Drummer Reacts To - JOHN BONHAM "BONZO” LED ZEPPELIN DRUM SOLO FIRST TIME HEARING Reaction 

There’s only 2 types of people. People who love zeppelin and people who haven’t heard them yet.

Bonzo is the grandfather of modern rock drumming. He’s a human metronome and has the best grooves. Almost every drummer today is influenced by him one way or another.

Arguably the greatest drummer ever for the greatest band ever. Imho. The four members were all Mount Rushmore of their instrument and to be all in the same band was a gift to music. 💙🤘

Led Zeppelin is my all time favorite band

John Bonham was (and is) definitely one of the greatest of all time. His talent and art is sorely missed. His untimely death spelled the end of Led Zeppelin; one of the most influential bands of the 20th century. His contribution to that influence can not be overstated.

Saw Zeppelin 9 times live in concert. John the best drummer…Ever.

Not one, but the greatest of all times Mr Bohnam RIP you will always be missed 🙏🏻❤️

You simply cannot replace a drummer like John Bonham. Losing a drummer of that magnitude is always the hardest for a band like Led Zeppelin to continue. Yes his son, Jason was his flesh in blood, but he can’t replace his dad behind that kit. RIP to a great rock drumming legend.

“Bonzo” is considered one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. Some call him the Jimi Hendrix of drumming. I was privileged to see Led Zeppelin twice in concert and John was awesome and the glue that held everything together.

Bonham once famously said that its not what you put in, but what you leave out. The space between beats is just as important as the beats themselves. Good advice not only for drummers, but any musician.

Only John Bonham could pull off a 20 min. drum solo using only basically a Snare Drum and a Hi Hat . 💫

I had the honor and privilege of seeing Led Zeppelin in concert many times John Bonham. In my humble opinion, it is the greatest drummer of all time. And yes, you would have been amazed seeing them in concert. He was truly a living legend. Thank you for this a trip dumb memory lane

Greatest drummer of all time! Please do more Zeppelin!

I usually can only stand about 1 min or less of a drum solo before i stop listening, but this one is just so groovy that its a pleasure to listen to the whole thing.

I have loved zeppelin for 50 years, they are one of my first loves. I play guitar and this band is one of my greatest influences. EVERY ONE should listen to some zeppelin so that they can recognise their brilliance.

Bonzo was to rock what Krupa was to jazz, Neil Peart was to rock what Buddy Rich was to jazz. So, take your pick. Jazz was the catalyst. There's been so many incredible drummers. I've loved Bonham since, at 16, "Good Times Bad Times." I got the first record in early 1969. Jimmy Page produced it and, spending most of his previous career as a studio session player, had picked up ideas on things like mic-placement on drums plus very unusual guitar sounds. I remember telling my friends, with that first record, it was suddenly like the drum kit was in the room with you! Live, Bonzo's drums set up a pulse that lasted the night and even for days after. I just knew that he was never boring. I didn't think then that his prowess was to the extent it was. My fave Bonzo solo was "'Moby Dick" at the Royal Albert Hall in 1970. He was just 21.

Big Zeppelin fan here ! Saw them in concert twice back in the 70s ! He was jaw droppingly awesome !

Not a fan of drum solos but when playing a song Bonham is unbelievable!Give a listen to In My Time Of Dying Live and you will know what i’m talking about

I’m a drummer and I followed Bonzo and Neil two totally different styles, I like Bonzo more because he had great beats and a thick sound, all drummers have their own style I respect them all!!!!!

I have Bohnam in the top five. I used have him number 1 until Danny Cary stole my heart. Bohnam groove can’t be topped by anyone in my opinion. He’s not the most virtuoso drummer there is but his groove can’t be topped no one can’t sound like him. He’s the triplet king 👑

Definitely think Moby Dick and Bonzo’s Montreux are better showcases for Bonham, but he was also amazing on the music where he wasn't the featured band member. Kashmir, Dazed and Confused, When the Levee Breaks, In My Time of Dying, were all amazing tracks with Bonham going nuts behind the others.

It's not just his solos but his creativity and metronomic timing.

Thank you John. If anyone could play drums better that Bonzo, more than 45 YEARS ago, then they would have been the best EVER. Only one bass drum and only a single bass pedal. Just listening to high hat over bass roll demonstrates why he didn't ever need to play double bass. Thank you john for hundreds og hours of personal enjoyment, and encouraging Jason to play too; as well as he does.

Life is short, but the soul is forever. John bonham we miss u everyday!

I love many drummers, but for me, John had a swing and feel so inviting and powerful that it carries the song along. His contribution to songs was huge. Solo is nice, but I prefer to hear him in a song

I never yet have heard any drummer as great as Bonzo. He is the best. Im 65. Julie

The intro song, Out On The Tiles , from Zep III is a great song to cover. Bonham does a lot of Joe Morello's grooves. Morello used his hands to solo 20 years before Bonham. From this era ....Carl Palmer , Bonham , Ginger Baker, Kieth Moon , and Ward were all great drummers.

Bonzo was one of his generations best. Drummers these days are absolutely incredible!!!!

Keeping his hats running with the Tamborine attached was a signature sound. Clean rolls , his snare tone with a low bass drum and triplets slotted in all over the place. He owns this sound.

I am amazed at the way he drums to the lead not bass guitar. He was truly unique and a legend.

Bonzo didn't just keep great time or bang on the drums, he was a conductor taking us on a journey, a musical, a play, a story etc...

I think this drummer is impressed! ❤Bonham was the heart of LED Zeppelin

Bonzo was definitely one of the best drummers of all time. He's definitely the greatest rock and roll drummers of all time. This is his last public full drum solo that he performed. While this solo is amazing - other notable solos on this tour were May 21st, 1977 at Houston, June 21st and 23rd at the LA Forum. His 1976 drum solo (from the original release of The Song Remains the Same) recorded in late July 1973 is amazeballs. Also, his Royal Albert Hall performance from Jan 9th, 1970, from when he was 21 yrs old - is incredible. ❤ Great reaction -- RIP Bonzo - we still love you and will never forget you ! ❤💔❤️

The great John Bonham came up with the term “Stomp Groove.” 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Yes he was one of the greatest drummers of all time! YES, DO SOME MORE REACTIONS, you’re in for a real treat.

I’ve seen everything Led Zeppelin has come out with and every RU-vid video but have never seen this

I’m a bassist, never been a drummer. But I will say that every time I hear a Bonham groove it inspires me to play something. He plays with so much power and feel. He speeds up and slows down within the same song, just the slightest bit, and adds that layer of musicality and feel that click tracks kill

The best rock drummer of all time - no one can sound like him - no one

Bonzo was so damn great!

I’m a bias John bonham fan since the 70s and my record store Led Zeppelin records prove it. So I’m just gonna say thanks for your recognition ✌️ - Thomas

Timpani is the unique sound. John Henry Bonham was my first inspiration on them drums and still my favorite if I can only have one. His style will never get old in my world. Timpani, changing the drum head tension and playing without sticks takes talent and dedication. "Why doesnt Moby Dick have lyrics?" Is the dumbest thing anyone has ever said to me. Try Buddy Rich or Gene Krupa too.

Just amazing, he was/is the best ever, I wish he was still here to thrill us all as he did when I saw him at Glatonbury in the 70's, sadly missed!

His style was definitely unique in the way he skips beats but keeps everything in time. Not the most technical drummer but one of rocks best.

One of the best yes. Considering the fact that he played by ear. Self-taught. one of the best yes sir you got my vote.

Buddy, Bonham, Neil Peart, Purdy, and everyone else I'm forgetting..All freaking awesome drummers. Thanks for posting.

Apart Jazz drummers that are from a separate category, Bonzo is still the world’s Best, of course my own personal opinion! As not a professional drummer, he’s pureness , clean drumming without smudges is even unique!

Amazing drummer one of best ever

The GOAT at work

The world kinda shifted for me the first time I heard Led Zepp leaking out of my brothers' room next door. Remember, this was on a table top turn table with big o wires all over to get some sound through what would now seem like terrible speakers. So ridiculous, so audacious, so loud. The imperfection of playing music using a turn table (watch out! you'll make it skip!) was oddly beautiful. It required some work, some intensity, some care of behalf of the listeners. Music took up literal space back then. Worth it.

For another Bonham solo - Moby Dick from the Royal Albert Hall concert. For a sense of his mastery of different grooves - Dazed & Confused, Bron Yr Stomp, When The Levee Breaks, and the remarkable Fool In The Rain. For an utterly incredible modern player, probably the most technically proficient check out Virgil Donati. Warning - As a drummer, watching & hearing Donati play might break your heart. His "Concerto For Drums" is superhuman playing.

Hats off to John Bonham! saw the band at the Bath Jazz and Blues Festival 1969, oh my what a day. Moon in his earlier period, Baker. Mitchell...

The tambourine on the hi-hat was something that not many drummers did and it sounded so good when John Bonham did his solos

Zepplin came through Chicago on their first American tour. The background group was Jethro Tull. I was on some very strong acid for the first time and sitting upfront. They played their first album and Jimmy Page's guitar solos live were absolutely incredible. They played until 3am and there were only about 50 people who stayed til the end. And we were shouting for them to keep playing. At the end I was right next to the stage and Robert Plant leaned down and looked right at me and whispered without the mic "We can't give you everything you're looking for." I remember thinking, "Hey wait a minute, I thought rock and roll was forever." I was only 17, needed to mature a bit. My friend invited me to the concert. I had no idea what I was walking into, never even heard of Zepplin but wow, what a memorable experience!

The best drummer of all time, HANDS DOWN!¡!!

absolute fucking best drummer that ever existed

Saw Zep live in 1979, the year before Bonzo died. Back then, long - very long - solos on drums and guitars were a thing but I find it gets a bit much after a while - too jazzy. But he was a hard living man and one hell of a unique drummer. As far as comparing him to others I've seen play live, only Ginger Baker, who I saw in 1981, and Keith Moon, who I saw in 75, came close. Well, until back in 2017 when I discovered Akane Hirose of the Japanese Hard Rock band Band-Maid. Jimmy Page was so impressed after seeing Akane perform with Band-Maid that he went backstage and asked if he could get a selfie with her! Try Band-Maid's live performance of FREEDOM from their YT channel to see her playing a superb solo.

His high hat tempo is insanely perfect just amazing. Big Peart fan but his solos were never this long. But then his playing was more intense throughout.

The best drum solo I ever saw live was Jerry Mercer of April Wine. Definitely worth checking out. He was totally self-taught. An absolute animal on the drums.

John Henry Bonham is by an unreachable distance the greatest drummer to ever sit behind a drum kit!!! Hard to say who holds the second place,but first place is taken for all of time!! EOD

At about the 18 min mark - Bonzo turns to whack, palm mute and wail on his tympani. They started their 1977 tour, their last US tour ever, on April 1st, 1977 and John Bonham is credited as the first drummer to use electronic treatments on his drums live - by any drummer. It sound pretty cool and it's only used during the tymp part, but my preference is the natural sounds of his tymps from the previous tours - in which there was no electronic treatment "wash out" of his tymps. He was a musical genius ! ❤🎉❤

His sound,attack and style are unmatched by any other drummer in rock and great enough that LZ couldn’t go on without him.

Absolutely one of the best of his era. Although Bonham thought that Barrymore Barlow of Jethro Tull was the greatest of his era.

you should check out Carl Palmer solos from 1970

Best drummer hands down

Bonzo is the best in the world obviously!! Yes,do more Zep,you won't regret it! 😊

omfg, he really was the most amazing drummer ever, R.I.P. BONZO. a true god given talent. x

I saw Zeppelin live July 21,1973 in Providence Rhode Island still have my ticket stub payed $7.50. My Mom's dad was a jazz musician. I grew up listening to Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa and other jazz style players. John Bonham gave those guys credit he is a top rock drummer for sure.

do more Led Zeppelin reactions ie When the Levee breaks

Bonzo, was the pioneer of rock drummer's, yes the best of all time, he study alot of jazz drummer's, one who did his homework #1 drummer of all time 🥁🥁🥁😎😇

Being asked my "Favorite Drum Solo" is a misnomer for me. I've got so many fav's from throughout the years and as styles of music changed so did the technology. There's so much to like about different players that it would be, unfair?, to have a favorite.

You need to check out his drumming on their song Kashmir (Live at Knebworth 1979) (Official Video)!

Favourite Drummer I have seen live is Brian Downey (thin lizzy). I think Buddy Rich was amazing,I cannot split John and Buddy, even though they had 2 totally different styles.I read that Elvis's drummer rarely used the bass drum, just a wee Factoid,love your content,take care from a very hot, Northern Ireland..

Off the top pf my head. Best in my life...Buddy Rich, Bonzo, Neil Pert, keith moon, ginger baker, dave grohl. Just my 76 yr. old opinion.

im in my 60s , heard the best of all yrs so far. but for his time, his way of playing. no one comes close R.I.P. BONZO.

One of the best drimmers indeed, a legend indeed, and taken to soon

I shy away from “best” anything, but definitely unique and innovative. He had his gifts.

I really love the slapping an finger flicking this guy was an amazing drummer ❤ loved it

Not all drummers sometimes drummers have to think ahead of what they're gonna do. Not john he just goes with it

Bonham is my ALL TIME drum hero and taught me so many awesome grooves. He always sounded like a runaway freight train during his solos. But, my all time fave solo is Peart from Exit Stage Left, live from their Moving Pictures tour.

I started playing the drums because of this guy, always tried to emulate him, not a chance😂😂❤❤

John Bonham best drummer of all time who will never be matched

He was absolutely wonderful. I was right up front in a 3 hour show in the mid 70’s. I’ll never forget. Jimmy was wearing a black crushed velvet simultaneous with dragons embroider led on it. More Led Zeppelin. “Babe I’m Gonna Leave you”. “When the Levy Breaks”.

This is Led Zeppelin's final North American tour btw. It ended up getting cut short when Robert Plant's son died, and they never had a chance to come back. They also only had 5 days of rehearsal because Robert Plant had laryngitis. The tour included the world record for attendance at an indoor event (Pontiac Silverdome), 6 sold out shows at the MSG, and 6 sold out shows at the LA Forum. That should give you an idea of just how big these guys were near the end.

He was superb. Of course many have omitted Neil Peart of Rush, who many also consider the GOAT

Greatest Rock Drummer of all time. Period.

Yes, you should do his "Moby Dick" solo from their legendary concert film, "The Song remains The Same", if you can find it......that film, concert and solo are all quintessential for Led Zeppelin and Bonham! And remember, John Bonham used only a single bass and never had a double-kick pedal.....his right foot is just that quick!

Bonham is my all time favorite

His coordination was something special man

The best, raw and tight. Never could get bored of watching and listening.😊❤

1977 Seattle. I was eleven years old and about fifteen feet in front of Mr. Page. My best friend and I each grew in $2.50. on a two- finger bag of Colombian dirt weed, and my sister Kelly bought us each a bottle of Boone's Farm Strawberry Wine.

Like many I'm sure got started down that often very frustrating road to tonal perfection and becoming one with our drum kits because of this one man. Awesome video. Oh and thank you for saying Peart's name correctly. Respect.

I saw led zeppelin live , as my first concert! Have not seen or heard anything better since!

The 1970 Royal Albert Hall drum solo is extremely unique as well...I would give it a notch or two higher.... it's John Bonham, King of rock drummers !

Saw them twice 1975 -77 they were All Amazing 3hr concerts Best rock band ever !

He sure could throw some stink on it. One badass drummer !

Definitely in the pocket at all times with moments of brilliance.

THE GREATEST BAND & DRUMMER EVER HANDS DOWN !!❤😊

Bonzo was a beast on the drums. He was the greatest of all time, hands down!!! Total Zep fan here!!

John Bonham can dance circles around anyone, everything he does solo or not is the best

I believe that sound you’re hearing are kettle drums run through a phaser. That part was used on; “In the Evening” on their 1980 tour.