John Bonham: Greatest Rock Drummer of All Time?
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Today's video is about one of the greatest drummers of all time - John Bonham. His incredible drumming skills helped define the sound of Led Zeppelin and inspired countless musicians worldwide. His playing was unique and innovative, and he paved the way for every rock drummer who came after him.
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The music that Led Zeppelin recorded and released between 1969 and 1979 can never be duplicated. Their music will forever be timeless.
At least the ones they didnt steal.
@@FUYT888 Don't be jealous!! No one likes a CRY BABY 😢
@@FUYT888 Cover yes. Steal no.
@@FUYT888They only arguably "stole" like a couple songs.
@@kgsvvgla2i
Which ones???
Bonham's style of playing just slightly behind the beat has never been exactly duplicated. He was the absolute best.
Zepplin deciding not to go on without Bonham was completely legendary! Complete devotion to their original Band. Their come out of retirement for a last concert that was beyond awesome with Bonham's son playing the drums! I seriously wish they all were able to work together on a lot more albums..
Never understood why they left.John paul jones out of all those page plant tours.
@@jimmorrison3830greed
Probably because JPJ was busy or didn't want to do it. Doubt they banned him specifically or didn't ask him to play with them.
@@ex0duzz JPJ would never ever miss an opportunity to play. He was the rock in that band literally.
I Led Zeppelin erano molto più che amici: erano fratelli 💖👏👏🙏
Bonzo's motto: "If it moves, smash it! If it doesn't move, smash it anyway!"
😅
And if it has alcohol in it then drink it.
@@deadrockstar49
🤣❤.....😢
Fool in the Rain, Bonham is completely locked in. one of my favorite drum songs, from any band.
Great track!
I agree it’s a great track but it’s not that difficult to play
@@basher5107 no it is not, just “ghost noting” the snare. Never the less, Bonhams percussion work on the break is badass.
Yeah I always remember Bonham a lot is because of that track myself! Too each their own in taste. Cheers 🥂🍾🎉
I think fool is his finest hour
The power and groove is epic.
A perfect blend of musicians that can't be manufactured. Jimmy knew he wanted Bonham because of the possibility of catching fire. The chemistry was one of the best of any band that won't be duplicated in this era of music and probably never will again.
I agree
Greatest band of all time hands down
I saw zeppelin at knebworth in 79 (both weekends) it was their last UK appearance. Looking back at footage years later I must say that John was an awesome performer. Many of today's great drummers will confirm that.
😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
So was Keith moon
I saw them in 77-78 bitchen concert
Johnny had lights in his kit and when he had his solo the whole kit lit up
Bad Ass
In my youth I saw some monster rock groups. Though I did see Robert Plant tour solo with Phil Collins on drums, my biggest regret is never experiencing Zeppelin live. Thanks for sharing that memory.
Living 10 miles down the road from Knebworth it was hard not to say no. Tickets were easily obtained back in the day. I recall hundreds arriving the night before and the early hours. There was some confusion on the first weekend. A fence was broken through and people ran across fields to gain access to the main area. I reckon the organisers let people in early for safety reasons. Memorable times I'll keep forever. Even though they came on late Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood turned up with their band the New Barbarians. 👍
Many world class drummers cite him as a MAJOR influence. I’m not world class but yeah, me too! ❤❤❤
Him and Moon are why I started playing. Other influences in there as well, but they were the main 2 at the time.
@@somersetcace1 When a drummer like Steve Gadd... of the same generation cites Bonzo as an influence there is nothing left to say.
@@Tyrell_Corp2019 😶👍
He showed no mercy on the drums. RIP Bonzo.
He showed no mercy to groupies. They hated him. RIP A/H.
You mean No Quarter 😉
The Bonzo is dead...long live The Bono.
The Real Goat Greatest rRock Drummer of all Time
A sound that’ll never be recreated. The back bone of the group. Exactly why the group didn’t continue on, they love him beyond the music that wouldn’t move forward. A true legend!
Even though I don't fall into that greatest whatever trap when talking about musicians. I cannot imagine rock music without John Bonham. His influence is unending.
He will always be remembered....enjoyed his style...of play
We have lost too many GREATS. and John Bonham was one of them
So true. I believed he was one of the 3 masters of percussion. When asked himself in Seattle by rolling stone, he said he'd "like to play more like that canadian fellow Neil"
Mr Bonham, you were my true inspiration to be a drummer. Thank you very much indeed.
Sorely missed. He was the heart of LZ. Without him Zeppelins could not go on. Nothing to add. Rest in peace, Bonzo!
IN MY OPINION "THE GREATEST ROCK DRUMMER OF ALL TIME" THE REST CAN FIGHT FOR SECOND & THIRD PLACE BUT NOT MANY FOLLOW BEHIND FOR BEING REALLY GOOD TOO 💚 REST.IN.PARADISE. BONZO
So many good drummers in the world.
Voted best drummer of all time!!
And that's exactly why being popular does not equal skill
@@rickwilliams967 They you know zip about skill.
Bonzo was the best!! His son Jason is very very good on drums!!
He was more than a Rock Drummer... he was a groove master with swing. Un-replicable to this day.
One of the best drummers in the world
Was
Was ! Past tense.
Looks cute behind Jason's kit !
WAS and still "IS" 😂 no one has come close to what he did as a drummer, there R great ones, but not what he and Ringo did to music!
@@billbobagginsbonham9239Aahh-- Ginger Baker, Keith Moon, Neal Peart, to name a few!!!!!!
Wow John Bonham was incredible rock Drummer..Dazed and confused was awesome RIP Gonzo
Bonzo!!
❤ U Bonzo. You will always be remembered and loved 🥁
Zepplin was the first concert I saw in
July 1969 at Asbury Park NJ .
Joe Cocker was the opening band.
Led Zepplin guys wore cowboy hats. !!
Yes he was and still is...Bonzo!!!
!!!!! !!
Wow ! SMART
I was gonna comment this but you beat me and for that I say... Well played sir... Well played 👍
Truss
One in a million. We'll never see someone like this again. Simply the best.
His son Jason is just as good as his father!!
GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME he had a groove that no one could touch. Jones and Bonzo where the backbone of the GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME
I GOT TO SEE LED ZEPPELIN LIVE IN CONCERT IT WAS A MOST AWESOME CONCERT.
Alright no need to brag!!😁🤘
. Heck , I saw Zep in July 1969 in Asbury Park. Was my first fock concert.
Ticket price.... $2.50. wow. !!
@@michaelcelani8325
do you still have the stub?
I saw Zeppelin 3x live, and still have all 3 ticket stubs!!!!!! One says-- Obstructed View, which was behind a beam in the Chicago Stadium in 1975-- I didnt stay in that seat very long!!! It's among the many dozens of other concert stubs from shows in my collection---
I also saw them in 1977 at the Chicago Stadium one of the 4 nights they played there during their tour-- My older brother saw them during their original debut tour at the Kinetic Playground, Chicago in 1969-----
This is without doubt THE BEST BAND EVER….watched them in Manchester in the 70s still remember it to this day…
A lot of bands live blew them away, they were very boring. Black Sabbath, The Who, Alice Cooper, Grand Funk Railroad, Blackfoot, to name a few.
@@johneasler9967oh you saw them live yourself? Sure, you listed off good bands, but give credit to LZ. You are just spewing nonsense from that damn mouth. You don’t know a damn thing.
@@johneasler9967- well did u check the record sales from LZ😎…?
HE WAS THE BEAST
The drummer . Masterpiece
I think Robert plant introduced John into the band since they were childhood friends I believe
Actually, only condition Robert's asked to accept to be part of the band after his casting was his childhood friend, John, must make part of the band too.
Forever missed.
Forever the penultimate combination of power and finesse
Le Béte, Bonzo, John Henry Bonham. One half of the inspiration for Animal on The Muppets. (Moon)
Musician & composer. Irreplaceable.
Father & devoted husband.
"Simply, The Best" - Tina Turner
r,i,p, bonzo the greatest
John Bonham's was simply that best Rock drummer ever!😊
You need to listen to more rock music
@@rickwilliams967 Ok who do you pick?
Am sorry but the greatest drummer ever ever is Keith Moon.
@@jimwelsh997 YONKI....
@@roalziroalzi I have no idea what you are trying to say. Is this a different language
His synchronised hits and also off beat in a different time signature actually were
mesmerising and most drummers will just say wow
Bonzo gone too soon RIP 😢
Being a classically trained musician from a young age I was completely mesmerized when their music first hit the air waves.
When Bonham died and they decided that there wasn't anyone else who could sit on his stool I was, completely and utterly devastated. They're the ONLY band that affected me that way. It's VERY much like missing your favorite grandmother, wishing she/they was still here.
I NEVER tire of listening to their timeless music, of which no other band can nor will ever be able to match THAT chemistry, never mind their composition and arrangement.
John Bonham, drummer yang paling aku suka sedunia
WTF DID YOU SAY?
Bonham is the drummer he likes
@@WilliamMSharbono-cv4mx- just google translate man…🤷♂️
Bonzo and Robert Plant were best friends and had been in other groups together, never mentioned during this!
This is true, thanks for watching and commenting. 🍻
Wow what a shame! I didn't know he was only 32 years old when he died. RIP
Nice mini-bio with great pics. I still miss John Bonham, one of the greatest drummers ever.
That is no Doubt he is the most amazing Drummer ever.👍🔥
No its definitely Neil Piert. From Rush.
But he is one of the greats for sure.
Deep purples drummer is one of the greatest too.
@@fordism.01 Neil was Great, but in different ways, some say he overplayed, not sure about that. What I can say is that he nor anyone else had the feet of John Henry Bonham, that along with his amazing left hand, sets him above everyone else...listen to live zeppelin and tell me that you don't find yourself saying now thats definitely a double base setup.....well it weren't....
😂😂😂
@@kensalazar5066
Ian pace from Purple often gets overlooked too. Neil Piert was miles ahead of Bonham. Different league far more technical ability than Bonham. So did Ian Pace . From deep purple.
Even though I am a huge zeppelin fan I have to say as I see it .
@@fordism.01 i love those guys, but weren't better imo...the thing that made Neil more technical was his giant kit, had every possible option, so he performed with more tools, it was his thing, dosen't necessarily make him better. John played with a smaller kit and you wouldn't have known it without seeing it. I stand by my earlier statement, and so do many others
There are many greatest rock drummers, what they are is unique. Paice, Peart, Bonham, Powell, Ward, Palmer, Baker. Seen 'em all and they're are all amazing. P.s. Ian Paice is still drumming at 75 and not spoke about enough
Moon?
The Who
John was arguably the world's best drummer.His son is Fantastic too 😊
Give me The Argument as to why he was "The Best Drummer in The World!"--which I think is Ludicrous.
Neil Peart isn't even The Best--so how could Bonham be???
I would say that his contemporary, Ian Paice of Deep Purple, 🟣💜 was a better Drummer than Bonham...
@@bluewater3783
Peart was far superior imo
@@kevio6868
Peart was Definitely better than Bonham--and I think that Ian Paice was Far Superior to Bonham, as well...
I would compare the "Machine Head", "Made in Japan", "Burn", and "Made in Europe" albums of Paice to any of Bonham's playing...
I'm Not a Drummer.
But, from listening to Ian Paice for just a few minutes on one of his many videos, he is Obviously a Formally Educated Drummer--he was telling his "beginning drummer audience members" the importance of learning The Rudiments: "paradiddles and flammadiddles", etc.
Ian told them that it was one thing to just have some fun banging around on a set of drums with some friends--but quite another if you actually wanted to play advanced drumming, which requires dedication, discipline, and study!
Excellent Advice, Ian Paice!
@@bluewater3783Bill Ward blows Peart and Bonham out of the water in my opinion
Look at how small and rudimentary his kit was, he sounded twice as big as Peart with 1/10th the size of drum-set lol
@@XxCorvette1xX
Hey, there!
I'm also a Big Fan of Bill Ward's Drumming (Black Sabbath!)--and of Corvettes! (especially of the 1968-73-ish style)... 😊
Only just 32 John died so young ... That's mind blowing as I'm now 58 and grew up listening to Led Zeppelin all through the 70s and beyond
To not remark on the genius percussion that is Fool in the Rain is nearly criminal.
That what I thought immediately as well!!!
Best drummer ever
Yes he was one of the best I've ever seen. I remember he said in an interview in the early 70s said he thought that the best drummer he has ever seen was Dino from the Rascals.
He used Ludwig Dino Danelli 2a oak sticks when I saw them in Liverpool 29 Jan '71 😊
The king of the drums John Henry Bonham, known as Bonzo to fans and bandmates was the GOAT drummer then and will continue to hold the title forever.
Boy I remember that I was playing basketball in the concrete jungle of the South Bronx. I remember my friend call me up to the chain link fence and he told me that John bonham passed away choking on his vomit. I simply said that's the end of Zeppelin.
Yeah, no Zeppelin without Bonzo. 😥🥁🍻
. Wow...I didn't know that was the end of
Zepplin .
Yeah, Jimmy called him because Robert had taken him to hear Bonzo, who was a friend of his. Might want to mention that next time.
Just what I was going to say not page but plant’s introduction!
Bonham was a Beast on Drums ! To this day , the best of all time !❤ IMHO ....
Not one of the best , the best. If someone even comes close please share them with me because I’ve been missing out.
One of the best is what you should be saying? But as far as your concerned, Yes !Alot of GREAT drummers out their ! Alot never got noticed by Jim Page?
No Buddy Rich ! But Hella good for Rock drums!
@@ericgodlewski8386lol.
@@ericgodlewski8386I like Bonham but I’d take Bill Ward as my drummer over him every time
Ginger Baker too
And Keith Moon
When drugs and alcohol are more important than drumming,you can't be the best. I saw him in 75 and he was wasted and lost his place and I even think where he was. I saw Charlie Watts the same year . Pure dedication and he was the best drummer ever .
Watts was far from the best drummer ever. Not even close. But, he was a true professional, from what I could tell. Bonham was a F up that threw it all away.
His sound is unmatched, my favourite drummer ever.
I think that they was the best group ever !!!100%
He's one of the best.
He received a call in 1968 that would change his life forever, turns out it changed ours as well! I cant imagine my life without Led Zeppelin and i cant imagine Led Zeppelin without Bonzo, the greatest rock drummer of them all!
GOAT no one even close
The Bonham magic was his feel,accurate yet with a relaxed feel.Who cares about solos,Bonham's grooves were second to none.So musical.
And respect to Zep for never playing again. Difficult but correct decision.
He was blessed with the most elusive and hard to define of drumming characteristics--FEEL. Just phenomenal.
One of the best of all time.
If you're a drummer you love playing with the bass and Visa versa. They worked together flawlessly. I loved them both.
ahem...Neil Peart has entered the chat.
Peart is really technical but Bonham definitely is a great,. tons of subtle things in his playing that you "feel" but aren't readily apparent.
Even Neil Pert loved John Bonham.
Ahem, the title poses a question... not a statement.
Ginger Baker said, Bonham had technique but he couldn't swing a sack of s#&t!
@@stevecvinoGinger! Ha...I read that. He said that about both Moony and Bonzo...Me thinks he just felt unappreciated?
Miss ya Johnny ❤
I kinda sorta named my second son with Henry as his middle name because of, well John Henry Bonham. And I liked the feel. My boy got his first name from me because that was his mother's choice, but we all called him Henry from the beginning
BAM! Love it!
My middle name is Henry.
The best drummer in the world.
Bonham contributed more to Zeppelin than just his playing, Bonham was also responsible for bringing along a friend whom Jimmy wasn't familiar with--at Bonham's word. Young kid by the name of Robert Plant.
In 1980 I was 11 years old. My older brothers helped shape my musical interest and Led Zeppelin was definitely one of my favorites. Even at 11 years old I know and understand the impact of John Bonham’s death on Led Zeppelin as a band and what it meant on the remaining members creating new music.
THE best drummer to date
I’m 62 and listening to zeppelin while riding my Harley’s is my favorite pass time..
Or Aerosmith, and others.. but the drums is what got me started in the 1960’s
Everything i ever read said that Peter Grant telegraphed him 40 times, and he ignored them all.
Ive never heard that Page just rang him up and that was that.
I always thought Plant brought him on board. Weren't they from the same area ?
😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
So Plant was his friend and recommended him to Page. They actually went to see him play, where Page was blown away..John had promised his wife that he wouldn't run off with Plant anymore because, according to her it always led to no good...So initially Page and Grant called several times with no luck. So eventually Grant would send telegraphs, a common way of communicating in England then...I believe that eventually Plant and Page showed up at his house and convinced him to come aboard...after the 1st session which started off at Pages house, " Train Kept a Rollin" "they were all in shock on how good they sounded " john Paul Jones....
@@edwardmunoz7853 yes...Keith Richards dubbed them "Clueless Ernies from the Midlands'.
@@kensalazar5066 and look how it ended up.
She was right.
I was told last week Jason Bonham brought the famous cottage in Machynlleth from Robert Plant. Apparently Robert Plant still has a home there
My all-time favorite! Always will be!
Mr. John "Bonzo" Henry Bonham 🥁 ⚡ 🔥
John had thunder and lightning in his hands. Rest in peace brother. You're the greatest of all time.🥁
In my opinion the absolute best to ever pick up a pair of sticks in Rock and Roll history !
Agreed 🤘
😂😂😂
I was 18 years old when Bonham died, I was still reeling from that then about 3 months later, John Lennon was murdered. I was one devastated teenager.
Goodnight John Henry we love you and miss you very much.... I know heaven has a heck of a band. 🎶🕊️
With the kind of lifestyle these guys lived, I kind of doubt that heaven has a rock band...
@@jdemarco 👍
The Best Ever!!!! Having said this, Jason Bonham is now by far my favorite ❤️ rock 🪨 Drummer 🥁 of all time ,, The New Best Ever 🎵☮️💙👋👋
THE GREATEST ROCK DRUMMER OF ALL TIME !!
Neil Peart is better. Bonham ever release anything like YYZ? Didnt thjnk so.
@@dingalingmasterpiecetheater
I tend to agree
@@dingalingmasterpiecetheater that’s hilarious, it’s almost dumb that you find him better. Neil is ok and certainly isn’t no bonzo.
@@Lb-uz3wjThere’s a lot of better drummers than Bonzo. IMHO
Wrong no one better
SO sad how many greats we lost early. Being a famous musician is a dangerous profession indeed. 🙏
He had a steady groove.......
He had a good life and was able to love what he was doing with his life.❤
No one can play like bonzo. Because he was completely unique.
Not as unique as Keith Moon
@@johncummins6655 I did say COMPLETELY 😀
What they didn't say was, Page had seen Robert Plant singing and called John Paul Jones to go see Plant singing with his band (Band of Joy) that included John Bonham on drums. Page wanted Plant to sing with them, but Plant said he would do it, only if his friend John Bonham could come along. They did need a drummer, so, from there, it's history.
And to think originally he didn't like what Jimmy was doing and didn't think the band would go anywhere.
I'm 34 with 2 kids who get excited and can call out when zeppelin comes on ❤️✌️
His "Fool in the Rain" beat is phenomenal 👌🏽
I had sent away for tickets for their tour. He died before they were sent
Damn how do you survive? If I had one wish it would be to see Led Zeppelin live.
GUTTED. 😭
I remember the news he passed,,, took me three years getting over Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash,,"fm" radio "am" only back then,,,no cell phone,,no internet,,, caught music and news via "TV" or radio only,,, miss them all,,,
Neil Peart is also very high on this list. I also enjoyed Ron Bushy from Iron Butterfly. It would be difficult to say which one I liked more. All had their own style.
Too many great ones to choose only one!
Kashmir is my favorite Zeppelin song to listen to his drums. The fills, I think they're called, are just PERFECT!
Best.
Ever.
Best band to have ever walked on stage
Nope!
He was the best that’s for sure. I remember hearing him for the first time he just blew me away. Nobody could have taken his place in the band he was still influential, but I wouldn’t change the whole band dynamic. He’s the man.
I've always included Keith Moon as among the best as well, there's a lot of wild and crazy stories about Keith, but my favorite is how when he auditioned to join the Who, Pete Townsend etcetera were impressed when after he setup up his kit he tied a length of rope around the whole thing!
@@andrewphillips8790 Keith moon also Helped name the band Led Zeppelin he told them it would go over like a lead balloon hence came the name Led Zeppelin
A Legendary drummer yet a humble and down to earth chap.
Plant and Bonso were best buddies
Yes, in fact, Plant and Bohnam were friends. Plant brought Bohnam into the fold
There music is a place in my youth as well as my old age today, there’s no way to duplicate there music it was and always will be a very special magical time in R&R history. I sure do miss those days.❤️☮️
Always the GOAT.DRUMMER
Yes ,he was great, greatest,Neil Peart, unquestionably the professor...
Another great drummer and an inspiration to millions!
Peart was more of a technician. Bonzo was rock n' roll. No comparison.
Carl Palmer inspired Neil Peart. I seen both of them in their heyday the early 70s and Neil Peart was no competition for Carl
@@edljnehan2811 I can definitely hear some inspiration there. 🍻
@@TheBent139 Yeah, that's the thing about drummers, especially. There are so many different aspects to consider that whenever you start comparing one-to-one, it invariably ends up being an apples-to-oranges thing. Drummer A does some things so well, and drummer b does other things very well - and when you add them all up, you can't really come up with a definitive statement as to who's better. And a drummer who's just great in one band can be just absolutely wrong for another band, et cetera, et cetera...
Bonham is a legend, his work will never die 🤘