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    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick Recording High 'n' Dry

    Rick prepares for another take during a High 'n' Dry recording session at Battery Studios, London, England, 1981. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Steve and Rick

    Rick has a laugh and Steve does not during the High 'n' Dry US Tour, 1981. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Tittenhurst Motorbike

    Rick enjoys a motorbike ride in-between takes recording On Through The Night at Tittenhurst Park, London, December 1979.

    Tittenhurst Park was the former home of John Lennon and later Ringo Starr. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    "Foolin'" Rick

    Rick prepares to film the "Foolin'" video, Elizabeth, New Jersey, June 1983. Photo: Ross Halfin. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Article
    "The Heavy Hammers"

    Clipping from a 1980 article in Sounds featuring Rick as one of "The Heavy Hammers" of rock. The article focuses on Rick's gear and drumming style, but also covers the band's first trip to America, his "impressive" On Through The Night sound, and the Mount St. Helens eruption which occurred about 120 miles from where the band was playing. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick's First Band

    Rick, aged 12, with his first band Smokey Blue, 1975. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Japan Hotel Arrival

    Rick dons a pair of aviators for his arrival at the hotel during the band's first tour to Japan, January 1984. Photo: Sotoko Suzuki. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God /
    First Japan Tour Autographs

    Rick signs autographs for fans in Japan, January 1984. Photo: Satoko Suzuki. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God /
    Early Promo Photo, 1981

    High 'n' Dry promotional portrait of Rick, 1981. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick's Slang Promo Portrait

    Promotional portrait of Rick in support of Slang, 1996. Photo: Ross Halfin. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick's Hysteria Tour Promo Portrait

    PolyGram Records promotional portrait of Rick in support of the Hysteria Tour, 1988. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick's Adrenalize-Era Portrait

    Rick stands in front of a white wall in this portrait from the Adrenalize era, circa 1992. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Fan Art
    Rick Portrait Fan Art

    Fan art based on a 1981 promotional portrait of Rick. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    High 'n' Dry Promo Photo

    Early promotional shot of Rick in action in support of High 'n' Dry, 1981. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Revolving Drums

    Rick sits at his revolving drum kit during the Adrenalize "Seven Day Weekend" Tour, circa 1992. Photo: Ross Halfin. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Correspondence
    Questions for Rick, 1989

    Faxed correspondence from Rick to Q Prime with Rick's handwritten answers to various personal questions, 5 January 1989. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Telegram
    International Rock Awards Nomination

    Telegram notifying Rick of his International Rock Awards nomination in the category of All Star Band of the Year – Drums. Def Leppard was also nominated for Artist of the Year. The ceremony was held at the 69th Battalion State Armory, New York City, 31 May 1989. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Article
    Modern Drummer Article

    Photocopy of the first page of a Modern Drummer feature on Rick by Teri Saccone, March 1988. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick, "Women" Video Set

    Rick stands outside a production trailer on the "Women" music video set, Amsterdam, Holland, May 1987. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick's Kit, "Women" Video

    Rick's kit is set up on a small platform in a warehouse in Amsterdam, Holland, in preparation for the "Women" video shoot, May 1987. From the Collection of Joe Elliot.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    RockWalk Cement

    Rick's hand and foot are captured in cement at the Hollywood RockWalk, Guitar Center, Hollywood, California, 5 September 2000. From the Collection of Joe Elliott.

    The Thunder God / Contact Sheet
    Rick Contact Sheet, 2006

    Contact sheet containing outtakes of Rick sitting for a portrait session, 2006. Photo: Mick Rock. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Green Room, 1996

    Rick sits in a green room with a few pieces of his kit and a gift basket, circa 1996. Photo: Ross Halfin. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick, First Night Headlining Pyromania Tour

    Rick plays the Ector County Coliseum gig in Odessa, Texas, 29 April 1983, the band's first night headlining the Pyromania Tour. Photo: Mark R. Swindler. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick, Euphoria Tour

    Rick keeps the beat on the Euphoria Tour, circa 1999. Photo: Ross Halfin. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Glowing Rick, 1996

    Drumming is hard work. Rick wipes his brow, circa 1996. Photo: Ross Halfin. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Apparel
    Mott the Hoople Jacket

    Rick's personal Mott the Hoople tour jacket features the classic alligator logo embroidered on the breast. From the Collection of Rick Allen.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick, Photo Shoot Green Room

    Rick waits for a Diamond Star Halos photo shoot. This would be the band's first time working with famed Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn. Photo: Ryan Sebastyan. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Styling Rick

    Rick works with stylist Maryam Malakpour in preparation for a photo shoot with Anton Corbijn. Photo: Ryan Sebastyan. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick, "Fire It Up" Video

    Rick on the "Fire It Up" video set, London, England, February 2022. Photo: Ryan Sebastyan. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick, "Fire It Up" Video Set

    Rick gets ready to bring the big beat back on the "Fire It Up" video set, London, England, February 2022. Photo: Ryan Sebastyan. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick's Kit, "Kick" Video

    A few of Rick's drums sit at the ready for the "Kick" video shoot in a cold field just north of Cambridge, England, 8 February 2022. Photo: Ryan Sebastyan. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Drums Inside the "Wall of Death"

    Rick's drum kit waits inside the "Wall of Death", a wooden cylinder that houses a vintage-style motorcycle thrill show, for the "Kick" video shoot, Cambridge, England, 8 February 2022. Photo: Ryan Sebastyan. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick, 2022 Stadium Tour, Atlanta

    Rick works his magic at Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia, 16 June 2022. Photo: Ross Halfin. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick, 2022 Stadium Tour, Toronto

    Rick stands in a backstage area of Toronto's Rogers Centre, 9 August 2022. Photo: Ross Halfin. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    The Thunder God / Photo
    Rick, 2022 Stadium Tour, Arlington

    "Yes, there was ROCK," said Rick of the performance at Arlington's Globe Life Field, 23 August 2022. Photo: Kevin Nixon. From the Collection of Def Leppard.

    1. Rick Recording High 'n' Dry
    2. Steve and Rick
    3. Tittenhurst Motorbike
    4. "Foolin'" Rick
    5. "The Heavy Hammers"
    6. Rick's First Band
    7. Japan Hotel Arrival
    8. First Japan Tour Autographs
    9. Early Promo Photo, 1981
    10. Rick's Slang Promo Portrait
    11. Rick's Hysteria Tour Promo Portrait
    12. Rick's Adrenalize-Era Portrait
    13. Rick Portrait Fan Art
    14. High 'n' Dry Promo Photo
    15. Revolving Drums
    16. Questions for Rick, 1989
    17. International Rock Awards Nomination
    18. Modern Drummer Article
    19. Rick, "Women" Video Set
    20. Rick's Kit, "Women" Video
    21. RockWalk Cement
    22. Rick Contact Sheet, 2006
    23. Green Room, 1996
    24. Rick, First Night Headlining Pyromania Tour
    25. Rick, Euphoria Tour
    26. Glowing Rick, 1996
    27. Mott the Hoople Jacket
    28. Rick, Photo Shoot Green Room
    29. Styling Rick
    30. Rick, "Fire It Up" Video
    31. Rick, "Fire It Up" Video Set
    32. Rick's Kit, "Kick" Video
    33. Drums Inside the "Wall of Death"
    34. Rick, 2022 Stadium Tour, Atlanta
    35. Rick, 2022 Stadium Tour, Toronto
    36. Rick, 2022 Stadium Tour, Arlington
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