RIP John Bonham.
May 31, 1948 - September 25, 1980
The God of Thunder!! no one else comes close!!!
Definitely only one of him ever made, Unique, ambitious in his approach, and played without fear.... RIP Mr Bonham
Power, groove, feel for the song. True talent. Sure doesnt seem like he has been gone that long.
The man that could lay down an incredible groove.
Rest In Peace.
We miss you, John. Like Buddy, it's obvious that John could make ANY kit sound great! LoLoLoLo
Dead as long as he was alive,and STILL a major influence.I was lucky to have seen him and his band Led something back in the day.Clearly he was a force of nature,and seemed to never give less than 110%.He had the intestinal fortitude to just go for it occasionally,and not always end up where he wanted,but at least he tried,and at the very least never played it safe.
I was no further that 15 feet away from him at the NY State Pavillion in 69.General admission,and no seats.You either sat on the floor or you stood up.I couldn't sit.RIP Bonzo.:)
Steve B
For some reason, I had this sudden urge to listen to some Zep this AM. How strange that he died on this date.
If you haven't heard any of The Lost Sessions Vol. I - IV, do it. They are easily available. Hint Hint ;) ;)
There are some really great tracks and a lot of John's signature mubling over the raw and powerful drum recordings.
RIP Bonzo.
- Tim
The one and only!
I told my wife that if we have a boy for our next child I want to name him James Bohnam (James after my dad). My brother, Andrew, was jealous that I thought of that name before him as he was his absolute favorite drummer (and one of mine, too!).
RIP Bonzo. I hope my brother has met you and gets to jam with you up in that big ol' party in the sky!
Wow, has it been 32 years. I saw him with Zeppelin at the University of Alabama Coliseum just after they released "Stairway To Heaven". Playing his acrylic's.
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