Overview

• Rick Allen continues to recover from a 2023 assault outside a Florida hotel that left him with head injuries and lasting trauma.
• The 19-year-old assailant was arrested shortly after the attack and charged with multiple offenses, including abusing a disabled adult.
• Allen has scaled back non-performance activities, such as art showcases, to focus on his physical and emotional recovery at home.
• Despite lingering difficulties, Allen is set to rejoin Def Leppard’s tour starting May 15, 2025, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• The drummer credits his family, fans, and faith for support as he works toward resuming a sense of normalcy in his personal and professional life.