DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN On Losing His Arm In 1984 Car Accident: 'I Honestly Thought That Was It' For My Drumming Career

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During an appearance on "The Greg Hill Show", DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked if he thought he was done playing drums when he famously lost his left arm to amputation after a near-fatal auto accident in England in 1984. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I did. I honestly though...

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