10/01/2015
Teen, Jack Thomas, Looks to Def Leppard Drummer, Rick Allen for Guidance
Jack Thomas, a Grade 12 student at Terry Fox secondary, is determined to play the drums, despite a work related accident that severed most of the 17- year-olds right arm. Thomas discusses Rick Allen being his motivation to get back on the drums. "Any drummer is inspired by what Rick Allen has done but it's opened up my mind to how strong he was as well," said Thomas, adding he'd be looking to Allen's story for inspiration and guidance as he navigates a new path as a musician with one arm.
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