JOHN BONHAM'S 75TH BIRTHDAY/ DRUM SOLO - ANALYSIS

[@remnantsofasoundblast]

No other drummer before or since has encompassed so many unique characteristics in ONE drummer. The sound, the right foot, his speed, his timing, technique, dynamics, power, insatiable Groove, signature triplets, musicality, and finesse. He was the all- around drummer. He could fit into an R&B / Funk or Metal band just the same. He knew when to get on top and when to let the music breathe, giving it space. I've been listening to him since I was 14. It didn't take me long, even as a kid to know what he was all about. Everyone who loves Bonham knows what's up. We all love him for similar reasons.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Agreed on all counts, absolutely.

[@scott8666]

Amen there will never be anyone to come close to Bonham!!!

[@carlesfarrasiroca3765]

​​​​​@@scott8666Recuerdo el dia que John traspasò...Yo debía de tener unos 16, acabava de adquirir mi primera Premier...Yo quería una Ludvig...fué un dia triste... Salud.

[@tchtheyng1]

You hit it

[@liamshandy]

I keep coming back to this clip.. Jesus, there’s enough here to keep a guy like me shedding this material for the next several years. Wonderful wonderful stuff George.

[@tangotommi]

George, I think you’re Bonzo reincarnated. Unbelievable man!👍🏼👍🏼❤ Thank you so much!

[@remnantsofasoundblast]

He definitely gets it for sure.

[@thomasharhen2168]

You also have his bass drum nailed!!!! What an amazing drummer! God bless JHB !❤❤❤

[@peterbittner8263]

Great Stuff Man. Greetings from Germany. Peter

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Vielen Danke!

[@paulseano5100]

Bonham had “ Them All” in there in his style. If you listen to Joe Morello’s solo in a live Take Five recording circa ‘59-61, you can see and hear Joe doing some of the famous snare/ tom bass drum rolls that Baker and Bonham used. Like you mentioned in another video, Bernard’s shuffle as well. BR, GK, LB, etc seem to be in his playing. Bonham marked an epoch in drumming history and his groove is the best in rock. Thanks for sharing and great work on the style. Precision with finesse.

[@P1_M1ND]

Such a powerful clean emulation of Bonzo. Best rendition of his style I have ever heard. Period.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you!

[@Greg_In_SoCal]

George is obviously a brilliant player. Thank you for your online mentorship. For me, I keep going back to Bonzo because of how interesting his playing still is. There is a jazz accessibility to it, a swing, but with a rock and roll punch to the nose.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Very well said, yes!!!

[@Thelastsonofkrypton1977]

Oh this was great like a mini clinic more of these please George👍 I’d love to see you pick apart the Osaka solo you did ❤

[@ellebrook3413]

Beautiful, tasteful written and musical tribute to a much loved and much missed artist. Thank you. I agree, he did seem older in terms of his presence and skills. Other times, particularly in the Roy Carr and Australia 72 interviews, you realize how young he was, how short a time he was here, but what a mighty legacy he left.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks !

[@brendan_allard]

Awesome solo! Happy Birthday, Bonzo! Also, drums sound like Presence👍

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks so much, Brendan

[@brendan_allard]

@@BONHAMOLOGY 👍

[@davdmasc4507]

Impressionante come sempre

[@sierramodre1]

Thank you George for imparting your knowledge and sharing these great JB beats… so enjoyable, thank you sir

[@sholderu]

Bravo George, I can just imagine the smile you would have brought to Bonzo’s face with this solo!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you, Steve

[@tambourini]

Yes! Thanks for another clinic! Appreciate it!

[@robbiestruys9127]

This is another level of drumming. This is pure class, brilliant timing. Epic skills. A demomstration of a craftsman and artist. Bravissimo

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you!

[@40ozexpress2]

Whoa!! Love to watch this one. Thank you George….again.

[@Thorum13]

Flippin' great. Thanks George, you are inspiring.

[@DaveDamageDrums]

Great playing and tribute George. 75, unbelievable! Bonzo always has been and will be an endless source of inspiration. Thanks for all your videos. ✌❤🥁

[@AdamStachelek]

Couldn't agree more with your message here about his technicality and ability. He was a master. Turns out he could hit hard when he needed to as well, which also takes technique. He's a beast, but he had the chops too. This is always a special day for me as Bonzo and I share a birthday. Happy Birthday John Henry Bonham!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

💯🙏🏼

[@thomasharhen2168]

Your sound is so close to him,, amazing

[@robertdewitt4369]

Thank you for this. You go into detail and keep it to the point. So much information in here. Thank you for sharing

[@BrandyspesialN]

Thank you George, thank you, amazing

[@iorijones6351]

Brilliant. Your and Bonzo’s jazz influences shine through. Your lesson in Bonzo rudiments just fantastic. A beautiful tribute to Bonzo in your comments too. Thanks George !! 🥁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥁

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks, Iori!

[@bonhamalsowaltzes1601]

Excellent video! Agree with what you say in the description here: Bonham played technically great!

[@bcancun123]

Awesome! Happy Birthday John Bonham!

[@user-vy8rc1ft3m]

Moby Dick RAH part 2 and this video, are the videos that I keep practicing to the most because I really enjoy the feel of these. I usually slow the vid down to learn the sticking changes and when to nail the accents. Thank you George!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Appreciate that, thanks!

[@HoldenMcG]

Nice little lesson on the 9-note group. Talk about laying down the heat.... really love that run from about 5:25-6:05... I mean, come on, I could listen to that stuff all day!!!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you!!!

[@lidj16]

I'm grateful to share a birthday with Bonzo. Exactly 50 years apart, there's something magical about the whole thing, almost destined to be a drummer!

[@AndreasHalvardsson]

This is fantastic - thank you for doing this - I learned that sticking at 4:20 - finally. Now I will practice that, it sounds so good on the drums.

[@半澤剛-p4k]

最高にかっこいい👍cool👍👍👍

[@charlesboucher9533]

Amazing as always.

[@6582rg]

Very nice sir.

[@cutitshaveit]

Fantastic

[@kennyisaacs9784]

So good

[@drummerkid420]

Happy birthday to the best ever. John Henry Bonham

[@anthonyvansamang2044]

Fantastic George. I truly appreciate you sharing this.

[@whiler999]

Time to hit the woodshed, great lesson! Thanks, George🥁

[@trevdowson5810]

Nice one George, cheers.

[@Latitudedriver]

Hey Georges, thank you so much for going over the sticking patterns.

[@GG-Wolfhound]

Happy Birthday ! Bonzo RIP brother

[@riccardopanero4434]

The Best fantastic!!!!💪👍

[@sebasica6016]

Simply beautiful to the ear,thx

[@bobweber4140]

Love it George broken down again love this version thankyou bro

[@jasonbone7033]

Just Beautiful! Thanks Professor!

[@paulforrest6000]

Love it George...so good to listen to🥁

[@JFKDrummer]

Epic stuff!🔥🥁

[@johnmikk1495]

One of the best and most interesting tributes to Bonzo i think, he must be very proud of it. You did it very well, George! Cheers from Brazil.❤

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks!

[@thecandlebombs]

God! George this is a gorgeous breakdown of Bonham’s technique❤️‍🔥

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

🙏🏼

[@jrshield7793]

Happy birthday John Bonham..I like the little tribute you wrote up here and how you used the opportunity to counter his jealous contemporaries, oops, I meant his 'critics' Thanks as well for demonstrating rudiments like the six-stroke, Bonzo style.

[@scottbryant2235]

Superb Sir! Thanks so much for the close up demo!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you!

[@Marine_Ret]

Amazing George 🤘🏻

[@ajmbcr8965]

Bravo!!! 👏👏👏 from 🇵🇹🥁

[@MegaSavag]

As always great work George , very well broken down!! Brilliant content , definetely gonna add more "wood" to my toms next time 😅

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

👍🏼😅👏🏼

[@jonathandale-cy5hw]

Finally! Someone can actually play Bonham automatically! (I thought that as was the only one LOLs!).

[@vintagedrummer79]

Excellent stuff, G!

[@georgemichael9106]

OK I had to pick my jaw up off the floor before I could comment George those drums sounded like a thunder storm moving in over the house those gold sparkles are Hammer of the Gods,oh and you did pretty good also. Lol.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

😂🙏🏼 thank you, George

[@anzshrestha9081]

mad lad

[@MichelPeindaries]

Eh oui, George , john Henry Bonham est né il y a 75 ans , Merci pour l hommage

[@davdmasc4507]

❗❤️❗

[@NintenDub]

I like those cymbal wingnuts. Who makes em?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

The stands are made by A and F Drums.

[@thomasharhen2168]

He had the best sounding snare drum on planet earth 🌏

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Agreed!

[@MM-lp5pp]

Perfect as always! George are you using 2B sticks?Any chance to give us some tips about the sticking and holding technique?

[@tambourini]

Yes, stick holding and technique!!! Please.

[@ronm2296]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@LudwigSC93]

You capture Bonzo really welll but your chops are better lol.

[@piotrwysocki8650]

KING GEORGE!

[@brian96597]

@ 1:10 that's some smooth "drop/catch" going on. I am trying to learn this now, but how long has it been around? Did Bonham use this technique?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

It's a bit hard to tell from the videos, but I believe he used it somewhat. It's sort of a Moeller type motion. Been around for at least 100 years. Maybe more.

[@OrestisTrips]

More years dead than alive. How time flies... I can't agree with you more on GB's ridiculous comment about Bonzo. Same goes for Eric Clapton who didn't even want to put him on the same league with GB, emphatically denying that when asked. Ageing doesn't always come with maturity. One more great video George, thank you!

[@remnantsofasoundblast]

Excuse my French, to you, George and the rest of the group here but, ...F'K Ginger Baker

[@NintenDub]

Probably the only one still doing bonham a great service. Your gunna go down in history george im tellin ya. Nobody cares now,but there will be a day where people use you, to further their idea of bonham. And will watch yhe thousand of hours youve put out playing in his style/replicating performances. It will indeed be a thing and dont think for a second that it wont

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

That's a very kind and flattering compliment. Thank you very much!

[@NintenDub]

@@BONHAMOLOGY it's just the truth George. Your going harder than anyone. It's very clear why your intentions are, it's not coming from a place that's not absolutely pure. There are folks who will talk Bonham and that's great too, not everyone has to be hardcore, but your doing 3 hour live set playthroughs! It's absolutely Gunna be a part of the Bonham sphere as time goes by. People will look up Bonham, and know all the typical stuff, and they'll run across ppl like you and Terry,and they'll redisect potentially new info, and trace back to things you said/did/hypothesized/ studied and you'll be credited and be a part of the whole post Bonham legacy. Bonham will still be relevant in 200 years,absolutely. So your leaving a dent in that world for sure

[@Claes_Isacson]

🎉🥁🎉

[@MrJexx1972]

what are your cymbals?

[@robthetimekeeper2423]

EFfn' A!!!

[@bonzoleum]

LIKE 296

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

🕺

[@chrisceffalio4599]

That snare just pops. Is it from the stainless set?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Hey Chris, no....I bought it from a friend. It's an early 70's Supra 6 5

[@chrisceffalio4599]

@BONHAMOLOGY hey I just saw you on my Google news link promoting you with the video we are talking about

[@edwardegamino3420]

You should've been LED Zeppelin next drummer John Boham wouldn't haved mind you play just like great job.

[@surfshack2]

He does that military drum roll pattern on 9/29/71 Osaka.

[@Bonzosbadgeholder]

If you google Max Wall you’ll understand what he was playing.

[@surfshack2]

@@Bonzosbadgeholder He was a an old school English comedian. I know i have heard Plant yell out Max Wall in a bootleg. I remember that. I think it was in reference to Bonzo after Moby Dick. Was it the Osaka show?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

​@@Bonzosbadgeholder Yes!!! On drums....Max Wall!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

​@@surfshack2 Yes, 9/29/71.... Bonzo wasn't feeling so well after puking. He really didn't want to play Moby Dick and you can hear him kind of moaning about it

[@Bonzosbadgeholder]

@@BONHAMOLOGY I’ve watched the old videos of Max Wall and he does weird walks and dances to the marching pattern Bonzo played at Osaka. Bonzo was more than a drummer and a musician he was a master artist who used the drums to create his work. He also knew how to blend in with the rest of the band so they could paint their own pictures and he also knew how to be the canvas for Jimmy to create his art. The last 5 minutes of dazed from the Orlando 71 show are a great example of Bonzo being the canvas for Jimmy to paint on. Sounds pretentious but it’s really what’s happening.