The Last Hours of John Bonham's Life

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2022
  • Led Zeppelin's legendary drummer John Bonham passed away from pulmonary aspiration on September 25th, 1980 after a day-long bout of binge drinking. Despite his reputation as a wild man, the rock star’s final days were full of anxiety, depression, and uncertainty that ultimately proved too much for him to bear.
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  • @fordxbgtfalcon
    @fordxbgtfalcon Рік тому +924

    “Everybody plays better than me” wow, he really didn’t realize that he was literally one of the best drummers ever.

    • @TheKasher
      @TheKasher Рік тому +39

      Sounds like he just loved playing so much that he didn’t need recognition. Thats how you know he truly did what he loved.

    • @yurdp
      @yurdp Рік тому +22

      It’s like that moneyball moment. Dude was a wreck and never rounded first only to later realize he hit out of the park.

    • @257796
      @257796 Рік тому +28

      The more creative you are, the more self critical you are. The two go up in equal amounts. If you're a true artist and not a megalomaniac. Some people want to be famous and powerful most. And you can do very creative things to get your fix

    • @nelsonnoname001
      @nelsonnoname001 Рік тому +9

      Funny... well... sad that Moonie fell into the same rut, in a ways, himself, before he went

    • @goldcanyon340.
      @goldcanyon340. Рік тому +12

      quotes like this from John only cement his legacy as the greatest drummer in rock & roll history.

  • @shasmi93
    @shasmi93 Рік тому +275

    I am on day four of being sober and an alcoholic for 15 years… it makes me so sad because I’ve watched many alcoholics die when they could have got help. Led Zeppelin has helped me through rough times in my life and I appreciate bonham from the depths of my soul I’m going to continue to be sober for him!

    • @michaelpage1030
      @michaelpage1030 Рік тому +14

      Alcohol has destroyed so many. Get a copy of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations...u need stoicism to approach your recovery. I'm that guy. Stay strong & best of luck.

    • @eviloverlordsean
      @eviloverlordsean Рік тому +14

      Move through it, brother

    • @lilliecat
      @lilliecat Рік тому +11

      Stay strong hope you make it through your new journey

    • @batphink2655
      @batphink2655 Рік тому +9

      HI, I hope your sobriety is still going strong? Bless you on your journey! 🙏👍

    • @rbnhood39
      @rbnhood39 Рік тому +6

      Don’t let it control you brother. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.

  • @bubhub64
    @bubhub64 Рік тому +259

    I'm sure Karen Carpenter had great respect for John Bonham and knew he was the best, but what is sad is that both Bonham and Carpenter each had personal issues and each died tragically at a young age within a few years of each other. RIP to John and Karen, as both artists will never be forgotten.

    • @stevepatrick3013
      @stevepatrick3013 Рік тому +23

      They both died at 32 😔

    • @bubhub64
      @bubhub64 Рік тому +9

      @@stevepatrick3013 Wow, that's right.🙁

    • @shawnabloom
      @shawnabloom Рік тому +9

      Let’s not forget Jeff Porcaro either. Another great taken too soon.

    • @tarasbulba3190
      @tarasbulba3190 Рік тому +5

      Karen was in Zepplin for a short time wasn't she?

    • @marisasoares3907
      @marisasoares3907 Рік тому +9

      Love Karen❤️💯
      Bonham was genius drummer ever!!!!!💯
      My GOD!!!! BONHAM WAS THE BEST DRUMMER I HAVE EVER SEEN!
      I AM 62 NOW!!!👍❤️🙏

  • @emkkahn
    @emkkahn Рік тому +67

    When you start to believe that "everyone is [better] than you"... That's Depression. That's agony and despair and pure pain. He should have stayed home with his supportive family but you can't change history... I feel for him, but especially his family who lost a somebody who obviously loved them very much.

  • @mE-zx7pt
    @mE-zx7pt Рік тому +173

    40 years after his death, he's still at the top of every list of all-time greatest drummers.

    • @mydixiewrecked315
      @mydixiewrecked315 Рік тому +11

      any drummer that sits behind a set, if they do not mention Bonham as a favorite or influence.-they do Not Deserve the opportunity "to knock the cans around."Just An Opinion.

    • @barneyronnie
      @barneyronnie Рік тому +4

      He was a ' pounder. ' Keith Moon was a better drummer!

    • @kevinindublin
      @kevinindublin Рік тому +9

      @@barneyronnie Bonham always maintained his touch even when playing fast or heavy. Not a 'pounder'. Moon is a different type of drummer altogether. His quality is how he could 'paint' with the drums.

    • @barneyronnie
      @barneyronnie Рік тому +3

      @@kevinindublin I'll agree with that characterization of respective styles ...

    • @frankcaurso1314
      @frankcaurso1314 Рік тому +2

      @@mydixiewrecked315 absolutely !!! My influences to start playing were Ringo , John , Keith , notice you don't need to say any last names we all know who they are

  • @daneen2fabulous
    @daneen2fabulous Рік тому +165

    Led Zep songs are like your kids, you can't pick just one favorite. :) RIP Bonzo.

  • @sebastienmessin3941
    @sebastienmessin3941 Рік тому +64

    John Bonham's drumming lives rent free in my head. The amount of drummers nowadays who cite him as being their main inspiration is astounding. He really was one of the greatest. Fav: When The Levee Breaks

  • @tonygunk6795
    @tonygunk6795 Рік тому +160

    It hurts me that he died thinking he was bad, he was incredible

    • @JT-sl3ui
      @JT-sl3ui Рік тому +9

      He didn’t really think that. He was just a humble man.

    • @MarvelousLXVII
      @MarvelousLXVII Рік тому +9

      Just the musings of a drunk. Had a few that I knew over the years.

    • @lucasoheyze4597
      @lucasoheyze4597 Рік тому

      Funny, last time he tried to play he couldn't even get through one song. That makes him a shit drummer in my book.

    • @tonygunk6795
      @tonygunk6795 Рік тому +3

      @@lucasoheyze4597 oh you knew him personally huh? Tell us more

    • @lucasoheyze4597
      @lucasoheyze4597 Рік тому +6

      @@tonygunk6795 I don't need to know him personally, it tells you in the video that at their last rehearsal he kept getting the songs wrong and fell off the drum stool a few times so the band stopped the session short.

  • @jonvia
    @jonvia Місяць тому +5

    He's the reason most people started playing the drums. He was a huge influence on my drumming. I'll never forget listening to Zeppelin for the first time as a kid and hearing those thundering drum grooves. RIP Bonzo.

  • @mariakauffman8050
    @mariakauffman8050 Рік тому +58

    It's heartbreaking to hear that he felt so inferior as a drummer, and that he harbored so many demons inside. Like Freddie Mercury, Bonzo is a legend in the rock genre. As far as I'm concerned, legends never die.

  • @eviloverlordsean
    @eviloverlordsean Рік тому +214

    I was "managing" a band in the 70's (really just helping out), and our drummer Phil was really talented. I asked if we could include "When The Levee Breaks" into band's repertoire, and he looked at me as if I was insane... "Only Bonham can do 5 different things with 2 hands and two legs!"

    • @ashleelarsen5002
      @ashleelarsen5002 Рік тому +1

      You know John Sharkey?

    • @jetcitykitty
      @jetcitykitty Рік тому +6

      Doesn't sound like Phil was that talented it's just John Bonham dude. No offense intended I just never understood why some musicians are held up in such high regard. I mean the way Phil was talking about Bonzo you think he was talking about Neil Peart

    • @ashleelarsen5002
      @ashleelarsen5002 Рік тому

      @@jetcitykitty oh, because I am trying to throw my aunt Erika a solid. 🤙🏻

    • @WalterWhiteFootballSharing
      @WalterWhiteFootballSharing Рік тому +16

      @@jetcitykitty You have no idea about music and making any. Either your john bonham one of the greatest ever or 'not that talented' Shush when people who know are talking.

    • @dynad00d15
      @dynad00d15 Рік тому +19

      5 things? that was when he was drunk.. sober and in shape, he could do 8 things with 2 legs and 2 arms, easily.. 9 things if he was hungry..

  • @kurt2022
    @kurt2022 Рік тому +41

    Had a ticket for their future Chicago show, I was a few weeks shy of getting to experience Zeppelin live when he passed away.

    • @Onteo1
      @Onteo1 Рік тому +3

      I had tickets for Buffalo.

    • @LoneLee2022
      @LoneLee2022 Рік тому +3

      I was waiting for tickets to go on sale.

    • @donyoung7874
      @donyoung7874 Рік тому

      I saw them in Cleveland in 1977 and had tickets for the tour they were prepping for when Bonham died.

  • @jerrybrown1446
    @jerrybrown1446 Рік тому +33

    I was born too late to see John Bonham play live, but I had a vhs copy of “The Song Remains The Same” that I had completely worn out. I saved some money and bought tickets to see Page and Plant with my dad and on the way I listened to him tell about the time he went to see Zeppelin in the ‘70s and we blasted Led Zeppelin songs the whole way there and back, 100 miles each way. Definitely one of my best memories.

    • @angiedues8813
      @angiedues8813 3 місяці тому +1

      We watch that video twice a year

    • @kameigordon7086
      @kameigordon7086 Місяць тому +1

      I live in Honolulu, Hawaii. The first concert I went to WAS Led Zeppelin. While they were popular, they didn't reach the peak of fame yet. As always, they put on an AWESOME show. They were the only performers as there was no opening act. What a great show!

    • @MontagZoso
      @MontagZoso Місяць тому +2

      Awesome memory! ❤

  • @JaimeLeighArt
    @JaimeLeighArt Рік тому +192

    It’s so sad that he was overwhelmed with anxiety at being away from his family and in response turned to a coping mechanism that took him away from them forever 😞
    Also my favorite Zeppelin song is D’yer Mak’er

    • @roymartin500
      @roymartin500 Рік тому +4

      Thanks for reminding me as I fogot to leave my favorite song by them.

    • @Doones51
      @Doones51 Рік тому +6

      i read recently that D'yer Mak'er was Bonham's least favorite LZ song. He didn't like to play reggae.

    • @bobsebring2819
      @bobsebring2819 Рік тому +4

      Even worse than being away from his family while on tour, was the fact that he wasn't mentally and emotionally there with his family when he was drinking even though he was physically there with them.

    • @dawnadevine1618
      @dawnadevine1618 Рік тому +2

      This is the narrator's perception at least ..... hmm

    • @JaimeLeighArt
      @JaimeLeighArt Рік тому +2

      @@Doones51 that’s unfortunate, it’s such a good combination of rock and reggae

  • @uum6
    @uum6 Рік тому +160

    The alcohol was likely a massive culprit in this tragedy. It raises one's anxiety levels to be involuntarily high across the board. That signature feeling of no escape, tunnel vision seeping in from the binges, it all breaks my heart. RIP Bonzo.

    • @mito88
      @mito88 Рік тому

      likely a massive culprit?
      he overdosed on it

    • @brutalbasspro
      @brutalbasspro Рік тому +19

      I never noticed my anxiety until after I gave up drinking! Now I’m sober and learning to deal with it.

    • @bswihart1
      @bswihart1 Рік тому +7

      Gives me anxiety just hearing it

    • @kelvinwebber90
      @kelvinwebber90 Рік тому +4

      How.do.you.know

    • @joecat916
      @joecat916 Рік тому +5

      I dont feel qualified to comment, but zeppelin is a working class band. If a job doesn't work, just get drunk and dont show up. If your good you maybe can find another gig. Sadly the phenomenon of zeppelin led to a pushed commitment. 😓😪😰

  • @CmdrTomalak
    @CmdrTomalak Рік тому +21

    What a sad place he was in. Thinking he was worthless on drums and now 40+ years later, no one disputes his greatness behind the kit.

  • @VectorSpector385
    @VectorSpector385 Рік тому +39

    Such a tragedy when a talented soul can’t see their worth. Time and time again people don’t understand how much they actually do for others.

  • @MetalJames1282
    @MetalJames1282 Рік тому +17

    John could play double bass with only one kick drum. A truly rare talent.

    • @glenchapman3899
      @glenchapman3899 Рік тому +6

      And that was only because he never realized other drummers were using two pedals. They guy was playing something no other drummer on the planet could. And still considered himself not good enough :(

  • @bobsebring2819
    @bobsebring2819 Рік тому +22

    Very sad when a young man of thirty two dies from an illness that didn't have to happened. Gone too soon. RIP John.

  • @dynad00d15
    @dynad00d15 Рік тому +23

    The entire world was blessed with such talented drummers such as Bonzo... to this day, there are still new generations inspired by his performances on record or live. A legacy that will remembered for a very very long time.

  • @felicidoo2
    @felicidoo2 Рік тому +35

    Hands down... No Quarter. But so many great songs from this truly legendary band. So sad that depression takes so many great souls.

  • @icemediapro
    @icemediapro 3 місяці тому +7

    It’s hard to believe or comprehend how someone can destroy their life with drugs and alcohol when you have nothing to be depressed about. You have a great family, you’re rich beyond your imagination and have everything going for you.

  • @pamelamays4186
    @pamelamays4186 Рік тому +67

    Because being just 5'4", the audience couldn't see Karen Carpenter behind her drum kit while she was playing and singing. The decision was made to place her front and center at the mic. Former Mouseketeer, Cubby O'Brien took over on the kit. Karen never really liked being out in front like that. She was happiest sitting behind her drum kit.

    • @MrRezRising
      @MrRezRising Рік тому +2

      Last I heard of Cubby, he was drumming for The Lion King on Bway.

    • @CaptRich-bi3gp
      @CaptRich-bi3gp Рік тому +3

      'ol Cubby...
      I remember him from the reruns when I was a kid.

    • @MrRezRising
      @MrRezRising Рік тому +2

      @@CaptRich-bi3gp He's 76 now.

    • @CaptRich-bi3gp
      @CaptRich-bi3gp Рік тому +2

      And still playing, that is too cool.

    • @MrRezRising
      @MrRezRising Рік тому +1

      @@CaptRich-bi3gp And born on my birthday, July 14th. I think he still makes appearances at Disneyland.
      I didn't know he was hand picked for the Mousekateers by Walt himself. Annette too.

  • @timmotel5804
    @timmotel5804 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank You. Well described. I've been a drummer since 1964, and I've always loved their music. Best Regards 🎶☮

  • @k3digichaos
    @k3digichaos 4 місяці тому +3

    Whole Lotta Love. Bonhams crazy fills after the solo… blown away everytime

  • @eltronics
    @eltronics Рік тому +52

    Another case of a young life tragically ending prematurely. He was "#2" only because he let himself go. He missed the 27 Club by five years, but it sounds like his demise could have taken place sooner. What a loss, as a rock star, and more importantly a father. Zoe at 1, didn't have an impression, but Jason at 13 was surely devastated. RIP Bonzo

    • @broeheemed32
      @broeheemed32 Рік тому +7

      It's doubly disappointing because prior to this, Bonham had beaten a developing heroin addiction, having "dabbled" for several years...... only for alcohol to take him out. Never let anyone tell you that one 'substance' is worse or more dangerous than another..... alcohol can be a real demon.

    • @colleenmcclurg2010
      @colleenmcclurg2010 4 місяці тому +1

      @@broeheemed32 and all the worse, alcohol is more socially "acceptable" .

  • @jamesking1033
    @jamesking1033 Рік тому +19

    All time favorite band. Sad ending for a brilliant drummer.

  • @artisreality
    @artisreality 7 місяців тому +9

    What a tragic lesson in how we need to follow our own heart. He could have quit on the spot but didn’t listen to his soul. I feel sad for his wife and the pain she must’ve felt!

    • @kab9706
      @kab9706 6 місяців тому +2

      Wife and two babies at home. I wish he had been able to say no, I can't go at this time. I need to stay home. But I'm sure it's very complicated.
      The pressure and responsibility of being in Led Zeppelin must have been massive. They were like gods. But at the end of the day they aren't gods, they're just people. RIP to John.

    • @jameshagy6419
      @jameshagy6419 4 місяці тому

      His son Jason and daughter Zoe must have been feeling bereft of family and grief-stricken at that point. Robert, too, never recovered in many ways. A tragedy for all. RIP John Henry Bonham!!!

  • @britneyspears1932
    @britneyspears1932 Рік тому +19

    IT'S SO SAD HE PASSED AWAY SO YOUNG!!!!! HE WAS AND STILL IS THE GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIMES!!!!!!! R.I.P IN PEACE BROTHER!!!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @wundyboy
    @wundyboy Рік тому +32

    One of the greatest bands ever! Still giving me shivers when I put a record on!!!

    • @supportyourtroopsathletes6460
      @supportyourtroopsathletes6460 Рік тому +2

      You still use records? 😂

    • @johnp.johnson1541
      @johnp.johnson1541 Рік тому +3

      LZ were a mediocre joke. Page sucked on guitar, hard.

    • @wundyboy
      @wundyboy Рік тому +6

      @@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 Of course... turntable works, records on the shelf... sound is fantastic...

    • @weldonbailey1005
      @weldonbailey1005 Рік тому +4

      @@johnp.johnson1541 Jimmy Page was and still is a grest guitarist. All the great ones acknowledge that. He was less great performing stoned out of his mind fs. What really sucks is your asinine comment here. Since you arent a fan, wtf u even on this thead? Troll much?

  • @radiomindchatter7994
    @radiomindchatter7994 Рік тому +12

    Can't believe Bonham took that poll seriously.
    It was on the same level as Jethro Tull beating out Metallica as best metal group..it's that stupid.

  • @laurie5132
    @laurie5132 Рік тому +43

    Anything Led Zeppelin is always appreciated.

  • @rhondajohnson8310
    @rhondajohnson8310 Рік тому +19

    So sad that he drank in part due to anxiety of the upcoming tour! He was an amazing drummer! Makes me sad about Taylor Hawkins all over again! RIP! The Ocean is my Favorite Zeppelin song.

    • @dspsblyuth
      @dspsblyuth Рік тому +1

      Hawkins was murdered

    • @jodyrewa688
      @jodyrewa688 Рік тому +3

      The Ocean is my favorite as well

    • @Taylors_Tunes
      @Taylors_Tunes 2 місяці тому

      The Ocean was a Bonham song too and is my fav as well

  • @michaelpage1030
    @michaelpage1030 Рік тому +8

    "When the Levee Breaks," without a doubt. Thx to KC McCoy & Memphis Minnie. Bonham at his best...Plant's harmonica top shelf...JPJ & Page tearing it up to round it off. Perfection.

  • @t.anthony3940
    @t.anthony3940 Рік тому +6

    I was a kid then, my big brother had tickets to see them.. I can remember how he was bummed out that he died!!! He loved Led Zeppelin, I can't count how many times he saw them in concert?!?

  • @presmasterflash7555
    @presmasterflash7555 Рік тому +6

    I fixed Robert’s toilet at the first Okeechobee festival. I had all the artist trailers plumbed except one… the one that Plant was put in when he showed up the night before. He really had to go. I helped make that happen for him. He was very polite. I got that Johnny working in double time for him!

  • @Soundhound101
    @Soundhound101 Рік тому +3

    Great video Weird crew. My favorite has always been Ramble On. Catchy hook, great vocals, plus...LOTR.

  • @timmyw1484
    @timmyw1484 3 місяці тому +2

    The greatest drummer / percussionist ever in the history of music and it will never be anyone else like him ⚡🥁⚡🙏🥁⚡🥁⚡🥁🙏🙏🙏 sleep in Peace Bonzo 🙏

  • @haroldbrooks4235
    @haroldbrooks4235 Рік тому +3

    I'm in my 60's & of course I've heard of Zepplin, but was more of a Motown Jazz/Fusion R&B Funk guy. I've heard Kashmir, Black Dog & Heartbreaker. I remember hearing Fool In The Rain also but never knew who sang any of these songs until I heard Fool in the Rain on the radio & called the station to find out who it was. My main attraction to the group was this powerful drummer & then having my co-workers tell me that he had died years ago & that was in 2007. That was a big blow to me because I had fallen in love with their music. R.I.P. BONZO

  • @beatlesrgear
    @beatlesrgear Рік тому +10

    JPJ has said in interviews that he was the one who discovered Bonzo dead and tried to shake him awake.

    • @MJEvermore853
      @MJEvermore853 10 місяців тому

      He and Benji Lefevre, a technician for the band

  • @TheOBOM
    @TheOBOM Рік тому

    Good docu, thanks for that. I couldn't really name a favourite song here, but the one that hauled me over was "Whole Lotta Love": the drive of that song, the pure raw rythm really mesmerized me at first hearing and still does ... that first encounter for me is now 45 years ago and still it gives me the same feeling when I play the song. Needless to say John's part in this particular song - and all other Led Zep's - can hardly be overestimated.

  • @lelanddyer9461
    @lelanddyer9461 Рік тому +41

    It's a tragedy that men always see their value by utility. He was deserving of love and I wish he knew that even if he quit the band he'd still be one of the greatest ever.

    • @kab9706
      @kab9706 6 місяців тому +2

      I think he was very loved, and he had a wife and two babies at home. He didn't want to leave his family and go on tour. And drinking was his way of coping with any negative emotions.

  • @kmstins
    @kmstins Рік тому +43

    I loved Karen Carpenter's voice, but anyone who said she was a better drummer than John Bonham obviously had a little too much alcohol themself. ☺🥃🥁

    • @roymartin500
      @roymartin500 Рік тому +3

      That's funny! I had no idea she was a drummer.

    • @mystilearmor
      @mystilearmor Рік тому +9

      That just tells me that you don't know drummers. To say she was better than Bonzo is debatable, but she's up there with some of the best ever. The feel, timing, speed and precision she possessed was incredible.

    • @kmstins
      @kmstins Рік тому +5

      @@roymartin500 😊 Yes. I read that she always considered herself a drummer first and foremost. That's a little strange to me since she had such an awesome voice. 😏

    • @williamsherman1089
      @williamsherman1089 Рік тому +3

      Could you imagine how she felt when she saw that poll though, knowing she wasn't in the same league as John Bonham, not saying she wasn't a good drummer though.

    • @loyaltyoptimismversatilityerud
      @loyaltyoptimismversatilityerud Рік тому +2

      @@williamsherman1089 no matter what but Bonzo was underrated until his death

  • @Markus_Andrew
    @Markus_Andrew Рік тому +5

    The Led Zep songs featuring my favourite Bonham performances are "When The Levee Breaks", "Four Sticks" and "Achilles Last Stand". I also dig "Bonzo's Montreaux" from the off-cuts compilation album, "Coda".

  • @NASCARFAN93100
    @NASCARFAN93100 Рік тому +24

    RIP John Bonham 🙏

  • @aquacrocwherry3321
    @aquacrocwherry3321 Рік тому +11

    I think its odd to talk abt john bonhams death when today (September 7th) is the day keith moon died in 1978.

  • @sleepnosis
    @sleepnosis Рік тому +4

    Growing up drumming Bonham was always my favourite drummer.

  • @bigdaddydaddy3203
    @bigdaddydaddy3203 Рік тому +3

    Crying writing this comment long live the mighty fn Led Zeppelin forever #1 RIP Bonzo we all miss u ❤️❤️❤️🥲

  • @johnazzari8109
    @johnazzari8109 6 місяців тому +1

    Most drummers feel that they are not good enough. Bonham is my favorite drummer and I believe he is the GOAT! Drummers are wired different. Our brains are always triggering in different directions. All our limbs and fingers are doing different things at the same time. After 2 hours of playing drums, you are drenched in sweat and exhausted. I play for recreation and play Zep all the time. While I'm playing, I am always thinking that I'm not good enough to play in a band. I come from a musical family. My grandfather played drums, my dad played trumpet, and my brother played bass. We all sang. People tell me that I sound really good. It's just something messed up with drummers. It's something in our heads. I'll call it for Zeppelin's best song. Achille's Last Stand! I do play it. It's tough!

  • @christinalee543
    @christinalee543 Рік тому +9

    I love when Weird History does music-focused videos! I’d love to see a video covering Alice In Chains, or even just on a broader scale, grunge and the Seattle sound

  • @jamesmoss3424
    @jamesmoss3424 Рік тому +28

    R.I.P John Bonham he was an excellent drummer for Led Zeppelin.

  • @spddiesel
    @spddiesel Рік тому +4

    Man, the late 70's/early 80's were rough on drummers. Keith Moon, John Bonham, Peter "James" Bond, Mick Shrimpton, all tragic deaths.

  • @richardsternard4030
    @richardsternard4030 Рік тому +5

    Trampled Under Foot.
    Pound for pound, the best song ever.
    Led Zeppelin: The Super Group before Super Groups was a thing.

  • @Steve.Cutler
    @Steve.Cutler Рік тому +8

    Just because someone CAN do something, and do it well, doesn't mean they want to. Sounds like he wanted to retire and enjoy his family way before the end of the band. It's sad that he doubted his own abilities. He was one of the best and in my top 2 of all time..

  • @basstoyofacebc9616
    @basstoyofacebc9616 Рік тому +3

    Co-member of the best rhythm section the world has ever known! JPJ-Bonzo🎸 🥁

  • @erichanhauser3190
    @erichanhauser3190 3 місяці тому

    All said & done, Every song on Led Zeppelin III is my favorite. That said, Royal Orleans. Excellent solo. Cool Song. Great lyrics.

  • @iverstim
    @iverstim 8 місяців тому +1

    Bonham didn’t ride his bike through the lobby of the Chateau Marmont. It was the hallways of the Hyatt House on Sunset. Also known as “The Riot House”. That was also where Robert Plant famously proclaimed he was a golden god on the balcony. One more correction. The legend is that Bonham caught a mud shark and used it to please a young groupie at the EdgeWater Inn in Seattle.

  • @gracenote456
    @gracenote456 7 місяців тому +3

    As a former service member, I can relate to Bonham's anxiety with leaving his family. Over the years I found myself having major separation anxiety in the military, and it got worse with every rotation or deployment, or simple exercises. I never turned to drinking though. I can understand that horrible dread though.

    • @kab9706
      @kab9706 6 місяців тому +2

      I feel so sad hearing how badly he was struggling with the thought of being away from his family. At this time, it sounds like he didn't want the glamorous rockstar life with groupies.
      He wanted to be at home. With his wife, his son, his baby daughter. He wanted to be around the love he had built for himself. And he didn't know how to cope except abuse alcohol.
      As important as Led Zeppelin is, I wish he had been able to drop everything and go home.

  • @LawrenceCarroll1234
    @LawrenceCarroll1234 Рік тому +9

    The pressures of touring has really been a problem for a lot of rock stars and groups. The Beatles were happy to stop. John Kay talks about Steppenwolf’s problems stemming from it in his autobiography. Many others have talked about it.
    I wager that Bonham might have recovered if he had retired, or maybe taken a much longer sabbatical.
    RIP 🪦!

  • @briansaunders3811
    @briansaunders3811 7 місяців тому

    Love the powerful late 60'sand mid 70's moon,bonham,baker,peart, the sad story of Jim Gordon, music will never be the same Zeppelin Forever

  • @jasonmatson7861
    @jasonmatson7861 Рік тому +6

    Bonzo defined Rock Drumming. Being compared to him in playing style many times throughout the years is a huge compliment.

  • @luishernndez8367
    @luishernndez8367 Рік тому +14

    I definitely want to see Moon or Carpenter next. Excellent job, Weird History. And may Bonzo Rest In Peace.

  • @kmstins
    @kmstins Рік тому +5

    My favorite Led Zeppelin song is "Boogie With Stu". 🤩

  • @armand187
    @armand187 5 місяців тому +1

    To this day, a legend, one of the best rock drummer of all time. If only he knew how amazing he was… all he wanted was to stay home with his family, the stress and pressure of the road was just too much.

  • @alldayray7511
    @alldayray7511 Рік тому +3

    I recently quit my job because all the traveling kept me away from my family. Drinking and abusing drugs to cope with the anxiety was taking a toll on my well being. I got a new job and have been sober since. I don't make half as much as I was, but I get to come home to my kids everyday. Sometimes I even take off an hour early to pick them up from school, can't put a price on things like that.

  • @michaelbruns449
    @michaelbruns449 Рік тому +6

    The Who didnt hesitate to replace Keith Moon, but John Bonhams intensely powerful drumming was quite simply irreplaceable.

    • @lucasoheyze4597
      @lucasoheyze4597 Рік тому +2

      Nobody is irreplaceable.

    • @kellykarcher7179
      @kellykarcher7179 2 місяці тому +1

      The Who were never even close to being the same after Moonie died. No replacement drummer ever came close to replicating his sound and style behind the kit. Led Zeppelin obviously weren't as greedy as The Who were (and are) and decided to call it quits instead of carrying on and risking the intergrity of their live performances and overall sound. They were very wise to do so.

  • @dylanwatson1287
    @dylanwatson1287 Рік тому +6

    Man I can't honestly imagine being in either poor John Paul Jones's or Benji Leveree's position that day and to discover one of your best friends/best drummer in the world laying dead in bed and then having to go tell somebody like Robert Plant and Jimmy Page about it has to always be the most stressful and traumatic thing to do ever. I would be pale as a sheet to announce the tragic news like that.

  • @btetschner
    @btetschner Місяць тому

    A+ video!
    Fascinating topic and history!

  • @tazzinasellout7968
    @tazzinasellout7968 3 місяці тому +1

    John Bonham è stato il batterista che mi ha fatto innamorare del Rock.....per anni ho sognato di poter suonare anche solo l 1% di ciò che BONZO era capace di fare.
    Per me ,uno dei più grandi batteristi di sempre.....
    Rip BONZO !!!!!

  • @EwaldEwald104
    @EwaldEwald104 Рік тому +6

    John Bonham, you made me want to play the drums. You have been my inspiration. No doubt about this.
    Thank you thank you so much for ever for your great playing and being my inspiration .
    RIP.

  • @daBEAGLE1017
    @daBEAGLE1017 Рік тому +12

    Bonham is the Hammer of the Gods.

  • @flicka25
    @flicka25 Рік тому +9

    I think the 'being away from the family' is too simplistic a reason. It was only going to be a month after all. H suffered from chronic depression, anxiety and was an alcoholic....add a drug addict.....I don't see what else you can call those habits. He drank and took drugs to cope and the more he drank the more depressed he probably felt. it's a vicious circle. He had issues and they finally killed him.

    • @gregbyrne743
      @gregbyrne743 7 місяців тому

      Yes, I would agree with you.

  • @billyz5088
    @billyz5088 Рік тому +2

    He hated the touring & travelling that took him away from his family & home for long periods - many others in successful touring bands have also felt that way. One thing that has not changed much in the music biz is that doing live shows is how these people make their money - LZ had a big advantage in that they sold so many records that they made more than most just from that - but doing long, worldwide tours was still seen as necessary to keep record sales strong. Nobody could drum like he did - his combination of power & speed was the gold standard that others could only be envious of - RIP Bonzo ..

  • @imsocuteimsorich4952
    @imsocuteimsorich4952 Рік тому +2

    Rest in peace John ,you may be gone but your not forgotten amen 🌹👍💏🌈☀️🐦✌️🌸

  • @solanaceae2069
    @solanaceae2069 Рік тому +7

    Rest in power, John. Rest in power.

  • @ClaymonsterRailfan
    @ClaymonsterRailfan Рік тому +10

    Thats crazy that he thought everyone was better than him. Dude is a legend.

    • @kab9706
      @kab9706 6 місяців тому +4

      For real he was the foundation of their sound. He was like thunder and lightning. Each member was just as important.

  • @mathlover2299
    @mathlover2299 Рік тому +2

    RIP to a legend. Led Zepp is my favorite band by far. My fav song is 'When the Levee Breaks' I know it is a cover but the drums and slide guitar are unreal

  • @jamesking1033
    @jamesking1033 Рік тому +4

    Battle of Evermore is probably my favorite Zeppelin song.

  • @roymartin500
    @roymartin500 Рік тому +15

    I've heard of his passing(I was in K or 1st grade in 1980)but always get his and Keith Moons deaths confused with each other. Thanks for the clarifications. EDIT: Tie between Immigrant Song & Black Dog, for favorite song.

    • @leesashriber5097
      @leesashriber5097 Рік тому +2

      I do too!!! This cleared it up for me finally. 😊

    • @Robert-rr7kw
      @Robert-rr7kw Рік тому +2

      When I was a kid in 1980, we are walking towards our midget football practice and someone had said John Bonham died and I had said who's John Bon..".ham"--- I had no idea.
      But unconsciously I was hearing Led Zeppelin since third grade 1976 and first heard Led Zeppelin consciously in about 7th grade ,when I first had heard' Black Dog'
      And , as a 7th grader I said to my friend what is this" fire- music???"
      Great interpretation younger self!

  • @rosewater3
    @rosewater3 Рік тому +2

    Led Zeppelin is one of my favourite bands! It's hard to pick just one tune that, in my opinion, is the best. So, my top five are:
    1. Over the Hills and Far Away
    2. Tangerine
    3. Going to California
    4. The Ocean
    5. Fool in the Rain
    The song, Over the Hills and Far Away, is my absolute FAVOURITE song ever! It's unique and gives me a feeling of nostalgia every time I listen to it. On a groovy side note, my 2nd tattoo was in honor of Led Zeppelin. Thank you, John Bonzo Bonham, for sharing your compelling drumming talent with the world. I hope you're having an eternal party. 🎉🚬♊🍻😆🎶🥁🔥🎫💞🌟🎊
    Cheers ✌️💙✨

  • @Fla421
    @Fla421 2 місяці тому

    Wow it's so sad. He was an awesome drummer. He was so talented. Thank-you for sharing. 🥲🥲

  • @its_tjay_bruh4338
    @its_tjay_bruh4338 Рік тому +3

    Rock in peace to the greatest drummer, of the greatest band of all time! Zepplin forever 🥁🎸🎼🎵

  • @Brekner
    @Brekner Рік тому +7

    He was only 32...yet he drank more than 10 regular people do in their whole lifetimes...

  • @purpledreamer9654
    @purpledreamer9654 27 днів тому

    I was lucky enough to see them at knebworth in 79
    It was my first concert and even though I suffered from heatstroke
    It was an amazing day
    I was so sad when I heard we had lost one of the best drummers ever
    Cozy Powell was my second favourite

  • @toddgraham6006
    @toddgraham6006 3 місяці тому +1

    I am a Bonzo fan for life, I always try to play in his style!

  • @Riz2336
    @Riz2336 Рік тому +7

    Sad day in Rock n' Roll history, he was so good it killed the band after his passing

  • @Decreate
    @Decreate Рік тому +5

    Despite how well known Stairway To Heaven is, my favourite Led Zep song is Kashmir.

  • @stevegoering
    @stevegoering Рік тому +1

    I had the opportunity to see them play both the Mpls and Saint Paul shows in the 70's...one of the loudest I ever heard... RIP...

  • @HankPhillips6565
    @HankPhillips6565 Рік тому +1

    LONG LiVE J. H. B. ✌🏼💛to his family. I’m 57yo’ now, and I still play because of the man and his influence he had on me. Forever BonHam🛢🪘🥁

  • @donjohnson5653
    @donjohnson5653 Рік тому +4

    I'm sure sorry it happened that way. He is one of my most influenced drummers to this day. RIP.

  • @comedianmattrossey
    @comedianmattrossey Рік тому +4

    Wow, almost 42 years. One of the first rock stars I remember dying. Hopefully you're still pounding them to wake the dead John. BONZO FOREVER!

  • @michaelarchangel9972
    @michaelarchangel9972 7 місяців тому

    I, II, III, IV were my favorite. Heartbreaker is my constant fav! RIP

  • @davidrobinson5122
    @davidrobinson5122 Рік тому +1

    The song Fool in the Rain is my all-time favorite and John Bonham. Fantastic

  • @dougm659
    @dougm659 Рік тому +4

    So weird that both Bonzo and Moonie died at 32, great friends both destroyed by addictions….so sad

  • @br1qbat
    @br1qbat Рік тому +4

    The GOAT. No one comes close to his immediately recognizable and oft copied style. RIP Bonzo

  • @markbrown7103
    @markbrown7103 6 місяців тому

    Yes, I have several favorite Led Zeppelin songs. I never care too much for a hard rock. But Led Zeppelin had something about them. I really like. His style of playing the guitar. He can shred a guitar so smooth and clean. It’s on believable. A lot of people sad that Jimmy page was a sloppy guitaris. I called that BS. One of the great ones Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest hard rock bands there ever was.. Jimmy page even inspired me to play guitar along with a few others. He is an excellent and beautiful guitarist and they all just seem to fit together. Just perfect. Thanks for the video. It was super cool. Have a great day..👍🏼👍🏼😁🎸😎

  • @creamage.
    @creamage. Рік тому +2

    My favorite drummer on my favorite band. He was so talented. RIP BONZO

  • @samuellangley8904
    @samuellangley8904 Рік тому +3

    My favorite Zeppelin album is Physical Graffiti!

  • @steveb796
    @steveb796 Рік тому +7

    The fact that such a great drummer could doubt his own talent shows how booze and drugs messed with him.

  • @lonewolf1843
    @lonewolf1843 Рік тому +1

    In Through The Out Door was released August 15th, 1979... not 5 weeks before his death.