I like how you describe and demonstrate the link between Jazz and Zep's music here. Something most every other mainstream rock musician today either isn't aware of or they don't have the skill set to comprehend nor play it.
Just a quick run down on my obsession with Bonham. Been drumming all my life. I'm 43, now. Over looked Bonham throughout my teens and younger adulthood. Idk. I just did. I'm still baffled. Loved prog rock and metal for most part. But about two years ago, i was watching Jeff ocheltree with Danny Carey ,whom I've been obsessing over for decades... I had watched that video a million times. But decided to watch the ocheltree video on Bonham's setup and tuning. It got my gears clicking in another direction, about sound and tuning. That video led me to researching Bonham and his sound. Stumbled across this weird goofy dude named, terry keating. Suddenly I find myself watching more and more of his videos. All the while realizing the greatness of Bonham. Learning the how, the what, the equipment , the sound became the coolest shit ever to me. It took my understanding beyond what I thought I knew. Now I'm totally on board live breathe and shit all things Zep/JB. I know, not so quick of a run down. There's lots more, but man do I really appreciate the things you and Terry do. I find you two to be the best out there on the matter. My drumming has elevated. It's like falling in love with drumming all over again. Ty guys!!!
That's great to hear. There has always been something magical and mesmerizing about Bonzo's feel , sound, and touch...his groove. It's not metronomic, not "perfect" but it feels like a heartbeat, of some great animal...like a lion or elephant. No one like him.
BONZOLOGY with Terry & George agreed!!! There's no one like him. Ginger baker can kick and scream all he wants!😂🤣. He's like the only guy in the world that despises Bonham. I'm sure there's jealousy involved. But yeah thanks for helping on my journey of capturing Bonham's sound, essence, feel , approach the list goes on and on, like me🙁. Sorry 😁...
Ginger comes off a very bitter , mean miserable man. That documentary was not flattering at all. I respect his contributions to the music but I have yet to hear him play with the finesse and technique, and funk, and groove, the feel and sound and ..... etc, of Bonzo. Sorry, the proof is in the pudding. That comment about Bonzo couldn't swing ...shit, what nonsense.
BONZOLOGY with Terry & George my jaw did drop when ginger said that. I enjoyed the documentary. You're right, it was not at all flattering to "Mr. Baker "😂 but I found more appreciation for his contributions in the docu , but Bonzo did so much more. He had such a pulse for drumming and command of his ideas. Everything was so organic and musical and well thought out. There's an ocean of art just in the way he mapped out his parts. How he connected the dots in a song. He knew his role so well.
BONZOLOGY with Terry & George also, a bout Ginger. After that documentary I had to binge on cream. I had to see more than what I've heard on radio. And I wasn't impressed. Not even in the discussion. I did the same for Moon. They're both just rambling(on the drums). There's no structure or setups. I couldn't get hooked. Idk. They didn't do much for me. I do like their sound and play. Definitely legends, respectively. Mitchel is better than those guys, in my opinion. He catches my ear.
I read every comment... amazing no one mentioned that the frustration of getting Four Sticks right led to an explosive drum intro (Bonzo "getting frustrated and letting off steam" according to Page) and the band launching into an improv based on Good Golly Miss Molly, which soon morphed in "Rock and Roll". They worked on that for a bit and then returned to Four Sticks, and Bonzo knocked it out of the park. Great video, thanks!
@@ReyAce00 I know the song keep a knockin by little Richard was his influence but I am thinking his pattern was created when he was “getting frustrated and letting off steam” like you said. Do you have any more details about this?
I can remember buying LZ IV (on 8-track!) with the money from my 12th birthday and grooving out to this song. I had all the lights off in my room, and the only light was the orange glow coming from the stereo console. I was in another world, not drugs or booze, just pure Acid Rock!
The 3/2 clave, and swinging it was a perfect way to demonstrate. After you played that swing groove, I wouldn't put anything past you. So impressive every single time!
HOLY SHIT George, you made that look easy! Love the breakdown and explanation before you started playing. It gave me insight and was extremely helpful before you played it. The sound of the drums is amazing from the first hit of that Tom. The "Take Five" correlation is something I never thought of. Finally getting to see you play some jazz was cool too. Thanks so much for doing this, I feel like I learn something with every video you post.
I'm sure I can hear the sticks clicking together in Bonzo's hands ìn the original recording. Great video and fun to play along with on guitar, especially the chords up an down the neck during the bridge sections.
The clicking of the sticks can absolutely be heard. Especially through headphones. It just adds to the rhythm of the song even more. I had a friend (I say "had", because he is sadly no longer with us; taken WAY too soon) who was an absolutely unbelievable guitar player. He channeled Jimmy Page much in the same way that George channels Bonham in his Bonhamology videos. In other words, I have never heard anyone sound so close to the original they're channeling. Anyway, we used to jam Zeppelin stuff together (me on the drums, our buddy G. on bass and keyboards) and I could never get him to even TRY this song. One day, in frustration, I asked him, "What exactly is it with you and Four Sticks anyway?" He said, "There's no guitar solo in it - why would I want to play it???" I just had to laugh because that was so....him. I said, "Well, you can improvise one if you wish - the bass player and I just want to give it a go!" We never did get around to it...
It wasnt until I heard the story about him using 4 sticks that I noticed if you listen closely you can hear the sticks clicking against each other.great video
I was just discussing the unheralded cromulence of "Four Sticks" with a friend and Google brought me here. Thank you for explaining everything rhythmically going on in this amazing song in terms and ways that are not condescending and very informative.
Hello Sir. I realize this video is 6 years old. I would like to say thank you for the explanation and the breakdown. I have played the drums before on the most novice level, saying that, I was able to follow you and understand what you were explaining. Of course, I'm a life long Zeppelin fan. Great Job!! 👍👍
Sounds like you were in the jungle warfare going on or something that came fresh out of a TARZAN movie!!! YOU make all your VIDEOS come to LIFE!!! THANKS BROTHER DRUMMER!!! 😊
I always loved this song, probably the most from led zeppelin IV. I was lucky enough to go to Morocco and see the kind of musicians that inspired this music. The sheer sonic energy was inescapable. It's no wonder that they took inspiration from it
Absolutely loved this !! I just learned Four Sticks on guitar past 2 days and am no stranger to loving Led Zeppelin and the powerhouse drumming of John Bonham.. and YOU are an Amazing drummer and I cant resist the dance of a wonderful drummer drumming ever !! Thank you !
Hmph, I’d always assumed he’d taped the sticks together- however the crazy bastard did it, you’ve reproduced it best I’ve heard by someone not named Bonham... Love it!
Great job on a tricky song! Crash sounds nice with 2 sticks. Take 5 is also a great song. I remember hearing it in the movie bullitt or something when i was a little kid and still listen to it
so fucking awesome...can I say that?? I don't even play drums and I always follow Terry's videos...this new extension is awesome. :) Thanks George!!!!!!!! awesome playing and thought provoking video!!
When you do the licks, you have just an amazingly fluid action... wow... relaxed and on time, every time... well done... very entertaining... you come across as just a regular guy, who just happens to play the drums like ringing the proverbial bell...
i really like the way you pick up the accents and the harmony at the tail of the phrase with the left and right hands progressing to the floor toms very good interpretation, i believe it was dead on
the Terrible Drummer thank you! I really love the sound of these drums, although the Tom and the bass drum don't have that extra jobs that the 14 and 26 have, I think they still sound really full and warm.
BONZOLOGY with Terry & George I agree! I recently bought a matching 14 for my set and its definitely night and day for the sound. Even though the old 13 still sounded nice.
@@timbrown2637 Yes. It's my opinion and some others , that Bonzo had a Green Sparkle kit in these sizes. There are several photos that look like a 13 for sure, and possibly a 24.
I can't even tell you what a joy & treasure these videos and channel are for me . Thank you Terry for mentioning it enough to have it stick in my memory . When I was young I had a very vivid dream that John Bonham's spirit / ghost was teaching me . He'd only been gone a couple years at that point . I just assumed that either via osmosis I may actually learn ( in time ) , or that it was just a silly dream . Just as likely the latter as the former . And then I found this channel ...
Dude. You are not only a talented drummer, you're are fount of Zeppelin knowledge - mad respect 🙏🙏
The Four Sticks/Take Five mashup blew my mind.
Definitely one of my favorite songs. What a great demonstration.
I like how you describe and demonstrate the link between Jazz and Zep's music here. Something most every other mainstream rock musician today either isn't aware of or they don't have the skill set to comprehend nor play it.
Thanks!
Just a quick run down on my obsession with Bonham. Been drumming all my life. I'm 43, now. Over looked Bonham throughout my teens and younger adulthood. Idk. I just did. I'm still baffled. Loved prog rock and metal for most part. But about two years ago, i was watching Jeff ocheltree with Danny Carey ,whom I've been obsessing over for decades... I had watched that video a million times. But decided to watch the ocheltree video on Bonham's setup and tuning. It got my gears clicking in another direction, about sound and tuning. That video led me to researching Bonham and his sound. Stumbled across this weird goofy dude named, terry keating. Suddenly I find myself watching more and more of his videos. All the while realizing the greatness of Bonham. Learning the how, the what, the equipment , the sound became the coolest shit ever to me. It took my understanding beyond what I thought I knew. Now I'm totally on board live breathe and shit all things Zep/JB. I know, not so quick of a run down. There's lots more, but man do I really appreciate the things you and Terry do. I find you two to be the best out there on the matter. My drumming has elevated. It's like falling in love with drumming all over again. Ty guys!!!
That's great to hear. There has always been something magical and mesmerizing about Bonzo's feel , sound, and touch...his groove. It's not metronomic, not "perfect" but it feels like a heartbeat, of some great animal...like a lion or elephant. No one like him.
BONZOLOGY with Terry & George agreed!!! There's no one like him. Ginger baker can kick and scream all he wants!😂🤣. He's like the only guy in the world that despises Bonham. I'm sure there's jealousy involved. But yeah thanks for helping on my journey of capturing Bonham's sound, essence, feel , approach the list goes on and on, like me🙁. Sorry 😁...
Ginger comes off a very bitter , mean miserable man. That documentary was not flattering at all. I respect his contributions to the music but I have yet to hear him play with the finesse and technique, and funk, and groove, the feel and sound and ..... etc, of Bonzo. Sorry, the proof is in the pudding. That comment about Bonzo couldn't swing ...shit, what nonsense.
BONZOLOGY with Terry & George my jaw did drop when ginger said that. I enjoyed the documentary. You're right, it was not at all flattering to "Mr. Baker "😂 but I found more appreciation for his contributions in the docu , but Bonzo did so much more. He had such a pulse for drumming and command of his ideas. Everything was so organic and musical and well thought out. There's an ocean of art just in the way he mapped out his parts. How he connected the dots in a song. He knew his role so well.
BONZOLOGY with Terry & George also, a bout Ginger. After that documentary I had to binge on cream. I had to see more than what I've heard on radio. And I wasn't impressed. Not even in the discussion. I did the same for Moon. They're both just rambling(on the drums). There's no structure or setups. I couldn't get hooked. Idk. They didn't do much for me. I do like their sound and play. Definitely legends, respectively. Mitchel is better than those guys, in my opinion. He catches my ear.
I read every comment... amazing no one mentioned that the frustration of getting Four Sticks right led to an explosive drum intro (Bonzo "getting frustrated and letting off steam" according to Page) and the band launching into an improv based on Good Golly Miss Molly, which soon morphed in "Rock and Roll". They worked on that for a bit and then returned to Four Sticks, and Bonzo knocked it out of the park.
Great video, thanks!
That’s really cool! What part of rock and roll? The solo at the end I’m assuming?
@@KevinHarrisDrumming No the intro and beginning of the song
@@ReyAce00 I know the song keep a knockin by little Richard was his influence but I am thinking his pattern was created when he was “getting frustrated and letting off steam” like you said. Do you have any more details about this?
I have loved this song since the first time I heard it. You showing how the drum is played through it blows my mind. Just wow!
I can remember buying LZ IV (on 8-track!) with the money from my 12th birthday and grooving out to this song. I had all the lights off in my room, and the only light was the orange glow coming from the stereo console. I was in another world, not drugs or booze, just pure Acid Rock!
BOHNAMOLOGY.
WHAT A GREAT SUBJECT.
I'M GOING FOR MY MASTERS DEGREE.
👍🏼😁
My left foot is currently having nightmares thinking about trying to learn this song next.
The 3/2 clave, and swinging it was a perfect way to demonstrate. After you played that swing groove, I wouldn't put anything past you. So impressive every single time!
I'm making my own video on this song and this video saved me a TON of time learning the drum part
Glad to hear! Thanks! 👍🏻
This is so cool. Thank you for showing us this. Bonzo and his jazz
HOLY SHIT George, you made that look easy! Love the breakdown and explanation before you started playing. It gave me insight and was extremely helpful before you played it. The sound of the drums is amazing from the first hit of that Tom. The "Take Five" correlation is something I never thought of. Finally getting to see you play some jazz was cool too. Thanks so much for doing this, I feel like I learn something with every video you post.
All I can say is WOW! Man, that was good! Great video! Thanks!
As somebody who only does bar chords on a guitar I had no idea there was that much more to drumming except that you beat on them great job
I'm sure I can hear the sticks clicking together in Bonzo's hands ìn the original recording.
Great video and fun to play along with on guitar, especially the chords up an down the neck during the bridge sections.
The clicking of the sticks can absolutely be heard. Especially through headphones. It just adds to the rhythm of the song even more. I had a friend (I say "had", because he is sadly no longer with us; taken WAY too soon) who was an absolutely unbelievable guitar player. He channeled Jimmy Page much in the same way that George channels Bonham in his Bonhamology videos. In other words, I have never heard anyone sound so close to the original they're channeling. Anyway, we used to jam Zeppelin stuff together (me on the drums, our buddy G. on bass and keyboards) and I could never get him to even TRY this song. One day, in frustration, I asked him, "What exactly is it with you and Four Sticks anyway?" He said, "There's no guitar solo in it - why would I want to play it???" I just had to laugh because that was so....him. I said, "Well, you can improvise one if you wish - the bass player and I just want to give it a go!" We never did get around to it...
@@johnr.8275 What a cool story.
I’m exhausted just watching you make it thru the whole song. The Led was the best. Sweet cover here, mate
Wow amazing George 🤟👍
Thanks for lining up the bread crumbs to Joe Morello.
That was excellent sir!! Thank you! Great with my morning coffee!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Bonham this song and your performance love all the details.
I was JUST practicing four sticks today. Wow. Lol Thanks George! Great video😀😎🤘👍
I've always loved this song. Love it more now. Thx..excellent vid.
"How does it feeeee!! "
Great feel man!
very nice sound and method. Thanks for sharing your process.
What a phenomenal breakdown into this most difficult song. You described the nuances perfectly and absolutely nailed the cover. Thanks so much.
Thanks!
Excellent! I bet you needed a beer after that one!
It wasnt until I heard the story about him using 4 sticks that I noticed if you listen closely you can hear the sticks clicking against each other.great video
Really enjoy you’re vids man !
I was just discussing the unheralded cromulence of "Four Sticks" with a friend and Google brought me here. Thank you for explaining everything rhythmically going on in this amazing song in terms and ways that are not condescending and very informative.
Eye thank ewe ! 👍🏼
Brilliant. Love the information you shared. I’ve read similar. You are some player my friend!
Much respect to Bonzo… and to you, sir. Excellent presentation and performance.
Excellent post!
Hello Sir. I realize this video is 6 years old. I would like to say thank you for the explanation and the breakdown. I have played the drums before on the most novice level, saying that, I was able to follow you and understand what you were explaining. Of course, I'm a life long Zeppelin fan. Great Job!! 👍👍
Thank you!
Sounds like you were in the jungle warfare going on or something that came fresh out of a TARZAN movie!!! YOU make all your VIDEOS come to LIFE!!! THANKS BROTHER DRUMMER!!! 😊
Very kind compliment! Thank you.
I always loved this song, probably the most from led zeppelin IV. I was lucky enough to go to Morocco and see the kind of musicians that inspired this music. The sheer sonic energy was inescapable. It's no wonder that they took inspiration from it
That was awesome…and explained perfect…thanks
You rock on drums...ty for explaining the beat
So good! Congrats
All of this and playing with loafers. Love it.
Amazing! Fascinating and Enlightening.
I love your content brother. Keep safe and keep doing what you are doing.
this is awesome! thanks for breaking it down and playing it for us.
Absolutely loved this !! I just learned Four Sticks on guitar past 2 days and am no stranger to loving Led Zeppelin and the powerhouse drumming of John Bonham.. and YOU are an Amazing drummer and I cant resist the dance of a wonderful drummer drumming ever !! Thank you !
Thank You!
Outstanding...Thx for the post
Hmph, I’d always assumed he’d taped the sticks together- however the crazy bastard did it, you’ve reproduced it best I’ve heard by someone not named Bonham... Love it!
This is fantastic!
Great information, thanks !
Wow.... Just wow .
Hey! Thanks for the great vid! You fulfilled my request for an explanation & a demo! Thank you! Thank you!!!
Great job! You definitely do the Bonham engine justice.
Only needs one word. Genius.
amazinggggggggggggg, channel needs more viewers!!!!!!!! thanks upvoted!!!!!!!!
Thanks!
Very, very good, and informative of the song!!
Freakin awesome George thankyou
Great job on a tricky song! Crash sounds nice with 2 sticks. Take 5 is also a great song. I remember hearing it in the movie bullitt or something when i was a little kid and still listen to it
"i got to get into that more"
"fackin africans"
"ill show that baker"
"1234561231"
-quotes from a madman
TheFabioOrchedella I love it, it's like poetry the way you phrased it. Haha!!
Well done!
That was great thank you
Man, you’re a great drummer! Thanks for the video.
so fucking awesome...can I say that?? I don't even play drums and I always follow Terry's videos...this new extension is awesome. :) Thanks George!!!!!!!! awesome playing and thought provoking video!!
Sounds great man
Wow. Awesome. Can you please, please, please get you and your band to do Take Five and play with Four Sticks feel? That was fantastic.
Awesome Video!!
When you do the licks, you have just an amazingly fluid action... wow... relaxed and on time, every time... well done... very entertaining... you come across as just a regular guy, who just happens to play the drums like ringing the proverbial bell...
Excellent. Those gold sparkles!
Superb!
As All ways just awsome..how do remember all this ..heck I can't remember blank..you are a man full of naledge
Amazing!
i really like the way you pick up the accents and the harmony at the tail of the phrase with the left and right hands progressing to the floor toms very good interpretation, i believe it was dead on
Dude these drums sound amazing!!!
the Terrible Drummer thank you! I really love the sound of these drums, although the Tom and the bass drum don't have that extra jobs that the 14 and 26 have, I think they still sound really full and warm.
BONZOLOGY with Terry & George I agree! I recently bought a matching 14 for my set and its definitely night and day for the sound. Even though the old 13 still sounded nice.
BONZOLOGY with Terry & George Still, your small sizes pack the punch that's necessary for the tunes you're doing. Stay awesome, man!!!!
@@BONHAMOLOGY So is this a 13 and 24?
@@timbrown2637 Yes. It's my opinion and some others , that Bonzo had a Green Sparkle kit in these sizes. There are several photos that look like a 13 for sure, and possibly a 24.
I can't even tell you what a joy & treasure these videos and channel are for me . Thank you Terry for mentioning it enough to have it stick in my memory . When I was young I had a very vivid dream that John Bonham's spirit / ghost was teaching me . He'd only been gone a couple years at that point . I just assumed that either via osmosis I may actually learn ( in time ) , or that it was just a silly dream . Just as likely the latter as the former . And then I found this channel ...
Great ending. Great job, period. Helps me a ton. Thanks!
Sounds pretty much like it, but knowing what a beast Bonzo was I bet the actual patterns must be way more complex.
Nice sounding kit you got there!
for all we know Bonzo taped the sticks together. he diffinetly didn't hold them as per say Billy Cobham when he used the 4 stick concept very uniquely
Awesome as always George!
awesome to actually see the beat played, learnt so much from this. great vid thanks
That was a really cool drum lesson.
Well, that was worth watching....thanks!
nice job
This is great.
Beautiful right hand side crash cymbal
Great!
Bravo 👏
Thank you for doing what you do!!
Thank you for watching what I do!!
That kit sounds voon-da-baaah!!!!
Dude, that was fantastic!!!
Great videos
What a great instructor. George is COOL.
Wow. This guy is the real deal.
I THINK YOU FOUND IT !! THANK YOU
freaking great man
Wow, that was cool! And I'm not even a drummer. Thanks for sharing.
Most excellent execution
SICKKKKKK BROTHA SICKKKK THANKK YOU!!
Nice playing mate
Awesome job thank you so much
That crash...epic
Love your drumming as always & that kit sounds magical!