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Led Zeppelin's legendary drummer, considered the greatest rock drummer of all time by most rock aficionados....


JOHN BONHAM

"Drummers aren’t meant to steal the show, they’re supposed to hold it down like a rock. John Bonham was a boulder, a giant walloping mountain tops with redwoods, Paul Bunyan stomping on the Grand Canyon. Ironically, he ended up hogging the spotlight from Page’s hyperspeed guitar crunch, the multi-instrumentalist virtuosities of J.P. Jones, and the showboating pomposity of Pretty Boy Plant. When you hear Led Zeppelin records today, what stands out are those massive snare bombs, skin-tight 4/4s, and mind-blowing fills where you can still hear every…single…beat. Still not convinced? Go out, buy the Led Zeppelin DVD, skip to the chapter with “Moby ****,” and don’t say another word.

The Best Of…
“When the Levee Breaks”
“Dazed and Confused”
“Moby ****”

-from Stylus magazine, which ranked Bonham #1 ever, over 50 other drummers in varying genres.


"John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham (May 31, 1948 – September 25, 1980) was an English drummer and member of the band Led Zeppelin. He was renowned for his power, fast right foot, distinctive sound and "feel" for the groove. Bonham is described by the Encyclopædia Britannica as "the perfect model for all hard rock drummers that have followed him".

"Describing the style of John Bonham's drumming instantly conjurs up visions of the thunderous power he created. His contributions to rock music were revolutionary, and his talent unmatched and irreplaceable. You can only imagine XXXX's reaction to first seeing him in 1968, ending his search for a new drummer to form a new band, the New Yardbirds (later renamed Led Zeppelin.)

As xxxx, xxxx, and xxxx have all stated many times, Led Zeppelin wouldn't have been half as good without him. Along with JPJ, they provided the solid foundation and backbone of the band, which made it all possible. Live performances truly showcased his abilities during the numerous improvised jams throughout every concert and of course his famous "Moby ****" drum solo; reaching a half-hour in length at times! Immitators are usually left frustrated, since Bonham made it look so easy - not only in his playing but also in the incredible drum sound he acheived. His legendary right foot (on his bass pedal) and lightning-fast triplets were his instant trademark. He later refined his style from the hard skin-bashing approach to a more delicate wrist controlled one - which produced an even more powerful & louder sound with less effort."