John Bonham Life Story (1948 - 1980) John Bonham Led Zeppelin Drummer Drummer John Bonham was the heartbeat of Led Zeppelin. When his great heart stopped, the life went out of the band. It was a tragedy for rock music as well as for friends and family when he died at the age of 32 on September 25, 1980.After several personal tragedies had rocked the band in the mid-70s, it seemed as if Zeppelin were poised to make the ultimate resurgence. Instead it all came to a dramatic end when John died in the throes of rehearsals for what would have been the band’s biggest tour in years. To understand why Bonham died so young we must also understand the pressures of life with the greatest rock band in the world. Being in Zeppelin brought him great rewards, fame and success, but it also undermined his personality and health. It was a wonderful, life-changing day when the lad from the Midlands agreed to join Jimmy Page’s new band in 1968. Down-to-earth, jovial and generous, John Bonham was the last person many thought would succumb to the rock’n’roll circus. A former builder and carpenter who taught himself to become a powerhouse drummer, he had to be convinced that the New Yardbirds, as Page’s new band were originally known, would ever amount too much. He agreed to join only after a deluge of pleading telegrams from manager Peter Grant, originally telling his then employer Tim Rose: “No way [am I leaving]. Not only do I love this life, but the money’s too good.” ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Read more about the life of John Bonham here: geni.us/JohnBonhamBiography ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 💥 History and Nostalgia Channel: (20th Century History Documentaries)💥 Welcome to the Remember This RU-vid History and Nostalgia Channel where we discuss thought provoking subject matter from recent the recent past to modern day... get ready for 20th Century History Documentaries content on all things from conspiracy theories to real events and how they shaped our lives. We create content, history and nostalgia on The Beatles, The Stones, JFK, MLK, Area 51, Robert Johnson, Frank Sinatra, The Rat Pack, Roswell 1947, Elvis, Aliens, UFO's, The counter culture and more... The Remember History and Nostalgia Channel is Sponsored by Cool Gifts For Men: geni.us/CoolGifts4Men ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hire Me To Use My Voice In Your Next Video/Project ► geni.us/VoiceOverPhilAdair ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 💥 View The Remember This Channel’s "Top 10" Most Watched Videos:💥 #1: ⏩ geni.us/WizardOfOzMovieTribute #2: ⏩ geni.us/JohnLennonLostWeekend #3: ⏩ geni.us/NatalieWoodTragicLoss #4: ⏩ geni.us/ChateauMarmontSecrets #5: ⏩ geni.us/TheJimiHendrixStory #6: ⏩ geni.us/JimMorrisonLifeStory #7: ⏩ geni.us/MarilynMonroeLifeStory #8: ⏩ geni.us/BobHopeLifeStory #9: ⏩ geni.us/BonScottLifeStory #10: ⏩ geni.us/DorisDayLifeStory My Gear: My Main Camera ► geni.us/PanasonicFZ1000-20 My Microphone ► geni.us/RodeNTUSBMicrophone My Microphone Boom Arm ► geni.us/RodeMikeBoomArm My Headphones ► geni.us/HD280ProHeadphones My Wireless Headphones ► geni.us/BoseQC35HPhonesSilver ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Listen To The Remember This Podcast ► geni.us/RememberThisPodcast ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow Us: Instagram ► geni.us/InstagramCoolGifts4Men Facebook ► geni.us/FacebookCoolGifts4Men ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Cool Gifts 4 Men Suite 12, 5th Floor, Dymocks Building 428 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 ▶ E: support@giftshopforguys.com ▶ W: geni.us/CoolGifts4Men ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #johnbonham #ledzeppelin #johnbonhamdrummer #historyandnostalgia #historydocumentaries #hardcorehistory #historyevents #ishistoryrepeatingitself #historypeople #whyhistoryisimportant #historyalive #philadair #rememberthis #1960spopculturemusic #celebritydeathreactions #1960spopculture #usahistory #1960usahistory #1970spopculturemusic
Him and Neil peart greatest of all time,, they made music and rock-'n'-roll beats that will last until Jesus comes back,, sorry to family for loss,,.. white boy jp
Yes sir your right. Any body that's ever listened to led can't say shit bad about their music. Page and Bonham was the tandem in music period. They played of each other. By the way John Paul Jones wasn't that bad either. Listen to stairway, the organ was all John paul.
@@HistoryandNostalgiaChannel Story goes he was in dealership. Long hair, dressed as he did, etc. He was interested in a car. They judged him by his looks. Had no idea who he was. John knew what was happening. They payed him some attention when they saw the cash he had on him, but he was mad. So he purchased the car and drove it out through the showroom doors. Literally through the glass.🤣🤣 Its referenced in song Trampled Under Foot.
To this day, so many decades later, aspiring rock drummers listen and dissect John Bonham’s playing, in the hopes of capturing some of his magic. His influence is incalculable.
I disagree. I am a die hard Led Zeppelin fan. However, as compared to other professional drummers Bonham was average at best. Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, and Gene Krupa were excellent drummers. Bonzo was not. The only thing he did was to create a great sound for his drum kits. But look at his hands compared to the greats. If you do, you will see what I am referring to.
@@HistoryandNostalgiaChannel Oh BONZ. 1st heard Zep in early '69. Good Times Bad Times. I was 5. Heck...Zep's the 1st ROCK BAND! that I ever heard. As soon as John hits the skins & Rob begins to sing, u can clearly tell jb aint no ORDINARY DRUMMER! He's telling us a story or, giving us a WARNING!
Bonzo was the greatest drummer playing for the Greatest rock band of all time !!! Grew up listening to Zeppelin in the 70's and still love all the music... there will never be another band like the Mighty Led Zeppelin
Even now, decades later, no one can bend the drums to their will like John Bonham did. It was like his energy flowed through the drums and back to him.The band listened to each other when they played, and played into what the others were doing. Each of them needed each other to make that amazing sound. One of the greatest bands ever.
I was in high school when word went around that John Bonham had died. It felt surreal how all the halls of our school seemed to have gone quiet and there was this sense of loss in the air. The man who played drums on Stairway to Heaven and all those incredible albums is no longer with us. His impact was huge. RIP.
@philippusviridi6527 NO drama at all here , myself and my 2 best friends grieved over his passing- I still have his obituary to those day, passed away on 09-25,1980
@@WilliamMSharbono-cv4mx You do realize That John Bonham called Americans nothing more than red neck turds in an interview. Stop treating the guy like some saint.
There are so many amazing John Bonham songs, but the one that stands out for me is “Fool in the Rain”. I remember playing it over and over when it came out, trying to match that amazing shuffle groove that Bonham perfected. And the samba bridge was absolutely out of this world. Sublime.
Ya brother it's not easy. When you learn that beat and then don't play that song for year's then try and do it it's like WTF where's my groove!! Frustrating, then it comes back , but you got to free your mind of everything exp anxiety
I saw Led Zeppelin three times with Bonham, March 1975 and the last two gigs at the Los Angeles Forum in 1977. He is tremendous on every Zeppelin track but I think his finesse really shines on Ten Years Gone. People always say he brought the thunder, but he was a musician’s musician, not just a thrasher. Not by any means.
There will never be another Bonzo even after 43 years the loss of this incredibly talented individual still cuts deep he gave every ounce of his being to his last breath and I for one am eternally greatfull,R.I.P Dear man.🙏
Great drummer, the one and only Bonzo. Since his untimely death, many fellow drummers continue to be inspired by his work. Condolences to the family and friends close to him.
Sometimes the most gifted are the most tortured. Thank you Bonzo for the inspiration and joy you brought to not just myself but all of the drummers that have been inspired by you.
How creepily ironic that I randomly clicked on this video on September 25... I'm no drummer but I do recognize the unequivocal brilliance of the drumming in Fool in the Rain. Go listen to it again if you've forgotten how it plays out... simply mind-boggling.
The Wonton Song is, IMHO, one of the more defining Bonham tracks ... I will always love that kick drum and beat, everything he did on a kit was extraordinary and epic ... RIP JB and Led Zeppelin
I hate that he was so unhappy. But I can understand why. As fun as being in a great band and having otherworldly talent and lots of money may be, I couldn't stand to be away from my wife and kids . There's no amount of praise or money that could make me happy if I couldn't be with my family
John was not unhappy, only when he had to go on tour. At heart John was a homebody, liked being at home, tours were fun but it meant time awAy from his beloved basement, kids and cars
@@danmaltby3271 he was also a tax exile so he couldn't be at home very long even when he wasn't on tour. He was forced to stay away 90 percent of the time or pay 90 percent of his earnings in tax. Have a look at the status of tax exiles in the UK during the 1970s. It's the reason The Stones, Clapton, Rod Stewart, Zeppelin, Elton John and other wealthy people moved to France and the United States during the period
I was fortunate to have seen Zeppelin 3 times in my life and during one show in Cleveland Ohio in 1977 I sat side stage and of course I had the honor of meeting the band. Setting there watching and listening the power of Bonzo’s drums was amazing but the band as a whole was magical. Miss the thunder!!!!!
Thank you for this documentary. I remember his passing as a teen and hearing everyone say 'He drank 26 vodka martini's in a row'. I started playing drums at the age of 12 in 1980 and he became a huge influence as I progressed. Just as other commenters have said, mimicking his beats and the Curly shuffle variation was tough (especially without RU-vid instructional videos at the time). The hard drinking of vodka and mood swings are all too familiar for me, as it is exactly where I was 2-1/2 years ago prior to getting sober. I often wonder where Bonzo would be if he had gotten some help for his destructive drinking. Jails, institutions, and death is the inevitable outcome. I am beyond grateful for the mark he left on this world and will always hold him as my #1 rated percussionist. RIP JB
@janetmobilia9572 They are all great in their on right, but John Who,come on man,every one of those drummers in his time and after acknowledged Bonzos greatness as a drummer!
I AM SURE GLAD THAT I GOT TO SEE LED ZEPPELIN IN CONCERT IN 1977 THERE WASN'T MUCH WEED TO SMOKE BUT EVERYBODY HAD HASHISH AND I SMOKED A LOT OF IT AT THAT CONCERT IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME CONCERT I HAVE EVER SEEN
The entire Led Zeppelin II album means so much to me. Anything by Led Zeppelin is amazing. Bonham passed before I saw them in concert. That sucks. He really could play those drums. So many have attempted to do what he did, nobody can touch it.
This Pic of John and Keith is an power house of Talent ,youthful for the ages where laughter, Talent and Time have no end.... in an dream were both appeared to me along with Mozart, Thomas alvin Edison and Albert Einstein all in one night. ❤
I started playing drums because of Bonham, and truth be told, I dont think there is a drummer since, that plays with as much power and finesse that Bonham did. He so incredibly gifted and still so young, its hard to imagine what Zeppelin had left to prove, but unfortunately wrll never know
It's so incredible that after 43 years ofJohn Bonham's death is still remembered as the best drummer of all time. He was my biggest influence in playing. I would have gave anything to have had his talent. He was taken way too soon.
John Bonham was unique, there will never another like him. The proof of this is that Page, Plant and Jones did not want to continue without him. No drummer would bear the brunt of trying to replace him.
Was fortunate enough to see them in concert two times in Indy. Was able to talk to one of the sound reinforcement people before the 73 concert. At that time, they were using a company called " Show Co" out of Dallas Texas. The person running the mixing board said that it was a real treat being able to bring John's full potential out during the concerts that he did with them. Also, a drummer I finally realized my dream to pay homage to the greatest rock drummer of all time when in 2019 was able to visit his grave at St. Michael's church. RIP
Captured his humanity and his huge talent in a moving tribute to this genius drummer. So many insights into this legendary band. Whole lotta love is one of many of their rock classics and my fave. Excellent doco
I saw Led Zeppelin twice at the los angeles forum, mind blowing, John was one of my biggest influences, along with Lee Kerslake, Ian Paice, Keith Moon, and Bill Ward, I was devastated when he died, I sat and played my drums for hours, I played every Zeppelin song that I knew how to play, my hands were bleeding when I finally stopped, and then I slept almost twelve hours.
I’ve been studying this band for over 40 years. In many ways, they were the only band in my eyes. They were the perfect combination of two professionals with balanced studio etiquette, and two young cocky Brummies. The perfect storm of talent! It is a shame that years of hard living took its toll on the departed drum giant - his death though was purely accidental. The body will reject the amount of alcohol he consumed that day. I hear that Carouselambra was in the rehearsals for the upcoming American tour too. What a shame this was as it’s a standout, epic Zeppelin track. Time away from home and loved ones can likely drive one to a breaking point. Underneath the brash behavior and devilish tomfoolery was a gentle teddy bear who simply missed his wife. It could be anyone of us too! He was human after all. Their music shaped much of the seventies and changed many lives throughout its reign. I’m just thankful to have been around at the same point in time as Zeppelin. When you look at the vast span of time, we should consider ourselves very lucky. When John died he took Zeppelin with him. Without Bonzo there’s no Led anything.
Bonham was a huge influence I my drumming. I eventually ended up in a professional band named THIRD FLOOR in Pennsylvania. My friends and I were weeks away from buying tickets to the upcoming Led Zeppelin tour. We were all crushed when he died.
I remember still the day he died. My mind traveled back through the years since the beginning of Led Zeppelin and I thought, my world will not be the same. My favourite song was his performance on Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You.
I have a childhood memory that I wish I had taken up the offer. I was born at 50 Littlewoods Hunt End in Redditch. This is the same house John Bonham lived in as a child, my parents brought the property from John Bonham’s parents. One day whilst playing with a friend of mine, we went into a small shop in Enfield road, Redditch. I could here drums being played and I said to the women behind the counter that I liked drums, she asked me if I wanted to see her son playing the drums, but being a little shy I declined the offer. It was several years latter (when I was 12 years old) that I discovered that the boy playing the drums was in fact John Henry Bonham and the the house I grew up in was the same one as John Bonham. Small world….
I didn't know any of this part of music history, or even of Bonham himself. 'Ramble On' is still on high rotation on my Spotify. I feel like Zeppelin were a huge part of a music revolution.
I cried like a baby on 25 September 1980, as I cry now. RIP JHB. Nobody has touched you since you left this world. You set the bar-that many have approached, but not surpassed. Cheers mate.
I just watched this and had tears in my eyes at the end. I started play drums at 8 years old at 14 I had a Kent blue sparkle set. That year zep 4 came out and I loved hearing the song rock and roll with the beginning and ending. Then hearing the intro to when the levee breaks and if I ever had any thought of playing another instrument it’s was no way. I still play today at age 65. I miss him even though I never met him.
I had just seen Zeppelin in Mannheim Germany. This was my first concert, standing on the floor in awe of what I was witnessing. I was close enough from the stage to see Bonham count to the beat of the songs. This would be their 3rd to last concert, who would have known. Great Documentary!
"fool in the rain", "black dog", & "when the levy breaks" is some of my favorites in drumming. john was the best. . led zepplin was the best band ever......
He was the master of playing on the bottom of the beat. It was his characterizing signature as a rock and roll drummer, and a huge influence on me as a drummer. God bless him.
I remember that afternoon, hearing it announced over the radio. I was sitting in my car, 2 days before my 18 th birthday. Zeppelin was right and I knew, out of respect , They' could not go on w/out him. Everybody was upset but understood that Bonham was 1 of One.
John Bonham's life is a great example of just how destructive success can be when it comes at you and just doesn't stop. Until it did stop, and he became its victim. I loved the way he played "Kashmir." It displays' his ferocity as well as his precision. I think, after listing to his son Jason, when he did the Celebration Day performance that this was something, he passes on to him. And it's a worthy trademark attached to the Bonham name. You play the drums like you mean it.
In 1979/80 I had to leave Canada for Germany and being 15/16 I had attended American International School of Dusseldorf. I had made many international friends at the school and I took drum lessons there as well. I had already been a fan of Led Zeppelin and was shocked one day when one of my friends said if I wanted to go to a Zeppelin concert in the nearby city of Koln. On top of that he told me his mother was the European tour coordinator and my friend has 4 full access/backstage passes. I was blown away by this and thinking how I was going to be meeting the band. When I got home and told the exciting news to my parents all my hopes and dreams where shattered by my partents saying that they were leaving to Paris for that weekend and I couldnt go. I pleaded with other possibilites of staying at frineds places but it was struck down as we were going for two weeks and visiting other countries. Well when I got back to see my friend and ask how the concert went he told it was an awesome time and seeing all the band backstage, but the most memerable part was my replacement which ended up being his curvy late teen sister and that Robert Plant had offered her his hotel room key but she turned him down. I am assuming that her mother would have been upset if she did take it. When I returned to Canada I told all my friends the story on how close I was to seeing the band and I continue to play drums and made a band with my friends playing the classic rock songs of that era. I still listen to Led Zeppelin to this day and I will be 60 on October 22 2023 and still play drums almost every weekend. RIP JHB
Nice video and pictures. Love the one with Bonzo and the Hereford cow. I remember Robert saying he was the only band member who visited him after his little boy died. 😢
Dazed and confused is my favorite because each drum roll is different at 14 in 1980 this was amazing to me. Triplets etc. The man reinvented the rock drummer instead of the drummer being seen as only rhythm .His style of drumming put his sound right up in in your face as he fronted the band. I remember Led Zeppelin being on the radio. But I could only hear the drums.
I absolutely adore his drumming. The power, the sound of his kit, his groove, his tasty fills, his jazz influenced swing and subtleties in his playing. He was unique at a time where there wasn't anyone that had all these elements, in my opinion anyway. I always wonder what he'd have gone on to do if he's not passed so soon.
I was born and brought up in Birmingham and I lived in Redditch a while. Bev Bevan the drummer of The Move and later ELO was at senior school with my brother. John was a legend in the region. Before I left the UK permanently I visited Bonzo's grave at St Michael's Church in Rushock.
Thank you so much for this. Having been a rock drummer in the past Bonham was and is my absolute hero. I have always admired the speed of his kick drum on Good Times Bad Times of the first album. Rest in peace Bonzo.
We ended up getting tickets for Detroit, and on the way home from school. Everybody was saying did you hear John Bonham died Everybody was like so sad on the bus and we’re all saying no way it’s over Led Zeppelin is gone rest in peace John henry Bonham, a legend
John Bonham. For me was the. Greatest I was lucky to catch Led Zeppelin at Knebworth second show the memory lives on in me thank you for inritching my life ❤️
Jimmy Page was right. John Bonham was the best rock-n-roll drummer period. I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin. John Bonham was the reason that I wanted to pick up the sticks in the first place. I’ve got 3 songs that come to mind right away : 1. Dy’er Mak’er 2. Misty Mountain Hop 3. When The Levee Breaks 3 thunderous beats from the best rock drummer that ever lived! Jason is not too far behind him either. Rest easy John and thank you for being the best and paving the way for the future drummers!
Let's just say that the opening track of LZ I showcases Bonzo's talent from the get go. When you hear the nuances of his playing, and that foot pedal action, you know he's no ordinary drummer.
All the usual ones blow me away as they do everybody - When The Levee Breaks, Rock and Roll, Black Dog, Good Times Bad Times... but I've always had a love for Achilles Last Stand.
Played. Lived the lifestyle. Worked hard...played hard. One of the lucky ones as was conscious enough to roll myself over to get some breath and get through the subsequent panic attack. Fixed the resultant A-Fib and chose life. No hard stuff since and going strong. Listen to Zep and Bonham's going off each morning during the daily workout. Gotta honor those who inspire in some, small way.
I saw ZEPPLIN twice in one week at MSG New York back in 1973 they left a imprint on my life ever since! John’s Moby Dick solo was amazing he gave it his all every night! His memory will live on in the music industry with his fans and most of all his family. LED ZEPPLIN is Rock N’ Roll ✌🏽🙏
This man wasnt afraid of nothing.....took out his anger on the drums and I can relate to him in so mant ways....explains the thunderous sound.....self meditation. If he never drank, i think he would have still been around, but seemed like he was tired of the fame. His kid Jason is just as good as he was....miss you dearly Bonzo!
What's interesting about John Bonham is no matter what genre of music you come from, from classical to rock, from Country to metal etc, all drummers in said genre's all like and speak highly of Bonham, i'm sure there's a few sour pusses lol I won't mention names, but you know what I mean. It was always cool to hear a lot of Jazz cats over the decades throw in Bonham's name as an influence and someone they enjoyed. One of the reasons Bonham was incredibly solid and had an amazing foundation on the drums is he played a four piece set. He tapped in to what's possible on a four piece set and he became beyond rock solid. (Yeah I know there were a couple more drums) But the way he played from his soul and with passion on that four piece is what made him who he was.
Led Zeppelin album presence The song, Achilles last stand In my opinion, the drums throughout that song are otherworldly .. he has great moments and all of their songs, but not like that one if you listen to it with headphones, it’s really something else
I play the Drums John Bonham was a force from beyond I seen drummers imitate but could never duplicate Bonhams approach and attack to a Drumset every time I listen to Zep with headphones on I hear something new that Bonham did no other rock drummer compares
I saw Led Zeppelin on their second American tour at San Francisco Winterland in 1969. Tickets were four dollars at the door. I still can’t get over that. Me and my three friends I went there with were so close we could touch the stage. Jimmy Page was right in front of us with his amp stack to our fight. We couldn’t hear out of our right ears all the way home so we were practically yelling at each other about what a great show we had seen. Of course John Bonham did his famous Moby Dick solo. If I remember right he was wearing an orange tank top and suede leather boots. When he finished he stood up and threw a towel over his sweaty face while Robert Plant addressed the crowd “John Bonham! John ‘Enry Bonham!” Of course John Paul Jones was great too. And a special nod to Jimmy’s guitar tech. He replaced Jimmy’s guitar strings every time Jimmy broke one and Jimmy kept that poor guy busy all night. Cheers.
Thank you for the kind comment and the best documentary I’ve seen on JB. I read two books about Led Zeppelin, one by their road manager Richard Cole who was intended to be “Bonzo”s baby sitter on their tours but ended up his drinking partner. Oh the stories about the “Beast”, another nickname. Greatest rock drummer ever hands down and as you said a kind and loving family man at home. RIP Bonzo.
@@Ray-yl5jt You're welcome. My video on Richard Cole is released next week. here it is if you want a sneak preview: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0eQsbtMsgMY.html
He's always been a powerhouse drummer. I've always said, as I had been taught, to even be a good drummer, you have to know how to increase and decrease your volume, depending on the demands of the song. Moby Dick aside, Bonham only had one volume and he made it work with everything LZ did. While a lot of their songs are favorites, my all-time is "Carouselambra." This, aside from his solos, was his finest moment. It started with an explosion, he brought it down and came back up in the end, still not changing his volume. To say the least, he was a force to be reckoned with.
I just started 7th grade and i was also a drummer when they announced they were coming back to America. Then he died. I remember going to school and seeing kids crying in the halls. Bonzo was my hero. So ironic that the most influential drummer of all time thought that everyone was better then him.
I witnessed the Power of John Bonham and his Mates at the Baltimore Civic Center in the early 1970's. Greatest Rock Drummer and Band, of all Time. John, throwing his sticks in the audience and playing bare handed, was beyond,UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Moby Dick was such a Massive drum solo by the Greatest drummer,EVER! The Zep will always remain the same..as the song will. I thank them al for their amazing dedication to always expanding their amazing talents.TY Led Zeppelin, for all of that MAGIC. R.I.P., john Bonham
I second your statement that Bonzo was the greatest rock drummer of all time, however if you listen closely to some of his beats, rolls and solos, you will realize that he listened and emulated all the great jazz and R and B drummers of the 50's, 60's and 70's to create his own style: hard rock/jazz fusion funk. He was truly a creative master and listening to him will open all kinds of musical directions. He continues to influence me every time I listen to a Zeppelin song. Thank you John for your drumming influence which is felt worldwide, you were the ultimate virtuoso on the traps. Rest in peace my brother.
I have been at every concert Led Zeppelin performed at Madison Square Garden, including the concert that became the movie “The Song Remains The Same”; I had 10th row center orchestra seats!!!!! I have seen John Bonham perform miracles on his drum kit; he was so powerful!!!!! I’m glad his son Jason became a member of Led Zeppelin, he is definitely a chip off the old block!!!!! No one can surpass John, but I see a lot of John’s influence in his son Jason, RIP John, the best drummer in rock ‘n’ roll history; you will never be forgotten ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Bonhams ability to ghost note during powerfull playing was truly impressive and a big part of the reason for his "full" sound. Also, starting his fills with his left hand is very impressive
