Rick designed that drum kit himself after his accident where he lost his arm. The story is so inspiring. Amid severe depression and suicidal thoughts at the realization that he would never play drums again, he determined that he wasn't going to give up. He designed and had his own, one-of-a-kind drum kit built and went on to become one of the most iconic rock drummers of all time.
It's great that he overcame his loss. I was working at Wendy's back when the news broke and I remember one of our co-workers breaking down and crying. A little over the top IMO, but apparently she was really into them so who am I to judge?
@@vincentdarrah Actually, I heard Joe Elliott designed the drum set for him. I think it's in the Def Leppard documentary I have. I was at the concert of the 1st tour they did after he lost his arm. He did and amazing drum solo in the middle of the entire show that I will never forget! Joe designed it so that what would be played with the missing arm is actually played by the foot that isn't playing the bass drum.
Rick Allen, the drummer, lost his arm in a horrific car accident when he was 21. He had been with Def Leppard since he was 15. They DEFINITELY weren't gonna abandon him, even though so many people were telling them to get a new drummer. They stayed with him and waited for him to heal and re-teach himself how to play. He has a special kit in which his left pedal can emulate what his left arm could do. He still suffers PTSD from the accident to this day, and says drumming and painting is meditational healing for him. He's opened charities for wounded veterans and people who have had amputations.
I remember him saying in interviews, that because he came back so quickly, he didn't realise that he had PTSD until someone else brought it to his attention, he hadn't dealt with everything, and that's why he started to have his problem with alcohol and he always felt bad that he couldn't have helped Steve Clarke more with what he was going through.
I've been a grandma for 28 years and I still think it was so awesome to be there when the 80's music was happening. Never been such awesome music since then.
It's an electronic drum set. Part of how Rick Allen learned how to play again was doing all the stuff he would normally do with his left hand with his left foot, which can't be done well with a traditional acoustic drum set.
Additionally the electronic kit has a smaller footprint so he didn’t have to reach as far with his right hand. They were awesome live. Great showmanship. That was almost 40 years ago. If they are touring at all it would likely be sponsored by geritol.
My husband’s name was Rick Allen and he was a huge Def Lepard fan and was so happy when they showed their true friendship and humanity by sticking by their drummer, Rick Allen.
I'm an 80s child. The 80s were such a decade that had talented artists without auto tune! Its a great feeling to see the present generation getting into it, and actually loving it. I wish that i could go back in time for a visit. Real Music 🎶 ❤🎉
I’m a huge Def Leppard fan. I’ve seen them 26 times in concert, even went to Las Vegas for 2 weeks when they did a month residency. I have so much Def Leppard stuff I’ve collected since 1989.
This song is from the Album "HYSTERIA" in 1987. I know that because my dad purchased the Record and the CD 35+ yrs ago. Def Leppard is a hell-of-a-lot better than any Hip Hop group and the music now-a-days. There's just no comparison.
I've seen Def Leppard 3 times in the last 5 years. They still tour! At the end of each show, they promise to keep playing as long as their fans want to keep coming to shows! The best time ever!
About 10 years ago, I won a "meet & greet" with Rick Allen & Joe Elliot, pre concert. I took my (then) 17 year old daughter with me and they were not only super, super nice, but they were thrilled that my 17 year old knew their music and thanked me for 'raising her right' lol One of the coolest days of my life ✌♥
Did Love Bites turn the crowd into a near orgy? I mean, I've been to 2 and it took only 15 seconds into it for everyone around me to start making out with someone and a lot more in many cases. It was like a trance that made people melt all over each other.
The story is that the first concert that Rick Allen played after the accident, they set up with an 'extra' drummer. After the 2nd song the drummer said "you obviously don't need me" and left Rick Allen on his own.
This is the reason you'll never catch me dissing Def Leppard, they stuck by their pal when times were roughest for him, that says something about the other members.
Close enough to the true story. It was actually the drummer from status quo and he played along side rick for a full show the next show he was late and snuck onto his kit joe himself said he really couldn't tell that that it was only rick for the first part of the show. Then the stand in drummer Said well rick I think your on your own I will now return to the Quo. The full story is on the DVD classic albums Hysteria and its joe himself telling the story
The 1st time I saw Def Leppard was before Rick had his accident. Already a super fan, when we heard he was coming back with only 1 arm, me and all my friends went nuts when they went back on tour. Since they 1st came out I have seen them over 30 times in concert and what you hear in concert is the exact sound on the radio. In the early 90s I married a stunningly beautiful black woman. When I took her to her 1st Def Leppard concert and she fell in love with the whole band. I took her to see her last concert before she passed away from Leukemia. But she lost it when and for 13 years before her death she loved the whole band and we never missed a concert within 100 miles while she was alive.
Absolutely true! There's no gimmick.. They're incredible live. One of the best nights and best memories of my life. My best friend and I saw them in Charlotte just before he passed. Every time I hear this song I can close my eyes and go back to that night. Awesome.
I love that the band stayed with Rick as well, it shows how much they respected him, they could have just replaced him easily I'm sure but they thought enough of him to want to wait until he was ready to go back on the road with them. I read somewhere that he redesigned his drum setup himself from his hospital bed after his accident so that it would be more customized to fit what his new needs were going to be so that he'd be able to learn how to play the drums all over again basically. It's so impressive that he was able to re-learn everything that he'd learned already and had been doing for years, he had to learn all over again with just one arm but not only was he able to do it but he was able to do it so quickly too. He's really an inspiration for people who have disabilities, don't ever give up what you love just because your circumstances change, you can really do anything that you set your mind to if you are willing to put in the effort for it.
Yes. I saw an interview where they told the story: they went to see him, he assumed he was done, and they asked "so how soon can you return?"...so sweet. They said there was never any question of his still being their drummer.
There was a time where this video was number one on the daily MTV video countdown for almost a solid year 1988 1989 you cannot imagine how huge Def Leppard was I’ve always been a fan and still M since long before that.
The show had several different hosts. The best known one in the US was Adam Curry, who was also a VJ on MTV's Headbangers Ball from 1987-1989. On MTV Europe the show was hosted by Rebecca de Ruvo. The video to be #1 longest was "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard. It was #1 on the show from May 26-September 5, 1988, a total of 73 days.
I saw them on the Hysteria tour in Toronto. What an incredible show! At one point Joe said "I want to introduce this guy sitting behind me" and the crowd lost their minds!
Def Leppard IS still touring, so you are in luck there. Steve Clark has sadly passed and Vivian Campbell took his place. Their first 3 albums were a bit harder and heavier than Hysteria. Those are my favorite era of Def Leppard
Hysteria is a kick ass album. I remember in high school when it came out. Rick 'The Thunder God's learned to play with his left arm and his feet, so the drum kit is electric.
I've seen them 10 times and met the current member lineup multiple times...except Joe who I've only met once. FYI, they are all amazing guys. No jerks among them.
I lived through the 80s. Def Leppard is my favorite band of all time. Yes they are still touring Go to their High & Dry album and listen to Mirror Mirror. Incredible song
Seeing you guys rock out and openly enjoy my generations 80's music causes me to feel so much joy. I smile sheepishly each and every time. You guys are experiencing, IMHO, the greatest decade of music ever that will stand the test of time and never go out
Yes! Bringing on the Heartbreak is one of my favorites of theirs, but yeah, u can't go wrong with any of their stuff! Love them so much! Saw them in, I think 87 or 88 in Portland Oregon! So good!🤘❤
You have got to listen to some early Def Leppard like "Bringing on the Heartbreak," "Let It Go," and "High and Dry" from 1981. That's my favorite period of theirs.
Any one who heard this song while they were alive in the 80's will just rock to it. I was maybe 16 years old when this song released. Heard it all that summer. Glad younger generation are discovering this song.
The obvious love you guys have for each other is just beautiful. I loved how at the beginning, Amber got so excited about how happy Jordan was going to be about this song, since she knew it already. Gosh, I love you guys so much.
I have my stadium Tour tickets.. seen Def leppard 5 times, they are tatooed on my back, and seen Motley crue 6 times, Joan Jett was my first concert in 1986. and never seen Poison. Cant Wait...
I am a child of the 80's and I was a total "Def Leopard head". Now that the world has moved on from CD's I still own one and it stays in my truck at all times. It is the Hysteria Album. I went to their show just a couple years ago when they were touring with Journey. Sold out arena and we had 5th row seats. It was AMAZING!!!!!! If you can go you should. You should all check out their earlier stuff. Rock of Ages and Photograph are two of my all time favorites.
Hysteria and Foolin’ are two more bangers from Def Leppard. Love your reaction to Pour Some Sugar and thanks for appreciating the 80s!!! Unbelievable decade of music!!
I was working backstage at one of their shows in Dallas, these guys are so down to earth. Joe Elliot and Phil Coles were sitting at a table outside of their dressing rooms and included me in their conversation.
One of Def Leppard's lesser known songs Animal is a great song too. It was my brother's favorite song by them before he passed away in 1987. So I usually don't make it thru the song without crying but it's a good memory & will always be a part of me
He's playing electronic drums. Each pad is programmed to transmit a specific🥁 sound when struck. I saw this tour back in '88 in Las Vegas. It was my first large scale concert and was unreal! 🔥🤘🏽🔥🤘🏽 Yes, Def Leppard is still putting out new music and touring.😍🤩 My introduction, and favorite album from them is, Pyromania. You need to hear, Rock of Ages!
More songs: The Cranberries - Zombie (RIP Dolores O’Riordan) Sheena Easton - Morning Train (9 to 5), the first title was 9 to 5, but changes, came same year Dolly Parton's song 9 to 5 Suzanne Vega - Luka B52 - Love Shack REM - Losing My Religion REM ft Kate Pierson (from B52) - Shiny Happy People REM - Man on the Moon Mike Oldfield ft Maggie Reilly - Moonlight Shadow
Def Leppard had one of the best "in the round type concerts" ever !! There's a curtain all the way around the stage and when they are about to go on...you hear Dirty Harry...Do ya feel lucky..well do ya punk...and the curtain drops. So cool and great memories.
I have TWO FAVORITE BANDS and you've now officially reacted to both in less than a month! First off, Def Leppard is, in my opinion the best rock band ever! I live in Maine and saw the for 1st time on February 15th, 1999 and I haven't missed one concert since. The other band!!!! THE MONKEES!! THE MONKEES, THE MONKEES, THE MONKEES!!! When I was about 8yrs old I decided to sit on the couch with my dad to see what he watching. It was "The Monkees". I loved it so he played me an 8-track mind you of "The Monkees Greatest Hits". I loved it and now at 44rs old I can proudly say that I've been a MONKEE JUNKEE for 36yrs! The song "Pleasant Valley Sunday" is my favorite. I love you guys so much. You always make me smile.
They absolutely still tour. I've seen them 3 times. They're still a killer man to see live even though they're a lot older now. They've held up remarkably well. And if you were a big fan of theirs back in the day, you would get to see a concert where every single song you heard for 2 hours was a song you knew. This album and the one before it were the biggest selling rock albums of all time when they were released. This album is considered their masterpiece. If you want to have some fun, listen to the whole album. There isn't any bad songs. Something that a lot of today's artists can't even sniff.
Fun fact too; This was their first album/single after coming back from Rick's accident. It was a smash hit, and made them far more popular than they ever were before. So in a way, Rick's loss was actually a gain for not only himself, but for the entire band also. One of my favs from them are "Have you ever needed someone so bad".
Well, you just got the Pop Rocks of this group, so this was not at all surprising. Please add "Photograph", "Armageddon It", "Rocket" and "Animal" to your list. They are BANGERS.
Favorite band of all time. Had the privilege of meeting Rick Allen just a few weeks ago at an art show in Florida. Genuinely delightful and humble man.
I was a teenager when this song came. You can imagine how my hormones went bananas over this band. 😊😍 This is one of my favorites of all time. Thanks for putting it on. ❤️
Metal from the 70's and 80's tends to do that. It ages extremely well to the point that most of it sounds like it could've been written and performed yesterday rather than decades ago.
I absolutely love your reaction to Pour Some Sugar on Me! I also fell in love with them when I first heard them back in the 90s thanks to MTV. They absolutely still tour and I last saw them in 2019. They put on the best concert I have ever seen!
As a drummer, Rick Allen was a huge inspiration to me. He showed me that overcoming physical injuries and being able to hold onto the passion for the dreams and life goals I wanted was always an option.
The Hysteria tour was an amazing time! Being in the round like that was a vibe I haven’t truly gotten with any other concert. R.I.P Steaming Steve Clark.. you are so missed! Oh and to answer your question yes they are still touring and pump amazing records out! Cheers!!
Being a DEF LEPPARD fan, you have to see the movie that was made scanning their career and how they got their start in music. It also shows the accident of Rick Allen. When he lost his arm, he designed a drum kit, where he uses his feet, to make the music his left hand once made. Check it out.
Def Leppard is my favorite group EVER... I think you guys would LOVE Rocket, as well as Let's get rocked, have you ever needed someone so bad, making love like a man, To late for love, I could go on... =D They still tour, well they did before the pandemic came along.
Y'alls reactions to this is priceless. Thanks for keeping our 70s rock alive and sharing how amazing our rock still is. Keep doing a great job keeping the 60s, 70s and 80s music alive.
Oh yes, they still tour! I've seen them twice and would love to see them another 20 times! They rock! Joe still sounds great. They are still just a electric and an awesome concert. Doooo it!
I remember when the accident happened. Tragic! I read an article at the time saying that Rick immediately started working on how to redesign his drum kit so he could continue to play in the band even before he left the hospital. Amazing! Yes they still tour. They are coming to Dallas with Motley Crue pretty soon.
When this song came out, it was an MTV exclusive. I was at WMU. We all went to the TV room in the student center to watch and hear it. We were stunned! It rocked! They had such good concerts. That’s why they show that.
You two have NO IDEA how BIG this song was when it came out when it was first released, it was practically inescapable! Good thing I loved it. Practically all of Hysteria were chart topping singles!
Def Leppard are Sheffield's finest!!! An amazing band, and I bet most don't realise that they're actually a British band!!! If you didn't tell me the name of the band I'd have sworn they were from California or somewhere like that!!! Great reaction btw!!! Keep them coming!!!
Always rocked to these guys. But when he lost his arm & they stuck together, that gave me a whole new respect for them. He drummed as good as ever. Thanks for acknowledging this commitment & talent. You 2 are the best! Astral hugs from Warr Acres, OK.
It's awesome to watch you guys enjoy in my opinion the greatest band from the eighties. I'm 61 and been rocking to them since I first heard them in the eighties.
I saw Def Leppard when they toured for the album this song is on. They put the drummer in the middle of the stage.. He is incredible! They were awesom!
YES! So glad you are watching this with an awareness of how incredibly awesome The Arm story really is. Def Leppard was at THE TOP of their game when Rick Allen had his accident; they could have replaced him so easily -- and you know they were getting pressured by Money Heads around them to get a new drummer and get back on the road. The fact that they didn't is part of what makes them so great. True story: This video was the MTv comeback for Def Leppard after the accident. I was in college when it came out, living in a big house with 5 other roommates, and we did NOT agree on music. (An R&B fan, a metal head, a rapper, a Rasta, a Rockabilly freak, and me, the EMO Chick.). The video came on, and Rap Fan yelled for all of us to come watch on the one TV in the house (that we usually fought over). We all watched, and were SCREAMING by the end, it was just that powerful to see that Rick Allen was "back" and Def Leppard was still "them." For that one moment, we ALL loved Def Leppard. Then, we looked at each other in awkward silence, Rap Fan changed the channel, and the rest of us went back to our cold, dark rooms.
Hey for the next female Friday, please listen to one of the greatest voices ever from the 70's and 80's Linda Ronstandt. One of her best songs, and she has many, is "Your No Good". You will not be disappointed.
I also need to shout out Def Leppard as my favorite rock band. The day my mom had a stroke and was a vegetable I considered going to the concert first. after waking up a bit I decided to give my ticket away, but I think my love of this band is proved. SUGAR ME.
Oh now I used to Jello Wrestle to this and ZZTOP’s song Legs when we where in our 20’s going to the college bars lol ….. dang we had so much fun so glad there was no camera phones and Instagram back in our days lol
@@sirtango1 the jello wrestling was on vhs …. Thank god the couple that recorded it gave them to their son before they passed away and he burned them with us ladies watching ….
They are still touring and I really want to go to a show of theirs next year with Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett😁. Just listen to the entire Pyromania and Hysteria albums, all great songs.
"Promises" is my favorite Def Leppard song (and they are my favorite band as well!) You gotta give it a listen! They will be touring in 2022, the concert got pushed back because of Covid 🙄
Back in the 80s, I was still growing up and couldn't afford to go to concerts. In the 90s, it was still a struggle, fresh out of high school. But since 2010, I've been able to see Def Leppard, Poison and Crue multiple times, Kiss twice, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, and many others. One of the coolest things of my life was seeing Rick playing drums...LIVE. It's truly an amazing thing to watch.
Their last really good album was "Euphoria", back in 1999. But they are still on the road. One of the great and inspiring bands of the old days. Kings of choirs!
Jay and Amber try the Band KISS , Formed in the 70s Their a Rock Band there FANTASTIC, Try their songs I was Made For Loving You From 1979 And Calling Dr Love From 1974 , You will like Kiss A lot , They were very popular in the 70s When they came out , IN the mid to late 70s they were the biggest Rock and Roll band in the world, Have fun With Kiss
I love Def Leppard so much. I was in Jr High from 83-85 and in High School from 85-89 and Def Leppard was everything. My driving school instructor let me listen to the radio while taking the lesson, and I remember Hysteria was on all the time. To this day Hysteria reminds me of learning to drive. Lol. Photograph, Love Bites, Animal, Rock of Ages, Foolin', Rocket...all awesome. One of the many soundtracks of my youth :0)
When Hysteria came out, you couldn't get away from this band. If you like the sound, definitely check out the albums X and Euphoria as their sound continued to mature into these albums. For myself, Long Long Way to Go is every bit the ballad that Love Bites is while Paper Sun hits all the highlights of their rock portfolio
Def Leppard is the best band ever...EVER! I have been a Def Leppard fan ALL my life! The band just has their own unique sound that is just plain awesome!
Rick designed that drum kit himself after his accident where he lost his arm. The story is so inspiring. Amid severe depression and suicidal thoughts at the realization that he would never play drums again, he determined that he wasn't going to give up. He designed and had his own, one-of-a-kind drum kit built and went on to become one of the most iconic rock drummers of all time.
A true inspiration!!💜💜🤘🤘🤘🥁🥁🥁
And that drum set is AWESOME!!! 🥰🥰
Uses his one arm and his feet are used for his drum precutions plays barefoot to land precutions on pedals on floor
Joel Elliot also put in 1 million to get the drums custom made for Rick
I saw them in Germany at their first major concert after Rick came back after his accident.
Not only this song, but their whole album “Hysteria” was huge.
The best album
Definitely! It is still on prime spot on my record collection!
Love that whole album
My dad use to blast this album in our home kitchen with his boombox. Thus begun my love for 80's rock
Not a bad song on it
Rick Allen’s story is great. The band stuck by him and he relearned to play. Never give up!
Truth!
He designed his own drum kit so he could still play
@@vincentdarrah And with one arm, he is better than many drummers with two of them!
It's great that he overcame his loss. I was working at Wendy's back when the news broke and I remember one of our co-workers breaking down and crying. A little over the top IMO, but apparently she was really into them so who am I to judge?
@@vincentdarrah Actually, I heard Joe Elliott designed the drum set for him. I think it's in the Def Leppard documentary I have. I was at the concert of the 1st tour they did after he lost his arm. He did and amazing drum solo in the middle of the entire show that I will never forget! Joe designed it so that what would be played with the missing arm is actually played by the foot that isn't playing the bass drum.
Rick Allen, the drummer, lost his arm in a horrific car accident when he was 21. He had been with Def Leppard since he was 15. They DEFINITELY weren't gonna abandon him, even though so many people were telling them to get a new drummer. They stayed with him and waited for him to heal and re-teach himself how to play. He has a special kit in which his left pedal can emulate what his left arm could do. He still suffers PTSD from the accident to this day, and says drumming and painting is meditational healing for him. He's opened charities for wounded veterans and people who have had amputations.
I remember him saying in interviews, that because he came back so quickly, he didn't realise that he had PTSD until someone else brought it to his attention, he hadn't dealt with everything, and that's why he started to have his problem with alcohol and he always felt bad that he couldn't have helped Steve Clarke more with what he was going through.
I've been a grandma for 28 years and I still think it was so awesome to be there when the 80's music was happening. Never been such awesome music since then.
* NODS ! Yupz 😎
Your absolutely correct 👍
i do not care what anyone say the 80's was theeeeee best and will not be done again. everything about it was over the top
For the most part 1980s music was the last of the good music
In the 80s, this was sort of our boy band. They went much older then us.
Yes DEF LEPPARD, MOTLEY CRUE , POISON, JOAN JETT are planning on a stadium tour !
Oh Hell yes!!
Ooohhhh!! 😱😱😱
All good separately, surely great together.
O hecky yeah
I know where my daughter will be, then.
It's an electronic drum set. Part of how Rick Allen learned how to play again was doing all the stuff he would normally do with his left hand with his left foot, which can't be done well with a traditional acoustic drum set.
He helped design the kit as well
For the Hysteria tour 2018/19 he went back to a standard drum kit
If there's a will, there's a way! 👏👏👏
Additionally the electronic kit has a smaller footprint so he didn’t have to reach as far with his right hand. They were awesome live. Great showmanship. That was almost 40 years ago. If they are touring at all it would likely be sponsored by geritol.
My husband’s name was Rick Allen and he was a huge Def Lepard fan and was so happy when they showed their true friendship and humanity by sticking by their drummer, Rick Allen.
I'm an 80s child. The 80s were such a decade that had talented artists without auto tune! Its a great feeling to see the present generation getting into it, and actually loving it. I wish that i could go back in time for a visit. Real Music 🎶 ❤🎉
I’m a huge Def Leppard fan. I’ve seen them 26 times in concert, even went to Las Vegas for 2 weeks when they did a month residency. I have so much Def Leppard stuff I’ve collected since 1989.
I was 12 when Hysteria came out, it consumed my life from 87-88 lol
I saw them in concert once in Denver.. seeing that many times is dedication and would be so fun! I would love to go to a concert now!
This song is from the Album "HYSTERIA" in 1987. I know that because my dad purchased the Record and the CD 35+ yrs ago. Def Leppard is a hell-of-a-lot better than any Hip Hop group and the music now-a-days. There's just no comparison.
I'm from Sheffield- - beat that!
@@dopiaza2006 Didn’t realize it was a competition!
I've seen Def Leppard 3 times in the last 5 years. They still tour! At the end of each show, they promise to keep playing as long as their fans want to keep coming to shows! The best time ever!
About 10 years ago, I won a "meet & greet" with Rick Allen & Joe Elliot, pre concert. I took my (then) 17 year old daughter with me and they were not only super, super nice, but they were thrilled that my 17 year old knew their music and thanked me for 'raising her right' lol One of the coolest days of my life ✌♥
Did Love Bites turn the crowd into a near orgy?
I mean, I've been to 2 and it took only 15 seconds into it for everyone around me to start making out with someone and a lot more in many cases.
It was like a trance that made people melt all over each other.
You cant write the history of music/the80's without Def Leppard. .Just saying. Great reaction!!!
The story is that the first concert that Rick Allen played after the accident, they set up with an 'extra' drummer. After the 2nd song the drummer said "you obviously don't need me" and left Rick Allen on his own.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌
This is the reason you'll never catch me dissing Def Leppard, they stuck by their pal when times were roughest for him, that says something about the other members.
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Close enough to the true story. It was actually the drummer from status quo and he played along side rick for a full show the next show he was late and snuck onto his kit joe himself said he really couldn't tell that that it was only rick for the first part of the show. Then the stand in drummer Said well rick I think your on your own I will now return to the Quo. The full story is on the DVD classic albums Hysteria and its joe himself telling the story
The extra drummer missed his flight so Rick had to play
The 1st time I saw Def Leppard was before Rick had his accident. Already a super fan, when we heard he was coming back with only 1 arm, me and all my friends went nuts when they went back on tour. Since they 1st came out I have seen them over 30 times in concert and what you hear in concert is the exact sound on the radio. In the early 90s I married a stunningly beautiful black woman. When I took her to her 1st Def Leppard concert and she fell in love with the whole band. I took her to see her last concert before she passed away from Leukemia. But she lost it when and for 13 years before her death she loved the whole band and we never missed a concert within 100 miles while she was alive.
Absolutely true! There's no gimmick.. They're incredible live. One of the best nights and best memories of my life. My best friend and I saw them in Charlotte just before he passed. Every time I hear this song I can close my eyes and go back to that night. Awesome.
I love that the band stayed with Rick as well, it shows how much they respected him, they could have just replaced him easily I'm sure but they thought enough of him to want to wait until he was ready to go back on the road with them. I read somewhere that he redesigned his drum setup himself from his hospital bed after his accident so that it would be more customized to fit what his new needs were going to be so that he'd be able to learn how to play the drums all over again basically. It's so impressive that he was able to re-learn everything that he'd learned already and had been doing for years, he had to learn all over again with just one arm but not only was he able to do it but he was able to do it so quickly too. He's really an inspiration for people who have disabilities, don't ever give up what you love just because your circumstances change, you can really do anything that you set your mind to if you are willing to put in the effort for it.
Yes. I saw an interview where they told the story: they went to see him, he assumed he was done, and they asked "so how soon can you return?"...so sweet. They said there was never any question of his still being their drummer.
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Lead guitar in this video is the late Steve Clark.
Steve passed away in 1991 and his spot was later taken by Viv Campbell
Holy crap! I can't believe it's been 30 years!
He was awesome I love the album adrenalize
Rest easy, Steve.
There was a time where this video was number one on the daily MTV video countdown for almost a solid year 1988 1989 you cannot imagine how huge Def Leppard was I’ve always been a fan and still M since long before that.
Ahhhh, when MTV still played music.......
Heck yeah. Remembering being 17 again! Lol
Thats a bit of an exagerstion
The show had several different hosts. The best known one in the US was Adam Curry, who was also a VJ on MTV's Headbangers Ball from 1987-1989. On MTV Europe the show was hosted by Rebecca de Ruvo. The video to be #1 longest was "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard. It was #1 on the show from May 26-September 5, 1988, a total of 73 days.
I was kid then...watched mtv every day to make sure it was number 1...still love this song
I've seen them live twice. Both times were after Rick lost his arm. He's always so happy while playing!
Same here. Both times in Denver. Hysteria tour. Excellent band live!
I saw them on the Hysteria tour in Toronto. What an incredible show! At one point Joe said "I want to introduce this guy sitting behind me" and the crowd lost their minds!
I saw them in Tampa about 3 years ago. You are so right! He got a standing ovation that night! Made me tear up! RIP Steve Clark!
One of the best rock groups in the world! Glad that you're featuring them
Def Leppard IS still touring, so you are in luck there. Steve Clark has sadly passed and Vivian Campbell took his place. Their first 3 albums were a bit harder and heavier than Hysteria. Those are my favorite era of Def Leppard
Mine too! Loved pyro!
Saw them in Moscow back in like 2003.
Do you know if their going to be in Ohio?? Lisa
Hysteria is a kick ass album. I remember in high school when it came out. Rick 'The Thunder God's learned to play with his left arm and his feet, so the drum kit is electric.
Right arm. He lost his left arm.
Yes it is! Along with Pyromania
Were you like me anytime they had a new video, I would wait all day and have MTV on for that premiere?
I found my old cassettes today and my Def Leppard - Hysteria tape was there. It has tape holding it together!
I remember having to tape up some of my old tapes.
@@jamesgalimo1007 Most readers won't have a clue what you guys are talking about....but I do!
mine eventually got eaten by the cassette player so many times it wouldnt play anymore
The sadness when even a pencil couldn't save the tape, so you just savagely yanked out all of the tape before you threw it away in disgust!
@@mj95b so true….
I've seen them 10 times and met the current member lineup multiple times...except Joe who I've only met once. FYI, they are all amazing guys. No jerks among them.
Multiple meetings how? Are u a reporter? thx for the info
That’s awesome
@@atomicpunk520 Not a reporter, just very lucky to meet them after concerts around the busses and hotels.
Exactly. Unlike about 80% of the hair band members during the mid to late 80’s and early 90’s, who were all jerks
I lived through the 80s. Def Leppard is my favorite band of all time. Yes they are still touring Go to their High & Dry album and listen to Mirror Mirror. Incredible song
Seeing you guys rock out and openly enjoy my generations 80's music causes me to feel so much joy. I smile sheepishly each and every time. You guys are experiencing, IMHO, the greatest decade of music ever that will stand the test of time and never go out
The night I turned 17 I saw Def Leppard in concert from this tour.
Love me some DL.
Rock on , Rock hard
“Bringing on the heart break” is a great early song from them.
Love that song 💜You can't go wrong with any Def Leppard song...they are that good💗
The harmonies and catchy songs is what I love💜
Yes! Bringing on the Heartbreak is one of my favorites of theirs, but yeah, u can't go wrong with any of their stuff! Love them so much! Saw them in, I think 87 or 88 in Portland Oregon! So good!🤘❤
One of my favorites by them.
You have got to listen to some early Def Leppard like "Bringing on the Heartbreak," "Let It Go," and "High and Dry" from 1981. That's my favorite period of theirs.
Bringing on the heartache 💔 that's smooth
Hello America is a favourite
High N Dry is the best album Def Leppard ever made second is Pyraminia and Third is Hysteria.
Bringin on the Heartbreak is my favorite!
@@josephgrant1383 Den låten är bra 👍
Saw Def Leppard in concert. As well as almost every band that came out in the 70’s & 80’s. Attended lots of concerts. Great life back then!
Def Leppard in concert is still an AMAZING show!!! So many great songs, such good performers
Any one who heard this song while they were alive in the 80's will just rock to it. I was maybe 16 years old when this song released. Heard it all that summer. Glad younger generation are discovering this song.
I was 14 that summer and remember it well too. This song brings back so many memories.
@@skinnybuddha74 so true
The obvious love you guys have for each other is just beautiful. I loved how at the beginning, Amber got so excited about how happy Jordan was going to be about this song, since she knew it already. Gosh, I love you guys so much.
Next year, they’re doing a stadium tour with Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Go get some!
I have my stadium Tour tickets.. seen Def leppard 5 times, they are tatooed on my back, and seen Motley crue 6 times, Joan Jett was my first concert in 1986. and never seen Poison. Cant Wait...
@@JORGAHOUSTON8163 YES GEORGIA! 🤘
Holy shit! I gotta start saving money for plane and concert tickets. That is the most awesome card ever.
@Johnny Kerr Vince Neil just needs too get it together.. Lets hope...
@@JORGAHOUSTON8163 That is going tp be a great concert to watch. Hoping to be back in US by then.
This song was played as the hype up song for EVERY mixer in high-school 😂 Will always have fun memories about this song
I am a child of the 80's and I was a total "Def Leopard head". Now that the world has moved on from CD's I still own one and it stays in my truck at all times. It is the Hysteria Album. I went to their show just a couple years ago when they were touring with Journey. Sold out arena and we had 5th row seats. It was AMAZING!!!!!! If you can go you should. You should all check out their earlier stuff. Rock of Ages and Photograph are two of my all time favorites.
"Women", "Love Bites", and "Bringing On The Heartbreak" are my JAMZ!!!!
Women is awesome, and Gods of War
Hysteria and Foolin’ are two more bangers from Def Leppard. Love your reaction to Pour Some Sugar and thanks for appreciating the 80s!!! Unbelievable decade of music!!
Jay - This song has been played at stadiums during games, so that is probably where you've heard it. It was also in a commercial at one time.
Let's not forget EVERY strip club in the world.
@@donnewton415 I came here to say exactly that 🤣
And sooo many movies!
Don and Trash- Yep! Except I was thinking, ‘Oh, you know where you heard it…”😉
@@donnewton415 this song and ac/dc cover you in oil.
I was working backstage at one of their shows in Dallas, these guys are so down to earth. Joe Elliot and Phil Coles were sitting at a table outside of their dressing rooms and included me in their conversation.
One of Def Leppard's lesser known songs Animal is a great song too. It was my brother's favorite song by them before he passed away in 1987. So I usually don't make it thru the song without crying but it's a good memory & will always be a part of me
He's playing electronic drums. Each pad is programmed to transmit a specific🥁 sound when struck.
I saw this tour back in '88 in Las Vegas. It was my first large scale concert and was unreal! 🔥🤘🏽🔥🤘🏽
Yes, Def Leppard is still putting out new music and touring.😍🤩
My introduction, and favorite album from them is, Pyromania. You need to hear, Rock of Ages!
Rock of Ages is my favorite song by them.
More songs:
The Cranberries - Zombie (RIP Dolores O’Riordan)
Sheena Easton - Morning Train (9 to 5), the first title was 9 to 5, but changes, came same year Dolly Parton's song 9 to 5
Suzanne Vega - Luka
B52 - Love Shack
REM - Losing My Religion
REM ft Kate Pierson (from B52) - Shiny Happy People
REM - Man on the Moon
Mike Oldfield ft Maggie Reilly - Moonlight Shadow
Anything by Cranberries. Absolutely!
Delores was incredible!! The live version of Zombie is the bomb!!!
Yes. Zombie. Do it!.
Bad Wolves do an excellent cover of this song.
Yes!!! Zombie is a MUST for Female Friday!!!
You can’t go wrong with DeF LEPPARD, From TOO LATE, ME AND MY WINE, ROCK OF AGES ! To many more!
YES.....They gotta bring us some PYROMANIA!!!!
@@SIXX2772 Sweet choice,,,and Rock of Ages!
Def Leppard had one of the best "in the round type concerts" ever !! There's a curtain all the way around the stage and when they are about to go on...you hear Dirty Harry...Do ya feel lucky..well do ya punk...and the curtain drops. So cool and great memories.
February 13 1988 micnicholes arena Denver,I was there for the video shot,live in the round.⚡️⚡️⚡️🍁
I have TWO FAVORITE BANDS and you've now officially reacted to both in less than a month! First off, Def Leppard is, in my opinion the best rock band ever! I live in Maine and saw the for 1st time on February 15th, 1999 and I haven't missed one concert since. The other band!!!! THE MONKEES!! THE MONKEES, THE MONKEES, THE MONKEES!!! When I was about 8yrs old I decided to sit on the couch with my dad to see what he watching. It was "The Monkees". I loved it so he played me an 8-track mind you of "The Monkees Greatest Hits". I loved it and now at 44rs old I can proudly say that I've been a MONKEE JUNKEE for 36yrs! The song "Pleasant Valley Sunday" is my favorite. I love you guys so much. You always make me smile.
They absolutely still tour. I've seen them 3 times. They're still a killer man to see live even though they're a lot older now. They've held up remarkably well. And if you were a big fan of theirs back in the day, you would get to see a concert where every single song you heard for 2 hours was a song you knew. This album and the one before it were the biggest selling rock albums of all time when they were released. This album is considered their masterpiece. If you want to have some fun, listen to the whole album. There isn't any bad songs. Something that a lot of today's artists can't even sniff.
Fun fact too; This was their first album/single after coming back from Rick's accident. It was a smash hit, and made them far more popular than they ever were before. So in a way, Rick's loss was actually a gain for not only himself, but for the entire band also. One of my favs from them are "Have you ever needed someone so bad".
"Women" was their first single after the loss of Rick's arm
Well, you just got the Pop Rocks of this group, so this was not at all surprising. Please add "Photograph", "Armageddon It", "Rocket" and "Animal" to your list. They are BANGERS.
Animal is my favourite 😍
An amazing drummer. A lot of energy and and strength with 2 arms. Even more energy and strength with 1. Wow!
Love love Def Leopard! And yes they still tour and are amazing to see! So much energy even 40 years later!
Favorite band of all time. Had the privilege of meeting Rick Allen just a few weeks ago at an art show in Florida. Genuinely delightful and humble man.
I was a teenager when this song came. You can imagine how my hormones went bananas over this band. 😊😍 This is one of my favorites of all time. Thanks for putting it on. ❤️
This album is 34 years old and still sounds as fresh today as it did then. Took me right back to my senior year in high school
Metal from the 70's and 80's tends to do that. It ages extremely well to the point that most of it sounds like it could've been written and performed yesterday rather than decades ago.
YES Def Leppard does still tour!! I hope you get to see them live!!
I absolutely love your reaction to Pour Some Sugar on Me! I also fell in love with them when I first heard them back in the 90s thanks to MTV. They absolutely still tour and I last saw them in 2019. They put on the best concert I have ever seen!
As a drummer, Rick Allen was a huge inspiration to me. He showed me that overcoming physical injuries and being able to hold onto the passion for the dreams and life goals I wanted was always an option.
The Hysteria tour was an amazing time! Being in the round like that was a vibe I haven’t truly gotten with any other concert. R.I.P Steaming Steve Clark.. you are so missed! Oh and to answer your question yes they are still touring and pump amazing records out! Cheers!!
Love this one. Def Leppard is my favorite band. And 40 years later they are still together and touring!
Being a DEF LEPPARD fan, you have to see the movie that was made scanning their career and how they got their start in music. It also shows the accident of Rick Allen. When he lost his arm, he designed a drum kit, where he uses his feet, to make the music his left hand once made. Check it out.
Yes def Leppard are still touring!!!
One of my top 5 ROCK BANDS!!!
Sheffield is famous for steel. And Joe Cocker. And Def Leppard. What a town!
Need to listen to some Styx
"Renegade" is probably the best song to start with.
Sweet Madam Blue
"Blue Collar Man"
"Rocking the Paradise"
Yes, definitely listen to “Renegade” and “Blue Collar Man”
Yes!!! Pkeeeeaaaaaase react to Styx! They are one of my favorites had all their albums know all the words!😁🙏
Yes! Styx is a must! Lorelie such a great tune
My fave from Def Leppard is "Bringing On The Heartache". Check it out, you won't be sorry :)
Def Leppard is my favorite group EVER... I think you guys would LOVE Rocket, as well as Let's get rocked, have you ever needed someone so bad, making love like a man, To late for love, I could go on... =D They still tour, well they did before the pandemic came along.
Y'alls reactions to this is priceless. Thanks for keeping our 70s rock alive and sharing how amazing our rock still is. Keep doing a great job keeping the 60s, 70s and 80s music alive.
Yes they still tour! Def Leppard is one of my most favorite bands ever. I actually got to see them here in OKC not too many years ago.
Oh yes, they still tour! I've seen them twice and would love to see them another 20 times! They rock! Joe still sounds great. They are still just a electric and an awesome concert. Doooo it!
This band is a rock God. I mean Rick is a genius the guy lost his arm and than designed his own drum set. Legend! 80s rock!!
I remember when the accident happened. Tragic! I read an article at the time saying that Rick immediately started working on how to redesign his drum kit so he could continue to play in the band even before he left the hospital. Amazing! Yes they still tour. They are coming to Dallas with Motley Crue pretty soon.
When this song came out, it was an MTV exclusive. I was at WMU. We all went to the TV room in the student center to watch and hear it. We were stunned! It rocked! They had such good concerts. That’s why they show that.
This makes me so happy, seeing people find the music I grew up listening to and enjoying it and appreciating it for what it is 🥰
You two have NO IDEA how BIG this song was when it came out when it was first released, it was practically inescapable! Good thing I loved it. Practically all of Hysteria were chart topping singles!
Def Leppard are Sheffield's finest!!! An amazing band, and I bet most don't realise that they're actually a British band!!! If you didn't tell me the name of the band I'd have sworn they were from California or somewhere like that!!! Great reaction btw!!! Keep them coming!!!
Def Leopard is incredible. I would know the singer's voice ANYWHERE..and the drummer is the King of beat as far as I am concerned.
Always rocked to these guys. But when he lost his arm & they stuck together, that gave me a whole new respect for them. He drummed as good as ever. Thanks for acknowledging this commitment & talent. You 2 are the best! Astral hugs from Warr Acres, OK.
Grew up in the 80's Def Leppard was AWESOME!!! I have aged with them. Its a great story and a Great Band!!!
In early 80's a lot of pop acts started using the Simmons Electric drums that Rick Allen is playing
Symons pads are iconic and still sound epic
Steve Clark was a founding member who sadly passed away from alcohol poisoning in 1991 he was 30
I'm still advocating for Def Leppard's 90s hit, 'Let's Get Rocked.' It's so much fun! 💙 & 🤘🏻 from Texas!
Misty...Great song!❤💯‼
It's awesome to watch you guys enjoy in my opinion the greatest band from the eighties. I'm 61 and been rocking to them since I first heard them in the eighties.
I saw Def Leppard when they toured for the album this song is on. They put the drummer in the middle of the stage..
He is incredible! They were awesom!
YES! So glad you are watching this with an awareness of how incredibly awesome The Arm story really is. Def Leppard was at THE TOP of their game when Rick Allen had his accident; they could have replaced him so easily -- and you know they were getting pressured by Money Heads around them to get a new drummer and get back on the road. The fact that they didn't is part of what makes them so great.
True story: This video was the MTv comeback for Def Leppard after the accident. I was in college when it came out, living in a big house with 5 other roommates, and we did NOT agree on music. (An R&B fan, a metal head, a rapper, a Rasta, a Rockabilly freak, and me, the EMO Chick.). The video came on, and Rap Fan yelled for all of us to come watch on the one TV in the house (that we usually fought over). We all watched, and were SCREAMING by the end, it was just that powerful to see that Rick Allen was "back" and Def Leppard was still "them." For that one moment, we ALL loved Def Leppard. Then, we looked at each other in awkward silence, Rap Fan changed the channel, and the rest of us went back to our cold, dark rooms.
I play drums and this song is pretty difficult with two arms! I think that he's able to do a lot more complex rhythms using his feet.
Hey for the next female Friday, please listen to one of the greatest voices ever from the 70's and 80's Linda Ronstandt. One of her best songs, and she has many, is "Your No Good". You will not be disappointed.
She's the epitome of underrated! Fantastic suggestion!
I also need to shout out Def Leppard as my favorite rock band. The day my mom had a stroke and was a vegetable I considered going to the concert first. after waking up a bit I decided to give my ticket away, but I think my love of this band is proved. SUGAR ME.
I saw them 3 times before and after the drummer lost his arm. They were incredible live. One of the best bands of all time. ❤️
Oh now I used to Jello Wrestle to this and ZZTOP’s song Legs when we where in our 20’s going to the college bars lol ….. dang we had so much fun so glad there was no camera phones and Instagram back in our days lol
Absolutely outstanding!!!
@@charley2630 we had fun in the 80’s
Just Polaroids 🤐
@@sirtango1 the jello wrestling was on vhs …. Thank god the couple that recorded it gave them to their son before they passed away and he burned them with us ladies watching ….
@@lisaray9944 I gave my husband my topless photos. Now that I'm over 50 he can keep the memories 😂
They are still touring and I really want to go to a show of theirs next year with Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett😁. Just listen to the entire Pyromania and Hysteria albums, all great songs.
"Promises" is my favorite Def Leppard song (and they are my favorite band as well!) You gotta give it a listen! They will be touring in 2022, the concert got pushed back because of Covid 🙄
absolutely my favorite song by def leppard..... love it!!!!
Back in the 80s, I was still growing up and couldn't afford to go to concerts. In the 90s, it was still a struggle, fresh out of high school. But since 2010, I've been able to see Def Leppard, Poison and Crue multiple times, Kiss twice, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, and many others. One of the coolest things of my life was seeing Rick playing drums...LIVE. It's truly an amazing thing to watch.
Their last really good album was "Euphoria", back in 1999. But they are still on the road. One of the great and inspiring bands of the old days. Kings of choirs!
I SEEN THEM IN CONCERT ON THIS VERY TOUR .....TESLA OPENED FOR THEM, ANOTHER GREAT BAND UNDER YALLS RADAR SO FAR
They have a tour in 2022. the closest to OK is St. Louis, MO on 5 July 2022.
Jay and Amber try the Band KISS , Formed in the 70s Their a Rock Band there FANTASTIC, Try their songs I was Made For Loving You From 1979 And Calling Dr Love From 1974 , You will like Kiss A lot , They were very popular in the 70s When they came out , IN the mid to late 70s they were the biggest Rock and Roll band in the world, Have fun With Kiss
Def Leppard,was my 1,2,and third concert.greatest group ever.
I love Def Leppard so much. I was in Jr High from 83-85 and in High School from 85-89 and Def Leppard was everything. My driving school instructor let me listen to the radio while taking the lesson, and I remember Hysteria was on all the time. To this day Hysteria reminds me of learning to drive. Lol. Photograph, Love Bites, Animal, Rock of Ages, Foolin', Rocket...all awesome.
One of the many soundtracks of my youth :0)
When Hysteria came out, you couldn't get away from this band. If you like the sound, definitely check out the albums X and Euphoria as their sound continued to mature into these albums. For myself, Long Long Way to Go is every bit the ballad that Love Bites is while Paper Sun hits all the highlights of their rock portfolio
Seen them live, truly epic concert! was a few years back now, not sure if they're still touring
You can’t go wrong with DEF LEPPARD, FRom ME AND MY WINE to TO LATE to PyROMANIA
Def Leppard is the best band ever...EVER! I have been a Def Leppard fan ALL my life! The band just has their own unique sound that is just plain awesome!
You were brought up right.
Caught Def Leppard in concert about four years ago. They still got it!