Rick Allen

Allen received the letter while still in the hospital in 1985.

All-star lineup of participants also includes Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante.

Def Leppard drummer’s opinion on upcoming induction differs from bandmate Phil Collen’s.

Def Leppard frontman admits he thought “that’s the drugs talking” when drummer said he’d play again days after accident.