MOR '86 Revisited

MOR ’86 Revisited, is the 40th anniversary tribute event to the famous Monsters Of Rock at Donington in 1986.

The Monsters of Rock festival in 1986 took place on August 16th at Donington Park, England, with Ozzy Osbourne headlining and a lineup including Scorpions, Def Leppard, Motörhead, Warlock, and the comedy band Bad News. A major highlight was the return of Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen for his first major concert since losing an arm in a car accident.

Key Details:

Date: Saturday, August 16, 1986
Location: Donington Park, Castle Donington, England
Headliner: Ozzy Osbourne

Lineup:

• Warlock
• Bad News
• Motörhead
• Def Leppard
• Scorpions
• Ozzy Osbourne

Notable Event: Rick Allen’s Return

Drummer Rick Allen made a significant comeback for Def Leppard, performing his first live concert since his car accident on December 31, 1984, which resulted in the loss of his left arm.

He used a custom-designed electronic drum kit to play the set, marking a powerful moment of resilience and determination for the band and fans.