Modern Drummer with Rick Allen (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of our interview with Rick, where he talks to us about recording Def Leppard's new CD, X, tapping into "basic knowledge" with the Raven Drum Foundation, VH1's version of the Def Leppard story, and much more!
MD: What kit did you use on the new album, X?
Rick: I used this beautiful old vintage Ludwig kit that sounded wonderful. Producer Marti Frederiksen also brought some snare drums with him that were quite interesting, including a Pearl free-floating snare drum. The main snare we used was a Ludwig Black Beauty of mine from '83 or '84. My tech, Jerry Johnson, brought this 14×22 bass drum, and there was a 14″ hanging tom, with 16″ and 18″ floor toms. This kit just sang. I felt like I was John Bonham.