Chasing the sensation. Whether it was drugs or sex or whatever. Those things had become my main focus in life. Rick Allen chasedrugfocus Change image and share on social
And more importantly, I wouldn't be the person I am today, I wouldn't be where I am now and I may not even have been here if it wasn't for the accident. Rick Allen accidentimportantlyperson Change image and share on social
Thinking about what songs are coming next instead of just relaxing, breathing and playing from my heart. Sometimes it can get to be almost like the enemy. Rick Allen breathecomeenemy Change image and share on social
But the irony is that because the band isn't the focus any more, it allows me the chance to enjoy being a member of Def Leppard much more. Rick Allen bandchancedef Change image and share on social
I really don't feel any strong allegiance to any country. Rick Allen allegiancecountryfeel Change image and share on social
America feels like home as much as it does here. Although it's a strange situation as I feel almost like I'm in no-man's land some of the time, because although I'm a resident, I still can't vote so I don't really have a say in what goes on where I live. Rick Allen americafeelfelt share on social
I think all of those things, but certainly the booze really brought out the really unreasonable side of me, and I just didn't want to revisit that place again. Rick Allen boozebringplace Change image and share on social
Just the same way I'd say a prayer before going onstage, taking that even further and using the drum to inspire people. And using that as a vehicle for the intention. Rick Allen druminspireintention Change image and share on social
But I think that the most important thing was to really stop drinking. Rick Allen drinkimportantstop Change image and share on social