At this concert in January 1970:- Robert Plant 21 John Bonham 21 John Paul Jones 24 Jimmy Page 26 All in their early/mid 20’s and would have the world of Rock music at their feet for the next decade. Puts things into perspective really doesn’t it.
I can't imagine how hard it must be for aspiring musicians when they learn how old each of the members of Zeppelin were when they recorded their 1st album.
Yes sir I agree wholeheartedly I am so sorry they lost John Bonham if they would have continued I don't know if they would have stayed together because John Paul Jones was getting more into the lead role other musical Direction but I loved it carouselambra that's my favorite song 2 sorry I was getting a little bit too personal there but it is a long song but I really love Trampled Under Foot and nobody's fault but mine and Achilles Last Stand magnificent musicianship across the board
Brice Key I know right it’s just unthinkable but he was only 21 years old and that’s not even when they got started they have been playing together for a few years it’s just it totally blows my mind just like thinking that George Harrison was 16 he’s definitely underrated guitarist but it’s not neither here nor there it’s just thinking of their age and the God-given talent that they were naturally born with wow
Brice Key this is my all time favorite drum solo by Bonzo and yes, I’m pretty sure he’s only 21 here which is amazing considering how mature this solo is.
I was thinking the exact same thing! I'm a HUGE Led Zeppelin fan and just stumped upon it. I really like his attitude and that he's enjoying watching the clip too.
Yep, he's got real passion for every beat. How can anyone not appreciate that. I'm a guitarist and too many guitarist whether they are great or not tend to down play other guitarists abilities. Not All, but I've read too many condescending comment about fellow guitarist. This is refreshing to watch.
I had the wonder opportunity to see Led Zeppelin four times in 71,72,73, and final time 3/5/1975 in Dallas and let me tell you seeing John Bonham play live is something no video,documentary, album can replicate or reproduce it was simply the thrill of a lifetime.
@@LyndaWhite-ju1gj you are so fortunate! Several of my friends and I had Zeppelin tickets for their last tour for in through the outdoor and then JB passed away before we could see them. I was a freshman in high school. It was one of the saddest days I can remember.,
Your commentary about what is taking place within the solo is refreshing, a drummer talking about and listening to another drummer, without negative comments or making comparisons to "faster" drummers or who is the "best" drummer or some unimportant, ego based opinion. Your enjoyment of watching the action and letting us in on the technical terms of what transpires though out the video enhances the performance as well.
A good drummer loves the music, loves the sound, and loves drums.. They are not egotistical know it all assholes! If you find one who acts that way Fck em!
@@ifilmalways7122 , Agreed! And there IS one on here. I'm sure you can guess which one by the way he tries to "teach" everyone else and hates it whenever someone else has an opinion or comment. A "know it all" is the worst! 🙉😉🤣 YOUR comment I "can" respect.
One of the best things about Moby Dick is that they used an awesome riff. They didn't use some throwaway tune, they didn't feel like they were "wasting" a good guitar riff on a drum solo. Completely the opposite, they took one of their best riffs and laid it at his feet, as if in honor and tribute to his greatness.
I loved the enthusiasm this teacher had. The way the guy explained where Bonham got some of his ideas from was insightful, and educational. Bonham was only 20 yrs old here. Crazy mature drumming for any age, let alone a "kid"
Me too, he explains what im thinking, even when i cant voice it outta my inadequate vocabulary. I think there are plenty of really good drummers that just cant play solo and make it both technically intricate, AND entertaining. Like when i hear old live clips of Ginger Baker, hes a beast, and you can kinda hear some licks that i figure John heard, and incorperated into his playing, i could be wrong, hell ya cant just say this guys drew inspiration from that one just cuz they play alotta flamadiddles, but thers some things that i just think are obvious. Anyhow, point is, Baker wont hold me as long as Bonham.
I am a baldy old dude like Garey ( sorry mate ) who has been passionately listening to Led Zepp since my early teens. I don't have a musical background but Gareys description of what was happening had me enthralled and 'almost' understanding what was happening. It was impossible not to feel Garey's passion and smile along with him as he watched and narrated the solo. 'Happy is the man who's' work is his hobby'. Best 20 minutes l have spent on RUclips in ages and l still don't know how l got here. Well done mate, well done!
It's true, he is 100% British engineering at it's best You could have sold him to the Germans and there is no way they could have improved him They would have had to dismantle him to find out how he works and still fallen short on the rebuild
I was fortunate to see them play at the Capital Center in Maryland in '77. Our seats were behind the stage, but that didn't matter to us, it was Zeppelin! As the show started, to our amazement, they lowered the backdrop curtain and our seats became almost front row seats from behind! The only break that they took was when Bonzo was doing his thing on Moby Dick, thus Bonzo never got a break. A memory that I will never forget for the rest of my life, and I love telling the story to all that will listen.
Bonham was the core, the heart, of what is arguably the best rock-and-roll band of all time. The other band members would tell you so and when he died the band broke up. There was no Zeppelin without Bonham. There are many fantastic drummers out there but Bonham did so much with a relatively small drum set (compare to Neil Peart from Rush...also awesome). Truly one of the best ever.
Yep, gray beard, a man of experience not a punk kid 30 years old talking on here like he knows it all. I been playing on n off since the mid 1980s and i suck! I'd love to have him as my teacher but i live in Michigan and on video's it's hard for me to learn by a right hander, i play left handed. My drums are setup like a right hander but the ride cymbal is on the left, and i play my HHs with my left hand. So you see i can be hard to teach by a right hander. .
He was only a kid and never received formal drum lessons. He was self-taught and played like that??! You can take lessons for 20 years and not even get close to playing like that! Nobody could do that, it's impossible but he just happened to be the chosen one by God to be the ONE-OF-A-KIND DRUMMER like Jimi Hendrix was on guitar. His feel, his power, his technique, and speed were unparalleled. He had HIS OWN SOUND! No drummer before or since has or had their own sound!! HE PLAYED TO THE GUITAR ever drummer plays to the bass or with the bass, he played to the guitar. Another thing that doesn't make sense. Again that FEEL, HOLY MACKEREL. He was the greatest bar none.
Well said & so true, people forget that he was only 21 years old and they had already been touring and playing for a couple years before this so I definitely agree with you he already had and was blessed with a God given talent and when people try to compare him there’s no compare ration most of these people at lessons you’re right he may just do it like Jimmy I mean it’s hard to even talk about him because I wish she was here so bad I love this band they are the best rock ‘n’ roll band they are what it’s all about Sex Drugs & Rock & Roll & i’m OK with that in my age because I can remember listening to them in the 70s jamming out young and free and wild and that’s what it was about it was the best time of my life and I thank them for the memories and they take me back there soon as I hear them & I believe Jack Black was the perfect person to honor them at the Kennedy awards he truly gave them the justice they deserved in his speech best band ever they were babies rocking and rolling
12:35...That call and response drum battle between the snare and the kick is amazing.Haven't seen a drummer do it since him.To be able to play the exact same beat on the snare as on the kick drum while maintaining a consistent flow of 16th on the snare is incredible.
Definitely- and he played off of Page more than with Jones, which is rare for a drummer. Listen to his toms on the fills in Stairway to Heaven. They're tuned to the same notes than Page plays. I think that Page was very much inspired by Bonham and vice-versa.
@@eman8920 That's not what Jason said. He's mentioned coke use specifically. Most of the musicians back in those days were using drugs. That doesn't take anything away from their amazing performances at all. That's just how the rock scene was at at the time. Bonham was legendary for his ability to consume massive amounts of drugs and alcohol, so I'm not sure why you think that.
@@eman8920 i once heard an interview with plant on radio 4 and he was asked about how they got round to writting physical graffiti , the other band members were in the studio to, robert said..... ''well we jointly own a cottage..., well mansion really, in wales and we just ...., all go there..., and hunker down and get totally smashed and 'blow' away....'' the rest of the band can then be audibly laughing in the back ground.
When I saw Led Zeppelin in 1977 he was the star of the show. I knew he was great but I admit I was not prepared for just how great he was in their live shows. We didn't have youtube back in those days. The only way to see Led Zeppelin was to go see them live. What a concept. Enjoyed your video thank you.
@@remoevans2793 what he means that Bonzo writing his drum note based on Jimmy Page guitar note foundation, while most of drummer writing their drum note based on bass guitarist note foundation. Cheers.
It's a lot like what Indian classical musicians do, say a sitarist and a tabla player constantly feed off each other like that. Wouldn't be surprised if he'd gotten a few ideas from that. :)
That's my idol!!!! I'm 58 now. Learned and practiced hours a day every day to get his drumming down. If you notice, he not only uses his palms in the solo, but also the backs of his hands. Dad was a professional jazz drummer so I learned that style and put into my Bonzo format. It's one thing to listen, another when you can play it. Very grateful!!! ✌
I’m a guitar player. Drummers are a rare breed indeed, but with John Bonham there is a magic that extends beyond drumming. His Precision is unmatched by anyone. I wonder how many drum heads he would go through because when he hits the drum it’s hard, not to say he doesn’t play with finesse. Such a great drummer. Wonder where he would be today if he had not left us so young.
He actually rarely broke heads because he didn’t actually hit the drums very hard. There is a key difference between heavy drumming and hard drumming. Bonham would raise his arm and really come down on the head, creating a big sound without using that much force, as opposed a short jab which also makes a loud noise but often leads to breaking heads. It’s all in the way he hit them and his technique, not the amount of force he used.
@@jaimedrum someone finally gets it. He could hit them hard at times but he was usually very controlled. It sounded like he was bashing the drums because of how well they were tuned. He had way more finesse than most people think
I'm not a drummer but I'm a huge Led Zeppelin fan and probably biased but John Henry is just on another level. The perfect mixture of technique and sheer feel. You can hear everything in his drumming from Jazz to Funk to Rock. An absolute animal of a drummer who knew when to unleash everything and when to hold back. Great reaction here aswell.
@blonde lebanese You were so lucky to be alive then. My dad saw Led Zeppelin at the Great Western Forum in 1977 for United States of America tour. What a time to be alive!
I saw them in the 70's and was a drummer at the time. The one striking thing about Bonham besides the talent was the sheer volume as well. You could feel his kick bass in an arena. Like thunder.
Then he did his job. One time he had his kid at the drum kit during a rehearsal and Bonzo was sitting in the front row of the concert hall to test of he could 'fee'l the bass drum.
It's a miracle that the mild tempered JPJ could lock in with him and still somehow be heard, not to mention the other two legends going at full volume in the front.
@@ce1402In comparison with the other three maybe, but he is no shrinking violet. That man is a multi-instrumentalist of the highest magnitude. Jonesy found a connection with Bonzo from the very first rehearsal on Gerrard Street. That's been well-documented. Jones was the glue that held. Zeppelin together. He's a living legend
@@jrshield7793 completely agree. Zeppelin couldn't have anything else but the best on rhythm and keys. He basically carried the whole band for " in through the outdoor" which wasn't a critically acclaimed album by any means but still has songs playing on the radio every day till this day lol.
Just like the Beatles, Led Zeppelin was lightning in a bottle. John Bonham is probably the most solid drummer ever. Jeff Porcaro was another legendary drummer that knew his craft. John sounds like a very powerful engine running when he gets going. Thanks for going over everything and going over everything he does. This gets a like from me.
I'm not a drummer, but I have always been hypnotized by Bonham. I never realized he was in tune with Jimmy until someone mentioned it. It sounds like perfection to me!
Well John Paul Jones often played the same riffs as Page, thus Bonham still followed the bass. But the unique thing about Bonzo was how he didn't just follow with the bass drum but with the whole kit and kept things interesting with many variations. At least that's my take on him
Just found your channel. You have a new fan. I've been drumming for 20 years. I was born with cerebral palsy so I have some physical limitations. John Bonham is the reason I picked up the sticks! (Thanks dad for the amazing reel to reel collection) This performance never gets old. What a drummer!
this ladies and gentlemen is called DYNAMIC DRUMMING !!!!!!! young aspiring drummers: john bonham is YOUR role model!!!!!!!what POWERFUL HANDS yet he has such a creative touch and feel as well !!!!!!
This dude is sooo positive, appreciative and pleasing to hear! Wonder if he ever reviewed Ulrich style. I meant, clearly Ulrich's sloppiness is exuberant; but still this dude may give us new perspective on brighter side
Was very cool to break this all down! Loved John Bonham and he is sadly missed, but lives in his son Jason! I did not know that He followed Count Basie and Buddy Rich in some of his licks. I had the opportunity to meet Buddy, hear his concert with the band, shake his hand and spoke with him along with my father who played rhythm guitar in the Bill Dayton Orchestra. I was a kid but remember every bit!. Thanks for this, will share with my grandson who is an up and coming drummer. There is value and wisdom in looking at other musicians and adding your own creativity uniquely.
My first big concert was LZ in 1972 at the old Sydney showground as an 18 year old. Still the best concert I’ve ever been to. They were at the height of their powers and were awesome.
I grew up this stuff but never realized the serious musicality of many of rock's legends. thank you for helping us appreciate how great these drummers were. What an era!
Garey, I loved watching this. And I noticed that you would open your mouth - it looked like man in absolute awe and admiration. That was really nice. Can't deny the lunacy of John's drumming ability. I also loved Joe Morello, Carl Palmer, Gene and Buddy. I've recently educated myself on Bill Ward, Black Sabbath. I was never a fan of Sabbath but Bill Ward was an animal on the drums. Anyway, thanks so much. I loved your upload. Peace, Brother.
Another remarkable thing about John Bonham is the speed of his right foot (bass foot).....hitting doubles and triples with only one bass drum and without the use of a double mallet pedal. Sure, he used a Ludwig SpeedKing, but...................
Just wanted to add: Carmine Appice played cool bass drum parts that working-class John Bonham was inspired by. What John couldn't know way back then, was that Carmine played a double bass drum (left + right foot). So John learned to play those pieces with just his right foot, which really "kicked" (bad pun intended) his bass drumming to unheard of levels of bad-assery.
Yes, Bonham is 21 years old here. An earlier comment thought this was from The Song Remains the Same, which was filmed in July, 1973....it's not. It's January 9, 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall, hence that HUGE ambient sound that Bonzo is utilizing so effectively with the acoustics of the venue. I know much of this has structured elements to it, but much of the inner playing between segments is winged.....he preferred that spontanaity [sic] ...his solos changed every performance as dis the bands playing as a whole. The key to keeping your stage act, fresh and exciting......."We took chances...." to quote Robert Plant.
I absolutely love every word of your commentary on the Great John Bonham in Moby Dick but you had me, hook, line & sinker when you came up out of your seat with that, "YES!" when John hit the cue and the whole band kicked back in. Thank you for this video. I see a lot of young folks are reacting to Led Zeppelin songs lately but your input on the drum solo was awesome. Damn, I wish John was alive. At least he made it past the 27 club. This band would never had been the same had any member been a different person. They were the perfect storm. Again, thank you for your reaction.
A lot of people said that what made Bonham's sound so great was he was a heavy hitter. I think that's not all true. He had a lot of finesse in how he played the kit.
John was really a Soul drummer who rocked. Listen to slow Zep songs and you will hear him swing the band. He also had a good singing voice and sometime sang back up on stage. There are videos of him doing that on here some where. RIP.
Yes!!!!! Mr. John Henry Bonham. He played with so much intensity and purpose. Very nice breakdown Garey ! I really enjoy your drumming and these videos. Thank you
Great Reactions! I was honored to see John live in San Diego back in the 70's "The Song Remains The Same Tour" He is definitely on my Mt. Rushmore of drummers!
I grew up a guitarist.... but when I see Bonzo... I click.... you should break down what he does on When the Levee Breaks.... Bonham's work on that beat is just so.... Muddy... it's delicious to the ears
Thats cool, i grew up primarily a drummer and picked up stringed instruments while military. Dragging a 6 pc. Slingerland all over the world was too much
I went to a Led Zeppelin concert on 04/17/1970 in Memphis, TN for two reasons: Hearing A Whole Lotta Love on local radio and Jon aka "Bonzo" Bonham. It was the first time I had ever seen a drummer use his hands only. My kit had a Ludwig Speed King pedal and I believe Jon did as well. Thanks.
Troy Stocker Eddie has a brain error! He buzzed his hair like a drill instructor and can't get along with nobody! Sammy said he tryed calling this a$$hole and wish him a happy birthday couple years ago and he was ignoring his calls! DLR is Cocoa Puffs too, he looks like a guy in drag, shaved his head also and trashed his voice drinking and smoking all these years. VH is history. Shame i miss the "Fair Warning era. I liked DD and 1984 yes but not like FW-W&CF records on back. And yes Bonzo had a bad problem with booze! Vodka Alexander's he was slamming if my memory servers me in 1980 when he died in Page's apartment. Downed over 40 Volumes of Vodka
buck ewer Keith Moon comes to mind. Hendrix - obviously not a drummer - but musical genius as well, gave us essentially 3 years worth of music. Imagine if he stayed around even just another 3 years.
Kevin McKay Hendrix when Googled comes up as the greatest guitar player of time, as Buddy Rich on drums, Bruce Lee MA etc. No bro 4 years on Jimi, 67-70. And he did play 66 on back but didn't become big till 67.
What I love is the way that, where very few drummers manage, he gets his drums to sing a song, to have voice, with tone and a phrasing of intensity that is not just hitting the skins at the right time, in the right order, but doing it in such a way that it is conveying the soul of the man. Few get across soul. SImilarly, I like Nick Mason for what ambience and manner he imparts to Pink Floyd's music.
I used to go to the Puerto Rican church service in Prison just for the Bongo's Drums , and yelling . They would , about a dozen of them , begin to play , and about five minutes into it , they got synchronized , and it was like the sound perturbations in the air formed a high pressure area in the middle of the room , and I swear to Madonna Mia that I thought a Velociraptor was going to fall out of the Cosmic Aether . I did not think Mere mortals could make a sound like that . It was Intensely Powerful , but Beautiful .
Great to reflect on people who influenced john bonham. Drummers know this. What is great though is to watch you as a drum teacher even when you explain at some points....your eyes at other times say WTF is going on.... kinda big reveal about Bonhams talent . thank you it is really nice to hear your breakdown.
That WAS so awesome!!!! What I loved was your beat by beat explanation of what was going on. You’re a wonderful, wonderful narrator/ teacher!!!! Thank you.
I would give my good leg to have seen Zep, and Bonzo in particular, play live back in the day. I've heard reviews from people that were there and clearly it was bloody life-altering.
I saw Cozy Powell toss his sticks aside and play with his hands in 1986 at an Emerson Lake & Powell show. That was amazing too! Not a drummer, but a savage Led Zeppelin fan who has really appreciated your insightful commentary. Thank you so much!
Love your reactions Garey! Well, I should call it commentary. Very insightful. Great how you explain the importance of things like dynamics, little stuff like using L R Foot over R L Foot. And your own excitement in watching/listening to Bonham, Rich, Peart, and others brings joy to myself and I'm sure many others. So refreshing to hear your comments and positivity towards the different styles!
John Bonham’s magnificent rhythmic sense is what allowed Led Zeppelin to be so special. JPJ must’ve been in heaven playing with him. Page and Plant, with all their artistry, could not have created such epic music with any other drummer, then as today. He was really that special. His solos, as much fun as they may be to witness, paled in comparison to his unequalled ensemble playing. The band displayed real wisdom quitting when he passed. They knew any attempt with someone else would be a mere shadow of the Led Zeppelin millions had come to love. I so admire them for that decision.
I found your channel years ago with this reaction to Bonham Moby Dick at RAH in 1970 - and I loved it. I even played it on my phone, holding it in one hand and a coffee in the other while climbing Camelback Mtn. at a fast clip. Thanks to this video. Thanks for all the knowledge, teaching, and fun reactions.. You ARE truly missed by the drumming community.
Jason gets as close to his dad more than any other drummer could in my opinion. After all, he lived in the house with him. Ever see the video of Jason when he was about 5? Adorable and also already a killer player. When they did the one off concert at the O2 Arena in 2007 Jason did a kick ass job. It was as though John was there spiritually and working "with" Jason.
Teresa Boone. Jason plays songs his dad played...and he plays the notes of those songs pretty much as the notes of the songs would appear on a chart....very accurately as per what drums are struck, what cymbals are struck...YES. However, he is not his father and simply is a VERY different player than his father. Though he hits the right drums at the right time during LZ songs....he just does not use or have the gravitas, feel, heavy striking sound, rhythmic off beat cadences, pulled back downbeat flow, dynamics, shuffle, swing, bass drum "leading" style, etc., etc., as his dad. Jason is a solid rock drummer, but doesn't play like his dad...even when playing Led Zeppelin material. And one other very important thing: Even when playing one of his dad's exact kits, Jason does not tune the snare and toms in the same way his father did. John Bonham in my opinion, had about the best snare sound I have ever heard....consistently, from album to album. It had incredible depth of tone, meaty, ringing but just a tad dry on top, snappy and tight slapping, cracking, bip and bep to the attack. Truly a perfect sound. How he impeccably tuned it so similarly live and in the studio album after album is just a miracle. Only the Presence album has a slight variation of snare tone to the other LZ albums but only in that it is slightly dryer, more muted...less ring...but fantastic all the same. His toms had a great thuddy depth with a meaty " sinking stick into sheepskin " ( though they were plastic of course, by that time..the 70's...and no longer sheepskin ) classic jazz sound...but hit with heaviness and huge drumsticks which gave them Bonham's trademark pouncing thud. I prefer a little more ring to my toms but his snare sound I would sell certain relatives for...LOL. Anyhow, Jason just doesn't tune...and perhaps also mic...drums in the way his father did...bass drum included which is colossally important in getting a John Bonham sound and tonal impact especially as he accented and lead so much with his booming bass drum. Jason SOMETIMES plays a few things of his dad's incorrectly too...unless he consciously chooses to play them his own way, but I don't think so. One example is the bass drum strokes in the main theme/section of Kashmir. His dad for so much of that section played a fast double stroke on the downbeat and then one hit on the snare. Jason plays mostly one bass drum stroke and one snare. His father's genius use of the mostly two bass drum strokes....super fast with almost a rebound sound on the second hit...gave a real sense of trudging to the song. Plant's lyrics about trudging through the deep endless burning desert dunes with sand in his eyes etc., is just brought to such visceral, palpable life with that trudging, staggered beat of John Bonham. To come up with that...the creativity and complimentary rhythm to those lyrics is truly remarkable...and so vital to the feel of Kashmir as a song, but Jason just misses it and it causes the song ( at the O2 in 2007 as example) to lose that feel and ultimately overall impact it had when his father played it. I like Jason a lot, but he doesn't play like his father played. He's just a different musical animal, so to speak, than was his father John.
Bonzo was a huge inspiration to many drummers, a shame he left us so soon. This drum teacher has an amazing ear. Does he have a Danny Carey reaction vid?
The thing about Bonham’s playing was he could swing like crazy. I listen to Burning Down Oneside the solo track recorded by Robert Plant after Bonzos death and the drumming just sounds flat and mechanical. The drummer on that was Phil Collins. That’s how crazy good JB was.
Garey’s vocalizations of Bonham’s licks remind me of my friend who is an accomplished drummer. He does that constantly, vocalizes licks and I understand what he’s doing. I play keyboards and have been around music since childhood. Non musician knowitalls would make fun of Mike making those noises but many real drummer-percussion mechanics do that. Doom doom digga doom
At this concert in January 1970:-
Robert Plant 21
John Bonham 21
John Paul Jones 24
Jimmy Page 26
All in their early/mid 20’s and would have the world of Rock music at their feet for the next decade. Puts things into perspective really doesn’t it.
Captpicard and then there’s me. 25 yr old loser
I can't imagine how hard it must be for aspiring musicians when they learn how old each of the members of Zeppelin were when they recorded their 1st album.
@@2ez4micko Chin up Micko. Plenty of people get it together later in life.
“Too MUCH perspective.”
Yes sir I agree wholeheartedly I am so sorry they lost John Bonham if they would have continued I don't know if they would have stayed together because John Paul Jones was getting more into the lead role other musical Direction but I loved it carouselambra that's my favorite song 2 sorry I was getting a little bit too personal there but it is a long song but I really love Trampled Under Foot and nobody's fault but mine and Achilles Last Stand magnificent musicianship across the board
What is INSANELY scary is that Bonham was only 20-21 years old here. What a genius and legend.
Brice Key I know right it’s just unthinkable but he was only 21 years old and that’s not even when they got started they have been playing together for a few years it’s just it totally blows my mind just like thinking that George Harrison was 16 he’s definitely underrated guitarist but it’s not neither here nor there it’s just thinking of their age and the God-given talent that they were naturally born with wow
Brice Key this is my all time favorite drum solo by Bonzo and yes, I’m pretty sure he’s only 21 here which is amazing considering how mature this solo is.
That's a very interesting point you've made. I had never thought to consider what his age may have been. Amazing.
@@JJ-vg9du no he started playing drums at 5 years old
According to Ginger Baker John had great technique but, could'nt swing a sack of shit.
I'm not even a drummer, but I enjoy this guy's style of reviewing compared to most other ego-driven musician videos.
Me neither. Same.
Agreed 💯
Bassist here!
I was thinking the exact same thing! I'm a HUGE Led Zeppelin fan and just stumped upon it. I really like his attitude and that he's enjoying watching the clip too.
This was great to watch this analysis.
Yep, he's got real passion for every beat. How can anyone not appreciate that. I'm a guitarist and too many guitarist whether they are great or not tend to down play other guitarists abilities. Not All, but I've read too many condescending comment about fellow guitarist. This is refreshing to watch.
I had the wonder opportunity to see Led Zeppelin four times in 71,72,73, and final time 3/5/1975 in Dallas and let me tell you seeing John Bonham play live is something no video,documentary, album can replicate or reproduce it was simply the thrill of a lifetime.
@@LyndaWhite-ju1gj you are so fortunate! Several of my friends and I had Zeppelin tickets for their last tour for in through the outdoor and then JB passed away before we could see them. I was a freshman in high school. It was one of the saddest days I can remember.,
Your commentary about what is taking place within the solo is refreshing, a drummer talking about and listening to another drummer, without negative comments or making comparisons to "faster" drummers or who is the "best" drummer or some unimportant, ego based opinion. Your enjoyment of watching the action and letting us in on the technical terms of what transpires though out the video enhances the performance as well.
Nailed it, bud. I felt the same!!!!!
A good drummer loves the music, loves the sound, and loves drums.. They are not egotistical know it all assholes! If you find one who acts that way Fck em!
@@ifilmalways7122 , Agreed! And there IS one on here. I'm sure you can guess which one by the way he tries to "teach" everyone else and hates it whenever someone else has an opinion or comment. A "know it all" is the worst! 🙉😉🤣 YOUR comment I "can" respect.
Blues'n with the Bird great commentary 🥁
Nailed it - what I wanted to say but you put it better. Actually not being a drummer, I enjoyed this a lot more with his analysis...
One of the best things about Moby Dick is that they used an awesome riff. They didn't use some throwaway tune, they didn't feel like they were "wasting" a good guitar riff on a drum solo. Completely the opposite, they took one of their best riffs and laid it at his feet, as if in honor and tribute to his greatness.
The guitar in The Girl I Love is great
I loved the enthusiasm this teacher had. The way the guy explained where Bonham got some of his ideas from was insightful, and educational. Bonham was only 20 yrs old here. Crazy mature drumming for any age, let alone a "kid"
Me too, he explains what im thinking, even when i cant voice it outta my inadequate vocabulary. I think there are plenty of really good drummers that just cant play solo and make it both technically intricate, AND entertaining. Like when i hear old live clips of Ginger Baker, hes a beast, and you can kinda hear some licks that i figure John heard, and incorperated into his playing, i could be wrong, hell ya cant just say this guys drew inspiration from that one just cuz they play alotta flamadiddles, but thers some things that i just think are obvious. Anyhow, point is, Baker wont hold me as long as Bonham.
@@If6turnsouttobe9 What Steven? Leave it!
@@DrGray_Drummer lol nobody ever accused me of being smart......
Bonham was closer to 25 years old. I'm assuming this was taken from The Song Remains the Same, shot in 1973. Bonham born in 1948.
Especially considering he had no formal training. Mostly just learning by ear with the occasional pointer from a pro.
I am a baldy old dude like Garey ( sorry mate ) who has been passionately listening to Led Zepp since my early teens. I don't have a musical background but Gareys description of what was happening had me enthralled and 'almost' understanding what was happening. It was impossible not to feel Garey's passion and smile along with him as he watched and narrated the solo. 'Happy is the man who's' work is his hobby'. Best 20 minutes l have spent on RUclips in ages and l still don't know how l got here. Well done mate, well done!
The look in your eye, as a professional, the joy, the awe.....says it all....LONG LIVE THE GOAT....Bonzo.....
We miss you, brother!❤️ hope you and Bonzo are rocking out together!❤️
John Bonham, One hundred percent British engineering at its best.
@Dr. M. H. Meaning there is an exception therefore the rule is flawed.
Don’t insult Bonham like that.
@Dr. M. H. Why is British engineering flawed?
It's true, he is 100% British engineering at it's best
You could have sold him to the Germans and there is no way they could have improved him
They would have had to dismantle him to find out how he works and still fallen short on the rebuild
Dr. M. H. You’re bitter because we Brits took American music, fixed it for you, and brought it back to you the way it was meant to be. Be grateful.
Bonham is at his happiest. Watching you happy because of him makes me happy! This whole thing is awesome!
I have loved that drumsolo most my life... But I never had a drummer break it down for me like that with such entusiasm. Thank you!
I'm a guitarist, but if somebody was to ask me if I could bring an artist back from the dead I think it'd be bonham
He could carry any band with his playing
He's a close 2nd for me, i'd still have to bring back Terry Kath!
I'd bring JOY to the world and bring back Janis Joplin.
Tough call..might have to go with a 16 year old EVH or Randy Rhodes or Jimi Hendrix..SRV also..still JB wouldn't be bad choice..
@@DarkSim77 I 2nd the SRV vote 100% 😢❤
I got to see Bonzo play this live back in 1969. It is something I will never forget.
How fortunate you were!
LUCKY.
I was fortunate to see them play at the Capital Center in Maryland in '77. Our seats were behind the stage, but that didn't matter to us, it was Zeppelin! As the show started, to our amazement, they lowered the backdrop curtain and our seats became almost front row seats from behind! The only break that they took was when Bonzo was doing his thing on Moby Dick, thus Bonzo never got a break. A memory that I will never forget for the rest of my life, and I love telling the story to all that will listen.
As rare as flawless pink diamonds what an experience
I was also fortunate to see Bonzo inSeattle in 1975.
Bonham was the core, the heart, of what is arguably the best rock-and-roll band of all time. The other band members would tell you so and when he died the band broke up. There was no Zeppelin without Bonham. There are many fantastic drummers out there but Bonham did so much with a relatively small drum set (compare to Neil Peart from Rush...also awesome). Truly one of the best ever.
Peart always put Bonham at the top of his list. THAT is saying something.
@@jeffreywalton479 True...but every drummer put Bonham at the top of the list except Keith Moon. Keith was awesome, but not a Bonham.
@@jeffreywalton479 It's my understanding it was Keith Moon at the top.
There are a only a few men who can play like this. Paice, Moon, Ward. Bonham top them all.
@@BradTrimas Not Ginger Baker. ;-)
This dude knows his stuff. 👍
Yes!
He sure does... and that John Bonham guy isn't bad either!
@@DrumsetArtistry and he's modest... Ah wait, mayby not...lol.
Yep, gray beard, a man of experience not a punk kid 30 years old talking on here like he knows it all. I been playing on n off since the mid 1980s and i suck! I'd love to have him as my teacher but i live in Michigan and on video's it's hard for me to learn by a right hander, i play left handed. My drums are setup like a right hander but the ride cymbal is on the left, and i play my HHs with my left hand. So you see i can be hard to teach by a right hander. .
@@LukeMaynard lol
He was only a kid and never received formal drum lessons. He was self-taught and played like that??! You can take lessons for 20 years and not even get close to playing like that!
Nobody could do that, it's impossible but he just happened to be the chosen one by God to be the ONE-OF-A-KIND DRUMMER like Jimi Hendrix was on guitar. His feel, his power, his technique, and speed were unparalleled. He had HIS OWN SOUND! No drummer before or since has or had their own sound!! HE PLAYED TO THE GUITAR ever drummer plays to the bass or with the bass, he played to the guitar. Another thing that doesn't make sense.
Again that FEEL, HOLY MACKEREL.
He was the greatest bar none.
Greatest musician ever imo
Well said & so true, people forget that he was only 21 years old and they had already been touring and playing for a couple years before this so I definitely agree with you he already had and was blessed with a God given talent and when people try to compare him there’s no compare ration most of these people at lessons you’re right he may just do it like Jimmy I mean it’s hard to even talk about him because I wish she was here so bad I love this band they are the best rock ‘n’ roll band they are what it’s all about Sex Drugs & Rock & Roll & i’m OK with that in my age because I can remember listening to them in the 70s jamming out young and free and wild and that’s what it was about it was the best time of my life and I thank them for the memories and they take me back there soon as I hear them & I believe Jack Black was the perfect person to honor them at the Kennedy awards he truly gave them the justice they deserved in his speech best band ever they were babies rocking and rolling
12:35...That call and response drum battle between the snare and the kick is amazing.Haven't seen a drummer do it since him.To be able to play the exact same beat on the snare as on the kick drum while maintaining a consistent flow of 16th on the snare is incredible.
Bonham often mirrored Page's guitar riffs with his drum fills.
Moon did that a lot with Townsend.
sneifert1968 True that. Since this was Bonzo’s solo vehicle, could Jimmy have been mirroring Bonham’s licks this time?
William Hively ,
Definitely- and he played off of Page more than with Jones, which is rare for a drummer. Listen to his toms on the fills in Stairway to Heaven. They're tuned to the same notes than Page plays. I think that Page was very much inspired by Bonham and vice-versa.
@THE URANIUM CAFE Musically ignorant.
John was a genius. Damn I wanted more. RIP
Watching this teacher smile while hes listening to BONZO, IS almost has cool as BONZOS solo.
Yes!
No doubt man! Was thinking the same thing myself
I am not a drummer and most of what you said was foreign to me but enjoyed the entire video anyway.
John Bonham performing Moby Dick, or as Jimmy Page and Robert Plant called it, "Our Smoke Break."
I think you mean coke break 🤣
@@apebeats6631 Robert said in an interview he never really indulged into hard drugs
@@eman8920 That's not what Jason said. He's mentioned coke use specifically. Most of the musicians back in those days were using drugs. That doesn't take anything away from their amazing performances at all. That's just how the rock scene was at at the time. Bonham was legendary for his ability to consume massive amounts of drugs and alcohol, so I'm not sure why you think that.
@@apebeats6631 well I’m just going off what Robert said in an interview recently
@@eman8920 i once heard an interview with plant on radio 4 and he was asked about how they got round to writting physical graffiti , the other band members were in the studio to, robert said..... ''well we jointly own a cottage..., well mansion really, in wales and we just ...., all go there..., and hunker down and get totally smashed and 'blow' away....'' the rest of the band can then be audibly laughing in the back ground.
This 1970 Royal Albert Hall version is amazing. One of the greatest solos from one of the greatest drummers ever.
With all that Bonzo does in that solo those last few bops at the end always get me. Best exit from a drum solo.
Yes !
When I saw Led Zeppelin in 1977 he was the star of the show. I knew he was great but I admit I was not prepared for just how great he was in their live shows. We didn't have youtube back in those days. The only way to see Led Zeppelin was to go see them live. What a concept. Enjoyed your video thank you.
You are so lucky.
Fabulous Forum night 4 1977 right balcony. 1rst arena show, it's a great way to start.🥁🎸🎹🎤
@Joe Kurtz Very lucky. 77 LA is a legendary run of shows.
majormal1 June 10th 1977 MSG
A drummer who actually listens to the guitar player...what a concept!
Good drummers play to the song just as a good guitarist do. It’s not supposed to be a competition 🤔
He's watching the best U can't criticize the best
@@remoevans2793 what he means that Bonzo writing his drum note based on Jimmy Page guitar note foundation, while most of drummer writing their drum note based on bass guitarist note foundation. Cheers.
It's a lot like what Indian classical musicians do, say a sitarist and a tabla player constantly feed off each other like that. Wouldn't be surprised if he'd gotten a few ideas from that. :)
That's my idol!!!! I'm 58 now. Learned and practiced hours a day every day to get his drumming down. If you notice, he not only uses his palms in the solo, but also the backs of his hands. Dad was a professional jazz drummer so I learned that style and put into my Bonzo format. It's one thing to listen, another when you can play it. Very grateful!!! ✌
I’m a guitar player. Drummers are a rare breed indeed, but with John Bonham there is a magic that extends beyond drumming. His Precision is unmatched by anyone. I wonder how many drum heads he would go through because when he hits the drum it’s hard, not to say he doesn’t play with finesse.
Such a great drummer. Wonder where he would be today if he had not left us so young.
Probably still drumming with his son.
He actually rarely broke heads because he didn’t actually hit the drums very hard. There is a key difference between heavy drumming and hard drumming. Bonham would raise his arm and really come down on the head, creating a big sound without using that much force, as opposed a short jab which also makes a loud noise but often leads to breaking heads. It’s all in the way he hit them and his technique, not the amount of force he used.
@@jaimedrum someone finally gets it. He could hit them hard at times but he was usually very controlled. It sounded like he was bashing the drums because of how well they were tuned. He had way more finesse than most people think
The drummer is the hardest workout in the band. George Bingham past Mgr Leon Russell 70 s circa
Bonzo reminds me of "Animal" from the muppets. All in.
There were definitely times in his solo where he was "all it" like Animal! Thanks for your excellent comment :-)
I always thought of Keith Moon as "Animal"
Foo Fighter's Taylor Hawkins seems like Animal, maybe. Big smiles while going nuts.
@@shanefrancis368 The Animal chracter on the Muppet Show was modeled after Keith Moon.
Bonham was very musical for sure!
I'm not a drummer but I'm a huge Led Zeppelin fan and probably biased but John Henry is just on another level. The perfect mixture of technique and sheer feel. You can hear everything in his drumming from Jazz to Funk to Rock. An absolute animal of a drummer who knew when to unleash everything and when to hold back. Great reaction here aswell.
he was 21 here!
Amazing!
Yep, the most awesome me drummer I’ve ever seen live. Goddamn what a night that was! 1973🥰. ✌️anushka
blonde lebanese Lucky
@blonde lebanese You were so lucky to be alive then. My dad saw Led Zeppelin at the Great Western Forum in 1977 for United States of America tour. What a time to be alive!
Really! Didn't know that. What a talented drummer he was.
I love to see this guy get excited. I'm neither a drummer nor a teacher, but I love it too and I'm a huge Zep fan.
I saw them in the 70's and was a drummer at the time. The one striking thing about Bonham besides the talent was the sheer volume as well. You could feel his kick bass in an arena. Like thunder.
In the biography book, he once said he used to put tinfoil in the drums and snare to amplify the sound because he couldn't hear himself lol
Then he did his job. One time he had his kid at the drum kit during a rehearsal and Bonzo was sitting in the front row of the concert hall to test of he could 'fee'l the bass drum.
It's a miracle that the mild tempered JPJ could lock in with him and still somehow be heard, not to mention the other two legends going at full volume in the front.
@@ce1402In comparison with the other three maybe, but he is no shrinking violet. That man is a multi-instrumentalist of the highest magnitude. Jonesy found a connection with Bonzo from the very first rehearsal on Gerrard Street. That's been well-documented. Jones was the glue that held. Zeppelin together. He's a living legend
@@jrshield7793 completely agree. Zeppelin couldn't have anything else but the best on rhythm and keys. He basically carried the whole band for " in through the outdoor" which wasn't a critically acclaimed album by any means but still has songs playing on the radio every day till this day lol.
Just like the Beatles, Led Zeppelin was lightning in a bottle. John Bonham is probably the most solid drummer ever. Jeff Porcaro was another legendary drummer that knew his craft. John sounds like a very powerful engine running when he gets going. Thanks for going over everything and going over everything he does. This gets a like from me.
A like and subscribe for me. I love this guys analysis and enjoyment.
The most amazing of all is that his kit is the smallest of all the legendary drummers and he makes use of every one creatively
Man you have the best drum instructor reaction I’ve seen to this video so far
Watch him reviewing Ian Paice doing The Mule.
I wish he specifically mentioned that Bonzo, unlike most drummers who follow the bassist, instead follows Page the Lead Guitarist
kmustacal, yes...I was looking for this comment.
Well, he does @ 1:11 mention that he’s mirroring Page.
I'm not a drummer, but I have always been hypnotized by Bonham. I never realized he was in tune with Jimmy until someone mentioned it. It sounds like perfection to me!
@buck ewer He was the master cog in the machine.
Well John Paul Jones often played the same riffs as Page, thus Bonham still followed the bass. But the unique thing about Bonzo was how he didn't just follow with the bass drum but with the whole kit and kept things interesting with many variations. At least that's my take on him
Still gives me "chills"....absolutely the best...🙋🏻♂️
Man the pure energy to keep this pace up for so long and going between the sticks and his hands is insane just on its own
Just found your channel. You have a new fan. I've been drumming for 20 years. I was born with cerebral palsy so I have some physical limitations. John Bonham is the reason I picked up the sticks! (Thanks dad for the amazing reel to reel collection) This performance never gets old. What a drummer!
this ladies and gentlemen is called DYNAMIC DRUMMING !!!!!!! young aspiring drummers: john bonham is YOUR role model!!!!!!!what POWERFUL HANDS yet he has such a creative touch and feel as well !!!!!!
Buddy rich is my role model
@@AJS_Drums buddy rich is an EXCELLENT CHOICE !!!!!!!!!!
This dude is sooo positive, appreciative and pleasing to hear!
Wonder if he ever reviewed Ulrich style.
I meant, clearly Ulrich's sloppiness is exuberant; but still this dude may give us new perspective on brighter side
"Peaks and valleys" man if that isn't the best description of led Zeppelin I don't know what is.
Thanks for the kind words. Credit for that phrase goes to my college Drumset instructor, John Moawad. RIP
That Guy strikes and gutters
Light and shade.
Led = HEAVY
Zeppelin = LIGHT
YIng Yang = Led Zeppelin
😎🎸
That was an exhausting but beautiful thing to watch. John Bonham is superhuman! 🥁
Bonham was only 21 or 22 when this was recorded in 1970. Wow.
Great reaction & analysis of Bonzo playing Moby Dick at Albert Hall ! More Bonham please !!
Fantastic! I love how you pick certain parts apart and explain what Bonzo was doing.
Keep up the good work! Thanks brother
Thanks for the kind words, Robert!
Walter White knows his drums like chemistry
Say his name
We can't say his name around here. He makes voldemort a bitch
Was very cool to break this all down! Loved John Bonham and he is sadly missed, but lives in his son Jason! I did not know that He followed Count Basie and Buddy Rich in some of his licks. I had the opportunity to meet Buddy, hear his concert with the band, shake his hand and spoke with him along with my father who played rhythm guitar in the Bill Dayton Orchestra. I was a kid but remember every bit!. Thanks for this, will share with my grandson who is an up and coming drummer. There is value and wisdom in looking at other musicians and adding your own creativity uniquely.
Enjoyed this a lot even though I lack the knowledge to fully appreciate all the analyses.
I'm in the same boat!
Music is for everyone and anyone, for people y'know. All music's folk music, I ain't never heard no horse sing no song -Big Bill Broonzy
I NEVER get tired of the reaction AND solo ….R.I.P John Bonham .
This guy should be old enough to hear Led Zeppelin back in the day!I'm 54 and grew up on Zeppelin he looks a lot older than me
He looks 51
My first big concert was LZ in 1972 at the old Sydney showground as an 18 year old. Still the best concert I’ve ever been to. They were at the height of their powers and were awesome.
I'm 53 and still got my hair of 25 ;) reckon ur older'n me, but I got Zeppelin from my sisters, 10+ yes older than me.
I love the ending of the solo when he looks like he's in the Matrix. Lol
John Henry Bonham period.
@Mark Godfrey A wee bit more than that!Right foot Mark!
Carl palmer full stop .
@@patrick7775 no
@@kevinbrady6075 Yes .
Thank you!!!!
He's buried a few miles from my house, I've visited his grave a few times. Robert plant lives nearby too, I've had a few conversations with him.
You’re the luckiest guy in the whole world!!!
me too. i'm in the grave next door.
@@growingmelancholy8374 my motivation is in the grave after.
The best Moby Dick solo I've heard by JB #incredible
And the stamina!! After that huge solo, he goes on continuously to finish the piece! Fantastic 😃😃😃😃
In my opinion, had the quickest bass foot out of anybody.
That's my opinion too
He did period!!! His left foot was probably just as good...I've always said that he had the best feet ever !!!
Check out George Kollias.
And in fact, most metal drummers have super fast feet too. Not taking away from Bonham at all, he's one of my personal heroes.
Them triplets are impressive sure, I was just saying, there's death metal drummers that can do 200+bpm on one foot :)
and that is why he is MY favourite drummer of all time!!!! Phew!! What a legend!!! indescribably brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Neil Peart is MUCH more of a rounded drummer/percussionist.
Bonham the Beast!
La Bête
I grew up this stuff but never realized the serious musicality of many of rock's legends. thank you for helping us appreciate how great these drummers were. What an era!
Animal is the only drummer I know who could give Bonham a run for his money.
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo right !!
I have to say I agree.....animal is ......an animal! LOL. ...I'm pretty sure that Animal learned from Bonham!!! LOL
The character animal was based on john bonham.
@@Seaweeder13 I heard it was Ginger Baker
@@Seaweeder13 Keith Moon.
Garey, I loved watching this. And I noticed that you would open your mouth - it looked like man in absolute awe and admiration. That was really nice. Can't deny the lunacy of John's drumming ability. I also loved Joe Morello, Carl Palmer, Gene and Buddy. I've recently educated myself on Bill Ward, Black Sabbath. I was never a fan of Sabbath but Bill Ward was an animal on the drums. Anyway, thanks so much. I loved your upload. Peace, Brother.
Another remarkable thing about John Bonham is the speed of his right foot (bass foot).....hitting doubles and triples with only one bass drum and without the use of a double mallet pedal.
Sure, he used a Ludwig SpeedKing, but...................
Just wanted to add:
Carmine Appice played cool bass drum parts that working-class John Bonham was inspired by. What John couldn't know way back then, was that Carmine played a double bass drum (left + right foot). So John learned to play those pieces with just his right foot, which really "kicked" (bad pun intended) his bass drumming to unheard of levels of bad-assery.
Yes, Bonham is 21 years old here. An earlier comment thought this was from The Song Remains the Same, which was filmed in July, 1973....it's not. It's January 9, 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall, hence that HUGE ambient sound that Bonzo is utilizing so effectively with the acoustics of the venue. I know much of this has structured elements to it, but much of the inner playing between segments is winged.....he preferred that spontanaity [sic] ...his solos changed every performance as dis the bands playing as a whole. The key to keeping your stage act, fresh and exciting......."We took chances...." to quote Robert Plant.
I absolutely love every word of your commentary on the Great John Bonham in Moby Dick but you had me, hook, line & sinker when you came up out of your seat with that, "YES!" when John hit the cue and the whole band kicked back in. Thank you for this video.
I see a lot of young folks are reacting to Led Zeppelin songs lately but your input on the drum solo was awesome.
Damn, I wish John was alive. At least he made it past the 27 club. This band would never had been the same had any member been a different person. They were the perfect storm.
Again, thank you for your reaction.
A lot of people said that what made Bonham's sound so great was he was a heavy hitter. I think that's not all true. He had a lot of finesse in how he played the kit.
Jealous idiots say he’s heavy handed, he could play circles around them.
That was f ING insane! Imagine having to do that nite after nite for months on end.... Wow
The greatest drummer ever "R.I.P."✝️🙏😢.
John was really a Soul drummer who rocked. Listen to slow Zep songs and you will hear him swing the band. He also had a good singing voice and sometime sang back up on stage. There are videos of him doing that on here some where. RIP.
Yes!!!!!
Mr. John Henry Bonham.
He played with so much intensity and purpose.
Very nice breakdown Garey ! I really enjoy your drumming and these videos. Thank you
Thanks and your welcome!
Great Reactions! I was honored to see John live in San Diego back in the 70's "The Song Remains The Same Tour" He is definitely on my Mt. Rushmore of drummers!
I grew up a guitarist.... but when I see Bonzo... I click.... you should break down what he does on When the Levee Breaks.... Bonham's work on that beat is just so.... Muddy... it's delicious to the ears
I will check out When the Levy Breaks. Is there a live video you can recommend?
Thats cool, i grew up primarily a drummer and picked up stringed instruments while military. Dragging a 6 pc. Slingerland all over the world was too much
I went to a Led Zeppelin concert on 04/17/1970 in Memphis, TN for two reasons: Hearing A Whole Lotta Love on local radio and Jon aka "Bonzo" Bonham. It was the first time I had ever seen a drummer use his hands only. My kit had a Ludwig Speed King pedal and I believe Jon did as well. Thanks.
His bands mates said he NEVER made a mistake. He was that good.
And while drinking beer
@buck ewer,it was the cause of deat , I think the same about Eddie Van Halen
Troy Stocker Eddie has a brain error! He buzzed his hair like a drill instructor and can't get along with nobody! Sammy said he tryed calling this a$$hole and wish him a happy birthday couple years ago and he was ignoring his calls! DLR is Cocoa Puffs too, he looks like a guy in drag, shaved his head also and trashed his voice drinking and smoking all these years. VH is history. Shame i miss the "Fair Warning era. I liked DD and 1984 yes but not like FW-W&CF records on back. And yes Bonzo had a bad problem with booze! Vodka Alexander's he was slamming if my memory servers me in 1980 when he died in Page's apartment. Downed over 40 Volumes of Vodka
buck ewer
Keith Moon comes to mind. Hendrix - obviously not a drummer - but musical genius as well, gave us essentially 3 years worth of music. Imagine if he stayed around even just another 3 years.
Kevin McKay Hendrix when Googled comes up as the greatest guitar player of time, as Buddy Rich on drums, Bruce Lee MA etc. No bro 4 years on Jimi, 67-70. And he did play 66 on back but didn't become big till 67.
What I love is the way that, where very few drummers manage, he gets his drums to sing a song, to have voice, with tone and a phrasing of intensity that is not just hitting the skins at the right time, in the right order, but doing it in such a way that it is conveying the soul of the man.
Few get across soul. SImilarly, I like Nick Mason for what ambience and manner he imparts to Pink Floyd's music.
As with so many things in life, we don't recognize greatness until it's too late.
I used to go to the Puerto Rican church service in Prison just for the Bongo's Drums , and yelling . They would , about a dozen of them , begin to play , and about five minutes into it , they got synchronized , and it was like the sound perturbations in the air formed a high pressure area in the middle of the room , and I swear to Madonna Mia that I thought a Velociraptor was going to fall out of the Cosmic Aether . I did not think Mere mortals could make a sound like that . It was Intensely Powerful , but Beautiful .
Mr. Bonham. To all those rock and roll drummers.
Thank you! A TEACHER with his sincere expressions of patience, fixation, processing, joy, excitement, awe...
Great to reflect on people who influenced john bonham. Drummers know this. What is great though is to watch you as a drum teacher even when you explain at some points....your eyes at other times say WTF is going on.... kinda big reveal about Bonhams talent . thank you it is really nice to hear your breakdown.
That WAS so awesome!!!! What I loved was your beat by beat explanation of what was going on. You’re a wonderful, wonderful narrator/ teacher!!!! Thank you.
I would give my good leg to have seen Zep, and Bonzo in particular, play live back in the day.
I've heard reviews from people that were there and clearly it was bloody life-altering.
I saw Cozy Powell toss his sticks aside and play with his hands in 1986 at an Emerson Lake & Powell show. That was amazing too! Not a drummer, but a savage Led Zeppelin fan who has really appreciated your insightful commentary. Thank you so much!
# 1 of 100 best drummer of all Time...... Any More..
Your breakdown and reactions are spot on. Never have I enjoyed watching a review as much as this one.
I thought guy would say:
"Not quite my tempo"
Love your reactions Garey! Well, I should call it commentary. Very insightful. Great how you explain the importance of things like dynamics, little stuff like using L R Foot over R L Foot. And your own excitement in watching/listening to Bonham, Rich, Peart, and others brings joy to myself and I'm sure many others. So refreshing to hear your comments and positivity towards the different styles!
John Bonham’s magnificent rhythmic sense is what allowed Led Zeppelin to be so special. JPJ must’ve been in heaven playing with him. Page and Plant, with all their artistry, could not have created such epic music with any other drummer, then as today. He was really that special. His solos, as much fun as they may be to witness, paled in comparison to his unequalled ensemble playing. The band displayed real wisdom quitting when he passed. They knew any attempt with someone else would be a mere shadow of the Led Zeppelin millions had come to love. I so admire them for that decision.
I found your channel years ago with this reaction to Bonham Moby Dick at RAH in 1970 - and I loved it. I even played it on my phone, holding it in one hand and a coffee in the other while climbing Camelback Mtn. at a fast clip. Thanks to this video.
Thanks for all the knowledge, teaching, and fun reactions.. You ARE truly missed by the drumming community.
This is why led zep died with Bonzo no body could recreate his sound
@@MidwestFarmToys but then you wake up, lol.
Jason gets as close to his dad more than any other drummer could in my opinion. After all, he lived in the house with him. Ever see the video of Jason when he was about 5? Adorable and also already a killer player. When they did the one off concert at the O2 Arena in 2007 Jason did a kick ass job. It was as though John was there spiritually and working "with" Jason.
Bozio or Simon Philipps perhaps Vinnie C or Harrison.perhaps
Steve Gorman did a great job, sadly he wasn't around back then
Teresa Boone. Jason plays songs his dad played...and he plays the notes of those songs pretty much as the notes of the songs would appear on a chart....very accurately as per what drums are struck, what cymbals are struck...YES. However, he is not his father and simply is a VERY different player than his father. Though he hits the right drums at the right time during LZ songs....he just does not use or have the gravitas, feel, heavy striking sound, rhythmic off beat cadences, pulled back downbeat flow, dynamics, shuffle, swing, bass drum "leading" style, etc., etc., as his dad. Jason is a solid rock drummer, but doesn't play like his dad...even when playing Led Zeppelin material. And one other very important thing: Even when playing one of his dad's exact kits, Jason does not tune the snare and toms in the same way his father did. John Bonham in my opinion, had about the best snare sound I have ever heard....consistently, from album to album. It had incredible depth of tone, meaty, ringing but just a tad dry on top, snappy and tight slapping, cracking, bip and bep to the attack. Truly a perfect sound. How he impeccably tuned it so similarly live and in the studio album after album is just a miracle. Only the Presence album has a slight variation of snare tone to the other LZ albums but only in that it is slightly dryer, more muted...less ring...but fantastic all the same. His toms had a great thuddy depth with a meaty " sinking stick into sheepskin " ( though they were plastic of course, by that time..the 70's...and no longer sheepskin ) classic jazz sound...but hit with heaviness and huge drumsticks which gave them Bonham's trademark pouncing thud. I prefer a little more ring to my toms but his snare sound I would sell certain relatives for...LOL. Anyhow, Jason just doesn't tune...and perhaps also mic...drums in the way his father did...bass drum included which is colossally important in getting a John Bonham sound and tonal impact especially as he accented and lead so much with his booming bass drum. Jason SOMETIMES plays a few things of his dad's incorrectly too...unless he consciously chooses to play them his own way, but I don't think so. One example is the bass drum strokes in the main theme/section of Kashmir. His dad for so much of that section played a fast double stroke on the downbeat and then one hit on the snare. Jason plays mostly one bass drum stroke and one snare. His father's genius use of the mostly two bass drum strokes....super fast with almost a rebound sound on the second hit...gave a real sense of trudging to the song. Plant's lyrics about trudging through the deep endless burning desert dunes with sand in his eyes etc., is just brought to such visceral, palpable life with that trudging, staggered beat of John Bonham. To come up with that...the creativity and complimentary rhythm to those lyrics is truly remarkable...and so vital to the feel of Kashmir as a song, but Jason just misses it and it causes the song ( at the O2 in 2007 as example) to lose that feel and ultimately overall impact it had when his father played it. I like Jason a lot, but he doesn't play like his father played. He's just a different musical animal, so to speak, than was his father John.
I used to get bored listening to drum solos, but watching you explain them makes them enjoyable. Thanks!
Bonzo was a huge inspiration to many drummers, a shame he left us so soon. This drum teacher has an amazing ear. Does he have a Danny Carey reaction vid?
The thing about Bonham’s playing was he could swing like crazy. I listen to Burning Down Oneside the solo track recorded by Robert Plant after Bonzos death and the drumming just sounds flat and mechanical. The drummer on that was Phil Collins. That’s how crazy good JB was.
Bonham setting the standard for Rock Drummers at age 20 when Zep recorded their first album ! He was a phenom !
I'm not a drummer but I just subscribed. I played as a young kid , now I'm a 56 year old guitar player who grew up playing Zeppelin. I love it!
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Garey’s vocalizations of Bonham’s licks remind me of my friend who is an accomplished drummer. He does that constantly, vocalizes licks and I understand what he’s doing. I play keyboards and have been around music since childhood. Non musician knowitalls would make fun of Mike making those noises but many real drummer-percussion mechanics do that. Doom doom digga doom