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[@akatoshsdisciple2909]

GOAT, NUFF SAID!!!

[@Aethyrs]

for real!!

[@nick92065]

Neil Peart blows him away.

[@johncarrera6108]

Buddy Rich has entered the chat

[@Aethyrs]

Then we can go Gene Krupa too

[@TheToxicPenguin]

The most impressive thing is, Bonham was only 21 years old when he done this

[@PeterTea]

You opened the pandora's box of Zeppelin... be careful.

[@strings53notlob50]

Peter Tea Oh no oh no sir go in headfirst with reckless abandon!

[@StaciaAmnaber]

@@strings53notlob50 right!!!

[@johncasey1020]

Heh. He's right!

[@pdxorbust27]

Peter Tea LOL!

[@angel-brace]

The 'Pandora's box' intro leading to a satisfying 'Bonzo's Montreux' outro at some point. hehe.

[@150mcl150]

Would love to see you react to more Led Zeppelin! If you like drums, try listening to “when the levee breaks”

[@jasonkesser]

150mcl150 when the levee breaks is my beat bible since age 12. I was gonna suggest that. Kashmir pretty wild too.

[@danielstuckert2521]

I have been a zeppelin fan for over 40 years. I enjoy watching you listen to and give respect to the band. It's awesome. Thank you

[@neebinmakwah349]

What's remarkable is he was just 21 years old.

[@TheRebuilt1]

yep even more is that in Bonzon mind towards the end of his life he didn't view himself as all that great of drummer. Thats my parents and elders who were around then told me. Im 49 so have very small memory of Zep but love John and his style of percussion with a passion.

[@robmarston6834]

Jimi Hendrix had the same belief regarding his guitar playing. The video is probably on here somewhere, he said "I don't practice enough, and I make too many mistakes.

[@michaelthomasjr]

His style of playing was the most soulful, organic and musical of all Rock drummers. Nobody could lay down a beat with such swing and groove in the world of rock like him. Truly unique

[@SaturnineSound]

Three words: “single bass pedal”

[@davidcolin6519]

Yeah, absolutely. Also worth noting that they once let him loose with a double pedal, then took it away from him. That is the thing about truly great musicianship; it is rarely the case that more of a good thing is better, and the great musicians know it. Just look at the drum kit of Buddy Rich if you have any doubts.

[@single55]

The 5-piece drum set is all you need. A gigantic drum set on stage looks awesome but the real motherfukers , only needed five piece.

[@colinwilliamgraham]

@@davidcolin6519 They took the double bass away because they couldn't keep up with him. Just think about that for a moment - two musicians as talented as Page and Jones couldn't keep up with him.

[@jeromybilbrey420]

DBF are you 💯 on that story? It’s a cool one! That’s why I want to make sure! So I can add it to my knowledge!

[@jacobshirley3457]

@@colinwilliamgraham I thought it was because it was too noisy.

[@PeterTea]

“I don’t need to see nothing else”, two seconds later, “is he playing with his hands 🤯?!” 😂😂😂

[@redddbaron]

yes

[@timothybarham6374]

I think he lost his mind after him seeing that.

[@denisenjim284]

Bonham's son is also a drummer!... watch Heart's Tribute to LZ from 2012...his son is on the drums.

[@mikeachenbach5519]

I was lucky enough to see Jason play with Page and Jones from Zep in Portland Maine, about 30 years ago.

[@helenespaulding9372]

If you watch the Celebration Day concert from 2007, Jason channels his dads spirit for two hours.

[@zimjun7]

@@mikeachenbach5519 Hey!!!! June from Cumberland, Maine

[@patrickjacobson2261]

Best rock drummer of all time. Sad that he has been gone almost 40 years.

[@hiramchik]

It's unbelievable. Bonzo's been gone longer than he's been alive. And he's still the most influential rock drummer of all time. People still want to play like him (good luck with that!).

[@michaelteel4917]

His son is just as good.

[@michaelteel4917]

His son is just as good.

[@nickarnold3525]

@@michaelteel4917 I like his son a lot but he isnt even on the same planet as his dad

[@single55]

@@nickarnold3525 actually the live at London show , the reunions with Jason on drums. I thought Jason, did some stuff, that wasn't his dad's licks they were pretty damn good.Jimmy Page and Robert plant and John Paul Jones were smiling from ear 2 ear. If John Bonham were alive and watched that show, he may have said, damn son, that was a good lick to come out of that part. My point is, Jason may have played it different than his dad, but he made it is own and it was awesome and it was led Zeppelin and the senior members of led Zeppelin rocked and rolled again.

[@rocketman6478]

😪 my heart gets heavy every time we're on the subject of Bonham and its mentioned that hes gone. He was one of the very biggest inspirations in my life. It was Kashmir, the first zeppelin song I ever heard, and it was his drumming that inspired me to pick up the sticks. I dove head first into my drumset, sounding like shit at first, until I got better and better, listening and playing along with my zeppelin albums and cds, now, I can pull off all of his chops, but i still dont sound like him, and no one ever will be able to sound like him. But not sounding like him, it's the fact that HE was the originator. He created that sound, and it died with him Leaving holes everywhere. Holes in the band, holes in the music industry, and a hole in my heart. Rest in peace John, I'm sure you now have a solid golden 5 pc set, and indestructible giant beat 16" and 18" crash rides, 15" giant beat hats, and your symbolic 24" GIANTbeat ride. Your using tree branches for sticks, cut from the tree of legends. Your legacy will never die my dear friend.

[@JoBisbee]

Beautiful said.

[@OntarioRob]

The live audience knew they were in the presence of greatness & sat silently in awe at the brilliance of Bonzo

[@recieaustin8927]

Bonzo. The Physical Graffiti album is a Drummer’s Masterpiece.

[@leafsfan1728]

Recie Austin The Rover, In My Time of Dying, Kashmir, Wanton Song, In the Light, Trampled Under Foot...fantastic drumming on all of those tracks!! 👌

[@ozzydetxemendy9471]

And Presence. Jimmy Page mixed the album just so Bonzo could stand out even more

[@ronaldwilliams1371]

in my time of dieing would be my choice..

[@strings53notlob50]

Recie Austin I always thought the drumming in Presence was under rated. Phys Griff IS a masterpiece. I always loved that light shuffle from Poor Tom.

[@jasbcor]

Listen to the whole Physical Graffiti album in one sitting. It's a masterpiece.

[@tikkitikkitembo148]

same can be said for houses of the holy and 1-4

[@timothybarham6374]

The Wanton Song is onen of top songs for that John Bonham killer groove.

[@BigESalaiz]

Like they Say TODAY... "WORD".

[@doulbledee9758]

First album I ever bought.

[@theARMORYchannel]

The song good Times bad Times absolutely phenomenal drumming

[@johnnieangel99]

Gotta Trust the fans. We've been spoiled for decades with this fantastic music... Watching your Eyes says it all...

[@juliemanarin4127]

Best drummer ever! Yes watch their live versions...none better!

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

The thing about Bonzo is he knew how to build and release tension. He's only drummer I can listen to when they do an unaccompanied solo. It's not about speed... it's drama.

[@150mcl150]

Another drummer you would love is Ginger Baker of Cream. Try listening to Toad by Cream; it will blow your mind

[@paulyoung6040]

We've known for 50 years how great Bonzo was!!!

[@YaHUKaB_ShaRYAL_YaShaRAL]

Yeah dude,Bonham was probably 1 of the best drummers of rock & roll of all time ! He just made it look so easy ? He was awesome...loved Zep !

[@pampietro8980]

EFFORTLESS 😎

[@FrowningIke]

I just love how at 4 minutes your mind is blown, and he's just warming up! 😁

[@danielb.4775]

Hey, I was the biggest Zep fan in 1985, i kind of wore myself out on them all day all night Zep.It was so cool for you to do this for us. . . .shake the dust off and see with new eyes.

[@mimimitch327]

He playing by heart not sight. He feels it! Best ever. His son has those great genes and played better than most! His son played for Led Zep for their 2010 show! Amazing!

[@Touchit1958]

I subscribed to this channel because you gave Bonham so much love!

[@callowayberkeleyoreilly2506]

Honestly, some of the best Bonham drumming is in "Good Times Bad Times". The kick drum alone in that song deserves praise!

[@apolloptx]

The world stood still in 1969, when that came out. Doing those triplets on one kick drum, crazy shit. A lot of drummers threw down their sticks. A lot more picked them up.

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

Man, have you seen the little Japanese girl, Yoyoka, play "Good times, Bad times"? She says John is her favorite drummer, she kills it, smiling the whole time. When I was her age I was still crushing my rolls and diddles, she's smooth as silk. If you ain't saw her give a look, it's refreshing.

[@SDBasinger]

AyeJay, watching your first-time reactions to Led Zeppelin put a smile on my face through both videos! Yes, John “Bonzo” Bonham is arguably the GOAT. I certainly believe it! Still, John wasn’t the only immensely talented member of the band. Guitarist Jimmy Page can also claim legendary status as well as Robert Plant’s phenomenal vocal range. In the unlikely event nobody has suggested this already, check out these songs: “Immigrant Song” and “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” as two of many examples of Robert’s vocals. “When the Levee Breaks” is actually a cover by Led Zeppelin of a long-ago blues musician. It will show you some of their many influences. And last but certainly not least, listen to “Fool in the Rain” to appreciate how well the band worked together, even when John and Jimmy play to different time! AyeJay, I give you lots of respect for being open to the work of Led Zeppelin. Please let me know if read this! -Scott

John Bonham was a physically strong man, not all clever drummers have that

[@dmikesmyth]

"BONZO! EAT! DRUMS! AHHH MARMARMARM...." "No, Bonzo, BEAT Drums! BEAT Drums!" John Bonham was definitely an inspiration for Animal on the Muppets

[@steveogregg6940]

Yes Indeed he was.

[@SuitcaseShuffle]

Check out; Yoyoka - Good Times Bad Times. An 8 year old Japanese sweetheart/badass drummer. She’s the reincarnation of Bonzo!

[@davidcolin6519]

No, that would be Keith Moon. Bonzo was an animal on tour because he hated touring and wanted to be home with his family, hence he drank to destruction, eventually his own. A very sad tale, but what a legacy he left, and his son, Jason, isn't too shoddy either. BTW, what really made Bonzo's drumming so special was the swing, not the pace or power. If you get the chance to ask any of the other members of the band, they'll tell you the same.

[@pampietro8980]

🤣LOL

[@bardsimpson6905]

Him dying was the reason the best rock band ever, broke up. Lot of good drummers out there, but only 1 bohnam☝️ pick ANY Zeppelin tune and the drums are guaranteed to be great. Love the reaction

[@jasonroberts6782]

A little vid someone put together explaining why John Bonham was so great, including how the band played in one time signature while Bonzo played in another, and better yet, the polyrhythmic groove FOOL IN THE RAIN where john plays in 2 seperate times ³/4 on the high hats and the swing shuffle on the bass/snare all while the band was in a different time. Clinical, masterful, imitated but never duplicated best there ever was John Bonham.

[@SPACESAM723]

you gotta watch these high! and with some head phones. the recording and mixing techniques of the 60s and 70s were incredible. the music feels alive and dances around your head as you listen! love these reaction vids. it’s cool to hear opinions from someone outside of the rock community!

[@rickl5596]

Bro I love your reaction....it's like someone finding out there IS a Santa Claus! hah

[@waylonwilson900]

"Wow, I can't believe I was asleep for this long!" Haha! I felt the same way. He woke me up too. Now 25 years later my ears ring incessantly, but it's worth it. It was great to watch you be intrigued by Dazed and Confused and then go full "Bonzo" on Moby Dick. Cheers!

[@michaelcoolidge1423]

You know Bill n John were friends. John was Iommis best man at his wedding.wardy n Bonzo played drums together when they were only 16 yrs old. Zeppelin n Sabbath close piers.

[@vlrissolo]

THANK YOU!!!! you are showing the world what these older magicians were doing! They aren't appreciated by many younger folks...LOVE you channel

[@AyeJay11]

Vlrissolo thank you for the support

[@maliciousclouds1614]

19:40 was the best part of the reaction, seeing someone witness this historic moment for the first time is priceless!

[@rchuso]

I saw them live in Seattle in '72. Right place, right time. The concert went on for 4.5 hours. I've got the bootlegs and they fill 3 CDs with no duplicates. But during the concert Plant went to the microphone and said "That's everything we know. You want to hear xxx again?" and then they continued to play for another hour (I forget what song(s) he named) and the crowd continued to make a racket. Dad (who got tickets for me and a girlfriend drove us there and back) listened to it in the car parked on a nearby street - it was that loud.

[@rikardo1070]

and i got to see him live 3 times !!!! from the side of the stage. OMG !!!!!!! never ever forget !!!!!!! keep on watchn young one !!!!

[@steliokontos1180]

Honorable mentions: Ginger Baker Mitch Mitchell Keith Moon Alex Van Halen

[@Ram44]

Stelio Kantos Do you only listen to classic rock best of albums?

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Stelio Kantos Mitch is criminally underrated as far as ‘great’ rock drummers go. Even Jimi missed him when he didn’t have him.

[@markjohnson6194]

Ginger Baker..... Great call

[@johnnixon4085]

Neil Peart smokes them all, and Terry Bozzio belongs on any list. Check out "The Black Page" part 1 by Frank Zappa.

[@kevincarpenter8194]

@@johnnixon4085 John Nixon, definitely a great call on Terry Bozzio! Although more of a Jazz/Fusion drummer, we can't forget Billy Cobham. His work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra was actually an influence on Peart. Also criminally underrated is Phil Collins. His early Genesis work is so creative and laid the groundwork for progressive rock to come...not to mention his work with Brand X! Speaking of progressive drummers, Bill Bruford of Yes and King Crimson, along with his solo work is beyond reproach.

[@rdean400]

I agree with the recommendations for When the Levee Breaks and Kashmir, but also Fool In the Rain and Achilles Last Stand (Live).

[@TheLazerBlazer]

As a drummer, this video is hilarious to watch.

[@dylanroskop5134]

Amazing what a fifth of Jack and an eight ball call do!!! The best!

[@3SevenStangVids]

he played sober at shows, got wasted after. (doing coke is still considered being sober ;))

[@climateteacherjohnj7763]

Check out their polyrhythmic interplay. On one song, Bonham lays out triplets in a 4/4 (on the bass!) while Page is in a 3/4 and then they're both in an 8/12 and it's nuts how tight that works out. It was call and respond with these guys, lead, drums, bass, and vocal intermixed. I grew up on Led Zeppelin and swore my allegiance to them like, "forever." Watching your channel and hearing your reaction, this old guy is going to give Hip Hop a good listen and an open heart to your suggestions. Subscribed! Mutual respect among musicians crosses all genres. It's how we learn to love and keep it growing. Thanks for sharing and caring!

[@randyluce13]

Love the reaction. Bonzo has had that effect on us humans from day one. 🤘🏼

[@santinoalvarado963]

This is the only reasonable way to react to listening Moby Dick for the first time.

[@lordming9301]

Exactly!

[@Chris-r6f1b]

It's just so great that, over 40 years later, Bonham is still blowing minds.

[@deedeehoffman5795]

One can never have too much Zeppelin in ones life🤘🏾

[@MsJaneDoe2009]

The drums in "When the levee breaks" were played in a hallway in a three storey hall with a staircase. Amazing!

[@jlmljames]

"distance equals depth" can't remember if which member said that about the mic placement on the drum kits

[@donavonrobbins1908]

Big Zeppelin fan here. Just stumbled on to your videos and binged them all. Not only looking forward to more Zeppelin videos, but you should also check out Grand Funk Railroad. Another under rated drummer. They opened for Zeppelin in Detroit and Zeppelin's manager shut the power off and booted them out. The crowd was so wild, he was worried about being upstaged. To be fair, they were playing in there home town.

[@jon-xq2lc]

Listen to good times bad times intro, john bonham's TRIPLETS and his fills are unbelievable..

[@-yeme-]

triplets played with one pedal too

[@robertherzog9294]

"I don't need to see anything else, he could have stopped at five minutes... is he playing with his hands now?" lol :-)

[@cwantuch]

I really enjoyed watching your reaction. I am smiling ear to ear to see a new fan enjoying Bonzo.

[@susim4503]

All four members are legends who were always happy to get out of the way and let each other shine. There is a reason that each of them make the 'best of' lists time and time again. Yet when they would pull back in together they had an instinctual awareness of each other it was unearthly. What you are missing here is the sheer volume of Bonzo's playing and the massive bass tones he had. I was only a little kid when Led Zeppelin seemingly arrived from nowhere and completely transformed my world, yet I'm probably even more excited today to hear their music than I was then. Bonzo was the driving force of the band and when he died, the other three understood that they couldn't be Led Zeppelin without him.

[@kevinstarr67]

Welcome to the world of Bonzo!!! He wielded the Hammer of The Gods!!!!

[@zacharysedlar7307]

You can pay small dollar to see that man’s son play drums live. The band is called Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience

[@siliconswan]

I saw them once, and people did shut up when Bonham got going. It was all just incredible. But Bonham... wow. It was over 40 years ago, and I'm still blown away by that whole show.

[@danwood6317]

This video he was in his 20s. Hes the reason I changed from being a hip hop drummer to being a rock drummer. Phenomenal player.

[@jerrybush254]

Love it. You may also enjoy checking out Rush (Neil Peart) or go way back with Buddy Rich

[@kaylew108]

Neil Peart is AMAZING

[@Mr05Chuck]

The holy trinity of drummers

[@furlong337]

Forget both of those clowns.

[@jerrypiason4833]

Neil Peart would have a easier time playing LZ songs than Bonham would playing Rush songs.

[@THWhite-wc8fo]

Really cool video Aj! Exposing each other to music we didn't even know we'd love, is where it's at! You're doing such a dope concept in showing that in our blood, we musicians are much more alike than different. Subscribed!

[@JO-kp6lk]

I dont like to talk in "Absolutes" but this really is one for the Ages. Your running commentary just added spice to the experience.

[@philosopher0076]

Not " Bonzi " ----> " BonzO "

[@Roadking26]

Thank you!

[@MrWild200x]

52 y/o white hippie dude here. you reaction fills my heart with joy! and you just gained a subscriber. now I will watch your first reaction vid on the mighty Zep.

[@peterscott9137]

My favourite drummers and I can't decide who's best. "John Bonham" - Lead Zeppelin. "Ginger Baker" - Cream. "Keith Moon" - The Who. Great reaction to John Bonham. Would love to see you react to Baker and Moon. Both play like they are a force of nature.

[@69JayBee]

The whole group were something special, Plant is a great singer J P Jones was one of the great bass players, Jimmy Page is master on guitar playing on lots of bands like The Who, but Bonzo was the heart of the group, so much so they split up when he died. His son then played at later events. Also check out Keith Moon (animal form sesame street) he lead the way. Also Ginger Baker from Cream.

[@leematthews5697]

Mitch Mitchell has to be in the mix

[@richardctaylor79]

Don't forget Peart from Rush....

[@hollyrose1504]

Bonzo will forever be the BEST drummer to ever exist❤

[@tonycardinal9381]

You said it holly,when bonzo was born they broke the mould, the greatest!!❤

[@richardharrold9736]

It's iniquitous to say there is ONE best drummer... but Bonzo was the perfect fit to that band and changed the course of rock music forever.

[@jimkbyte]

Now it's to take it to the next level. Neil Peart Drum Solo - Rush Live in Frankfurt

[@johntarnowski9086]

If you love drums, watch The Who. Keith Moon is an animal

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

Keith was more of a "feel" drummer, though I love it, I've tried to play that way, and it's just so unnatural for me...i feel handicapped for not "getting" it, but feel like I'm cheating when I attempt it, it's strangely unsettling..

[@mthomas1973]

All this Keith Moon shit...blah blah blah. Not impressed. He played the drums like he was out of control. Bonham had so much more feel, finesse, groove and musicality in his playing.

[@sretentrifunovic1517]

Bonzo once said that every time he play a song for example a heartbreaker, every time he play it differently.... and it's true!

[@grytlappar]

What a concert; a 15-min drum solo! OMG.

[@doublemoonchild]

Nice! The look on your face!! DUDE! Priceless!! Bonzo could do more with one bass drum than mist drummers can do with a double bass kit. AND, his triplets are legendary 🥳 Speaking of sticks, listen to: four sticks

[@jeanetteburton272]

You gotta listen to " When the Levee Breaks", and "Stairway to Heaven".

[@lizroberts6257]

When the levee breaks for "in the pocket" hypnotic.

[@lz222]

‘They better have paid that man top dollar’ led zeppelin, second best selling band in history

[@davidcolin6519]

2nd best selling, but easily the best managed. The band almost certainly saw far more of the greenbacks than the biggest selling band (The Beatles). Actually, considering Paul McCartney was reputedly bankrupt at the time of the Band on the Run album, they definitely saw more of the folding stuff. If you think John Bonham was a monster on the drums, Peter Grant was every bit his equal in the band's management.

[@lz222]

David Colin thats what I’m talking about, brilliant response

[@davidcolin6519]

@@lz222 Yeah, but even most fans are unaware of how important Grantie was to their success.

[@20851909]

The man can play anything. Jazz, rock, whatever. He is and always will be the best drummer of all time. Bonzo is the God of drums!!

[@johnr8820]

Check out Ginger Baker from Cream or Mitch Mitchell from The Jimi Hendrix Experience! Other top notch British drummers

[@MitchJohnson0110]

Pretty sure this is everyone's reaction the first time they see this. 😂

[@DefendUSA1776]

That band made top dollar. In the 1970s they flew around the world in their own jet performing concerts in massive arenas all over the world.

[@jjnewbold]

Bonzo, my favorite drummer of all time. May he rest in peace.

[@johncampbell756]

Try out the Neil Peart of Rush's solo on David Letterman's drum solo week.

[@michaeltester2537]

Peaets good but Jon is da man

[@OntarioRob]

I saw Zeppelin in Toronto in 1969 & have been a Zeppelin fan ever since

[@LordEagle]

When I was growing up,,,Led Zeppelin was GOD. REALLY glad you like them. 👍😎

[@josephetherton]

Try the band Rush. Neil Peart is an amazing drummer as well. His drum solos are some of the best. Try the songs La Villa Strangiato and YYZ you wont regret it 👍👍✌🥁🥁

[@brianbowling6543]

Also try working man live

[@joymusicworld1]

Anything by Rush; from the solo on "All the World's a Stage" to the whole of R40 via "Anatomy of a Drum Solo" and YYZ (Z being pronounced correctly as ZED). (I will see if I can find AoaDS & then come back here & add in the link).

[@bowtiefidenine]

All 4 members are GOATS ❤ Led Zeppelin Best band ever 😮 RIP Bonzo 😢

[@pearlnova8891]

Great reaction video... Bonzo best drummer ever!! Seen L.Z. in California 1978 💛💛💛💛

[@chrisbarbanica6695]

This version isn’t as good as the one from the film “The Song Remains the Same”. You should also checkout the studio versions of “Good Times Bad Times”, “Whole Lotta Love”, “immigrant Song”, “ When the Levee Breaks “, “ In My Time of Dying”, “Achilles Last Stand” and “Fool in the Rain” and the live versions of “The Song Remains the Same” and “I Can’t Quit You Baby”.

[@toky9160]

Song Remains the Same movie is eternal

[@calebjames7444]

As a drummer, this version of Moby Dick made me set my sticks down for almost a week.. I like the version on Song Remains The Same, but this one lets you see more of what he’s doing without all the extra videos. Plus, his kick drum skills here.. mind blowing.

[@chrisbarbanica6695]

Caleb James I’m not a drummer so I was more commenting on sound quality and overall feel of this video. TSRS has such great sound that intend to favor songs from that movie over what are perhaps better performances from bootlegs and other official recordings because the levels are all so dialed in and the band was really tight in 73. I’m a big fan of their early tours and shows but the band was a bit more raw and I kind of think you have to be a fan to get into them. If I was gonna show a Zeppelin newbie a live performance video I would start with TSRS. I was oblivious to Bonzo’s foot speed until a drummer I know pointed it out in “Good Times Bad Times”. I still don’t think I fully appreciate how monstrous he was.

[@vaultwoman992]

Not as good as John, but check out Roger Taylor Montreal 1981 drum solo! I've always loved it. Great visuals. His drumming is great. Always loved his fat sound.

[@treygc3291]

Roger Taylor is fucking amazing.

[@treygc3291]

Also, looks like Brian May in your pfp, fair play.

[@chezloreseekers5975]

I can't wait until he discovers Neal Peart and Rush...dude will stroke out! LOL

[@makembounce69]

Doesn't come close to John Bonham

[@josephbolgiano5309]

John Bonham shits on Neal

[@charleshightower4508]

Zeppelin was way ahead of their time...Bonzo on fool in the rain was masterful.....it's like he's running 🏃‍♀️ a Marathon on the 🥁drums...It's a great anaerobic to almost aerobic cardio workout beats.

[@AaronJoseph-t4b]

The HOLY trinity of rock drummers is BONZO,Niel Peart, & Kieth Moon, a threeway tie for THEE G.O.A.T,each an innovator & true original ❤❤❤

[@GONEHAWKN70]

You HAVE to watch some Buddy Rich clips......HAVE TO!

[@MrVolksbeetle]

Yeah, that’s about how it was for me too when I saw that. I had been listening to Zeppelin for ages. That solo gave his presence in their music new appreciation to my ear.

[@rubyleuty9417]

This guy was banging pots and pans at 5 yrs old. Keep watching. His hands move so fast you can’t keep up. Got his first set of real drums at 15. He was 32 when he died and Zeppelin couldn’t go on because they said he couldn’t be replaced. It was 1980. Coroner said he had the equivalent of 40 shots of vodka in his system. He aspirated into his lungs while he was passed out and died.

[@benjaminturney9788]

I agree...best drummer ever! I know how you feel croosing genres i was blown away similarly with ganggstarr!

[@billholder1330]

I loved it when Bonzo and JPJ "locked in" on a tune, like the live version of Achilles' Last Stand...

[@mikec6733]

Neal Peart - drummer in RUSH Check him out too.

[@ginaluvsrush6093]

Yes please!!!!

[@peterselgrad]

That dude has too many drums

[@patrickvarine8476]

Check out a few of the dual-drummer "Drumz" breaks during Grateful Dead shows from about 1979 through the mid-80s. They called Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann the "Rhythm Devils."

[@tamibrandt]

John "Bonzo" Bonham hit the drums so hard he broke sticks. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones do one-off reunion gigs, John's son Jason is behind the drum kit. John had Jason behind the drum kit at the age of 2, at 3 year old, John would wake Jason up in the middle of the night to play drums with whoever came to the house. Jason had his own band Bonham... but he also has Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience where he plays the songs and tells stories in between the songs. One of the songs in the JBLZE is MOBY DICK where Jason plays with a video of his father on the big screen doing the same thing. So it's like he's playing with his dad. Jason does the JBLZE with the blessing of Robert, Jimmy and JPJ. To Jason Bonham.. Robert, Jimmy, and JPJ are his literal godfathers. Robert used to drive him to grade school. Another drum solo that got recorded for a Led Zeppelin album was BONZO'S MONTREAUX.

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Ayejay NEEDS to watch Drumset Artistry’s video on Moby Dick! He’s a drum teacher and he actually explains some parts of the song that are HELLA interesting, like I watched the video twice cause I loved both his reaction and the way he gave small details on parts that John did that were like tribute to other drummers, like this Blues drummer I can’t name. Either way! All of you have got to see it! I feel Jay would enjoy it too!

[@goldenruletv7301]

THE Greatest Drummer to ever live

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And the pied piper laid down his sticks and cried, for the devil knew that he was lost for all-time! JOHN HENRY BONHAM; ladies and gentlemen;

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I heard Moby Dick in 4th grade and I have been a drummer ever since…!!!…nice fun vid dude…rock on