the hospital. Then that she wouldn't walk. But like a boss she made a full recovery (can run) and has been employed as a physical therapist for years now. MTV was how I found out Def Leppard had a one armed drummer so I always loved that band even more. Now the "M" stands for...media? Mindless? Is it even still a channel? Curious, did you post the entire story the first time you posted? Did you add more detail to an initial post? Sorry, I just think I would have remembered it the first time I replied. Could have been really stoned too though, lol.
@@FilthyBitchGunClub IKR? I've always lived out in the sticks where there's no cable. Bitd when MTV played actual music videos all the time, I was floored when I watched it at a friends that had cable. The reality show the real world was the beginning of the end for MTV and tv in general. We can all blame MTV for putting the first nail in the coffin on good television by starting the glut of "reality" shows.
Def Leppard. Are one of those bands. You go see their show, and you feel the whole venue get a simultaneous lift. Within four bars of the first song. Absolutely magic.
Yup, they wouldn’t let him quit the band, or rather to quit on himself really. He credits them for helping him get his life back on track when he was about to go on a downward spiral. They’re truly brothers.
You should see Joe Elliot's speech when Def Leppard got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. When Joe mentioned drummer Rick Allen's accident, and the love they all felt for him, the entire audience got to their feet. Rick was in tears at the love he was shown. It was so electric. They are a true class act, and I consider myself priveledged to have grown up in high school listening to their music and making a fool of myself on the high school gym dance floor when the deejay played, "Pour Some Sugar on Me". I'd love to relive just one of those days.
Great band They stood by Rick Allen after his accident and when Steve Clark died in 1991 they have never forgotten him and the huge contribution he was in this band. At every concert I’ve ever been to they play Switch 625 his memory . Steve Clark ♥️♥️♥️ forever Def Leppard, love this band
At his first concert after he lost his arm they had a backup drummer just in case. After the first song the backup drummer said, you don't need me he's got this. Or something close to that.
@@AuntK68 I saved my lunch and recess money buy ticket's to go to the concert's .u wanted to go to and sometimes even went out of Alabama to see them..got caught my parents didn't know BUT BOY WAS IT WORTH BEING GROUNDED FOR A MONTH..
My best friend and I made a pact that summer: when we were in the car together and this song came on the radio, no matter where we were, we would pull over and dance to this song on the side of the road. And we did it. Too many times to count... Good times.
The Beat.... Done by a one armed drummer! The group took off for about a year after the horrific automobile accident in 1984 while they manufactured a special drum set for Rick Allen, while he learned to play with just one arm.
I absolutely love the 80’s, and I’m so lucky I grew up with parents with such great taste in music, my parents are for sure 80’s people, dad has the long ass hair still, my mom absolutely loves the 80’s, I wish I could go back in time and visit there. I’m a 90’s kid, but I love the 80’s and the 70’s and so on back then up the to early 2000’s. This is when people didn’t sing with auto tune and they could actually sing and use real instruments. I’ve been to concerts, especially Queensryche I met all of the members at the hotel I was staying at, and hung out in their room with my dad, which I had no idea that they were staying at the same one, the drummer wanted a picture with me, like OH MY GOD, you want a picture with me? I was shy and was scared to take one, he walked up to me and put his arm around me and said it’s okay, I took pictures of the four bus, but I can’t post those. You should react to Queensryche, their manager they had I called him uncle fozzy he got me backstage passes and everything. Is it just me that I cry and get emotional when I sing songs from the 80’s especially from journey? makes me miss my 90’s childhood memories 😞 There’s actually a dude on Tik Tok that I follow who literally dressed and reminds me of an 80’s rock dude, he’s in a band too, like this is what I’m used to and I love it when people keep that feeling around and style. Why can’t guys have hair styles like this still today? Ugh!! My fiancé has long hair which I love. I also love the fact that I know more 80’s song and the lyrics then most of the garbage today, some I like, but not all and I’d take this kind of music over that. I love that you love to listen to other types of music, makes me happy!! I’ve also met steel panther, if you don’t know who they are, you should look them up and react to them, they’re still a rock band, I took a picture with all of them at the concert they had in St. Pete, Lexie is my favorite one, you’ll see if you check them out, they’re funny but the music is actually really good and it’s more just for adults.
Brittany cool parents for sure! Some of the 80s music was good like this song, GNR too, but imho the early '90s had great music too. Much of the '80s music sucked as there were SO many hair metal bands without much talent, trying to ride the coattails of the greats like DL.
What a beautiful reaction to watch today...Great music; Jamel is SMILING again; he's doing the shoulder movements and it even looked like he was getting a few leg movements in there. AHHHH......Life is getting back to normal. Thanks, Jamel.... sending a hello to Mrs. Jamel.... take care and be well. Peace.
it's all so self-serving, depressing, phony, and pretentious today, lacking anything that could be misconstrued as talent or virtuosity. the good times are gone, but we'll always have our memories.
My favorite band! The magic of Def Leppard and producer "Mutt" Lange. The entire "Hysteria" album is a masterpiece. Glad you acknowledged drummer Rick Allen. True friendship, for sure, and major props to him for being able to do something so remarkable.
Oh my god, no kidding right? I started seeing these guys in the 80's and I see them every year. This was a line up I really wanted to see. I was so pissed that I couldn't. I really hope to have the chance soon.
@@ajclements4627 it's happening those 3 plus Joan Jett but I don't really care bout her just not a fav of her but it's still on for 2021 now, but who knows what that's gonna be like.🙄
Animal or Rocket by Def Leppard are great rockers!! I agree with the previous commenter about Bringing on the Heartache!! One of my favorites!! Love ya Jamel!!♡ (Bob Dylan's - Tangeled up in Blue.....Please.)
Sheffields finest drummer lost his arm in a car accident, if memory serves me right it was on a road between Sheffield and Manchester called the snake pass a very dangerous road and many have been killed on it
Yeah, the seatbelt sliced it off (or to the point that it had to be amputated). If he didn't have the seatbelt on, he'd have kept his arm. But he'd have died.
I remember. He was depressed about not playing the drums again. He designed a drum set so he could use his feet to compensate. Love this story. The band really stood by him if I recall.
Yeah was the snake pass, local road to me and my sister's a huge fan. Sure there's a video on here somewhere showing how all the footpedals work to activate the different drums he uses, unbelievable stuff!
Me and my sister-in-law karaoke to this song A few years ago in Reno at a bar with about 150 people in it. I thought we kicked ass, looking at the video, not so good but the Dance Floor was on fire thanks alcohol 😂💯 good memory
I can’t remember how they were released as radio singles, but this was the fourth video. Because of the four year hiatus between albums, I think people had kind of forgotten about them. First video was women. The second video was animal. The third video was the title track. And then, this one. However, I had the tape from the get-go. I remember seeing the world premiere for women on MTV back in the day.
jediprettyboy, In the US, Women was first, Animal second, I’m not sure which was released as the third single, but you’re correct, this song was #4 which propelled the album. Album sold to some success, but not to expectations after Pyromania - but, I agree, I think 4 years between albums hurt somewhat as that wasn’t typical back then.
@@sherrifrazier5722 So did the dude in the dorm next to mine at my first USAF assignment. He went to work about an hour before I did, and he would blast it every morning while he was getting ready (for about 4 months.) No complaints.
Respect for Def Leppard and Rick Allen. This song really gets me fired up. Not many songs can do that for me. It's specifically designed to do that, run it to the top, and don't stop, ever. This is my absolute favorite, you couldn't change my mind.
i remember back in the 80's when the news hit that Rick Allen, the drummer got into a car accident and lost his arm. my first thought was, "What are they going to do?" answer: they went on tour with him!
Love Def Leppard the best song ever. Great band!! Love your reactions they are the best!!! The drummer is amazing learned how to adapt very well. Oh...oh cut that rug Jamal!!🥰
You’re right, that beat hits SO hard! 🥁 This is my favorite band of all time so I definitely appreciate your positive feedback. They are the epitome of what any band should be. Freaking love these guys!!!!! ❤️
Their friendship is true love, man! I went to their concert on November of 2018, in Australia, and OMG they still rock hard to this day!! Rick Allen is an amaaaazing drummer and also a great artist! Loved watching them live and id go again, without thinking twice!
The best concert ever! I was in 8th grade and won tickets off the radio to the concert!! Back in the days when you had to keep calling over & over until you got through hoping you were the right caller. My dad had to take me but he enjoyed it too! One of my best memories!!
Hilariously, this song was inspired by someone saying "Pour some sugar on me" when asked did he want "one lump or two". XD Rick Allen had been with the band since he was 15, so they DEFINITELY weren't gonna give up on him. It's beautiful!! It's also why their instruments have so much chemistry with each other. =)
They were the Led Zeppelin of the 80s, "in popularity" There really was no band bigger than DL in the 80s. Many say Motley Crue, Poison... nope. Leppard. Every song on Hysteria was a top ten hit, and many No#1s.
@warrtiger9780 No, actually only one song was a #1, "Love Bites" and it was only #1 in the USA. Also, not every song was a top ten hit either. There were 12 songs on hysteria, and only 7 were singles, so there were 5 songs that basically are never played on the radio, forget about making charts or the top 10.
I was a teenager when this song came out. A few decades later, my 17 year old son bought tickets for the two of us to see them in concert as a birthday present. I will die happy from that experience.
Good old 80´s Music. Great Song, What about another "Long Hair" Rock Band like Whitesnake ? "Here i go again" would fit perfect, btw - you do a great job, keep going.
This is my song, lol. I have told all my friends and family that when I die, they better play this either at the wake or the funeral or I'm haunting them.
Def Leppard are a super heavy drum band. Usually it's the guitar or vocals that you think of when you say a band, and don't get me wrong, they're ridiculous too. But, as far as this particular band, it's the drums that lead the charge. Can you imagine how proud Rick and the guys must of been after they started practicing and performing again?! And, just to add to what you said about most band members most likely finding another drummer...in 1984, when the accident happened, they were at the top of their game. They weren't just beginning their careers or winding down. Rick began learning to drum one handed in just 3 short months after the accident. 🖤🤘
Girl if you would have said that in the '80s they would have totally kicked you out of civilization lol. Def Leppard was God and the world rocked to them!
I was 13 when this came out, listened to it on repeat for 2 years and many times since then (30 years later) and this line has not clicked for me until now... wtf???
I have enjoyed all your reactions but this group! This group right here is my very favorite! My favorite song from them too! All their songs are great but this is my #1! Thanks for playing them. Takes me back to my teens. ❤️❤️❤️
This is a huge one however there are MANY!! “Hysteria “, “love bites”, “bringing on the heartache” and more than I feel like typing right now-😁😉. ❤️💛💟☮️🤘🏼✌️
I saw them three times on the Pyromania tour, and one song that really stood out every time was Mirror Mirror. For some reason, that song just resonated in a live performance. I think it could have been a hit if it was on a weaker album (Adrenalize), but on High 'n' Dry it was just buried.
Hell is for Children is very heartbreaking. He should be warned. It is a great song that truly shows Pat's talent to the fullest. I don't agree with her entirely. While you are a child and going through the abuse, it is hell. When you grow up you have the choice to fight your way to the light and leave hell behind. Speaking from personal experience it seems like it is always nipping at your heels though.
The drummer.Rick Allen was only 15 when he joined the band ..he has been there forever and not going anywhere...love them ! Need to check out one of their earlier songs Let It Go..it Rocks!!
The Line "You got the Peaches, I got the Cream" does seem just a little suggestive lol I have always had mad props for Def Leppard the fact that after their drummer was in such a horrific accident and they not only waited for him to recover but also waited for him to relearn how to play the drums and since their music was always built around A Hard Beat that in itself was a Major Accomplishment!
Yeah I also find it hard to believe that he hasn’t heard alot of these songs. I know alot of time has passed since they were released but many are still in regular rotation on the radio today. I’m thinking that he has heard some of them before but never watched the videos.
I've seen them in concert 3 times since 1988, last time was june 2022 in Atlanta for the stadium tour with Def Leppard, Poision , Motley Crue and Joan Jett!!. They can still rock out
This video was #1 on Dial MTV all Summer back in '88. My sister & her fiends took me to see them that October - my first concert & it was amazing! We still see them every time they come to Atlanta & they still kick ass!!
Band from my own city absolutely love them. Had no idea that the drummer was disabled until I saw this video. Just made me love them even more as I'm disabled myself
