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Rick Allen: Left Arm Lost. Rhythm Found. | #21
One split-second accident could have ended his career. Instead, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen transformed unimaginable loss into a life of music, art, and service.
In this powerful conversation, Rick opens up about his journey from teenage rock prodigy to surviving a devastating car crash that claimed his left arm — and the rebirth that followed. He shares how resilience, creativity, and community helped him not only relearn the drums but also discover a deeper calling to serve veterans, trauma survivors, and first responders through his Raven Drum Foundation.
Themes we explore:
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