One split-second accident could have ended his career. Instead, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen transformed unimaginable loss into a life of music, art, and service.

In this powerful conversation, Rick opens up about his journey from teenage rock prodigy to surviving a devastating car crash that claimed his left arm — and the rebirth that followed. He shares how resilience, creativity, and community helped him not only relearn the drums but also discover a deeper calling to serve veterans, trauma survivors, and first responders through his Raven Drum Foundation.

Themes we explore:

• Turning trauma into transformation
• The spiritual and mental rewiring of recovery
• Why service is the key to healing yourself and others

Rick’s story is a living example of the hero’s journey — proving that life’s hardest hits can forge your greatest strengths.

Guest Links: Raven Drum Foundation → https://ravendrumfoundation.org Rick Allen Instagram → https://instagram.com/rickallenlive

Host Links: The Inciting Incident (Instagram) → https://instagram.com/theincitingincidentpod Tim Shields → https://timshields.com