Rick Allen
Turns out, Rick Allen’s mom actually got him his spot in Def Leppard! When he was 14, his mom signed him up for an audition. He beat out two others, which included their original drummer. Dang!
Random 80s Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know
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- More people visit France than any other country.
- Maine is the only state that has a one-syllable name.
- There's a "floating rainforest" in the sea.
- The Guinness brewery supported all of it's employees who chose to fight in WW1. They were paid half of their wages while away, and their jobs were guaranteed upon their return. The brewery also sent them care packages containing chocolate and condensed milk.
Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.