Epic 17 minute drum solo by legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. John dedicated the solo to his son on this performance of Moby Dick live at Earls Court in 1977. *** More videos like this: / drumsdrumsdrums
So because you picked up a pair of drum sticks., your opinion trumps everyone else's, everyone has their own favorite that's is what makes music so great. He definitely is one of the best!
You’d be surprised when you’re playing through mic’d drums on a stage like that. And probably a couple hits of weed would get you right into it. Man he was great!!
The craziest part about it is John Bonham kept getting better and better. Ive seen some of the older musicians just kind of Plateau and not get any better. Even before he passed the dude was just growing even more.
Yup- unschooled, match grip w/ fulcrum, limb independence, used a Ludwig speed king pedal, pre-metal blast beats with the left hand, triplets, ghost notes, cross sticking, conga technique, varied dynamics, Paiste Giant Beats, Ludwig Acrylic Vistalite kit. May JB’s Memory Always Be a Blessing.
Back in the year 1977 i won 2tickets to see Led Zeppelin thinking that led Zeppelin was one guy,,,saw John Bonham and been playing 🥁 drums every since,,,, the world's greatest Rock and roll drummer I've ever seen
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John Bonham stood out for several reasons, not just one thing. But his feel was one of the key ingredients. Everything he played had a very subtle Swing and backbeat (slightly behind the beat) Nobody else in Rock did that.
Bonzo and his drums were such an integral element of LZ, they just couldn’t sound the same with any other drummer, not even his son Jason. Jimmy has never played the same with anyone else, as a huge Zeppelin fan for over 50 years it made me sad there was no more after his death. But, there is the body of work and so many great songs that will live on forever.
Concert of a lifetime, when I was 5 my dad took me and parked outside the venue and it was so freaking amazing just listening. What I wouldn't give to go back now and see it.
I saw them live 5 times, starting with their '69 performance at the Fillmore East during their second US tour. Twice at MSG, once at the Boston Garden and once at the Shaffer Music Festival in Central Park. To me, the best one was the Fillmore concert!
This should have been in the DVD in addition to the 1970 Moby Dick from RAH. Also the NQ from Seattle 77 has some impressive improv driven by Bonzo. Still the drummer I listen to the most. Always loved his drum solos!
I think it’s awesome that Jason has turned out to be a top drummer in his own right he carved out a path all his own, and played with some pretty fantastic bands and made a name for himself. A lot of musicians children don’t do anything…. Like Ozzie‘s kids
This is just fantastic 1975 amazing that he does these and then plays for 2 or 3 more hours his hi hat playing is unmatched miss this man the world missed out another great musician.
My 1st influence ,stairway .... backbeat convinced me to become a drummer . Right around his time of death is when is started to play on cardboard boxes 📦 True story ✌️
There are many good and very good drummers all over the world .The testament for GREATNESS comes for moving the needle ahead and into unknown territory ! Bonham did that and MORE ! He created a new way of playing which we STILL COPY TODAY ! Just ask Neil Peart ! ❤
Bonzo was the best and likely will never be matched. I often think of the old Buddy Rich Solos, which were flashy but Rich was never this good ever. Nobody is this good. I’ve been a drummer since high school and I’m 70 and Stijl drumming. I’ve listened to them All. I can copy some of Bonhams beats but this is a mad genius playing through his heart and soul and guts and more.
I love this song as much for the guitar riff as the drum solo. Every Led Zep fan knows instantly which song it is as soon as they hear it. Imo, killer guitar riff and Pages work at the beginning is as good as Bonham's solo work. Now doubt in my mind though that Bonham, for me, was the best. Far as I'm concerned Led Zep had the best at vocal, bass, guitar and drums. I'm a big fan of Bonzo's heavy handed beats. When the Levee Breaks is one of my favs, got the drum intro for a ringer on my phone, lol! Jonsie played keyboards as great as he did bass and no one was better than Page and Plant at what they did. Imo, there couldn't be anymore Led Zeppelin after Bonzo died, broke my heart but the the rest made the right decision.
One of the greatest however Buddy Rich was a complete beast. Oh and by the way do your homework and you'll find out John Bonham NEVER played under the influence because he was afraid of what the critics would say. Mad respect!!
This is definitely not Earl’s Court in 1977. This footage is from 1975. Bonham wasn’t even playing the Ludwig Vistalites by ‘77. Nonetheless, thanks so much for sharing this!!
It’s sad to hear some of the comments. I was inspired to play drums listening to John Bonham and Led Zeppelin. Over the years after playing drums for 30 years I’ve come to learn that Buddy Rich is never going to be a Terri Bozio and Charlie Watts is never going to be a Stewart Copeland or Dennis Chambers.And that takes nothing away from any of them as artists. There’s a lot of incredible drummers out there just watch RU-vid. Plus its hard to compare different styles and 10+ piece drum sets. And if that’s not enough just watch Neil Peart’s burning for Buddy where a plethora of drummers from different backgrounds and styles pay homage to buddy rich.
And before that, even before FM radio. I remember that. But, Bono... I have a number of "best performances" and "favorite drummers". But Bono owned a stratosphere of his own. Earned it. Year after year after year. Performance after performance. Song tempo and style after another. He is the epic master of drums on Earth.
Damn it Mr. Page this should have been included on the DVD that came out in 2003. Just think how this would sound if Page produced the sound and it was coming out of your big speakers ! + this is from 1975 not 77. Rock on John Henry !
Dude that groove at 7:06 is one of my favs by him. That’s what made this man so great at what he did. Don’t do drugs folks. It never leads to anything good. It’s a shame he had to die so young.
@@bdot11 that’s a the biggest crock of bull and lie I have ever heard about making music. When bohnam was drunk playing it always effected his playing in a negative way. Same with jimmy page. The man was sloppy is all could be. Drugs do not enhance your playing. Maybe some kind of hyper drug but alcohol or cocaine etc…come on man.
Amo la batteria come strumento, perché rullare su quei tamburi e piatti e qualcosa che in pochi né hanno la capacità di farla cantare"". Lui è stato capace come accompagnatore nei concerti.👍👍👍🖐️👏👏👏👏
Don't drink too much vodka, especially if you're a back sleeper, especially without someone to roll you on your stomach. I used to drink a lot, I thank God I'm a side sleeper. Amen.
Don’t give me wrong John is a great drummer and one of the best but I don’t think he is the best. Neil Peart, Danny Carey and Joey jordison are the best IMO
@MW carey can play anything bonham and peart could, id love for argument sake to watch either of them play everything he could. all are good, well all are great, but ya gotta remember that their rating as goats is partially due to popularity of their bands in their times
I think Bonham used to do great solos but, there are better solo players. What I think set him apart was the way the drums worked in the context of the song, at that he was the best of all time
The most outrageous drumming ever,,I mean ever! I read an article On who influenced his skill, which I figured was buddy rich, whom I regard as the second best drummer ever, but to my surprise was Krupa. Not a shabby drummer at all. These guys I new before rock., which made sense giving the ages of the three. I've had the gift to see him do this. No slight to the second tier,,baker, moon, Perth and so on. He bested every one with his energy and stamina. His foot work is second to none, not to mention his bare hands! I don't feel bad that people like him die young because of the of the body of work and all the life they lived.
In Bonzos world this would be a short solo... he used to do solos for like over 30 mins. He would literally groove on the same snare roll rudiment for like 17 minutes with his hi hat ching-ring bouncing. Only he could get away with something like that lol.
