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“If I couldn't play drums it would have destroyed me. If you're thrown in the deep end you swim, and that's basically what I did. I had to do it and with the rest of the band behind me and the encouragement I got from people from all over the world, I knew that I was going to play”

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Rick Allen, born on November 1, 1963, is a renowned drummer from the United Kingdom. He is best known for his exceptional performances with the rock band Def Leppard, where he has become an indispensable part of the band. His musical career is marked by challenges and achievements, especially after he bravely took over the role of lead vocalist following an injury to the band's original singer, Joe Elliott. more

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