Def Leppard's Rick Allen Donates Signed Drum Head to Housing Works Auction
Rick Allen, the drummer for the band Def Leppard, has donated a signed drum head to Housing Works' second annual 'Turn It Up!' auction. This event, which is open for bidding through October 1, 2026, features various unique items from prominent musicians and artists. Other notable contributors include Ringo Starr, David Byrne, Joan Baez, The National frontman Matt Berninger, Ani DiFranco, Richard Hell, and photographer Bob Gruen. The auction aims to raise funds for Housing Works, a New York City nonprofit organization. Housing Works was established in 1990 by individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their allies to address the critical need for housing, healthcare, and support services during the AIDS crisis. Over the decades, the organization has expanded its mission to tackle housing instability, homelessness, healthcare access, HIV/AIDS, and broader social justice issues. The donated items, such as Starr's autographed T-shirt, original artworks by Byrne and Baez, and Gruen's iconic photo of John Lennon, cont...
