John Bonham Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin - DRUM LESSONS

[@BAMAVADER]

Finally someone that understands the high hat is the heart of this song... great job...always heard the reason they brought phil Collins in at liveaid was tony Thompson couldn't get the intro down...rock and roll indeed...

[@rol0511]

Since I've Been Loving You has got to be my favorite Zeppelin song.

[@Secretrealmtube]

Agreed, the laid back feel and drums……the sheer emotion, yearning and melancholy, 2 guitar solos? Or more? JP Jones adding flavours…..and of course Mr Plant…..very well structured, archetypal Led Zeppelin.

[@erichfranz08]

WOW! Ten years ago...very good!!! Bonhan is always class!!! He is my drummer of the heart!!! He is "the MAN"!!!

[@Ceremyjohen]

Thanks, man .. I'm a bass player. Your intro count really helped me out!

[@toddlavigne6441]

The ghost notes make all the difference to the feel.

[@thewigon]

Todd Lavigne it makes it feel like there is never a gap

[@cheftekard7165]

Right?! I never knew that then when I heard him do it, it blew my mind

[@JugaJuga14]

This is another way... BA DU DU BA DU DU DU DU BA DU DU BA DU DU DU DU BA DU DU BA DU DU DU BA DU DU BA DU BA DU BA DA DA DA DA. That's how it's done.

[@rb37mcc]

that oddly helpful :v

[@amandahollifield7709]

Omg. Thank you do much

[@Thargoyd]

Brilliant, thx, I am doing this at an audition this Wednesday 2nd Dec. happy new year to you.

[@wutamamama]

🤨

[@johncuscaden2021]

@bonzoleum

[@kerripace]

Someone may have already pointed this out below - but Marco Minimann explains that they had the Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode guitar intro going at the beginning (which they later eliminated from the final track). The drum intro syncs up perfectly with that - which - as you said - begins on the "and" of three.

[@billwarner213]

HOLY CRAP, dude - YOU’RE RIGHT!!! That’s amazing!!! I’ve wondered about this since I was a kid - why they played it in such a peculiar way - and that makes it fall right into place!!

[@friggingriff]

Yes. This!

[@norbertrenner9364]

Whole lotta love is my favorite song,and John Bonham is one of my early heroes,for his sound,grooves and power !

[@sarahkatherinesisk1980]

Sweet, I couldn't find any online lessons that broke this down correctly, and I have to know it for an upcoming gig! You're a life saver!

[@taypax]

that's what so amazing about Bonham...the subtle stuff that he did to make the tracks sound so much better, and that's why no one will ever come close to sounding like him

[@FHD59]

No doubt in my mind: Bonham was a genius. This is a fantastic presentation.. now we know! well done.

[@roguehk]

NICE. You might be the first guy that not only gets the ghost notes on the verses, but also understands how they PUSH and drive the rhythm. Great video - thanks for sharing.

[@Drummershead]

Fool in the Rain has to be my favorite groove. John Bonham has so many amazing grooves and has left behind such a great drumming legacy.

[@PillowMethod]

Achilles Last Stand is in my top twenty favorite Zeppelin tunes....Fun to drum it. One of my favorite bands of all time...

[@DeadEddie629]

Over the hills and far away is my fav. Pure rock n roll after the acoustic intro

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

YOU GOT IT !!!! Good work man.

[@billwarner213]

Well, I've only been trying to figure this out since about 1976 - so thanks! GREAT video!

[@FireHorse828]

One of my faves, can't pick just one: Achilles Last Stand. Thanks for the tutorial- it really helps, especially when you slow the tempo down.

[@bigneutron5510]

Stephen you are the best drum teacher ever!!!!!

[@steveforwarduk]

great drumming and explanation. keep it up!

[@williambewise]

I appreciate the response! I probably should have checked through your other videos first but I'll definitely do that now. Thanks Stephen

[@Benjamminable]

fav Zeppelin tunes are houses of the holy, Misty mountain hop, and Living Loving maid..and so many more thanks for the vid!

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

Thank you. I have never been able to count the into out properly. You are right. He does start on the "and" of 3. But what throws me off even more is starting off with a forte beat. I might be able to get it now.

[@brianfoster7486]

Good times, bad times ... first time I ever heard that I was - WOW, this guy is a DRUMMER

[@ProdigalSin]

One of,if not The Best breakdown of this song I have seen here. I have seen some great Drummers play this song and they don't do it right. Hard to pick My favorite Zep tune but it's either Achilles Last Stand,Trampled Under Foot Or Rock n Roll. I saw them twice back in the mid 70's

[@Smigjo]

Down By The Seaside is probably my favorite song by Zeppelin, at the moment!

[@Boogieplex]

Its also one of my favorites.There’s a dreamy,feel good vibe to it. Love the tremolo effect Page used on his amplifier during the recording.

[@BobCropsey]

You break it down and I hear things so much clearer now. Thank you. Below they keep asking about the Bonham bass triplets which you took apart talking about Good Times Bad Times and I can now practice something I thought was untouchable.

[@jameshersheysr7194]

Absolutely right,I never noticed those ghost notes but they make a huge difference.Thanks for lesson.

[@SomeDude1990]

Fool In The Rain. Love the Bonham shuffle

[@ronnieDshman18]

I'm a guitarist trying to teach myself drums rn, looking through the comments drummers pick WAY different Led Zep songs as their favorites. Guitarists never say Achillies Last Stand and honestly I've never heard one say Dazed and Confused though I don't know why since it's extremely guitar heavy. For myself, I go back and forth but the tops are always Black Dog, Communication Breakdown, Good times Bad times, and of course Rock and Roll

[@szatson]

So true man, the ghost notes make the groove. Also is so good for strengthening non dominant hand chops. PHAT!

[@mark52111]

Awesome! Thank you. First 15 seconds to The Police "Spirits in the Material World" still throws me sometimes, until I either clap out or relax my mind and hear the kick on 2 and 4. Easy to get fooled and hear the kick on the "and" of 2 and 4.

[@brennaldo101]

This is actually my fav Zeppelin tune and I just noticed now I was playing it wrong, so a big thank you for this, really helps!

[@JRMARINDRUMS]

THANKS FOR THE LESSON, my favorite ZEP tune Achilles last stand

[@armyrangerlogic1674]

Since I’ve been loving you has the tastiest groove and the squeak of Bonham pedal is awesome

[@AquaAnim]

Shesh thanks for this lesson Stephen, I had one of those days, idk if you have ever had one. I picked up my stick was ready to go, did my warmup and stretched and man I just felt frustrated, my shoulder ached so I couldn't relax, and I felt tense body wise, was beyond frustrating, tried to play and I couldn't un-tense, so I got beyond pissed just dropped the sticks and worked my forearms and walked away to cool off.

[@kristinakurr7268]

When the Levee Breaks. Give me the chills every single time I hear it.

[@shanebillard156]

This guy is great for learning from, great teacher.

[@JoeDrumma]

Well done. I agree with you completely - the ghost notes through the whole song make all the difference. You've really got the feel down on this. And like you, I still can't hear the right time on the intro when I hear it without the count!

[@miketwo345]

Awesome as always. Your teaching style has gotten way smoother over time. The pacing and everything is perfect now.

[@ChristophC999]

No Quarter I guess, It's hard to choose just one! This is a fun song but I haven't played it since High school. These are great tips.

[@boo0703]

Thanks so much for breaking down the intro. I can finally count it in now. I've been working on my foot speed for 3 months now so i can play those bass triplets but i was still struggling to count the intro correctly. These lessons are great.

[@CrucialConor]

Since i've Been Loving You.......The ultimate Blues Rock Masterpiece (with squeaky pedal for effects)

[@napalmsf]

Yes!

[@Takes680]

Simplicity is so great the easiest of grooves becomes one of the greatest songs ever Bonzo was a master

[@MegaChagus]

Great instructional vid! Thanks for posting and bravo!

[@JavierScheuermannMusic]

I love it. John Bonham was such a great drummer! R.I.P!

[@scorchwhammin]

Thanks for this lesson... You are dead on right on so many of the subtleties on the drum parts of this song....

[@BitcoinWillFixEverything]

Great lesson. Favorite song its hard to say, but 'in the light' off of physical graffiti has a great feel to it and its rarely mentioned.

[@chazmcleod802]

Nice one for figuring that out!!! I just learnt is as it sounds (like a bar of 11 at the end). but once you hear it starting on the and of 3 it sounds SO different it's crazy.. And it also seems very obvious once you know. Great lesson. Thanks

[@ironpage]

Achilles Last Stand. Just love the epic feel to it.

[@gwalj]

I'm another bass player that has been confounded by this intro! Thank-you for your clear explanation. I really like Candy Store Rock, it's a 50s throwback, but with a very modern, almost urgent, feel to it. I think Zeppelin were 'in-the-zone' on Presence.

[@andrewjackson5704]

The Rover just learnt the drum intro - totally awesome beat to learn and play

[@HereIsmarcus]

Wow. Thanks. That was so NOT what I thought I heard when I played along to Bonham and not what what I thought I saw when I watched the video of Led Zep live !

[@Lej0]

THANKS FOR EVERY LESSON. You're an inspiration for my knowledgment of this great and beatiful instrument. Greetings from Colombia.

[@PJJTremblay]

Perfect ... best description i've found. thank you !!

[@wutamamama]

Always spot on. Always great drumming. A drummer’s drummer. Thanks for breaking it down and educating people how to count it out. Definitely de-mystified it for me! Now to play it like Bonham... 😅

[@vkiperman]

Favorite Zep tune: Hey Hey What Can I do? Great video. Keep up the great work! I'd like to see you dissect Gallows Pole. It also has an unusual, but catchy feel.

[@rafderaf6245]

Dazed and confused is my favorite tune!

[@rosepamela1]

Thank you this lesson has saved me a lot of time,and one hell of a head ache

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

So glad it helped!

[@brianfoster7486]

Then again, there are so many GREAT Bonham backbeats on so many songs, it's impossible to nail down just one :)

[@darryllev5195]

I enjoyed your lesson. My fave song from Led Zepplin is Over the Hills And Far Away. Just a cool groove. What you taught in the lesson really made sense. The whole time I was playing straight on and not using ghost notes but I saw how perfect it sounds. Now I'm playing it right for the first time, Thank You :}

[@renesalazar905]

THANK YOU for the intro break down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@matthieudeuxt4759]

I am not a drummer but was very frustrated not understanding the introduction of this song ! Thanks a lot for your explanations !!!

[@langejm9]

Right on!!! I remember back in the early 80's when I started playing drums this song was my nightmare because of the "odd" timing. It took me years to figure out what he was doing. I did so actually by accident by messing around with Johnny B Goode. Good job!!

[@debbiland]

Love your teaching style!

[@steveperez3501]

Impossible to pick a favorite but my favorite to drum is dazed and confused. That was one of their first songs I learned . It inspired me to learn when he came those triple six strokes (or whatever, you know the fills im referring to) that you dont see coming and the monster triplets at the end if the middle part

[@ronricchiuto5443]

Traveling Riverside Blues; my fav Zep tune

[@1ko1313]

Best breakdown so far! Keep up the good work and keep them videos comin'...!

[@ThornsDrummer4]

My favourite zep tune is Thank you from Led Zeppelin II. VERY musical

[@williambewise]

Hey man, is there any chance you could do a tutorial on how you tune your drums? They sounds amazing, especially your toms

[@Slinky108]

Thanks for the awesome lesson! Fool in the rain or Archilles' last stand, can't decide! Also, I love reading the positive comments you generally get. I am so sick of seeing negative or mean comments that some people leave on other videos instead of being constructive !

[@taferrie]

This is the best explanation ever you’re fantastic drummer and teacher bro

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thank you!

[@pauloesnegro]

this channel keeps getting more and more amazing with every video I watch. Its so underrated though.

[@vinaysb]

Awesome! thank you so much for breaking this down!

[@gsdrottpitt]

Have been trying to get that sound for years.... think I may have nailed it with this vid. Fair play.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

So glad it helped Joe

[@ArchieBC]

Great breakdown! My favorite Zep tune to play is The Ocean. Close 2nd is Fool in the Rain.

[@victorblanco1912]

i really like the fill bonham do after the solo, i think is like 10 bars after the solo. pretty good work i think.

[@La_C0NCHA_De_Pandora]

5:10 Basically... “Billie Jean” in TURBO MODE!

[@EDOGG62]

And as most of us probably know, the basic groove came from the Little Richard tune, "Keep a Knockin'." You totally got it. I've been trying to count in bands on this tune for-ever, and they NEVER seem to get the + of 3 pickup.

[@sethrock1]

Fantastic. Thanks for the lesson, brother...

[@kapavalimaki]

Good work! I think the easiest way to learn intro of Rock´n Roll is listen Little Richards tune Keep On Knocking from 50´s. The Idea is same, but Bonham only phrases the intro differently.

[@jeffmckibben2000]

Dude you are great man. You’re on it Awesome Fantastic Bueno

[@Coin3103]

So useful ! Thanks for this ! One more time it's so cool ! And one of my favorite song, and maybe MY favorite, is Lemon Song !!!! So groovy and so much energy

[@lexiisloved1297]

Gotta scream " all right let's go" in the beginning though.

[@averyetvspecial1487]

Sorry to be a pedant, but it’s “Okayyyeee” let’s go.

[@Giuse_Tato]

Tsrts

[@ctrlshiftqq9846]

@@Giuse_Tato Tsrts

[@ericlarousse1149]

Never knew this. Genius!

[@maxrent7]

Well done! Thanks for sharing the real info!

[@zeptime3473]

Dude great. Lesson. U answered questions that plagued me for years. And I was told I played it better than anyone by a phenom bass player. But ur lesson shows me such now obvious mistakes iv made. Thank u

[@nmbr1von]

playing with you resolved my confusion. thankuou

[@brianbernens]

Currently: The Ocean. Love how the time signature changes, shows that Zep was all about the music.

[@boutchmanz]

Absolutely sick!!

[@ifreemantoo]

Wow I checked several videos. Most only touched on the intro and 7 years later it's now 3&, but no one really teaches or plays the the groove shuffle. I play the song probably as most do without the shuffle. I'm gonna change that. Your lesson explained what I've heard but couldn't translate. Thanks!

[@Theonlydump]

I like the Freudian slip: "It doesn't drive the train". Perfect.

[@subatomic10]

Thanks for demystifying this enigmatic classic

[@waltzguy14151]

Well done cat! Practically every other drum clip about Rock N Roll focuses on the intro - but drop the 8th notes on the groove. Well done dude!! Not even Jason Bonham plays this song right ha

[@baitokenshi8260]

Rock and Roll is my favorite Led Zeppelin song by far!

[@ALKasat23]

Fool in the rain-the one of the best tunes ever!)

[@timpenfield5]

BONHAM=AWESOME

[@Doug64]

Thank you for addressing the common mistakes on this groove, run across them all the time. Not hearing the count-off was a pain in the ass when I was trying to figure out the intro to BB King's "The Thrill Is Gone"--another tricky intro until you get the count right.

[@dopeydad1221]

This is excellent, thank you. This intro has been driving me nuts for years...

[@MrMaefiu]

good lesson! Very useful for the guitarist too.