The Last Hours of John Bonham's Life

[@shasmi93]

I am on day four of being sober and an alcoholic for 15 years… it makes me so sad because I’ve watched many alcoholics die when they could have got help. Led Zeppelin has helped me through rough times in my life and I appreciate bonham from the depths of my soul I’m going to continue to be sober for him!

[@michaelpage1030]

Alcohol has destroyed so many. Get a copy of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations...u need stoicism to approach your recovery. I'm that guy. Stay strong & best of luck.

[@eviloverlordsean]

Move through it, brother

[@lilliecat]

Stay strong hope you make it through your new journey

[@batphink2655]

HI, I hope your sobriety is still going strong? Bless you on your journey! 🙏👍

[@rbnhood39]

Don’t let it control you brother. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.

[@jonvia]

He's the reason most people started playing the drums. He was a huge influence on my drumming. I'll never forget listening to Zeppelin for the first time as a kid and hearing those thundering drum grooves. RIP Bonzo.

[@emkkahn]

When you start to believe that "everyone is [better] than you"... That's Depression. That's agony and despair and pure pain. He should have stayed home with his supportive family but you can't change history... I feel for him, but especially his family who lost a somebody who obviously loved them very much.

[@sheritrayer]

Sweetest thing to say dear heart... 🩷🕯️🩷

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

“Everybody plays better than me” wow, he really didn’t realize that he was literally one of the best drummers ever.

[@TheKasher]

Sounds like he just loved playing so much that he didn’t need recognition. Thats how you know he truly did what he loved.

[@yurdp]

It’s like that moneyball moment. Dude was a wreck and never rounded first only to later realize he hit out of the park.

[@257796]

The more creative you are, the more self critical you are. The two go up in equal amounts. If you're a true artist and not a megalomaniac. Some people want to be famous and powerful most. And you can do very creative things to get your fix

[@nelsonnoname001]

Funny... well... sad that Moonie fell into the same rut, in a ways, himself, before he went

[@goldcanyon340.]

quotes like this from John only cement his legacy as the greatest drummer in rock & roll history.

[@mE-zx7pt]

40 years after his death, he's still at the top of every list of all-time greatest drummers.

[@mydixiewrecked315]

any drummer that sits behind a set, if they do not mention Bonham as a favorite or influence.-they do Not Deserve the opportunity "to knock the cans around."Just An Opinion.

[@barneyronnie]

He was a ' pounder. ' Keith Moon was a better drummer!

[@kevinindublin]

@@barneyronnie Bonham always maintained his touch even when playing fast or heavy. Not a 'pounder'. Moon is a different type of drummer altogether. His quality is how he could 'paint' with the drums.

[@barneyronnie]

@@kevinindublin I'll agree with that characterization of respective styles ...

[@frankcaurso1314]

@@mydixiewrecked315 absolutely !!! My influences to start playing were Ringo , John , Keith , notice you don't need to say any last names we all know who they are

[@bubhub64]

I'm sure Karen Carpenter had great respect for John Bonham and knew he was the best, but what is sad is that both Bonham and Carpenter each had personal issues and each died tragically at a young age within a few years of each other. RIP to John and Karen, as both artists will never be forgotten.

[@stevepatrick3013]

They both died at 32 😔

[@bubhub64]

@@stevepatrick3013 Wow, that's right.🙁

[@shawnabloom]

Let’s not forget Jeff Porcaro either. Another great taken too soon.

[@tarasbulba3190]

Karen was in Zepplin for a short time wasn't she?

[@marisasoares3907]

Love Karen❤️💯 Bonham was genius drummer ever!!!!!💯 My GOD!!!! BONHAM WAS THE BEST DRUMMER I HAVE EVER SEEN! I AM 62 NOW!!!👍❤️🙏

[@daneen2fabulous]

Led Zep songs are like your kids, you can't pick just one favorite. :) RIP Bonzo.

[@TheB00tyWarrior]

IV is kind of disappointing

[@stuartdamon3610]

Amen! 🙏

[@Joedirt3349]

@marknelson5 heretic!

[@humanothumqn659]

I'd still say Achilles last stand has some extra Merritt to it lol

[@iost5459]

@@TheB00tyWarrior gr8 b8 m8

[@sebastienmessin3941]

John Bonham's drumming lives rent free in my head. The amount of drummers nowadays who cite him as being their main inspiration is astounding. He really was one of the greatest. Fav: When The Levee Breaks

[@LoneLee2022]

He shines on that tune.

[@mariakauffman8050]

It's heartbreaking to hear that he felt so inferior as a drummer, and that he harbored so many demons inside. Like Freddie Mercury, Bonzo is a legend in the rock genre. As far as I'm concerned, legends never die.

[@eviloverlordsean]

I was "managing" a band in the 70's (really just helping out), and our drummer Phil was really talented. I asked if we could include "When The Levee Breaks" into band's repertoire, and he looked at me as if I was insane... "Only Bonham can do 5 different things with 2 hands and two legs!"

[@ashleelarsen5002]

You know John Sharkey?

[@jetcitykitty]

Doesn't sound like Phil was that talented it's just John Bonham dude. No offense intended I just never understood why some musicians are held up in such high regard. I mean the way Phil was talking about Bonzo you think he was talking about Neil Peart

[@ashleelarsen5002]

@@jetcitykitty oh, because I am trying to throw my aunt Erika a solid. 🤙🏻

[@WalterWhiteFootballSharing]

@@jetcitykitty You have no idea about music and making any. Either your john bonham one of the greatest ever or 'not that talented' Shush when people who know are talking.

[@dynad00d15]

5 things? that was when he was drunk.. sober and in shape, he could do 8 things with 2 legs and 2 arms, easily.. 9 things if he was hungry..

[@tonygunk86]

It hurts me that he died thinking he was bad, he was incredible

[@JT-sl3ui]

He didn’t really think that. He was just a humble man.

[@MarvelousLXVII]

Just the musings of a drunk. Had a few that I knew over the years.

[@lucasoheyze4597]

Funny, last time he tried to play he couldn't even get through one song. That makes him a shit drummer in my book.

[@tonygunk86]

@@lucasoheyze4597 oh you knew him personally huh? Tell us more

[@lucasoheyze4597]

@@tonygunk86 I don't need to know him personally, it tells you in the video that at their last rehearsal he kept getting the songs wrong and fell off the drum stool a few times so the band stopped the session short.

[@felicidoo2]

Hands down... No Quarter. But so many great songs from this truly legendary band. So sad that depression takes so many great souls.

[@dynad00d15]

The entire world was blessed with such talented drummers such as Bonzo... to this day, there are still new generations inspired by his performances on record or live. A legacy that will remembered for a very very long time.

[@jerrybrown1446]

I was born too late to see John Bonham play live, but I had a vhs copy of “The Song Remains The Same” that I had completely worn out. I saved some money and bought tickets to see Page and Plant with my dad and on the way I listened to him tell about the time he went to see Zeppelin in the ‘70s and we blasted Led Zeppelin songs the whole way there and back, 100 miles each way. Definitely one of my best memories.

[@angiedues8813]

We watch that video twice a year

[@kameigordon7086]

I live in Honolulu, Hawaii. The first concert I went to WAS Led Zeppelin. While they were popular, they didn't reach the peak of fame yet. As always, they put on an AWESOME show. They were the only performers as there was no opening act. What a great show!

[@MontagZoso]

Awesome memory! ❤

[@johnazzari8109]

Most drummers feel that they are not good enough. Bonham is my favorite drummer and I believe he is the GOAT! Drummers are wired different. Our brains are always triggering in different directions. All our limbs and fingers are doing different things at the same time. After 2 hours of playing drums, you are drenched in sweat and exhausted. I play for recreation and play Zep all the time. While I'm playing, I am always thinking that I'm not good enough to play in a band. I come from a musical family. My grandfather played drums, my dad played trumpet, and my brother played bass. We all sang. People tell me that I sound really good. It's just something messed up with drummers. It's something in our heads. I'll call it for Zeppelin's best song. Achille's Last Stand! I do play it. It's tough!

[@kurt2022]

Had a ticket for their future Chicago show, I was a few weeks shy of getting to experience Zeppelin live when he passed away.

[@Onteo1]

I had tickets for Buffalo.

[@LoneLee2022]

I was waiting for tickets to go on sale.

[@donyoung7874]

I saw them in Cleveland in 1977 and had tickets for the tour they were prepping for when Bonham died.

[@thomasroeder2868]

In the 1960’s I drummed in a garage band. My guitarist called me and said you HAVE to hear this band!Hearing the first note of Good Times Bad Times, I knew I was witnessing a revolutionary leap from the music we knew, to the future of Rock. I practiced every Led Zeppelin song until my bass pedal foot had blisters and my arms were weak.

[@derrickschut7973]

Losing John Bonham the way we did is truly a shame. Such a landmark musician

[@VectorSpector385]

Such a tragedy when a talented soul can’t see their worth. Time and time again people don’t understand how much they actually do for others.

[@nobody6032]

Such is life

[@k3digichaos]

Whole Lotta Love. Bonhams crazy fills after the solo… blown away everytime

[@bobsebring2819]

Very sad when a young man of thirty two dies from an illness that didn't have to happened. Gone too soon. RIP John.

[@uum6]

The alcohol was likely a massive culprit in this tragedy. It raises one's anxiety levels to be involuntarily high across the board. That signature feeling of no escape, tunnel vision seeping in from the binges, it all breaks my heart. RIP Bonzo.

[@mito88]

likely a massive culprit? he overdosed on it

[@brutalbasspro]

I never noticed my anxiety until after I gave up drinking! Now I’m sober and learning to deal with it.

[@bswihart1]

Gives me anxiety just hearing it

[@kelvinwebber90]

How.do.you.know

[@joecat916]

I dont feel qualified to comment, but zeppelin is a working class band. If a job doesn't work, just get drunk and dont show up. If your good you maybe can find another gig. Sadly the phenomenon of zeppelin led to a pushed commitment. 😓😪😰

[@Soundhound101]

Great video Weird crew. My favorite has always been Ramble On. Catchy hook, great vocals, plus...LOTR.

[@haroldbrooks4235]

I'm in my 60's & of course I've heard of Zepplin, but was more of a Motown Jazz/Fusion R&B Funk guy. I've heard Kashmir, Black Dog & Heartbreaker. I remember hearing Fool In The Rain also but never knew who sang any of these songs until I heard Fool in the Rain on the radio & called the station to find out who it was. My main attraction to the group was this powerful drummer & then having my co-workers tell me that he had died years ago & that was in 2007. That was a big blow to me because I had fallen in love with their music. R.I.P. BONZO

[@jamesking1033]

All time favorite band. Sad ending for a brilliant drummer.

[@82ndPhunkyPhotos]

John could play double bass with only one kick drum. A truly rare talent.

[@glenchapman3899]

And that was only because he never realized other drummers were using two pedals. They guy was playing something no other drummer on the planet could. And still considered himself not good enough :(

[@JaimeLeighArt]

It’s so sad that he was overwhelmed with anxiety at being away from his family and in response turned to a coping mechanism that took him away from them forever 😞 Also my favorite Zeppelin song is D’yer Mak’er

[@roymartin500]

Thanks for reminding me as I fogot to leave my favorite song by them.

[@Doones51]

i read recently that D'yer Mak'er was Bonham's least favorite LZ song. He didn't like to play reggae.

[@bobsebring2819]

Even worse than being away from his family while on tour, was the fact that he wasn't mentally and emotionally there with his family when he was drinking even though he was physically there with them.

[@dawnadevine1618]

This is the narrator's perception at least ..... hmm

[@JaimeLeighArt]

@@Doones51 that’s unfortunate, it’s such a good combination of rock and reggae

[@icemediapro]

It’s hard to believe or comprehend how someone can destroy their life with drugs and alcohol when you have nothing to be depressed about. You have a great family, you’re rich beyond your imagination and have everything going for you.

[@wundyboy]

One of the greatest bands ever! Still giving me shivers when I put a record on!!!

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

You still use records? 😂

[@johnp.johnson1541]

LZ were a mediocre joke. Page sucked on guitar, hard.

[@wundyboy]

@@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 Of course... turntable works, records on the shelf... sound is fantastic...

[@weldonbailey1005]

@@johnp.johnson1541 Jimmy Page was and still is a grest guitarist. All the great ones acknowledge that. He was less great performing stoned out of his mind fs. What really sucks is your asinine comment here. Since you arent a fan, wtf u even on this thead? Troll much?

[@clarkleach6733]

I wish it would give some shivers to bands nowadays and launch a Rock'n'Roll revival with a touch of old blues and the roots-sound of the '50s. Whatever happened to this kind of music!?

[@timmotel5804]

Thank You. Well described. I've been a drummer since 1964, and I've always loved their music. Best Regards 🎶☮

[@rhondajohnson8310]

So sad that he drank in part due to anxiety of the upcoming tour! He was an amazing drummer! Makes me sad about Taylor Hawkins all over again! RIP! The Ocean is my Favorite Zeppelin song.

[@dspsblyuth]

Hawkins was murdered

[@jodyrewa688]

The Ocean is my favorite as well

[@Taylors_Tunes]

The Ocean was a Bonham song too and is my fav as well

[@pamelamays4186]

Because being just 5'4", the audience couldn't see Karen Carpenter behind her drum kit while she was playing and singing. The decision was made to place her front and center at the mic. Former Mouseketeer, Cubby O'Brien took over on the kit. Karen never really liked being out in front like that. She was happiest sitting behind her drum kit.

[@MrRezRising]

Last I heard of Cubby, he was drumming for The Lion King on Bway.

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

'ol Cubby... I remember him from the reruns when I was a kid.

[@MrRezRising]

@@CaptRich-bi3gp He's 76 now.

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

And still playing, that is too cool.

[@MrRezRising]

@@CaptRich-bi3gp And born on my birthday, July 14th. I think he still makes appearances at Disneyland. I didn't know he was hand picked for the Mousekateers by Walt himself. Annette too.

[@eltronics]

Another case of a young life tragically ending prematurely. He was "#2" only because he let himself go. He missed the 27 Club by five years, but it sounds like his demise could have taken place sooner. What a loss, as a rock star, and more importantly a father. Zoe at 1, didn't have an impression, but Jason at 13 was surely devastated. RIP Bonzo

[@broeheemed32]

It's doubly disappointing because prior to this, Bonham had beaten a developing heroin addiction, having "dabbled" for several years...... only for alcohol to take him out. Never let anyone tell you that one 'substance' is worse or more dangerous than another..... alcohol can be a real demon.

[@colleenmcclurg2010]

@@broeheemed32 and all the worse, alcohol is more socially "acceptable" .

[@joeykelly8605]

Imagine if he was 33..

[@michaelpage1030]

"When the Levee Breaks," without a doubt. Thx to KC McCoy & Memphis Minnie. Bonham at his best...Plant's harmonica top shelf...JPJ & Page tearing it up to round it off. Perfection.

[@Markus_Andrew]

The Led Zep songs featuring my favourite Bonham performances are "When The Levee Breaks", "Four Sticks" and "Achilles Last Stand". I also dig "Bonzo's Montreaux" from the off-cuts compilation album, "Coda".

[@bigdaddydaddy3203]

Crying writing this comment long live the mighty fn Led Zeppelin forever #1 RIP Bonzo we all miss u ❤️❤️❤️🥲

[@bradhafenrichter2545]

For a smaller guy, he hammered them drums harder than anybody else ever asked a legend and will never be forgotten in decades to come.RI.P.

[@britneyspears1932]

IT'S SO SAD HE PASSED AWAY SO YOUNG!!!!! HE WAS AND STILL IS THE GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIMES!!!!!!! R.I.P IN PEACE BROTHER!!!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@erichanhauser3190]

All said & done, Every song on Led Zeppelin III is my favorite. That said, Royal Orleans. Excellent solo. Cool Song. Great lyrics.

[@t.anthony3940]

I was a kid then, my big brother had tickets to see them.. I can remember how he was bummed out that he died!!! He loved Led Zeppelin, I can't count how many times he saw them in concert?!?

[@dalewilson908]

I was born in 1965, but I remember my older brother telling me all about Bonham. We partied hard through the late 70's all the way up to the mid 2000's...lol :P Love Me Some Zeppelin, Zeperella is pretty neat too :)

[@artisreality]

What a tragic lesson in how we need to follow our own heart. He could have quit on the spot but didn’t listen to his soul. I feel sad for his wife and the pain she must’ve felt!

[@kab9706]

Wife and two babies at home. I wish he had been able to say no, I can't go at this time. I need to stay home. But I'm sure it's very complicated. The pressure and responsibility of being in Led Zeppelin must have been massive. They were like gods. But at the end of the day they aren't gods, they're just people. RIP to John.

[@jameshagy6419]

His son Jason and daughter Zoe must have been feeling bereft of family and grief-stricken at that point. Robert, too, never recovered in many ways. A tragedy for all. RIP John Henry Bonham!!!

[@tazzinasellout7968]

John Bonham è stato il batterista che mi ha fatto innamorare del Rock.....per anni ho sognato di poter suonare anche solo l 1% di ciò che BONZO era capace di fare. Per me ,uno dei più grandi batteristi di sempre..... Rip BONZO !!!!!

[@Sleepnosis]

Growing up drumming Bonham was always my favourite drummer.

[@PaddyBaxter-ji8in]

Best rock drummer ever. Favourite Zeppelin song? “Sick Again”.

[@christinalee543]

I love when Weird History does music-focused videos! I’d love to see a video covering Alice In Chains, or even just on a broader scale, grunge and the Seattle sound

[@briansaunders3811]

Love the powerful late 60'sand mid 70's moon,bonham,baker,peart, the sad story of Jim Gordon, music will never be the same Zeppelin Forever

[@laurie5132]

Anything Led Zeppelin is always appreciated.

[@eddiesroom1868]

Clapton

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

Not really Laurie. Many could case less of his music career.

[@WorknotWoke89]

You bet ya!

[@Pauly421]

Always! :)

[@weldonbailey1005]

@@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 then wtf u on this thread troll?

[@timmyw1484]

The greatest drummer / percussionist ever in the history of music and it will never be anyone else like him ⚡🥁⚡🙏🥁⚡🥁⚡🥁🙏🙏🙏 sleep in Peace Bonzo 🙏

[@lelanddyer9461]

It's a tragedy that men always see their value by utility. He was deserving of love and I wish he knew that even if he quit the band he'd still be one of the greatest ever.

[@kab9706]

I think he was very loved, and he had a wife and two babies at home. He didn't want to leave his family and go on tour. And drinking was his way of coping with any negative emotions.

[@TheOBOM]

Good docu, thanks for that. I couldn't really name a favourite song here, but the one that hauled me over was "Whole Lotta Love": the drive of that song, the pure raw rythm really mesmerized me at first hearing and still does ... that first encounter for me is now 45 years ago and still it gives me the same feeling when I play the song. Needless to say John's part in this particular song - and all other Led Zep's - can hardly be overestimated.

[@radiomindchatter7994]

Can't believe Bonham took that poll seriously. It was on the same level as Jethro Tull beating out Metallica as best metal group..it's that stupid.

[@LoneLee2022]

Unreal......................

[@IusedtohaveausernameIliked]

My favourite Led Zeppelin song is all of them!

[@presmasterflash7555]

I fixed Robert’s toilet at the first Okeechobee festival. I had all the artist trailers plumbed except one… the one that Plant was put in when he showed up the night before. He really had to go. I helped make that happen for him. He was very polite. I got that Johnny working in double time for him!

[@rosewater3]

Led Zeppelin is one of my favourite bands! It's hard to pick just one tune that, in my opinion, is the best. So, my top five are: 1. Over the Hills and Far Away 2. Tangerine 3. Going to California 4. The Ocean 5. Fool in the Rain The song, Over the Hills and Far Away, is my absolute FAVOURITE song ever! It's unique and gives me a feeling of nostalgia every time I listen to it. On a groovy side note, my 2nd tattoo was in honor of Led Zeppelin. Thank you, John Bonzo Bonham, for sharing your compelling drumming talent with the world. I hope you're having an eternal party. 🎉🚬♊🍻😆🎶🥁🔥🎫💞🌟🎊 Cheers ✌️💙✨

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

we have same taste

[@Steve.Cutler]

Just because someone CAN do something, and do it well, doesn't mean they want to. Sounds like he wanted to retire and enjoy his family way before the end of the band. It's sad that he doubted his own abilities. He was one of the best and in my top 2 of all time..

[@davidrobinson5122]

The song Fool in the Rain is my all-time favorite and John Bonham. Fantastic

[@gracenote456]

As a former service member, I can relate to Bonham's anxiety with leaving his family. Over the years I found myself having major separation anxiety in the military, and it got worse with every rotation or deployment, or simple exercises. I never turned to drinking though. I can understand that horrible dread though.

[@kab9706]

I feel so sad hearing how badly he was struggling with the thought of being away from his family. At this time, it sounds like he didn't want the glamorous rockstar life with groupies. He wanted to be at home. With his wife, his son, his baby daughter. He wanted to be around the love he had built for himself. And he didn't know how to cope except abuse alcohol. As important as Led Zeppelin is, I wish he had been able to drop everything and go home.

[@MP-ju4ol]

Alcohol and depression are a horrible mix, especially for someone with two much time on their hands. And yes, he was the best Rock Drummer ever!

[@jamesmoss3424]

R.I.P John Bonham he was an excellent drummer for Led Zeppelin.

[@markbrown7103]

Yes, I have several favorite Led Zeppelin songs. I never care too much for a hard rock. But Led Zeppelin had something about them. I really like. His style of playing the guitar. He can shred a guitar so smooth and clean. It’s on believable. A lot of people sad that Jimmy page was a sloppy guitaris. I called that BS. One of the great ones Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest hard rock bands there ever was.. Jimmy page even inspired me to play guitar along with a few others. He is an excellent and beautiful guitarist and they all just seem to fit together. Just perfect. Thanks for the video. It was super cool. Have a great day..👍🏼👍🏼😁🎸😎

[@basstoyofacebc9616]

Co-member of the best rhythm section the world has ever known! JPJ-Bonzo🎸 🥁

[@stevegoering]

I had the opportunity to see them play both the Mpls and Saint Paul shows in the 70's...one of the loudest I ever heard... RIP...

[@aquacrocwherry3321]

I think its odd to talk abt john bonhams death when today (September 7th) is the day keith moon died in 1978.

[@armand187]

To this day, a legend, one of the best rock drummer of all time. If only he knew how amazing he was… all he wanted was to stay home with his family, the stress and pressure of the road was just too much.

[@EwaldEwald104]

John Bonham, you made me want to play the drums. You have been my inspiration. No doubt about this. Thank you thank you so much for ever for your great playing and being my inspiration . RIP.

[@alldayray7511]

I recently quit my job because all the traveling kept me away from my family. Drinking and abusing drugs to cope with the anxiety was taking a toll on my well being. I got a new job and have been sober since. I don't make half as much as I was, but I get to come home to my kids everyday. Sometimes I even take off an hour early to pick them up from school, can't put a price on things like that.

[@purpledreamer9654]

I was lucky enough to see them at knebworth in 79 It was my first concert and even though I suffered from heatstroke It was an amazing day I was so sad when I heard we had lost one of the best drummers ever Cozy Powell was my second favourite

[@richardsternard4030]

Trampled Under Foot. Pound for pound, the best song ever. Led Zeppelin: The Super Group before Super Groups was a thing.

[@beachgirl881]

To me John Bonham was a very unique drummer He was like two drummers in one Immense power and technique May he Rest In Peace

[@imsocuteimsorich4952]

Rest in peace John ,you may be gone but your not forgotten amen 🌹👍💏🌈☀️🐦✌️🌸

[@wildwolf79]

My favorite part was seeing the scene where John and Pat were dancing it was the cutest thing ever ❤🥰🥁

[@beatlesrgear]

JPJ has said in interviews that he was the one who discovered Bonzo dead and tried to shake him awake.

[@MJEvermore853]

He and Benji Lefevre, a technician for the band

[@billyz5088]

He hated the touring & travelling that took him away from his family & home for long periods - many others in successful touring bands have also felt that way. One thing that has not changed much in the music biz is that doing live shows is how these people make their money - LZ had a big advantage in that they sold so many records that they made more than most just from that - but doing long, worldwide tours was still seen as necessary to keep record sales strong. Nobody could drum like he did - his combination of power & speed was the gold standard that others could only be envious of - RIP Bonzo ..

[@jasonmatson7861]

Bonzo defined Rock Drumming. Being compared to him in playing style many times throughout the years is a huge compliment.

[@michaelbruns449]

The Who didnt hesitate to replace Keith Moon, but John Bonhams intensely powerful drumming was quite simply irreplaceable.

[@lucasoheyze4597]

Nobody is irreplaceable.

[@kellykarcher7179]

The Who were never even close to being the same after Moonie died. No replacement drummer ever came close to replicating his sound and style behind the kit. Led Zeppelin obviously weren't as greedy as The Who were (and are) and decided to call it quits instead of carrying on and risking the intergrity of their live performances and overall sound. They were very wise to do so.

[@kevsky14]

Yes the absolute best heavy metal drummer of all time.

[@solanaceae2069]

Rest in power, John. Rest in power.

[@rocklobster1764]

As someone cursed with the disease I say in good faith it wasn't one day of binge drinking that killed him and it wasn't a fear of the upcoming touring that upset him it was the idea that performing would cut into his drinking time.

[@spddiesel]

Man, the late 70's/early 80's were rough on drummers. Keith Moon, John Bonham, Peter "James" Bond, Mick Shrimpton, all tragic deaths.

[@maureendevries1904]

Senseless

[@mathlover2299]

RIP to a legend. Led Zepp is my favorite band by far. My fav song is 'When the Levee Breaks' I know it is a cover but the drums and slide guitar are unreal

[@br1qbat]

The GOAT. No one comes close to his immediately recognizable and oft copied style. RIP Bonzo

[@vewilli]

There are many favourite LED Zeppelin songs on the first 3 LPs, among them Communication Breakdown, Good Times Bad Times, Immigrant Song, and many more!

[@kmstins]

My favorite Led Zeppelin song is "Boogie With Stu". 🤩

[@edenhundsdoerfer7971]

Kashmir and Stairway To Heaven !❤❤❤ I love LED ZEPPELIN FOREVER!

[@LawrenceCarroll1234]

The pressures of touring has really been a problem for a lot of rock stars and groups. The Beatles were happy to stop. John Kay talks about Steppenwolf’s problems stemming from it in his autobiography. Many others have talked about it. I wager that Bonham might have recovered if he had retired, or maybe taken a much longer sabbatical. RIP 🪦!

[@chrisschell7342]

" In my Time of dying.." Was my favorite Zeppelin song to play drums to.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Bonham is the Hammer of the Gods.

[@NASCARFAN93100]

RIP John Bonham 🙏

[@DumbyDerek302]

Thats crazy that he thought everyone was better than him. Dude is a legend.

[@kab9706]

For real he was the foundation of their sound. He was like thunder and lightning. Each member was just as important.

[@toddgraham6006]

I am a Bonzo fan for life, I always try to play in his style!

[@its_tjay_bruh4338]

Rock in peace to the greatest drummer, of the greatest band of all time! Zepplin forever 🥁🎸🎼🎵

[@flicka25]

I think the 'being away from the family' is too simplistic a reason. It was only going to be a month after all. H suffered from chronic depression, anxiety and was an alcoholic....add a drug addict.....I don't see what else you can call those habits. He drank and took drugs to cope and the more he drank the more depressed he probably felt. it's a vicious circle. He had issues and they finally killed him.

[@gregbyrne743]

Yes, I would agree with you.

[@Riz2336]

Sad day in Rock n' Roll history, he was so good it killed the band after his passing

[@DevinSheaProductions]

I was so lucky to see Paige and Plant in 2001. 23rd row in front of Jimmy Paige. I took an 1/8th of mushrooms and a hit of LSD. I will never see a better show in my life. There was this show, and there was every other show.. Now we have the cover show Millianial generation.. It’s been a long time since Rock and Roll…

[@comedianmattrossey]

Wow, almost 42 years. One of the first rock stars I remember dying. Hopefully you're still pounding them to wake the dead John. BONZO FOREVER!

[@jeremywanner3240]

Impossible to pick a favorite zeppelin song, I’m still moved to this day by many.

[@donjohnson5653]

I'm sure sorry it happened that way. He is one of my most influenced drummers to this day. RIP.

[@JamesKerwin-k5p]

This takes me back to "that moment". That moment was when I finally received 4 Zeppelin tickets delivered in the mail, after patiently waiting. Yes, by mail, and I was incredibly sad when I heard that he had passed on the news. Word traveled fast in those days believe it or not. From that point on, the drums sounds and overall texture of When The Levee Breaks defined this man. They called him "the amazing timekeeper" although he never played on the beat. He always dragged, played behind the beat and never played in a seemingluy metronomic, quantized manner. If you know anything about the heart and soul of the drum kit, you'll toss that click-track immediately. RIP brother!

[@dylanwatson1287]

Man I can't honestly imagine being in either poor John Paul Jones's or Benji Leveree's position that day and to discover one of your best friends/best drummer in the world laying dead in bed and then having to go tell somebody like Robert Plant and Jimmy Page about it has to always be the most stressful and traumatic thing to do ever. I would be pale as a sheet to announce the tragic news like that.