FIRST TIME HEARING DEF LEPPARD - "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME" | (REACTION!!!) | THIS GROUP IS FIRE!! 

What is really amazing about this group is the support they gave their drummer. They had just had amazing success with their album Pyromania and wanted to follow up right away. The drummer lost his arm in a car accident. They waited for him to recover. Then they adapted the drums to enable him to play them with his feet and one arm. A lot of bands would of just got a replacement. Love these guys!!

Yes, drummer has only one arm. The band wouldn't let him give up and was right there every step with him.

Musically, the best hair band ever! Having said that, they postponed their tour until the drummer learned how to play the drums with his hand and both feet. How many bands' past or present would show such brotherhood, the faith they have in one another is something to aspire to! Rick is living proof "I can't do it" shouldn't ever be in anyone's vocabulary! 🤩🤯🤩

A bit of info for you, Rick Allen lost his arm in a car wreck after the Pyromania album & everyone wanted them to replace him as the drummer, but the band said no. They waited till he recovered & he created a drum kit that he could use his feet to play to compensate for his missing arm.

Song brings back a rush of memories of Myrtle Beach Sc, so thankful no social media back then!!!

I’m a drummer who’s looked to Rick for inspiration since 1991 when I learned to play. In 1993 I was in a near fatal car accident. Torn up my insides and broke my back. At one point I was told I wouldn’t walk again. Spent three weeks in two hospitals, had one back and two abdominal surgeries, and lost close to 45 pounds. It took me a while to get back up but I did. I didn’t play the drums for a little over a year. When I got the opportunity to play again, I took it and have never looked back. My body has been through a lot. I made it about 12 years before the chronic pain started to become a challenge. Since 1993, I’ve had 22 surgeries. I have bulging and degenerative discs in my neck and low back. Both hands have nerve damage. Right hip is going out. Left ankle has torn tendons. But I’m still playing as I can, and it’s all because of Rick.

I am a 43 year old black woman that has been OBSESSED with this song since I heard it the first time.. no lie!!! To be honest this is the best song ever made... it has all the elements that makes a song EPIC

To add on to the story about the drummer losing his arm. He was nervous, for the first show in the tour, coming back after the accident. They had a reserve drummer just in case. They played this song to start, and the reserve drummer turned to the tour manager and said, "Hey, yea, I'm gonna take off. He doesn't need me here."

I was at this concert in Denver... McNichols Arena 2-night Show 1987. It was awesome🤠

Yes Rick Allen is a beast on the drums, but he is also a very talented artist.☺️

WOOT WOOT!! You found one of the greatest 80's bands that still rocks today!! They are an English band that started in 1977. It wasn't until the early 80's they became really popular here. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. The band was ranked No. 31 in VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" and ranked No. 70 in "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Rick Allen, the drummer was 15 years old when he started with Def Leppard back in 1978. On December 31,1984, Rick was involved in a car crash in Sheffield, England. While trying to pass another car at a high speed, he lost control of his Corvette C4, which hit a dry stone wall and entered a field; his left arm was severed. Doctors initially reattached the arm but was later amputated due to an infection. Despite losing his arm, Allen soon decided to continue playing drums with Def Leppard and adopted a specially designed electronic drum kit. The band took a hiatus from onstage performances until August of 1986 when Allen was able to return to live drumming. He has since re-adopted partially acoustic drum kits depending on the setting. He is known as "The Thunder God" by fans. Here's an interview with Rick from a few years ago about the accident and his life with Def Leppard and more. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6kgbUaKiAIQ.html Lead singer is: Joe Elliott Bass: Rick Savage Guitar: Phil Collen Guitar: Vivian Campbell (male) Songs to listen to before Rick lost his arm - "Photograph" - "Rock Of Ages" - "Hysteria" - "Foolin'" After accident - "Animal" - "Armagenddon It" - "Hysteria" - "Love Bites" - and many more. I personally went to their "Love Bites Concert" after Rick Allen came back and Def Leppard started touring again. It was an AMAZING concert. His drum set would spin so everyone in the auditorium could see him and the reason his face is airbrushed on the back of his shirt in some videos. That was from the concert. He wanted everyone to see him. Def Leppard still tours today...check their website and you might find a concert close by. GREAT REACTION!! ~Dawne

I'm so glad that I grew up in the 80's! Class of 89!

Your realization of Rick Allen's condition was the moment I waited for and well worth it. Privileged to have seen them at their very best back in the early 90s. Other Def Leppard songs to hit: Armageddon It; Let's Get Rocked; Foolin; Rock of Ages; Photograph; Hysteria; Animal; Bringing On The Heartbreak; Love Bites; and Rocket.

I love people's reactions to the drummer having one arm and their respect immediately going through the roof, it's the best thing ever lol

The best part of the story is how much support they gave him. They put everything on hold until he was better. They never considered replacing him. Pretty awesome family

I was lucky enough to be at McNichols arena in Denver Colorado when this was filmed. This group put on an amazing show and every one of their concerts was 65% women to 35% men 🤣🤣

and the award for reaction of the year goes to...

No idea if anyone else has mentioned this, but even before he lost his arm, Rick Allen's drumming skills earned him the nickname "Thunder God".

Rick Allen lost his arm when he was 21. He joined Def Leppard at 15. The band chose to stay beside him and wait until he was healed and re-taught himself how to play. He has a special drum kit, in which his left foot pedal would emulate what his left arm could do. He still had PTSD from the accident to this day, and sees drumming as therapeutic.

I love that first realization the drummer has one arm. 🤓 Thank you for sharing your time with us. ☮️

A classic from my childhood in the late 80’s

This is my number one all-time favorite rock and roll band.. I grew up listening to Def Leppard I've heard every one of their songs their outstanding..

I lost it when you learned about his arm…. I’m 67 yrs young….Ur hilarious and. Enjoyable to watch all these first time experiences you have with shit I lived through!!! Keep up!!

Def Leppard is still one of my FAVORITE top 2 bands of all time. Listen to their songs "Hysteria" and "Animal" ❤️ (My other favorite band from back then is Duran Duran). Can't go wrong with writhe band.

Def Leppard- hands down, best rock band of the 80's. Rick Allen is amazing 👏

Def Leppard were on top of the world w/ a massive hit record 'Pyromania' in 1983... but drummer Rick Allen's car accident in late 1984 changed everything. After his amputation and recovery in the hospital, he told the band that he wanted to play the drums again. Rather than replace Rick Allen, the band loyally gave him time to see if he could pull it off. Rick Allen was 15 when he started playing drums for Def Leppard... he was the most accomplished musician amongst the original Def Leppard. He was 16 when Def Leppard recorded their 1980 debut album 'On through the night'. After his accident, he worked to design an electronic drum kit that would enable him to play beats w/ his feet, which compensated for his missing left arm. In 1986, Def Leppard played their first shows w/ Allen since the accident, and he was unstoppable on the kit and earned the nickname 'Thunder God'... U can check out a drum solo he performed live on recent tours. Def Leppard's 1987 album 'Hysteria' was slow to sell, but eventually outsold Michael Jackson's 'Bad' album... it needed to sell 5 million copies just to pay for the studio costs of making the record, and sold 12 million copies in the US. Unfortunately, another tragedy hit Def Leppard after the 'Hysteria' tour... Guitarist Steve Clark, who was the rock star of the band, suffered from manic depression and alcoholism, and was deteriorating from alcohol and drug abuse in 1989... Sessions for the next Def Leppard album 'Adrenalize' kept getting delayed in 1990 as Steve Clark went to rehab a number of times, but couldn't stay sober. The band decided to give him a 6 month 'leave of absence' and shut down the sessions, until he was ready to return... but it didn't help, ultimately... Steve Clark was found dead in his home in early 1991, from a mix of drugs & alcohol. Def Leppard recorded the 'Adrenalize' album w/ guitarist Phil Collen playing Steve Clark's parts in the studio and released the album in 1992. Guitarist Vivian Campbell joined the band that year for the tour. Some of Def Leppard's classic songs - 'Rocket' ... 'Hysteria' ... 'Love bites' ... 'Rock of ages' ... "Let's get rocked" ... 'Work it out' ... 'Tonight' ... 'Love bites' ... 'Armageddon it' ... 'Photograph'... 'Promises'... 🔥🔥🤘🤘

Dancing and Air Guitar 🎸/ air chair are now a requisite in all your future videos. ❤️❤️❤️

You have become my favorite reactor. Jamal and Mr. Video are just behind you.

Look up their live version of "Switch 625" (instrumental song). Best one to look up is probably their Vegas show from 2018. Rick Allen (the drummer) has a solo near the end of the song that shows off his skills and his quickness with his foot (he plays the parts that his missing hand would play with pedals at the base of the drumkit)

I truly loved your face when you realized that the drummer was one armed!!

I was at this concert at McNichols Arena Denver (2 - night show) it was completely awesome🤠

😩🤣🤣🤣 I was wondering how long until you saw his one arm 🤣🤣🤣🤣 LOVE the reaction 👏🏼

Absolutely the best reaction to this song I've seen, lol... I'm hooked here!

Nothing brings people together like rock music. They went nuts at these shows.

🤘🎶 I'm so glad you caught that about the drummer. Reacters hardly notice his arm when checking out Def Leppard😍💕

A favorite of pole dancers and strippers everywhere! (Now we know where you heard this, AB - LOL!) I love their onstage energy and their love for their drummer. And yes, they ruled the airwaves in the day.

You make me smile everytime I watch your reactions. As a teen from the 80’s, I love seeing people discover this amazing music.

The fact that you absolutely had to start dancing and rocking out is just peak Def Leppard.

My favourite guitarist of all time along with David Gilmour, the brilliant late great Steve Clark. Always loved and missed.

He learned is left foot to act like his left arm his drum set made for him and his brothers waited for him why hysteria took so long to produce perfection with bros, well worth the wait, love def leapord best band ever still rocking today xx

Rick has been a professional drummer since he was 12. He lost his arm in a car accident while Leppard was working on their 3rd album. Now he plays the left hand part with his feet (he has always played barefoot). He has different programs for different songs - each drum head can change sound depending on what he needs for that song.

DEF LEPPARD!!! OMG THE MEMORIES!!! ----------------- TAKE ME BACK!!!! Saw them 2 TIMES in DALLAS, TEXAS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I love this guys reaction! Def Leppard ROCKS!!

Def Leppard was the first group I listened to that was not my parents music (country). My cousin introduced me to their music and my parents bought me the Pyromania album on cassette. Wore it out listening.

Yes he has a drum solo...Rio 2017!!!

Great reaction, KB! You have good moves and play a mean chair ;-) And yes, this iconic rock band's drummer has only one arm (explained by commenters below). Thanks for some great iconic, 'old' rock 🙂

Not sure I e ever seen any one play a chair-guitar before but I’m living for it 🤣

Well you really listen to Joe when he sang "loosen up". Fabulous!!! 🙂

Tremendous band. Highly talented.

We know they are a Great Band seen them many times in concert. Party On Lol ! Lost his arm car accident . The band is so loyal to each other .They let him recuperate .And went back on tour together .

Def Leppard was a huge group during my teens. Great group.

Any song by DL is AMAZING!!! Rick Allen truly ROCKS!!!

You may have notice the circular stage, they were the first band where members move around all sides so everybody in the arena can see their faces

I've been wanting to see them in concert for as long as I can remember, I had the chance a few years back and missed it!! Im still pissed!

Whoop whoop!! One of my favs!!

I've seen Def Leppard several times, from "Pyromania" on and you got your money's worth every time. At every concert, these guys put in %110! They always looked like they enjoyed being on stage and were having fun unlike at lot of newer bands that just kind of stand around and play.

Love Def Leppard, Hysteria is an amazing song that I love 💕

The moment everyone watches for in reactions to this video. 😱 This band epitomized true brotherhood. ❤️🔥🔥

I saw them live July 2022. They are still amazing.

Enormous respect for this band!!!! Love the song and reaction!!! Thank you, AB!!!🎶🎼🎵🥁🎸🎹🎧🎙🎤🤘🤘🤘🤘💜💜 And enjoy the hell out of this rabbit hole!!!

One of the best bands to ever walk on stage

Can go crazy in this rabbit hole AB! I remember when the drummers accident happened back in my day, but it's unheard of to hear of a band not leaving a member behind. They never gave up on him which speaks to the character and integrity of this fantastic 80s Rock band!!! Love your reactions! 💜

He is the reason 3 of my children play electric guitar bc his story shows don’t ever say you can’t do it. Rick Allen God of Thunder

I knew It was gonna be good watching AB react to Def Leopard ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

This took me back to high school..the era that kept Aqua Net in the money 😂

Look atcha!! Shake it, AB!! This is 1 of the best songs ever from the big hair bands of the 80s!! Yes, the drummer was in a bad car accident & lost an arm. So, he learned how to keep playing with just 1. Incredible!!! 🤯🤯💪💪😍😍

The drummer lost his arm in a car accident and they never ditched him, instead, he had a special drum kit constructed with which he was able to incorporate his feet more and the band waited for him to recover and retrain himself. RESPECT all around for that epic move. They were big before that but went on to become a monster band.

Loved your reaction. You'll all of their songs. Go down this rabbit hole 🤟🏽

I'm a huge fan of this bands immense talent

I saw them the 80s as a young woman and they have been in my top 5 since then ❤❤❤

Do your research…. Rick Allen had a car accident very young. He plays with his feet in a customized drum kit. 40 years in the making….

Many times I have been to see them. Rock on🤟🤟🤟🤟

I had the privilege of seeing them live about 10 yrs ago or so and the drummer did one hell of a drum solo! 🔥💯🔥 Def Leppard will always be in my top favorites for sure! 🥰

Seen them 3 times in concert since 1988, the last time was in 2022 in Atlanta at stadium tour and they are still amazing❤❤

Strolling down memory lane, love it!

1 of my top 5 Rock songs of all time!!!

One of the best concerts I ever went to! They put on a show!

NEVER LET YOUR HANDICAP DEFINE YOU! Rick Allen is living proof to never let the hand of cards life gave you stop you from success. He's a rock star drummer with arm! AND he had to RELEARN how to to do it after losing it in 1983. It wasn't a birth thing, he had to unlearn and relearn to do things with his feet. And the band's love for their brother to stick with him and let him time to learn instead of just replacing him. That's loyalty!!! No matter where you're from, what you have or don't have, this is inspiration to anyone that if you want something bad enough, you can make it happen.

One of my two favorite bands. Def Leppard and Guns N Roses 🌹. Love ya AB.

Rick is better and faster than I am with both arms... Absolutely amazing...

My FAVORITE band!! There story is amazing! My first ever concert in 1993🥰🎶The Hysteria & Pyromania albums are the greatest!!♥️

The legendary Rick Allen. Even crazier, he was in a hit band before leaving secondary school, the English equivalent of our High School. This dude is so talented. After that horrific car crash, the band mates waited for him to heal, come to terms with losing his left arm, and also figuring out how to drum all over again. There are interviews here on youtube that go over this whole story if you want to hear it from his mouth. Fantastic reaction brother

Another great reaction, AB! 😁👍🏻 Rocket is a song of theirs that has a lot of focus on the drums 🥁

The drummer Rick Allen is called The Thunder God even more so after he came back from losing his arm. He's awesome!!!! He uses his left foot to replace his left arm.

in the concerts he does a great solo and he is using both feet to cover some of the beats so he is "running" for the whole concert.

He joined Def Leppard when he was only 15 years old & he had both arms when he first started in 77 or 78 . It wasn't until 84 when he rolled a Corvette , the seatbelt cut his arm off . The doctors were able to reattach it but he started getting gang green & they had to cut it off again . I've said it once & I'll say it again . Def Leppard is the greatest band ever , not just because they spend all their money in the studio & concentrate on making great songs . But because of the character Joe Elliott , Rick Savage , Steve Clark & Phil Collen showed Rick Allen by sticking with him & not replacing him with someone else after he lost his arm . Which a lot of other bands would have done . But because of their character is why they should be recognized as the greatest band ever .

I grew up on this music and I saw them in my late teens and they are amazing performers and YES HE STILL ROCKS THE DANG DRUM SOLOS!!!

Absolute banger!!!🔥🔥🔥

FINALLY!!!! A content creator NOTICED RICK ALLEN HAS 1 ARM!!!! THANK YOU!!!

Fun fact: Shania Twain's husband, Mutt Lang, is the reason these guys are so good. He pushed them to be way better than they were. There is a movie about Def leppard. Good watch.

When it dawned on you the drummer only had one arm was just freaking everything.🤭🤭

Thank you there has been some others reacting to this video that didn't see the drummer with one arm. Rick lost his arm in a car accident. He told him band that he will be back to play with them and they gave him time to lean to play with one arm

A+ reaction! Its amazing how good Rick Allen is on drums!

I’ve seen them a few times in concert and with Heart!!

Go ‘head, AB! I’m loving your reaction 😂❤

Ooooh my..dance skills too?. You've always had a beautiful singing voice..included throughout your videos. You can dance and improvise?. Well done..I'm impressed and entertained.✔️ No sarcasm. The best Music VJ's.. could always do that. Took you a bit to spot the genius of Rick Allen!!. The Orange Juice coming out of your face?. bahahaha!. I'm dyin'.. Busted my insides over that one. Holy 🚬 Smokes.

RICK ALLEN...THE THUNDER GOD!!!!.... HES FOR REAL!!!! Peace out man!!!! Hugzzzz

Hysteria next please! It's my favorite! ❤

Def Leppard is on constant radio play, still to this day. Check out any classic rock radio station and you'll find their songs in rotation.

The whole band sounds good, but the drummer was killing it. 👍😁