In December 1984, the legendary DEF LEPPARD drummer lost his left arm to amputation following a near-fatal auto accident in England, but he didn’t let the tragedy stop him from honing his craft. This genuine electronic drum set is modified to Allen‘s specs, allowing him to use his left foot to play the parts his left hand would have previously played, making it one of a kind.

Rick completely reinvented the way he played the drums. He learned to play all the parts previously played with his left hand, with his left foot. He used a series of custom pedals with his left foot to electronically trigger sounds he would have otherwise played with a drumstick in his left hand. It took several years of practice as well as years of experimenting with different electronic drum configurations. In 1987, he returned to the stage with DEF LEPPARD for the most triumphant comeback in the history of rock and roll.