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John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980) was an English musician who was the drummer of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Noted for his speed, power, fast single-footed kick drumming, distinctive sound, and feel for groove, [1] he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential drummers in history. [2] [3] [4]
Oct 18, 2021 · Nicknamed Bonzo, John Bonham is considered to be one of the greatest rock drummers of all time (via John Bonham). His love for drumming was evident early on and as a child, he would use household items to bang on.
Sep 25, 2023 · In the history of classic rock, no one hit the drums harder than Led Zeppelin’s drummer, John Bonham. The guy has an entire beat devoted to him—you know the one, two big hits with the kick ...
Oct 14, 2022 · Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham was one of the greatest rock drummers in history. Known to fans as “Bonzo”, his power and energy behind the kit were unmatched.Thi...
John Bonham performs the drum solo from 'Moby Dick' live at Madison Square Garden in New York City in July 1973 from the feature film The Song Remains the Sa...
May 31, 2023 · 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.
May 27, 2024 · John Bonham (born May 31, 1947, Redditch, Worcestershire, England—died September 25, 1980, Windsor) was a British rock musician and famed heavy-handed drummer of the Led Zeppelin rock band. Bonham joined Led Zeppelin when it was formed in 1968.
Sep 25, 2020 · John Bonham developed his drumming style across eight studio albums and countless live performances with Led Zeppelin (with a few session gigs on the side – Roy Wood and Paul McCartney And Wings, among them).
Oct 30, 1980 · J ohn “Bonzo” Bonham, drummer for Led Zeppelin since the group’s inception twelve years ago, was found dead in bed on September 25th after a night of drinking at Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy...
Bronze Memorial to the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer in his home town of Redditch, Worcestershire. The Early Years. John Henry Bonham (aka Bonzo) was born in the Headless Cross area of Redditch, Worcestershire, not far from the family home in Hunt End, on 31st May 1948.
