Drummer reacts to "Moby Dick" (Live) by Led Zeppelin

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[@nicknitro4420]

"I Never had drum lessons, I just played the way I wanted, and got black-listed in Birmingham ....." John Bonham 6/21/1975

[@johnellis4279]

I'M 75. Saw him do this live.Freaking awesome.

[@gran29ty67]

This is the reason he’s voted best rock drummer ever to play a set of drums. Rip you were and are missed.

[@scottbaldwin7133]

#1 drummer of all time

[@Draegonktyner]

Madman you say. That's why they called him, "Bonzo."

[@davidleach4689]

One of the best drummers of all time

[@EarthyBlendPOV]

The hammer of the gods.

[@Green28142814]

He was 21 when he played that show. Scary good.

[@joannparker1977]

I love how Robert Plant makes a point of disappearing from the limelight to let others in the band do their work. Classy guy.

[@markjohnson4217]

There is something with his triplets...I think he has explored every possible variation of triplets, right hand doubles with single kick, while left hand is accenting polyrhythm. Two hands, single kick, double kick, one hand. Quadruplets with double kick, one hand... on and on. But what blows my face off is that IT GROOVES THE WHOLE TIME!!!

[@Doughickey1234]

I challenge anybody who can find a better rhythm section in any band back then or now they read each other's freaking minds

[@user-px3sw2up4p]

Bonzo came on stage to do a sound check and had a bang on the drums and then shouted "Who's been touching my drums ?" ... a nervous young guy put his hand up and Bonzo said ... Fantastic ... you are now my drum tech."

[@bighouse6120]

Love that band. ROCK ON!

[@paulwhite7972]

No double kick pedals then. Just the fastest foot known to man.

[@justasimpleguy7211]

Faster than Bill Superfoot Wallace. LOL!

[@kenmassey6905]

No one did drums like this til Bonham came along, period. So every drummer since and currently, you're welcome.

[@scottus1955]

John beat the drums like they owed him money!

[@paulself8698]

Just pure power and speed, plus a single bass drum pedal. A legend.

[@rockinracer]

This is why they could not go on as Led Zeppelin after John's death. No one could replace his contribution to the band. Changed Rock History in the dawn of Rock and Roll. We all try to emulate their spirit, absolute spiritual. Great reaction , stay strange, Green Jelly, Ugly Kid Joe, Jackyl. Tubes. Good luck.

[@matthewsapp4159]

Moby Dick is one of my favorite songs by Led Zeppelin

[@joebrezel]

Bonzo was PARTICULARLY renowned for his hand drumming. The man was a complete BEAST. #RipGOAT

[@rickferrari9042]

And Bonham was 22 years old at this time.. amazing and he was a farmer , can you believe it

[@83169]

And a stone mason. Both he and Bob were builders, when Jimmy called.

[@Wankshaftsbury]

Farmers are very strong, corn fed

[@kensalazar5066]

He was actually still 21 during this January 9th show. Would turn 22, 5 months later as you know on May 31st.

[@carlosalbertogomez1391]

​@@83169he had a gig with american tim rose and joe cocker wanted him for his band.he wasn't doing construction when page called

[@hypno59]

One of the great drum solos in any genre

[@stevenmonte7397]

The best EVER! No solo can top this.

[@aaroncunningham1280]

@@stevenmonte7397agreed! The best

[@mstewart109]

I'm exhausted watching this. Each time I've watched over the years. Unbelievable talent..

[@mikebunner3498]

This man was as good as it gets. A true master of his craft!

[@caroldelaney4700]

Totally artistic totally brilliant

[@Valhalrik]

Yes and Always WOW!

[@mdhj67]

I've long had the opinion that Led Zeppelin's rhythm section, John Bonham and John Paul Jones, were the true core of what made the band great. Having a great guitarist and a generational vocalist was icing on the cake.

[@squiddysquidster802]

I agree. Great rhythm sections make bands great, a couple good examples are Van Halen and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Both great bands, with great rhythm sections.

[@brentfreeland5834]

No doubt a fantastic Rhythm Section. If you'll notice John Bonham will generally keep pace with Jimmy Page matching the two rhythms. And along with that Jonesy is making magic himself. ✌️

[@AleisterCrowley.]

Each to their own but Page is the core of the band, if you don't realise that then I will labour the point no longer.

[@KravMagoo]

The best rhythm section I know is George Hurley and Mike Watt from the Minutemen. The only comparison is LZ's duo. If you have doubts or no clue...kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKrMdqGhjct3i9k Your welcome.

[@benjammin4247]

Jones played the piano parts as well. So melodic; guy had serious talent.

[@johnn58]

I have difficulty believing this is the first time a drummer has listened to Moby Dick.

[@Studamato]

Especially when he says he's a Zep fan! Most of these new reactors are fake as a $3 bill.

[@desertdee1]

John Bonham is my most favorite drummer of all time. :)

[@sheila1965troubles]

There's a reason why one of his nicknames was "Beast." This is a masterpiece and a love letter to the art of drumming. RIP Bonzo, you are STILL missed 🖤🤟

[@TheCamarosBand]

He was the best! The key to Bonham is what he played on the bass drum and his SWING. Swing being the triplet feel he played in everything. He sounds like a runaway freight train rolling down the tracks. And his complete control of dynamics.

[@AngeloMarcheschi-vj9em]

The GOAT at work

[@yambo59]

RIP Bonzo, us from the era still miss you.

[@stevehackett2678]

I was 10 when I saw them in 1972 (Philly/Spectrum). Moby Dick is what really stands out, in my memory. Just awesome!

[@joancarlson8704]

Dude, your jaw was dropped the whole time😎

[@ssimon07]

Man, how on earth did his arms and legs not fall off after this performance, and how did he survive this ??? I mean really, in-cr-di-ble !!!!!!!

[@juliemanarin4127]

He used to be a bricklayer!

[@basher5107]

20 year old Bohnam going to town and twelve years laters walked off the stage leaving people amazed at we he did for the drums,Thee best ever.

[@dekk640]

I had the privilege of seeing this live at the Bath Festival still in awe of Bonham missed but not forgotten. It will live with me forever.

[@sheila1965troubles]

You have NO idea how jealous I am of anyone who got to see them live, especially back when they were new. I'm sure you enjoyed every second of that show ❤

[@ronaldsmith2965]

You are one lucky person. Such a legendary show. I was in Michigan and only 3. So great to know you were there.

[@darrend6095]

I am jealous

[@chemicalyunbalanced4943]

"His rhythm's have rhythm's" nice comment and true

[@jaycharger72]

The sound of that kit is so good , THE SNARE WOW.

[@juanluna6785]

And he was just like 20/21 years old and already one of the greatest drummers of all time

[@justasimpleguy7211]

Bonzo was a force of nature!

[@woody1456]

in 1973 as a 17 year old I was sat on the stage at Newcastle City Hall watching zeppelin during their houses of the Holy tour ! bonhams drumming was like being pleasantly beaten up !

[@sherilynkd]

When I saw them in 1977, the song was played fairly early. His solo lasted 25 minutes.

[@gregsachse7123]

Bonzo inspired the double kick by being faster than anyone could be on the single kick

[@brucemitchell5637]

My brother saw them in early 1969 when they were playing back up for Vanilla Fudge. Back then there was no assigned seating, it was all " festival seating " in, you sat or stood wherever you wanted. There were a couple of other back up bands playing before Led Zeppelin and everyone was just kind of wandering around waiting for Vanilla Fudge. My brother said when Zeppelin came on stage no one had heard of them so they didn't know what to expect. They opened with " Good times, bad times" and everyone IMMEDIATELY stopped moving and were just totally mesmerized, especially when John Bonham was playing multiple triplets on the bass drum with a single foot pedal well holding his hands above his head!

[@fredtello]

did you see him spinning his sticks at the end of the song oh my God

[@jeffbrady9448]

the stunned look on your face says it all :)

[@wassr1956]

Saw it live in 75 at The Spectrum in Philly. Also you have my favorite Frank Frazetta painting poster behind you 2 GOATS, Bonham and Frazetta.

[@christieabbott3744]

Just love this solo shows how talented John was

[@cynergy4]

The stuff of which legends are born. I was 14 when this was filmed

[@hectorchavez3405]

Wow , never saw this version before , incredible ,and just the stamina it took to play this , never mind the actual playing, I knew how great he was but this exceeded my expectations.

[@bubamaranovichok4901]

To all ya young friends, it was an English version of Mobi Dick as a movie and I still remember scenes of the chases. He probably created this solo watching as a kid that movie. The chase, the waiting, being still and finally see that monster and put that hook in the back of that whale. Nobody couldn’t do better than him. The final scene when the captain grab and climb on the back of the whale is perfectly presented by Jimmy’s guitar by the closing scene, but it’s not him who deserve to the Huts up, it’s John who created one of the best solo in the history.

[@JiuJitus1210]

He was 21 years old when this was recorded.

[@AManCalledMoose]

It is said he played this differently every time live, obviously within a framework, but the man was a machine. And others have said he and John Paul Jones were an awesome rhythm section and they're not wrong. Four of the best improvisational musicians ever to grace a stage. Great reaction , you've gained another sub

[@MrGsxr10001]

1972 riding in the back of my big brothers 68 Camaro at 12 years old smoking weed listening to this on 8 track.....Yep child of the 70s.....

[@dogman4100]

It all goes back to Buddy Rich. A man who kept drumming while he was having a heart attack.

[@christieabbott3744]

I have this and still listen to it all the time

[@markc1579]

This is when we went to concerts to watch the musicians and not a dance routine where the musicians are shoved to the back.

[@johncollins1177]

There was always a drum solo in all rock shows in the 70’s and early 80’s. Nothing quite like this but they were always part of the show.

[@craigfazekas3923]

As much about the tuning of the kit & his approach to playing as his talent. He HAD it !!! 🚬😎👍

[@Sam-hf8nq]

First time ever hearing this...completely blew my sh*t away! The sound of the kit and quality of the recording are sooooo good. And the performance is truly one for the ages.

[@user-kj6wz6mc9l]

Считаю себя счастливым уже только потому , что жил в эпоху led Zeppelin !

[@SteveoGregg]

Me too

[@ScarletWildRose]

I am a Led Zep lover, every member of the band is indescribably awesome, saw them live when I was younger, at 80 years old I still love them. was wondering why you have not been doing reactions to their music, now I know, thanks

[@cavscout62]

Gonzo John Bonham, there will Never be another. I’m so grateful to have been there.

[@Richard-hh9pl]

I had tickets to the the show. Bonham died and they canceled show. I still think of how awesome it would've been. Detroit

[@keitha.563]

Bonzo unstoppable the mighty ZEPPELIN ‼️🤘🏼

[@brucemitchell5637]

He played huge drums, 26 inch bass drum, 16 and 18 inch floor toms plus he used huge ride cymbals as crash cymbals. It was all so that he could get the sound he wanted. If you've ever played big drums like that you know that to get that sound and especially get the bounce from the skins you have to hit them really hard. Thefact that he used a ludwig " speed king" POS Bass drum pedal, (that I can personally attest to) and do continuous triplets with it is absolutely incredible! BEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME HANDS DOWN!!!

[@dougthornton6884]

Saw John Bonham do this in 1971 at the Nassau Coliseum on LI. 45 min solo , loud and mind blowing.

[@mariaeisenhardt2296]

Zeppelin takes you on a journey but always brings you back in the end.

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

I'm 62. Hearing your family story. Advice. Be the man. Think about what you need to do and how, to impact you family positive. Life is a journey. Learn, improve, enjoy.

[@simply_psi]

I thinkmwhat sets John apart from the other god tier drummers is that Ian Paice has speed technical skills and precision, Bill Ward has Power and Speed and Keith Moon has Power and Speed, John had got the lot, technical skills ,precision, timing, speed, creativity and oh so much power

[@billjones3312]

Grew up with these bands. It really shits me listening to most of the recent styles and artists that are considered 'good'. To those born after the nineties, you will never Know.

[@user-px3sw2up4p]

Zep played 5 legendaty nights at Earl's Court in 1975 ... we were at the last two nights ... on the Saturday we were front and centre 15 rows from the front ... on the Sunday we were on the wings of the stage 10 rows back looking down on John Paul Jones ... they played for 4 hours and 10 minutes on the Sunday ... best gigs ever.

[@garyr8739]

Although Bonzo is my favorite rock drummer I also recommend you check out "The Toad" from Cream with Ginger Baker for the drum solo he does. It is also great and should not be missed.

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

nice call!

[@danhollatz5944]

Bonham is a BEAST!

[@roberthampton6757]

I heard him do this 1976 cimcinati Ohio!

[@williamweiss6128]

Miss the live spontaneous creativity that was at every concert I went to as a teenage drummer in the 70's. Big drums, big toms! Really, really miss it. Plus the volume.

[@ivalorraine841]

Bonham "The Thunder God of Drums !"

[@burned11]

Great reaction to Moby Dick. The drum solo started years before Led Zeppelin. He would come home from work and play it for his wife Pat. He called it " Pat's Delight" it was changed to Moby dick when Zeppelin saw how big it was.

[@sicotshit7068]

I heard it was changed to Moby Dick, because his son Jason called it that, wanting his dad to play the big song.

[@tsandplay]

Considered the greatest, they called him the beast.

[@Silveradoman61]

BEAST

[@RIbigDave]

Led Zeppelin was more or less a supergroup with four virtuosos who are all well known before they even formed led Zeppelin. There's a reason they were by far the number one rock band of the 1970s

[@louisetaylor6171]

That’s was amazing

[@RICK1956ful]

Hardest hitting drummer of all time.

[@suekelley4466]

I just really enjoyed your reaction. You are right on with what you heard! You have a gong behind you lol. Did you hear Bonham hit his gong behind him to his right!?

[@Thorum13]

Great reaction. Thanks for this. I have put certain bands 'on hold' for decades due to the feelings and memories they bring. I am a drummer myself but not a big fan of drum solos. This for sure is one I love though. Rock on, bro.

[@leannlaplante3643]

When you are ready, please react to more Zeppelin. I'm great with music you already know.

[@kdm71291]

His most legendary Moby Dick solo is from their concert film "The Song Remains The Same".....from their 1973 concert in MSG.....that is likely the one people are talking about.

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

One single bass sounds like quad bass drums insane

[@Immortalheart66]

“Bonham the Beast”. 🔥🔥🔥🐐

[@t.c.bramblett617]

It makes my muscles hurt all over just watching lol An animal on the drums. Intended as the highest praise

[@greggpangle4385]

You are a good dude, I can feel it. I get what you are going through. I was actually going to cry.

[@andrewdegeorge9649]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Although music can remind us of things we wish to forget, the other side can awaken our spirit. The trick is to maintain a balance so you don't lose control.

[@theogre274]

Legendary !!!!!!

[@MrScottsearles]

John "Bonzo" Bonham perhaps one of the best drummers of the '70's rock music. RIP John and Karac (sp.) late son of Robert Plant!

[@rogercaruso9337]

And I play drums I tried doing it broke two fingers.🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@Bluewizard7131]

"Chapters in a book," as in the book of Moby Dick with the ebb of flow of the pursuit with alternating intense encounters followed by times of thoughtful, but angry, reflection culminating in the intense climatic battle of wills.

[@CosmicVagabondPixie]

Nice

[@markswisher3709]

I'm not a drummer, but I think my arms would be on fire and feel like they would fall off after solo,

[@franklau1000]

He was the best

[@user-cg9sc3us1v]

Best single strokes

[@RalphSpoiledsport]

It is so great to see films of this stuff now. Things like this were unavailable and unknown to folks living in the rural south eastern US during the seventies, where and when I grew up.

[@RalphSpoiledsport]

OK! I had no Idea what was happening when I was listening to this on vinyl, played on a RadioShack "record player".

[@RalphSpoiledsport]

Also this: "Drop of the hat", "Drop a dime" and "Stop on a dime"