John Bonham - Alright Now Interview 1980 (orginal broadcast)
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2017
- A very rare interview with Billy Connolly on Alright Now. Aired on July 5th, 1980.
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What's incredibly sad is in 2 more months after this aired John Bonham passed away aged only 32. Rock music has never recovered from this loss.
He had anxiety so that's probably why he drank so much. Sad
Robert Plant never fully recovered. They were mates long before Zeppelin. He loved John like a brother.
This interview from march 1980
Best drummer ever. My dad was very lucky to meet him and Robert Plant back in 1979 and he said both guys treated him well.
No he is not the best drummer ever. A lot of todays modern drummers make him look amateurish.
Cleveland Bourne Dude you don't know what you're talking about.
Agustín Iommi. Of course I know what I'm talking about. I have seen with my own eyes . Research for yourself and you will see too.
Name some actual drummers who make Bonham look like amateurish. I'll see you won't find someone.
Agustín Iommi. Go check out carter Beuford on tripping billies. Check out some Danny Carey. Check out Tomas Haake. After you check those guys out come back for more so I can bring you out of the 70s and into the present son.😂
He died just under 3 months after this interview. Very sad to think about... RIP the god of drumming
The Joker: It was 6 months later. This was filmed 4th March 1980.
He was good but I'm afraid the title "god of drumming" goes to Neil Peart
@@forgedby2112 Not a chance. The title goes to Carl Palmer.
he was trying so hard to be sober.
@@EvanWCraig As much as I loved John Bonham, he had to try harder for his children. The fans have his recorded audio. His children still needed a father. It's just a shame. RIP to arguably the greatest rock drummer of all time.
Billy Connolly introducing Rory Gallagher while chilling with John Bonham. What a night
1:55 It's beautiful to see & hear John laugh
Indeed JJ.
I felt same way.
Yeah doing drugs and drinking makes me really happy too. If only I was a legendary drummer tho.. John is great!
A shy lad but a beast when seated with drums.
Couldnt agree more!
The absolute best. Hands down
I think he was putting it on here; an arranged "non-interview" with Billy Connolly who he knew well. Eg see this more normal Australia '72 interview clip ua-cam.com/video/dpukar8E1C8/v-deo.html&ab_channel=JohnbonhamBrucelee
I wouldn't call him shy as much as he was just trolling the interviewer
Why do you think we hide behind the drums.
1980 was a sad year. We lost music's two best Johns.
And Bon
And Bon Scott
This interview was supposed to be a joke - a non-interview. The host and Bonham were close mates and everything was scripted, to have no substance. It was a way of getting John to do an appearance without actually having to do a proper interview - a thing he famously despised doing.
The host???? That's billy fucking Connolly
Ah ha. So that's the reason for all the closed-end questions.
@@Ard.cfc90 okay. still, nobody knows him
@@DaCashRap
Don't you know? We have just witnessed a display of comic genius. It was SO funny, we need not bother to laugh.
@@DaCashRap Nobody knows Billy Connolly? Seriously? Maybe he isn't well known in the US? I seriously think in most English speaking countries Billy Connolly is as well known as John Bonham
Billy Connolly and John Bonham, doesn’t get any better.
& Rory Gallagher. Best drummer best guitar player in the world in the same room👊🏻
Phantom X yep, forgot about Rory there.
One Hung Stud it is lol
One Hung Stud you’re welcome 😀
Brilliant Video . Funny🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Wow I see why there aren't many interviews with him available. A man of few words
John did all his talking through his sticks.
@@flemingcourt EXACTLY!
Nah, there's other interviews where you can see he was a really smart, thoughtful guy. They're just playing around here since they were good friends.
Agreed- the dude who interviewed him was lousy. He asked Bonham a bunch of long-winded questions which could only be answered with "yes" or "no."
@@stuarthecht8196You don't get Billy Connolly's humour. This was satire. They knew each other.
The best drummer yet the most humble musician. He just looks like a good bloke from a local bar or something in this.
Rest in Peace, John. Hard to believe it's been 40 years now. He's been gone longer than he was alive. Sad, sad, sad...
I love the way that Billy Connolly handled the interview. Clearly they both got on, and Billy enjoyed Bonzo causing him grief.
Looks like a fun show,bring this entire set back asap!
It's a great clip. It was actually a set up. Connolly suggested Bonzo just says nothing & clammed up because they both disliked fatuous 'interviews'.
It’s because English and Scottish people get along well.
@@Jo_Wardy Is there much difference between Scots and English,culturally speaking? Serious question. Wish I had been 15 yrs old in 1977 as the next 15 yrs were last good yrs of Rock n roll & society.
@@E.C.2 I’m just saying they would get along better than an American and Englishman even an Australian would get along better with a Scotsman and Englishman. My dad was Aussie and his best friend was scottish
Hi. I had a small music shop in Turkey . I used to sell cassettes. I'm 53 now. They were the most important famous people I met in my life. They were so normal, sincere and gentlemen. No complimants or anything. We talked for about 20-25 minutes and drank tea with Robert.After the concert was finished I tried to learn where do they would stay @t day I waited by the hotel.When Robert went out I kissed him and hugged him. He Asked me about the previous day's concert performance.I said time passed so fast like a dream. I said I came about 1000 km from my town to İstanbul for the concert he said please drive carrefully. I took LZ 3 LP which I've bought in İtaly when I was 21 y.o. in 1983 and they signed the LP's.While I was waiting for Jimmy, he was shopping at a peddler who sold cheap imitation watches near the hotel street. I talked to him for 5-6 minutes. He was also gentleman, sincere like a normal person. I loved them more because they are the most important band of history (according to me) and so normal people like a teacher or friends.
Lucky me. I've also met Michael Lee. RİP Michael.Lee and Bonzo.You're the greatest drummers of all.
Emin Kurnaz Emin Elektronik Adana
abi çok şanslısın be
Thank you for sharing this story..
Awesome
Peace
If you were 53 when you wrote this then your probably 54 since you wrote this one year ago…exactly my age. I was born in 1967. Just curious but how could you have been 21 by 1983 as you mention in your story when meeting LZ when I was only about 15 years old?? Please if you know of a way to travel through time please oh please share your secret to all mankind here and now 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
@@tejanosbestcom1531 Thank you for your interesting.I was born in 1962.I've met the band on 05/March/1998 in İstanbul. I've copied my comments different times and dates .İt was my fault.Sorry.I Love LZ so much.
Great story! ✌️🤪🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
He seems a very shy man, man of few words. Often the greatest are like he is and he certainly was indeed the greatest ....
He was the greatest rock drummer of all time.
The greatest drummer in rock 'n' roll. Always missed (1948-1980) he didn't look 32 but still always missed.....
@@Finsami71, Plant was supposedly only 2 months younger.
@@Finsami71Bonham was born in May 1948 and died on September 1980, he was 32.
Man he looked so much older than 32....RIP legend.
Hugo Nongbri not really in fact he looked older in the early days of the band.
Its a person by person thing. Some people look way older in their 30s and some keep their vaguely teenage face.
He was drinker thats what it does to you keith moon was the same
For fucks sake he did look a lot older than 32 he looked like he was in his early 50s,, but that's just the way it is OK,, no big deal, he's still the best drummer ever.
In the 70s/early 80s a lot of 18/19 year old kids looked about 30... They didn't yet have clean drinking water so they just drank mead all day to avoid catching the plague...
I've never seen anyone hit a drum kit as hard as this dude...check out the Scandinavian tour...I think it was Denmark...before the band became famous. He is trying to hit the drums so hard that his timing is slightly out....but the sound is incredible...he only used a five piece drum kit....but hell...the noise was immense...he was a force of nature...
that he was...greatest drummer ever lived.
John Bonham was my biggest influence to become a drummer. I wish I had a fraction of this great man's talent!
The thunder god. What a talent, he was and is one of the best drummers ever.
He was the best.
@@christopherstevenrankin There is no such thing and no he was not the best.
This audience don’t know how good they had it,standing behind a legend then Rory Gallagher gets introduced.
Rory was also a "legend."
They all share the same space these days I suppose lol
Man, Bonzo & Rory...in the same room? I’m sure every last person there is STILL talking about that 🤘🏽😎
True Legend! Bonzo was a man among boys when it came to rock drummers
Underrated comment #MetalOfHonor
Love you, Bonzo. You are one of the reasons I play drums, RIP my brother.
Being humble.....shows class....love Zeppelin...RIP sir.
It was nice to see John's son Jason Bonham playing the drums on this interview. There's no question that the apple didn't fall form the tree with Jason. He was at such a young age when he lost his dad in 1980. John said of his son he's a much better drummer than me kidding around. Jason did his dad proud. We still get to hear a peace of Bonzo's heavy heart beat live on where & when ever Jason plays the drums. Very Cool Posting !!!
It's all chemistry..right band..with right drummer..magic
A humble Legend
Bonzo had a great head of hair and he looks super healthy here - shame what happened to him, died way too young. RIP
Wow, Billy Connelly AND John Bonham? I’m in heaven. I met Billy one time in Los Angeles, what a great guy he is. Love him and the fact that he’s Scottish makes it even better.
Great drummer & brilliant comedian.
The best drummer of all time...
You Must Be Talking About Danny Carey
@@jaybennett9026 Danny is a great drummer , but Tool suck's ass compared to Zeppelin.
@@jaybennett9026 and you must be high.
@@bradbroemmer9106 Well John Bonham Isn't The Best Drummer Of All Time Any Drummer Could Take That Title At Any Time Lol
Man of few words, awesome
WOW Billy Connolly Interviewing JOHN BONHAM...
FKN AMAZING!😲👍
These days, Mr Bonham's approach to interviews is the best bet to avoid being cancelled.
Absolute beast ! And humble as anything !!
Best drummer in history.
@Ben Hur you don't even know enough to spell his name right. Neil was definitely never the best, just a favorite of a bunch of fanboys who have limited exposure to so many other phenomenal players past and present.
@@VegasAlien1 John and Neil are tied.
I absolutely love John's personality
So AWESOME! ♥️♥️❤️☘️☘️
They had Bonzo and Rory Gallagher on the show with Billy Connolly presenting! What was this amazing show!?
All Right Now
John Bonhan ,Jeff porcaro and Carlos Vega in my heart !!! Thiago from Brazil !!!🇧🇷
It wasn't the only interview the first interview was 1970 along with Robert plant.and the next one was 1972.r.i.p bonzo,always my inspiration.
Rare, very rare footage of JB . Not many fans have even heard or seen him speak. The most influential drummer in the world ...and that's a fact!!!...and a fckn mystery. Long live Led Zeppelin and long live John Bonham.
Too late lol
Just a young man and father living life. Taken way too soon. Jason is a monster but this reminds me just how young he was to lose his dad. Would love to have heard Rory play but the clip ended.
The loss of this man was legendary and altered rock and roll forever. RIP IN PEACE JB😢😚
This makes me so sad. I wish I could hug him.
These kids in the audience don't even realize how many modern drummers could only dream of being this close to an absolute legend.
DansRailroad2011 Your post doesn’t make any sense at all, the past and fore tense are all mixed up, the premise is impossible,, you have present day and the future in conflict with each other..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it’s pure genius! Wether or not you made this sentence up on purpose, I don’t know? But to write such unexplained nonsense takes a clever mind or a lucky idiotic one, Oliver Tearle would be proud of you!
@@thetruth156real3 These kids and adults in the audience were very fortunate to stand so close to a legend at the time this was filmed. You think of how they would have thought and felt at that moment in time. I'm sure they were all excited to be on the show and around a famous musician like Bonham at the time. But as we the viewers watch this years later (NOW) knowing what happened shortly after, and how much more famous and legendary he and his name alone would become, You can't help but think how lucky they really were to be right there with the man when he was still alive. How so many drummers and fans watching this video today, (the present) can only imagine of being this close to the man then. To go back in time, and be in there shoes, in that moment. It's a crazy thought!
DansRailroad2011 So what you mean is,,,,,,those kids were very lucky to be there, knowing what an icon he became. Many people now would have loved to have shared his company.?
Billy, Bonzo, and Rory, what a show. RIP Bonzo and Rory.
Humble Rock God
I'm
With one of the Humblebums
rory gallagher (guitar) john bonham (drums) John Entwistle (bass) Terry Reid (vocals) MY band
The reason why I even picked up a pair of drum sticks with my first kit being a PDP by DW at age 19. Never too old for music.
It saddens me seeing this interview. A few months later leaves this earth forever. How Bonham looks extremely happy and very humble brings a huge smile to my face.
I’ll never forget watching live videos of him as a kid and asking my dad if this band still exists. When he tells me they haven’t been around since 1980 because the drummer died. My heart dropped. I almost wanted to cry. RIP John Bonham. Legends always live.
He looks like he could be in ABBA
Bonzo... enough said?
He talks much more here (1972 interview): ua-cam.com/video/dpukar8E1C8/v-deo.html
Bonzo was merely "playing the part" here. He had a great interview in 1972 and was very engaging.
Don't You Wish You Could Jump Back Into Time Thru This Screen And Save John Bonham?
Right then, let's hear it for Billy Connelly. A fine Scot if I do say sooo.
Gotta love a man of few words that knows how to rock your face off
wow!! There's also Rory in the end
I'm really grateful to see him while he speak, cause i was born in late 80s, i couldn't see him when i was kid, i just knew him from the magazines, not in real footage like this record, he looks very cheerfull,Thank you Sir😢😢👍👍
Another year without john bonham. Music owes you a lot, bonzo...
John Bonham and Rory Gallagher in the same show? That was some good TV.
No
Poor John rest his dear soul 🙏🏼
According to Billy Connolly, he said John liked him and agreed to the interview then the day of the show he had “a few” before the show and fell asleep in the green room, then changed his mind when he finally woke up. Connolly convinced him to stay with the idea he’d ask John some really pompous question and all John had to do was shrug his shoulders and then that’d be it, Connolly could still say he had him on the show even if it was, to some, a bad interview
In every image I've seen of Bonham he looks at least 10 years older than his official age. It was consistent across Zep's entire career. At times, when he was very overweight, he looked 15 years older.
Such a pity to lose someone like John. But look what he left behind.
The Greatest drummer ever
No He Is Not The Best Ever But He Was Great For His Time I Hope This Helped You
I have seen some great concerts in my life, but Led Zeppelin was one I will never forget [and some are hard to remember] Bonzo's solo was something to really experience.
Look how close they get to him. Just amazing.
It’s a damn shame he passed the way he did and when he did. He looked good here! He looked healthier and happier, the poor man just made a mistake and it killed him. Best rock drummer that ever lived, always and forever.
They put all these extra pillows under his head when he slept. The management team overdid it trying to make him comfortable. If they put him to bed on his stomach, or better yet, left the lights on (no room spin) he'd be alive today.
That would've been hilarious if JB was like "Yeah, its true! Well SOMEONE'S gotta be the best!" People would've loved it.
Modest for a talent who’s legacy still continues almost 40 years after his death which was in the same year as this interview at The Old Mill house
Hes so humble I love him
He wasn't very articulate vocally, but he communicated through his drumming. There he was all finesse and thunder.
You noticed that too..
you have to watch the 1972 interview, he could be very articulate when he wanted to. by this late in his career though he was over being a rock star and didn't care for media attention.
Bonzo wasn't much for interviews, was he?
could be
"No"
He's far more talkative in this 1972 interview from Australia ua-cam.com/video/dpukar8E1C8/v-deo.html
So so
he hated interviews. all they cared about was gossip and bullshit. no one ever asked him about the drums
Unfortunately we lost a great drummer and the heaven won a good star. drinks and drugs destroyed your life. He keeps on shining in our minds.
🥺 Humble man..
Pfft ugh gone are the best of the best. Thank you for the crumbs you left us !¡!
He seems much nicer and quietier than his reputation makes him out to be. "Moby Dick" is worth the price of "Led Zeppelin 2" alone, with "Whole Lotta Love".
You do realise this is just Bonzo and the Big Yin (drinking buddies) having a laugh don't you?
Peace Love and Led Zeppelin 💙 RIP Bonzo 💙
Its awesome to see this..
We lost 3 Rock Greats in 1980.
Bon Scott...February
John Bonham...September
John Lennon..December.
Bonzo was indeed a funny guy...when he was in the mood.
Sad he died so young. Think of all great music Zeppelin could have done if Bonzo still around.
The thing was, he got to the point where he did not want to be a musician anymore. He drank so much because of the upcoming US concert.
Is this the greatest show on earth !?!... The legend Billy Connolly (one of the greatest comedians ever) interviewing the legend John Bonham (one of the greatest drummers ever), oh and by the way, up next is the legend Rory Gallagher (one of the greatest guitarists ever) !!!!
And a humble man as well. All the legendary greats are always humble.
John bonham and Buddy rich , two of the greatest drummers of all time (GOAT)
I saw both of them live. For me Bonzo was number one
John bonhan o maior baterista do mundo inteiro até hoje foi monstro eterno demoníaco 🥁🇧🇷🤘👍👏👏
John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham r.i.p 🙏👊
we miss ya bonzo!!!!!!!
He was so full of life , he looked so happy. He didnt appear to be sick , I know he smoked and drank , yet still .. He looked as he looked.I mean touring , traveling, being away from home, stress, Hotels after another. I turned 16 years old on this date . I'm 58. Only God knows . RIP JHB .... We just lost Lisa Marie Presley she was a few years younger then me, she did not look well . It broke my Heart when her dad died in August of 77 , and then her. May you all Rest in Peace . We have lost alot of great musicians in this world of all kinds of things that took them away from us....
I'd actually love to see the Rory Gallagher set. Shame it cuts out!!
@@analogkidabc yes the whole show 😉
It's on YT, Rory did Wayward Child and a great Bad Penny. You may have seen it by now. ua-cam.com/video/4yAhJpt9LFw/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/vWhItnfqpEc/v-deo.html
Just so sad to think he would be dead in about 3 months. I wonder if anyone ever said to John, "We really wish you would re-evaluate your drinking because we love you and we don't want to see you die." I know it was so hard because he was a big man and so many people around him were wasted as well, and people did not understand alcoholism like we do now.
Hindsight is always 20/20. I have often thought the very same thing. His dying changed the history of music forever...
You sir, are 2nd to none. Thank you
I want to cry. Love that Billy Connelly, & the young Brit metalheads giving him his kudos.
Total waste of an opportunity of a Bonham interview.
He hated them. That’s why he very rarely spoke to the press, hence getting Billy Connolly to talk to him. They were both old mates.
He's more talkative in this 1972 interview in Australia ua-cam.com/video/dpukar8E1C8/v-deo.html
@MESSENGER 01 Billy Connolly is a comedic legend. He's not some weird ass interviewer. Ignorant American.
@FUCK YOU you shut your fuckin cakehole talking about Billy Connolly like that yank
@@kevinindublin You can hear him even more on this one: ua-cam.com/video/W0fqgq6ZMZY/v-deo.html
RIP John Bonham
I've heard many technical drummers from Peary to Bruford to Mike Portnoy etc.
None have made me "feel" the way Bonzo did.
His playing felt less percussive, more musical.
It's as if he was playing it like a guitar.
He plays a certain way which is very unorthodox.
He's managed to combine the delicate articulation and vocabulary of jazz with primal drumming.
Not just his playing style, or his knowledge of the groove, but the sheer sound of his drumkit itself.
I've never heard a drummer, atleast from the 70s, whose drums sounded like that.
Even drums in most 80s thrash bands were quieter compared to Bonham.
Gar Samuelson was the only drummer who gave the similar vibe Bonham did.
Beat funking master! RIRRH
he looks kind of 'out of it' in this interview
In that time he was out of anything
Yes, he was on heroine addict ( also ) at that time, you can see it in his eyes.
Actually he wasn't.
`No he wasn't, stop talking shit!
@@Finsami71 Yes , loved famous brave women !
John Bonham's death is still fishy to this day. 40 shots of vodka over a period of twelve hours is not nearly enough alcohol to make somebody with Bonham's tolerance throw up. I think other substances on top of the booze were involved.
Dan Wacker howd he die exaclty?
He vomited while passed out on his back at Jimmy Page's house in Windsor, and asphyxiated, according to the official report.
Dan Wacker damn what a shiity way to go for a great drummer. Didnt kno who he was till today watched his moby dick solo and instantly knew he was something else.
SMACK ! WHO KNOWS THE QUEEN AND MI5 WERE VERY GOOD AT CONTROLLING THEIR CASH COWS AND INFILTRATION FORCING BANDS TO ENGAGE IN SOME INSIDIOUS DOINGS ..... LOOK AT THE BEATLES AND A prestigious schools Think Tank released on the masses
Thanks Doctor Wacker.
Mighty mighty mighty
R.I.P. John Bonham