Sir Paul was inspired by civil rights struggles in 1960s Little Rock and it inspired him when writing 'Blackbird'. He met last night with Mrs. Thelma Mothershed Wair and Ms. Elizabeth Eckford of the Little Rock Nine. While civil rights struggles can't compare to other struggles, music inspires. Share this petition to help Def Leppard support the good work of the Arkansas School for the Deaf & their Leopards. Continue to tweet at the band @DefLeppard & use the hastag #DefLeppard. Thanks!