November 01

 Rick Allen

November 1, 1963

Rick Allen joined Def Leppard in 1978 at the age of 15 and became the band's drummer as it rose from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal to worldwide success. His drumming appeared on albums such as On Through the Night, High 'n' Dry, Pyromania, Hysteria, Adrenalize, and Euphoria. His playing helped drive songs including "Photograph," "Rock of Ages," "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Love Bites," and "Animal."

After losing his left arm in a 1984 automobile accident, Allen returned to Def Leppard in 1986 using a specially designed drum kit that allowed him to continue performing. His determination and successful return became one of rock's most remarkable comeback stories. Beyond his work with Def Leppard, he has supported charitable organizations, pursued photography, and created visual art through exhibitions and special projects.

Allen continues to perform with Def Leppard while balancing his music career with his work as a photographer and artist.

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Dan Peek

November 1, 1950 – July 24, 2011

Dan Peek co-founded America in 1970 with Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell after the three met while attending school in London. As a singer, guitarist, keyboard player, and songwriter, he helped shape the group's harmony-rich sound on albums such as America, Homecoming, Hat Trick, Holiday, Hearts, and Hideaway. He wrote or co-wrote songs including "Lonely People," "Today's the Day," and "Don't Cross the River," while contributing vocals to many of the band's best-known recordings.

Peek remained with America until 1977 before leaving to pursue a career in contemporary Christian music. He released several solo albums beginning with All Things Are Possible in 1979 and continued recording and performing within the Christian music community for many years.

His work with America helped establish the group as one of the defining folk-rock bands of the 1970s, and his songwriting remains an important part of the band's enduring legacy.

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