John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980) was an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer of Led Zeppelin. Bonham was esteemed for his speed, power, fast right foot, distinctive sound, and "feel" for the groove. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music. Rolling Stone readers named him the "best drummer of all time" in 2011.
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The Drum in Brum
Bill Ward, drummer with Black Sabbath, talks about 'Micky Evans' Drum Shop' in Birmingham - the place where, in the mid 60s, every would-be drummer in the area would meet, play and swap ideas. The guy to beat at the time was John Bonham, soon to be Led Zeppelin's legendary drummer.
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- Wikipedia article on John Bonham
- IMDb at imdb.com/name/nm0094496
- Last.fm page on John Bonham
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/John Bonham
- MusicBrainz entry on John Bonham
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Personal Relationships
- Parent of Jason Bonham
- Sibling of Deborah Bonham
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