John Bonham ~ Over The Top! LIVE Seattle 77
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This the full length VIDEO of John Bonham's entire drum solo from Led Zeppelin's 1977 tour stop in Seattle. The solo gets really trippy at (18:22). The concert was shot on film cameras that were not set for the low light. Thanks for listening!! 
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I was fifty feet from the stage and couldn't believe this solo back in the summer of 77. 77,000 of us got a treat of a life time. They rocked the Kingdom like no one ever did before or after. ticket cost 37 bucks if you can believe it.
Worth every penny I'm sure too.
Level 1 ticket $10 Canadian still have the stub
Amazing✨
I was there too, Amazing! I don't remember ticket price, but a couple years before I seen Skynyrd , Montrose and the Outlaws for 6 bucks.
I was there to $37 that’s cheap compared to nowadays but I saw other bands for $10-$20
When I see John Bonham, my heart aches with pain. I feel so sorry that this great musician burned out from alcohol at the peak of his fame and didn't continue his career as a magnificent drummer. Even to this day, I rarely come across drummers of his caliber. There is no doubt that Bonham made Led Zeppelin unique; his contribution to Led Zeppelin's music was immense. I'd love to see the great ones alive as long as possible.
Alcohol is “cunning, baffling and powerful.” Even for great and exceptional people.
Like him or not, John Bonham was and is still one of the major influences in rock and roll drumming. He lives forever in my memory!
Yes, Indeed!!
Yes !!! Paraddles plus all the Jazz swing into blistering speed
+godzilla653 hell in my heart.. god dam booz
+godzilla653 Like him or not?..."not!" Who never blew a psychological born percussion wad when listening to Bonham? I realized my mediocrity the first time I heard John. It was then I began a more earnest attempt at improving my drumming skills. Anyway, buddy...like you, he lives in my memory and anytime today I pick up the sticks in order to ward off age-related arthritis and hit the practice pad, I always begin with one of his shuffles.
+robert glenn Yes, They might call it The Bernard Purdie shuffle but I'll always be stoked! by "Fool in the rain" his playing set him apart from all before and so far many since. An inspiration in mind always!
Once in a great while, an almost superhuman person comes along who makes you wonder how in the world they do what they do. And John Bonham is definitely one of them.
Any one of Zappas drummers, Vinnie Colaiuta or Terry Bozzio could outplay Bonham. Drumming's not a competition sport, but Bonham was a brilliant, heavy solid rock n roller, integral to Led Zeppelins classic albums
The Zappa guys take drumming to a much higher musical level and are technically phenomenal.
@@jamiecartwright5469 Bonham is on another level of technique to be referred to as just a heavy solid rock n roller. His playing actually draws from a jazz sensibility of swing that he adapted into the songs he played, keeping it heavy but with an underlying subtlety in the performances. His jazz influence is evident in this performance with a nod to Max Roach. Comparing musicians by saying one could outplay the other is silly, especially when it's basically apples to oranges with the different contexts in which they are playing. As you stated, drumming is not a competition sport.
Like Buddy Rich too!
Technique and style. Never boring. As a child I could always tell a Zeppelin song by the drums. Very signifying. Unique.
The Buddy Rich of rock drumming soloist!!
@@viccatalina-ut3qbsawrich few times he the best
Proof you don't need 8 toms, 2 bass drums, 2 snares and 11 cymbals! This man did it with talent!
And a sample and hold unit on the timpani solo that gave me a migrane when I saw them in June of 1977.They were abysmal live in 1977.
@@johnnyd63
Except for the "Listen to this, Eddie" show here on youtube. They were killing it that night!
Just like buddy!
@demoskunk There were many great 77 performances.
Touche'! Well stated.
These concerts were legendary for their length. Richard Cole (Zeppelin's tour manager) once told a story of a new roadie waiting in the wings for his next duty and several other roadies asked him if wanted to go across the street for a few pints of ale. When he said he couldn't because they were in the middle of a concert, the others laughed at him and said "Don't worry, they'll still be here when we get back. Bonzo's solo alone is about two pints long."
I heard the story about a concert in Italy they ran out of material after about 4 hours
Everyone getting serviced back stage during this
@@arneheeringa96 zeppelin never returned to Italy after the disastrous 1971 gig in Milan, at which all of their gear was destroyed by the stage invading audience. 😢
Bonham is a fucking monster. Everyone knows he's extremely good but you have to understand even a bit of drumming to fully comprehend how good he is technically. He's not just a flashy drummer who mindlessly bangs drums hard. There is a ton of method to his madness.
That's funny. I've known real drummers all my 52 years here. Not one has ever thought much of this guy. My husband of 43 Year's of experience has never brought him up in conversation. When I asked just now he laughed. No Buddy Rich No Terry Bozzio, No Carl Palmer. No Peart? No Drummer. Chiraq. Skin's and Metal's Forever
@@janetmobilia8520 your husband is full of shit then.
so true... a layman could appreciate, but, never understand the nuance of Bonham. Anyone that has played or studied drumming knows how great he was. RIP
@@janetmobilia8520 Nor sure I understand that - he is most drummers enigma.
@@janetmobilia8520 Sorry but what a bullshit comment. John Bonham is one of the most legend drummers of all time, many many drummers were influenced by him. Better watch the video "what makes Bonham such a great drummer". Maybe then you'll understand.
In 1970 in Montreal I saw my first concert ever...Led Zeppelin. In 1977 I saw this concert. It was the last time I got to see them. Nobody comes close to these guys.
+Robert Worth im 27 lol love them
+Robert Worth That is neat
+Roggiedodgie indeed it was.
Robert Worth ...and I'm more than just a tad envious.
Yeah I understand lol...sorry. Wish everyone could have experienced Led Zeppelin
Bonham was the best drummer ever. I was in 8th grade getting ready to board the school bus after school when I heard he died. I will never forget that day. Zeppelin was and still is my favorite band of all time.
I loved how he'd said, "playing the drums was always the only thing I could ever do right" this is def one of the more interesting solos I've seen him do, he was a beast of a drummer✌🏼️
The best compliment I can give to Led Zeppelin is that I have to constantly remind myself that I didn`t imagine them....They really existed.
The greatest rock drummer ever…was a blue-collar guy going to work. Yet another reason to love him. RIP my brother.
Absolutely......
Even better than Keith Moon? That's a bold statement.
Bradley VanTassal .......yes even better than a Moon.
@@bradleyvantassal8328 uh ....yea where have you been since 1970?
Brian Downey of Thin Lizzy was a better rock drummer than Bonham..
This era of talent is unbelievable we don’t seem to produce quality as this any more .
He was a very powerful player. When you watch this video you will see how much finesse he uses and how relaxed he is. That’s a pro!
So amazing how he plays with just a simple kit n make it sound like hes beating on tons of them.Only he can produce that sound,The legend the goat will never be forgotten.
The best part is at the end when he starts stick twirling while he's playing a triplet solo. All this after he just beat the hell out of his drums for 25 minutes. What a bad ass! And world great a d influencial drummer. Bonzo!!!
Phenomenal! Very articulate with his drums! Like telling a story almost.
I have one word to say ,WOW !!!!
Been playing drums since I was 5. This gentleman introduced me on playing with total FEEL, not just keeping a beat. There has been no one like him since. My drumming has become sooooo much more fun! Have people come up to me and comment on how I make the song. I tell them I owe it all to John Henry Bonham!
The dude was a Beast on drums !!!
The dude? You mean the great john bonham?
oh man. 10 minutes in and I don't think I've seen him actually hit a cymbal yet. now that's some pure drumming!!
Led Zeppelin.....They Were Rock N Roll In It's Purest Form.....Loud, Raw, Perfect.....Never To Be Duplicated
I can't get over his stamina. Amazing!!!!
@ and probably drank a dozen beers before this performance seen them in 75 market square indy great drummer
He makes it look so easy,it's unbelievable.im beat after playing for ten minutes,lol gotta love percussionist s
It's counting, timing,and knowing what's coming next.its difficult but practice, practice, practice..builds stamina and timing skills.still can't get the second part of his triplet
A lot of people are unaware that Bonham used the finger control method. You need dexterity in your fingers. When you play drums, you always keep time w your HH. It should be 2nd nature to all drummers of substance.
John Henry Bonham was a naturalist. He played how he felt, what he felt. He expressed himself through his playing. As the saying goes, "your instrument is an extension of the way you feel.
From his single stroke rolls, to his doubles, and paradiddles, John Bonham knew the exact recipe of finesse, and power perfectly combined.
Thank you for all you left us to learn, John. RIP
cocaine's a helluva drug. just kidding- I agree...incredible stamina
Listen.....you can hear Buddy Rich in this solo, Gene Krupa is in there, John is playing this solo with a sense of calm, which most drummers never have. He includes press rolls, single strokes, bass rhythm keeping the whole thing together, hi hat keeping time while John plays around. John Bonham was the most under-rated drummer of the modern rock era.
Yes! John Bonham paid respect to all his influences. Most people at the concert THEN didn't know who Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa were.
Jones would do his piano solo paying respect to all his classical influences.
Page's bow solo did also. Check out "Mars the Bringer of War" from Gustav Hoist's "The planet's suite".
Robert Plant was influenced by American blues singers as well.
Led Zeppelin paved the way for rock by showcasing their past influences and in the end, THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME!
Great comment, clever & fitting ending! 😁 (In the end,The song remains the same.)@@rickjamz
Thanks John...for everything.
Its the first time I have ever seen that and anybody who watches it will understand why he is classed as one of the greatest drummers that has ever lived, those that put dislikes really do need to seek counselling cause theres something wrong with them.
So damn good, just masterful. Some things can't be taught, they just are! What a wonder, I miss him so much.
What a machine of power n creativity
Bonham's style and techniques are so original and authentic,he knows how to make the drums sound fuckin beautiful.he uses each piece so elegantly and uniform.he was truly one of a kind.im still impressed as if I heard it the first time.his performances get me so pumped up.
Gone on 5am,I've been listening since 9o,clock last night. R I p bonzo
Great solo! Hey, all you Camera guys/Producers/Editors/Lighting guys:
We don't want to see a face with no hands, or black screen/no light! He's playing the solo with his hands & feet! The same goes for all instruments!
Thank you.
A still active percussionist for 60 years, up to 5 bands/20 hrs. a week, not including my own practice time.
Some times Life is too fast... And some times too short ! I was born in this year and still i have not seen anything that compare‘s. Rest in Peace!!! Mr. Bonham
Outstanding! Love the Max Roach/Drum Also Waltzes reference. So many wonderful vignettes here! A true master class! Bonham could do no wrong behind the kit! Taste, power, grace and that unmistakable, FAT tone! Love it!
Never lost time. I was counting. The best of the best.
Nah, he totally rushed. But that’s cool
@jesus ocando Ginger never said anything nice about anyone.
In the worst days of his career, he sounded better than anyone ever.
His beats and improvisations are masterpieces .. The world for itself .. His solo is never boring, with others it simply becomes at one point ..
Greatest ever.. rip man..
worst days of his career? They were breaking the bank on the 1977 tour, the most financially succesful group of the 70s just from that one tour.
this one is actually pretty boring, because he actually seems bored. or tired.
what did you say I'm distracted by Jimmy Page's outfit lol
The level of concentration required to play like this is mind blowing. Keeping that hi hat steady while improvising complex patterns like that on the snare is really an incredible feat. He constantly changes it up. develops an idea & moves on fluidly to the next. His feel & timing are a joy to watch.
Bonham didn't just flail away and show off, this is actually structured and more interesting than an average drum solo. There's light and shade, like all Zeppelin songs. That's what made him the greatest; having all the power and skill in the world to give little hints... yet showing restraint so you never knew what his limits were.
@dbltrplx Or he simply didn't *show* any.
You got it.Peaks and valleys, power and finesse, control and dynamics. Bonzo knew the power of the spaces between the notes
@@jrshield7793 space is a note
His control of each hit and how he wants it to sound is just mind blowing!!! I've been playing for about 20 years and I still can't figure it out
I WAS THERE, SMOKED A LOT OF HASHISH,GOT SUPER STONED AND IT LOOKED LIKE THE KINGDOME WAS ON FIRE WHEN PEOPLE LEFT THE BUILDING
Incredible!!! He must use every single muscle in his body to do this. He IS the best drummer of all. So much talent. RIP!!! Totally amazing 🙌
absolutely AGREED hes my all time fav R I P John
Absofucknlutly is the one way I can agree with you
Listening to this i heard a terrestrial man, a musician, a drummer, dissolve himself and rebirth himself into the cosmos, take a journey around, look here, look over there, become a wizened traveler and return an enlightened man. what a beautiful experience. He transcended his instrument, he transcended himself. This was not a drum solo, it was a journey.
Amazing stamina. He never lost the beat for one millisecond.
Took me many hours per day almost everyday to learn this mans genius. We're talking bout 38 yrs ago and i can still watch him go at it today. I'll never give up on the god of drums. He made his kit sing a tune. It's not what you do with your feet and hands. Its what you feel in your soul. If you don't feel him, you won't learn him. Bonzi left us too early!! God wanted the god of drums to teach drumming in heaven. RIP. JHB 🎵
John Bonham's kit has been silent for 41 years now; he left us back in September 25, 1980, at the age of 32. RIP to the greatest rock drummer of all time.
Iv'e been a BONZO fan since a very long time and i have never heard such a structured drummer play as good as him he played with grace, off beat music, drum solos that no one could copy, and a monster drum smasher when he wanted too but the best thing about BONZO was he played his way no copy cat lameass playing just strait up drum pounding magic....... Thee best bar none.
It's great to finally see the respect drummers deserve.
Seeing the negative comment's is ok. Try to remember, he KNEW he had to play a long time, so it wasn't gonna be a Rock n Roll/Black Dog intro. Yeah he was fat, but the whole band had toured for 8 YEARS by now. I appreciate seeing this video, even if it didnt make the DVD collection. RIP Bonzo, Led Zep Forever.
dude, LedZepp4ever is literally on my future epitaph. I love them so freaking much
In spite of being fat, he .... People who are fat are very capable of being the best, sucessful, or famous at things. Why is noting someone's weight acceptable when it has nothing to do with the topic - a person playing an instrument. I am not writing this to be critical. I am writing this to raise awareness about how our society stigmatises being fat. One person changing their way of looking at this, can help.
Fat is one of the worst and growing prejudices ever. It's growing because the number of fat people, in the world, is increasing. If no one says anything about this unimaginably hurtful and shaming behavior, it will never stop.
This was all about Talent not MTV glam. Looks and man he was a monster on that kit
Amazing immortalized timeless never before and never again true greatness nothing comparable best drummer ever best band ever. If there was a deal with the devil it was definitely worth it in every way.
Bonzo ....who cares if he was fat....
He's crazy! He's a God of Drummers! He's the real artist. He's the One and Only. And the most important thing is: He's from our world of Rock 'N' Roll, not other music!
I love how he starts playing "The Drum Also Waltzes" by the great Max Roach here...
Thank you for pointing that out to the viewers. It is indeed Max Roach!
I'm not alone after all! I'm glad there's still people out there who know their shit
It’s out on the tiles intro
The stretch from around 9:30 to 10:00 is just crazy good.
I think he improvised this whole solo just being creative... measure after measure after measure like just being so chill making stuff up every second.. just freaking incredible 💪🏼💪🏼
Even as he was slowly killing himself with the booze, he was the greatest rock drummer to walk the earth.
Man could play like no one else, that's for sure
*THE BEST ROCK DRUMMER OF ALL TIME.....BONZO*
John Bonham boppppppppppp .Man could bang anything and make it sound good ! Best drum player to ever excist he hit the drums harder then anyone ever , hands down !
His last time performing this solo, this one encompasses all eras for him. Fantastic unedited solo, so many great moments in this. ESP when he turned off the snare and goes full tribal. About half way through, and the part leading up to it is just amazing.
Funny you said that because I noticed how big and bloated he is but still often imitated but never duplicated. Not even his son comes close!!??
Forget all your Manginis and other guys who use a massive kit to show how many snare beats per second they can play, Bonzo played with his heart and soul
Amen.
Quite simply..the guvnor
RIP John
You were and always will be for me the greatest rock drummer of all time
He is for all of us, the greatest and most inspirational drummer of all time :)
get it right he didn't do drugs he just drank like a monster
yes yes yes .....totally agreed !
In a zone! Amazing.
I'm grateful i got to see them twice! ❤
MANN...LED ZEPPLIN...one of the most important bands in the world...and they allowed his drummer to performe such a solo in a live tour!! They knew he was really speciall...a one of a kind....GOD BLESS HIM!!!
There was, and will forever be, only one Bonzo. 🤘🔥
Really John was a real musical genius.. I can’t think of anyone really that plays that well with such musicality as himself.
What an amazing drummer!! Zeppelin is unmatched
John the great "absolute" genius
Yes
Best rock drummer ever:)
Geirfuglen1 neil peart
Surely not!
@@allanford598
He said Rock drummer. Not progressive drummer .
@@pierrepetry5734 you may disagree, but its not a "surely NOT!" answer. There are a lot of arguments in Bonham's favor as the greatest ROCK drummer ever. If you disagree, then that is MERELY your opinion.
@@bluestate69 After all what means "The Best"?Some Beatles fan say Ringo Starr is the best rock drummer ever!So...I like Bonham a lot but my favorite is still Ginger Baker.He was the first "rock drummer" who puts the drums under the light!
Smoothest rock drummer
Bonzo for ever!!
Yes
My mom always calls my dad Bonzo because she says the reason she first agreed to go on a date with him was because he looked exactly like an Italian John Bonham and of course that was her favorite band. Shallow? Perhaps. Understandable? ABSOLUTELY. We're talking about John friggin Bonham, you go on the date.
This solo from that tour has never been my favorite. It sounds, feels tired and mundane . . . 4/27/77, 6/21/77, 6/10/77, those have that 'energy', though I always felt it was dwindling at this point. I love 2/28/75 and 5/13/73, both the shows and Bonzo's solos. Imagine being on top of the world at twenty years old as one of the world's greatest living drummers, and in twelve years time you would be dead?
John Bonham played those drums like no other & I am thankful to have seen them 3X at MSG.. '73, '75, '77 all for nothing...
known as one of the worlds best and undeniably most influential drummers on every continent in every language.. for good reason. ty for the clip!
That's the way!!! Live it!!
R.I.P. John !!!
As I watch these clips that I was actually at when ever they played in NY I now realize that bonzo definitely is the greatest drummer of my time. For a while I was on the fence between him and Bill Bruford (King crimson) because they are the only ones that can roll that kicker but bonzo was just a man possessed. All day, every day!!?? When I saw them at the garden when they filmed song remains the same I was 5 rows back from the stage and his kicker was actually thumping my chest. I was literally plastered back and the 2 hits of double barrel orange sunshine made it that much more intense. So happy all of you will never forget greatness
BONZO!!, lucky to have seen Led Zeppelin live 3 times.
An awesome rock drummer, the best in my opinion..I like how he keeps the 8th notes going on the Hi-Hat
exactly :-))
Around the 7 minute area he plays paradiddles between hats and bass drum while playing rolls on the snare mainly, just to mix it up from constant eights to keep time with foot. Clever drumming.❤
"The man who played tambourine on battle of Evermore". LOL I knew I knew this percussionist from somewhere!
The greatest drummer in the history of Rock and Roll!!! Led Zeppelin was the greatest band in Rock history. They had the best of the best.
Ridiculously good. The best band ever never to be repeated. I wish we could re live these moments of pure genius
22:18 sounds totally sci-fi. That is the wildest sound effect to drums ever heard no doubt in drum solo history. Seriously wicked drum solo to boot. Bonzo is The Drum Solo 👑 King. 🏆👍
Sci-fi starts at 18:24
Ooooo MFG !!!!! So AWESOME. 1ST TIME THAT I EVER WATCHED THIS.
Me too, but not the last! Rock on 🤘
nobody will ever have as much talent on drums as this man did. Never. Sure they try and copy him, to imitate him and some are even pretty good at it... but thats the thing, they are imitations... He was unique and creative, he helped pave the way for drummers today. He was truly one of a kind and a legend. Led Zeppelin are legends... the entire band was unique
and one of a kind. They worked so well together, like a well oiled machine. The accented each other and made each other superstars... Everyone got a chance to strut their stuff on stage... Every member got to shine on at least 1 song on each album. That is why they were the best band of all time... and people are still playing their music today
That Out on the Tiles intro is the coolest thing ever man 😍
The soul of Led Zeppelin
Incredibly better than Moby Dick...This has so much more artistry!
Not just one of the very best drummers of all time but.. ..also had about the best drum sound in the studio and on a stage live in front of an audience.. WHERE IT COUNTS 🙏 BONZO
In a vast space, some life forms have done this one of a kind performance in a tiny planet called earth and I could experience and feel their music. I would consider myself that I'm pretty lucky! Bonzo made me to start play drums and changed my life. Thank you all.
I think such people are born only once in their lives.......................i love You J.B.
Very musical drum solo. Only Bohnam could get away with a drum solo this long. He didn't need a roller coaster to either.
Check out Ian Paice. "The Mule" off of Made in Japan ..
Why haven't I seen this masterpiece before! What a video....thankyou....Bonham #1 Peart#2.
Moon #3
R.I.P. Fantastic drummer was born ever. It's my Youth, and life stills . He was only one of best. I know at last....
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Love how Bonzo became more of a wrist player late career. Can only imagine with this guy it could have done had he lived.
I wish I could play like John Bonham on his WORST days.....
i think this may have been one of his worse days...
no you dont his worst days prolly SUCKED
SnakeMan227 lol i hear ya m8
His worst days he was awake and wasted just long enough to throwup then drink till you passed out again. Ragging alcoholic that got worse and worse. I agree this is one of his worst sessions. His best ones though are unreal. So unique his playing is. The high hat and single bass rhythm is in a world alone. Nobody high hat especially.
You can do that by sucking down lots of vodka
One thing I like about Bonham is that he fills the gaps pretty tight. I seriously don’t know how to explain it but the beats just fit right in. The rhythm!
That was by far Bonzo's best solo, so much feel and depth to his drumming, that it goes a lot deeper then a meer cookie cutting drum solo.
His kicker would make you feel like someone was punching you in the chest. I was 5 rows back at msg in NY and I was blown apart. I was literally in a trance. I have seen every zep show live in NY and they would play 5 or 6 nights at the garden. Not like today. Bands play an hour and gone. They would play a 2 hour show non stop. I don't know how they found the energy and stamina to do it. Yes I know how but nevertheless, you get my point.
The best drummer .
The one and only, he had it all. R.I.P. John.
I’m in the middle of the Song and I’m soooooooo Hypnotized 😵💫 I can’t get enough of this! Thank You Led Zeppelin….. Thank You John Henry BONHAM ❤️
Hopefully we can still appreciate his passionate rythme through those videos!!!
Thanks John! Thousands time away and faraway...
John Bohnam is and was the best drummer ever!!! Gone way too soon ❤❤❤
Drumming is poetry in John's play
Lovely smile on his face at the end
Amen. Bonham was the best rock drummer to grace this mortal coil...
Im a professional drummer & Im 51 , been playing all my life and I still am awestruck at his prowess. I've heard lots of drummers say he's thelir
influence. He really is mine.To this day. I play original somgs with a a band. We listen to playbac k & i know there will be at leastvone referenc to that. Ilike saying that it was Bonhqmessque. I. alwwys like to ssy u know like Bonham would do it