John Bonham 40 Years Gone - 40th Anniversary Commemorative Tribute Video

This short video was created to mark the 40th anniversary of John's passing on September 25th 1980. Simply THE best drummer of all time. Head, Heart and Hands - John Bonham, Always Remembered, Sadly Missed. "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing."

[@Calken54]

I was a 17-year-old high school student on that fateful day in 1980 September 25. Another day the music died. What a loss.

[@britneyspears1932]

JOHN BONHAM IS THE GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIMES!!!!!! HANDS DOWN 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@carlomazza731]

Bonzo was not only a great drummer; he was a great musician. No one like John Henry Bonham; i cried 40 years ago and i cry now. Sorry for my english, i'm italian and i love Led Zeppelin, Robert, Jimmy, John Paul, John. RIP Bonzo.

[@dibe56]

Convengo con te che siamo tutti orfani del grande Bonzo! 🙋‍♂️

[@donovanjones4175]

They were coming to Montreal and when he died, I cried too.

[@bishlap]

It's all right, Carlo, being that passionate about anything is really impressive. CIAO, from America... Dad is sicilian. PEACE

[@carlomazza731]

@@bishlap Thanks to you and peace, TJ.

[@bishlap]

@K S 3 years old? C'mon man ...3 yrs old ... u didn't have the slightest idea of how to pee at that age, yet you're telling us that after all these years have passed, you decided to feel bad about Bonham's passing, enough to cry? WOW, are u a woman, if so, then it would make sense. Heck, I LOVE the NY Yankees, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig died decades before I was born, but I don't cry at people that died 40 years before I was born. Oh well...hard to believe, but...PEACE to you.... you need it.

[@gmatt200]

John Bonham was best Rock drummer of all time!

[@Cincinnatus1869]

I never understood how some English farmer / construction worker with a decidedly un-funky upbringing could be more funky than any black drummer in Detroit or Memphis or Chicago . But he was. Robert Plant tells a story about John sitting in with Bobby Blue Bland and the guys were all leaning in towards Bonham by the end of the gig because the feel was just undeniable. And then he could turn around and play something as powerful and driving like the Wanton Song and move a hard rock fan to tears

[@keithe.bilitsky833]

I'm a drummer, he died the day before my birthday. I was on my way back from trade school and pulled over on the belt parkway in Brooklyn and cried. I was to get tickets for my birthday to there upcoming show. Rough weekend.

[@dirtydave2691]

I was 15 and saving money to see them. I'm still a drummer and still love our man Bonham!

[@keithe.bilitsky833]

@@dirtydave2691 Bonham was great. I owe my double bassing single foot to him.

[@keithe.bilitsky833]

@Base Ball l was just turning 17 the next day. I was really excited cause my parents were going to by me the tickets. They just went on sale. What a birthday that would have been. Never the less, it was a great time in life, wasn't it ?

[@sdime9858]

Yeah my birthday was coming up and I was going to get tickets when they went on sale , I heard the news right before school so me and a friend cut school walked to his house bummed out when we got there my friend was a drummer put on some Zeppelin and for the next hour and a half just started playing Zeppelin songs I wasn't expecting that but it was a fitting tribute to a man that we felt like was a friend of ours , that was a sad day but I will always remember the drum tribute my friend did for John. Rest in peace my friend you are gone but not forgotten

[@keithe.bilitsky833]

@@sdime9858 That was a good tribute and story. When l was in high school, which l loved high school shocking but true, l was the only drummer that could play Zeppelin properly. The drummers in that school hated my guts. Not only that but l stole there chicks too. Wasn't it a great time in life ?

[@carlawilliams5132]

There will never be a band like Led Zeppelin and never be a drummer like jon...Those were the glory days for sure

[@josephvoorhees9353]

All Feel....No Slop!!! SONIC PERFECTION!!! STAGGERING SENSE OF TIMING!!! A show all unto himself....

[@patrickwalker3568]

Greatest drummer all time!!! RIP Mr. Bonham

[@paulflipse3353]

John Bonham was the reason I started playing drums. That was 30 years ago, and I love it now more than ever. Thanks, Bonzo.

[@Leo-lt7kr]

Best drummer ever !

[@KillerKev1961]

Thank you Dave Lewis, so very missed, so sorry hes 40 years gone.

[@bleeblues9126]

John Bonham is the Best Drummer in the world 🤟🏻

[@davidmecucci7348]

@Philip Gannello no body played with the feel like John Bonham

[@kennygeorge4454]

Neil Peart

[@luigigraziano4897]

The best drummer in the world

[@MegaSting1981]

Excellent tribute!! God bless Bonzo. Gone but never forgotten.

[@brigitteb513]

So Brilliant!!! RIP most beloved John Bonham!!

[@single55]

Bonzo was not only a great drummer,he could kiss the drums ,then attack them like a madman, with his one kick pedal going 100 miles an hour. I was 15 years and said to myself, should I go home and practice or quit. Went home and stayed at it .I'm 66 today,and John Henry Bonham ♥ has helped my style of play 100%.Only Bonzo is Bonzo, My point is,listen carefully to his, kick ,snare,hi-hat combinations.

[@jeremywhakarau2403]

By the time Led Zeppelin 2 was released Bonham was 21 Unbelievable talent Hunger to be the best for the band

[@nickthedrummer1579]

Beautiful!!! My absolute top hero of all time. RIP Bonzo!

[@michaeljackson2838]

I saw them play the 1st gig at Knebworth back in 79, luckily in the UK on holidays, but the gig in Adelaide in 1972 where I was about 30 metres from the stage in an elevated position may well be the best 3ish hours of my life! Bonzo was nothing short of brilliant, and Percy in his open to the pubic hair shirt got my girlfriend pretty excited. Helped me a bit later that night! Long may Zep live.

[@DaveClark-ib6sp]

I've tried to tell people all my life what JPJ said about Bonham. He plays a quadruple shuffle with a funk feel. He just did it with more power. All of those rock drummers that followed just didn't get it! I got it.

[@jamesbone105]

I was blessed to see John Bonham in July 1977, the 23rd I believe, it was my first concert and it was Zeppelins second to the last gig they ever played in America. John did a 35 minute drum solo, it was awesome. It was in Oakland, CA.

[@thomasbryant6512]

The "Rat Pack" story that Jason told really doesn't surprise me. Imagine the chaos if Keith Moon were there that evening...

[@marciashiraishi5891]

Unforgettable Bonzo! RIP dear John. I hear you every day. You will be part of me forever 🎶🥁❤️

[@RC-gf8cs]

Ironically .i had drum lesson in afternoon after news...teach wasnt sure if i show ...1st saw jb..sept 71 msg nyc..just started 8th grade...saw 73.75.77.twice.each .live his sound had the hammer of the gods .filled the room

[@dougstill6517]

John “Bonzo” Bonham= GOAT RIP

[@bricciobelloodales1720]

There is the God of the guitar Mr. Jimmy Hendrix. Without a doubt, the God of drums is Mr. John Bonham, no doubt about it.

[@desicoinc.7956]

I still miss him. We Lost him way too soon. If you ever hear Thunder, it's BONZO having a go at it for Eternity... ❤

[@SS-wt3xe]

spent many friday nights sneeking into the MIDNIGHT MOVIES to catch SONG REMAINES THE SAME....

[@carywest9256]

Every year since l heard the news report on the radio at work,l always ponder what it would have been like if he was still with us.LZ would be even bigger &better because MTV was less than a year away from their first day of broadcasting on SEPTEMBER 1st. 1981. John Henry Bonham AKA BONZO , hands down is the best drummer in rock.

[@robertj5881]

It was a once-in-a-lifetime alchemy. The rift creation of both Jimmy and John paul, the stunning vocals and later the amazing lyrics of robert, and the ability to take riffs and turn them into a groove by the ability to lay amazing timing and rhythms on top of these stunning creations. This is a once-in-a-lifetime alchemy, like me, continue to enjoy it. There won't be another.

[@bubhub64]

RIP John Bonham & Cozy Powell.

[@panivaghefi9023]

Where did this much energy go😳😳😳may be transmitted to his son

[@dirtydave2691]

Bonzo in the bathrobe! My drum hero to this day! Nice tribute.

[@kensalazar5066]

Great tribute to a great man, the best drummer of all time. 40 years gone, I think anyone into rock remembers where they were that day, when they heard that John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham " had tragically died. ....and so did TMLZ... GONE BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ronnociar1216]

How and why he played the way he did, we'll never know. Only John Henry Bonham knows and he took that info with him and thats why there will never be another like him. Thank god for that because Bonzo earned the rights to be seated far above all the rest. The one and only, the greatest Rock Drummer of all time.

[@margaretbarnes4626]

Top five for sure

[@jimmorrison3830]

WOWW That's a powerful video.. There can only be one

[@kennethedwards3936]

It was the perfect understanding of the swing or "hip hop" triplet groove. He incorporated that swing feel in everything including straight rythem. It was an amazing thing to hear especially back then. It created that sort of "bounce" in his feel . Considering the first album was recorded in 1968 his drumming is absolutly unprecedented .He realy has no equel.

[@williamheddy3307]

I remember well, the year was December of 80. I was 14 at the time of his departure, it hit my big brother big time. He had just bought two tickets, seventh row. To this day my big bro still has those tickets. My brother and I will always miss you, bonzo, dead or alive you are the greatest drummer that ever played. Don't forget Keith moon. Another great drummer. Capt jcramirez usmc

[@jeffmusgrave6467]

I was on a Beach in California watching the sunset and I knew this sunset change Rock and Roll forever miss you. JB RIP your thunderous beats will always echo in my mind🙁😢

[@tonydeaton2890]

I'm 63 now and was there for all of it. He was already a star in his own right and, at times, out shown the other three. Thru 1968 and '69 I didn't pay much attention to Led Zeppelin. Then a friend played the fourth album cranked up for me. I heard Black Dog for the first time and thought, bloody hell, what sort of monster is on drums. That was it for me. The legend was real. He passed in September of 1980 and three months later John Lennon was murdered. It was a bit of a rough spot for all of us.

[@chrisg6863]

Bon Scott went that year too and I’m sure there was another but escapes me atm

[@WandaWooten]

This is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing x

[@zeppearl]

Well done !!! Love the stories !!! Bonzo will always be the greatest to me.

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Top . There isnt another.

[@gustavfloyd3469]

Siempre Pte. BONZO QUERIDO. RECONOZCO EN EL MEJOR BATERISTA & PERCUSIONISTA DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS . SALUDOS FLOYDIANOS.

[@nileve04]

The goat!

[@wjb111]

Goose Bumps!

[@jablescreed]

John Bonham ❤️🎼🙏 FOREVER

[@ralph6968]

40 years gone ,still the best.

[@andreascala2663]

unforgettable

[@BobJohnson-mq2dr]

Got to see him twice, still best I ever saw!

[@captpicard6894]

Bonzo left us on the 25th of September 1980, the reason is quite simple:- on the 26th of September 1980 God wanted to start drumming lessons.

[@eddiemunson8153]

John bonham was my friend marcy idol

[@anatar1166]

He was allied with the most mysterious thing in the world called the Breath of the Universe. Only a few are given this Breath to feel...

[@chrishills2427]

And now the man with athletes foot. Thanks Bonzo x

[@edyswitarto413]

Bonzo never die in my heart..still live evermore.. 👍🙏🙏👍

[@luispinotti]

Man...I've only watched 5 minutes....all the videos are synchronized. If so, a work of art!

[@BlocksVideos]

Cheers

[@josephvoorhees9353]

This MAN was in a permanent GROOVE!!!!!

[@Grimmsha72]

His ability to play the perfect beat to a song was superhero power level

[@gustavfloyd3469]

SALUD 🍷. GUSTAV. ( ROSARIO , ARGENTINA. ) 👍

[@davelaneve2446]

Those saying he was the best or greatest drummer ever have never heard of Buddy Rich...

[@billmaglis6207]

Loved him from 1968 and I will love him and listen to him till I die. Thank you so much much for keeping his memory alive. He broke our hearts 💔

[@billgross2097]

RIP BONZO. See you on the other side

[@rolly5558]

John Bonham well forever be the greatest drummer that god put on a drum set!🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜nuff said!

[@BunyanaRed1958]

For me. In his chosen field, he's the greatest Musician of all time.

[@vinniesisser3126]

The left foot never stopped keeping cadence. He could be doing the most incredible, off time stuff but that left foot never wavered. I am totally blown away by that and everything else Bonzo had up his sleeve. The groove on "Fool in the Rain" ......Epic!!!!

[@chrisg6863]

He was strongly influenced by Rich and Krupa who often kept their left foot going during their solos. When I played drums it took me ages to do it and certainly not doing some of the patterns he did lol

[@markheller197]

Holy crap it’s been over 40 years since my last live Zep concert in NYC. Plant is getting old.

[@pipis920]

Genius

[@nathanwalsh3028]

As great as John was he would not be who he is without Jimmy Page, John Paul and Robert. It's the sum of the parts that made that band awesome not just one person... Those guitar riffs... those bass-lines and those vocals!!!

[@petebest22]

I agree, most people think it's just the drummer, it's a bit of all of the members that chip in and make a band as good as they are 😊

[@richardheinz]

I've always loved how Bonham tuned his drums higher than most drummers. Drummers, especially in the 70's had their drums tuned lower, to the point where the batter side actually sounded loose.

[@SS-wt3xe]

first 45 ever was sound track to tv show SHAFT... went from DISCO DUCK ,, SHAFT..to WHOS FIRST..then ZEP 1...NEVER LOOKED BACK..

[@ansc6472]

Bonzo the best

[@OutOnTheTiles]

This is so well done. Actually got me choked up. Thank you ✌️❤️

[@BlocksVideos]

Thanks mate.

[@gsda007]

Absolutely amazing tribute! Love the combo of the many clips! I believe this to be one of the best, if not thee best, tributes to John out there!! John will never be forgotten, he will always be loved & remembered. Blessings to his family today...♥

[@mikeduquesne2991]

Best fucking band and drummer ever ZEP forever

[@levimckight2]

That scottish dude's awesome

[@davidfreeme7989]

The man still rules

[@chriso3780]

I love that you ended with his DAC solo from TSRTS! The best ever. . RIP

[@RogerBergqvist]

As long as you can remeber someone there not really gone. Bonzo was so special.

[@bobshwd65]

Cant like this enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juniorpontes4620]

- Simply John "Bonzo" Henry Bonham R.i.p 🎶🎼😭🙏

[@michaelgilson2069]

Fantastic. Great choice of performance clips and anecdotes (Jason's retelling of the incident on the French Riviera is superb!). I was hoping the climactic mini-solo from Dazed in TSRtS would be there. I was right, and it was in the best possible spot. Thank you for this!

[@jupitorious7925]

The restaurant is still there, I go passed it a lot

[@carlawilliams5132]

Think the best drummer of all time… Rest in peace and love

[@samchatsc]

gone too fast 💔

[@briano.5746]

A true one of a kind! R.I.P. BONZO You are sorely missed my friend.

[@onlyvik]

What a guy and what a technique-Unbelievable! Even today I think nobody comes near Bonham. Very nice tribute and thanks for sharing.

[@thomasmontalto7574]

It doesn't get any better than him!!!!!

[@cirenosnor5768]

Man had swagger for days

[@user-ck4kw9oq9z]

Superstar 💥

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

Cheers Dave. You're much appreciated fella! I'm still ploughing through your epic Zep concerts book. All the best, Mike R.

[@johnskerlec9663]

Love what JPJ said, he had all this small stuff going on. I get it. It is not about the big hits but the feel and in between. That's why Bozo was so cool.

[@rf396]

Bonzo. STILL The Gold Standard

[@misfit2022]

Some musicians are too colossal to go gently into that good night and John Bonham is one much musician like EVH today and Jimi before him and Freddie these will still be topping best musician polls for years to come. All over the world there are still Bonzo’s Bash, Bonzo’s Birthday Weekend etc. Gone but lives on through drummers amateur to professional from Lee Kerslake to Chad Smith to Mike Portnoy to Brian Tichy

[@JP-yw4wx]

My greatest high was when I was introduced to LZ in middle school. I worked my butt off to learn Bonzo's art of drumming. I didn't learn it all. I wanted to leave a lot of it the to air of mystery.

[@HBO1984.]

2:04 Enough said!

[@bubhub64]

Holy shit, that was badass!

[@finessemuse2123]

I have link to full video of the clip at 2:04. I will link it next

[@finessemuse2123]

Here you go, enjoy link of this video of Bonzo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJypdKmjprV-i7s

[@KnebworthTBL30]

10,000 views in a week. Thank you to everyone for stopping by to view this tribute to John. UPDATE @ 10/10/20 We have now past 30k views! Remembering John on this day 40 years ago, as it was his funeral.

[@chillin244g]

Great video! I remember first getting into Zeppelin 20 years ago and while working in a computer lab at school I stumbled upon a tribute page called 20 years gone. This was of course pre KZbin or really any of the current media platforms. This brought back memories!

[@Karol-ds1qs]

Great video Thank you

[@troddy3925]

Got chills at the end! There are some bootlegs out there where he sounds like an absolute monster. We need a documentary giving more detail and examples of his prowess!!!

[@cactus9362]

BONHAM É O MAIS FODA DOS MAIS FODÕES. MORREU EM 80 E ATÉ HOJE É CULTUADO E SEGUIDO. EU PAREI DE TOCAR BATERA PORQUE PERCEBI QUE JAMAIS SERIA IGUAL A ELE.