On September 25th, 1980, the world lost one of the greatest musical talents it has known. Today marks the 28th anniversary of John Henry Bonham's tragic death. Amid rumors of possible replacements in the band, it was never even a discussion to have someone replace Bonzo, how could you? His fellow bandmates issued a historic statement: "Due to the tragic death of our dear friend and band mate, we can no longer continue as we were...."
Undoubtedly one of the most influential drummers of all time, (perhaps the greatest) Bonzo's impact on our musical landscape is still being felt each day. With unmatchable skill, groove, dynamics and sheer power, no drummer has come close to replicating the things he did on the kit. On December 10th 2007, his son Jason joined his old bandmates in Led Zeppelin to perform a spiritually inspired 2 hour+ set. Jason filled in with greatness and shined as he led the band through classics such as "In My Time of Dying," "Dazed and Confused," "The Song Remains the Same" and a rendition of "Kashmir" which some said it was like his dad came down and joined him. John was surely drinking a Guiness and watching proudly as his old mates blew the roof off the O2 Arena with his son on the skins.
In memory of Bonzo, lets watch a classic clip of "Moby Dick," his drum solo centerpiece from the Royal Albert Hall in 1970!
Undoubtedly one of the most influential drummers of all time, (perhaps the greatest) Bonzo's impact on our musical landscape is still being felt each day. With unmatchable skill, groove, dynamics and sheer power, no drummer has come close to replicating the things he did on the kit. On December 10th 2007, his son Jason joined his old bandmates in Led Zeppelin to perform a spiritually inspired 2 hour+ set. Jason filled in with greatness and shined as he led the band through classics such as "In My Time of Dying," "Dazed and Confused," "The Song Remains the Same" and a rendition of "Kashmir" which some said it was like his dad came down and joined him. John was surely drinking a Guiness and watching proudly as his old mates blew the roof off the O2 Arena with his son on the skins.
In memory of Bonzo, lets watch a classic clip of "Moby Dick," his drum solo centerpiece from the Royal Albert Hall in 1970!
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