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Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Recovering After Vicious Assault

  • Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was attacked outside his hotel after a show in Florida.
  • The 19-year-old attacker knocked Allen to the ground, causing him to hit his head.
  • Allen lost his left arm in a 1984 car crash and believes his disability may have made him a target.
  • The attacker was charged with two counts of battery and four counts of criminal mischief.
  • Though shaken, Allen is grateful for the support of loved ones and fans as he focuses on drumming with Def Leppard on their world tour.
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