Def Leppard Drummer Bringing Art Exhibit To KOP Mall

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — A rock star and painter is bringing his latest exhibit, which benefits a veterans charity, to Montgomery County this summer.

Rick Allen, renown drummer with Def Leppard, will be featured at the Wentworth Gallery in the King of Prussia Mall on Sunday, July 11.

"My life has been a journey of transformation and my art is a reflection of the many facets of dreams and perceptions that have shaped me," Allen says in describing the exhibit.

The exhibit features a wide variety of Allen's works, ranging from painted drum sets and mixed media works to his "Legends Series," which are portraits of other rock legends like Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain, and Eddie Van Halen.

All items are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds from the tickets will go toward Project Resiliency, which supports veterans from wars in Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

"Each piece has a story and a connection to my life from my roots in England, my life changing car accident, journey to America, travels around the globe and to my deep connection to Wounded Warriors and their struggle to heal," Allen adds. "The collection intends to express messages of hope, transcendence and the human condition."

The gallery will be open from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. on July 11. Allen will be in attendance at the event.