In March 2023Def Leppard’s legendary drummerRick Allenwas a victim of a surprising and unprovoked assault outside his Fort LauderdaleFloridahotel. The 61-year-oldwho had previously lost one of his arms in a 1984 car accidentwas attacked by a stranger who charged at him with full forceknocking him to the ground and causing him to hit his headresulting in injuries while he was smoking near the hotel entrance.
Nowtwo years after the shocking incidentAllen is sharing the specifics of the sad episode. In a recent interviewthe drummer disclosed that the tragic event left him with a significant psychological trauma that continues to datehurting his sense of safety and peace of mind.
Rick Allen gives details of the struggles he faces in the wake of his 2023 assault
While making an appearance on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, Allen revealed that he has been battling some personal struggleswhich largely stemmed from his assault incident in Florida.
He explained that the aftermath of the attack has been difficult to navigateas he now finds it very difficult to be around a lot of people. As a resultAllen has prioritized his well-being by stepping back from some side projects to focus on recovering at home and managing the emotional and physical toll of his ordeal.
Rick Allen says he hopes to recover faster and continue his everyday life
The drummerwho reunited with his Def Leppard bandmates for their stadium tour last summer and is also hoping to participate again in May when the band hits the roadexplained that he has tried putting his trauma behind himbut it has been very challenging.
HoweverAllen stated that despite the terrifying nature of his experienceas well as the lingering distresshe remains hopeful. “The Thunder God” emphasized his desire to move past the ordeal and regain as much normalcy in his life as possiblegiven his current circumstances.