Rick's life is a fascinating tale of love, loss, and perseverance. Born on December 2, 1960, he embarked on a journey that would take him through the highs and lows of relationships and personal struggles.
In his younger years, Rick was in a long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart, Joy Major, until the Hysteria tour. Following the tour, he had a brief fling with stylist Julianna Roberts, but it wasn't meant to be. It wasn't until 1990 that he met Dara Corcoran, with whom he started a romantic relationship. The couple tied the knot on November 25, 1993, but their marriage didn't last long. They separated in 1995, and Rick filed for divorce in 1996, which wasn't finalized until 2004.
During this tumultuous period, Rick met Paige Zelazney-Hannon, who was married to someone else at the time. Despite the complicated situation, Rick and Paige started a romantic relationship in 1996. They eventually got married on September 27, 2004, and went on to have two sons, Tyler Kenneth (born July 5, 2000) and Scott (born December 2001).
Rick's personal life wasn't without its challenges. In January 1994, he suffered a bout of Bell's Palsy, a condition that affects the nerves that control facial expressions. However, he made a remarkable recovery and regained most of the feeling in the right side of his face.
Today, Rick remains one of the founding members of Def Leppard, along with Joe Elliot, who are the only surviving original members of the iconic rock band. Despite the ups and downs, Rick's life is a testament to his strength and resilience.
