Again RIP. I remember seeing him play back in the late 80s. Can’t remember the band. They opened for the Scorpions. He was the only good thing in that band. Great groove. Sad that ultimately his demons played a part in his death. Nice guy as well.
When James auditioned for Kingdom Come, Lenny Wolfe said that unless John Bonham walks in the room, you've got the gig. James and the band took a lot of flack. Critics were saying they were a Zeppelin rip off. Check out their tune Get It On. James does a little solo at the end too! Always one of my favorite drummers. Love him to death.
Man I seen Kingdom Come live in 1988 in Memphis TN, and they absolutely blew away a couple other bands who played and more established at the time. Kingdom Come opened the show actually, and sounded as if it was in the studio.
James!! You sound SOOOOO GOOD!!!!! You have done your BONZO homework since you were a wee lad.You wear your reverence to Bonzo on your sleeve.Thank you!
A Pleasure to work these shows! A blast to be on staff and host all these great artists!..Chas On Vocals kills it Every time!..James You OWN this song!...RAWK ON BUDDY! Lets Bonzo again in 2015! ....I'll be there workin !
Damn James, I didn't know you did this! What a freakin honor to play Bonzo!!!! Who is the singer who is killing it on Plant??? You are a power drummer like Bonzo so you were perfect for this! Hope to see you back soon buddy!!
Honor??? He drums for The Scorpions, as you must know, which by definition makes him one of the best in the world. But we get it. You wanted everyone to know you and Kottak are "buddies". Actually your comment did just the opposite, showing instead how little you know about him. Kinda desperate of you.
sigh.... hater? I talk like that to him all the time AND he would tell you himself that Bonzo was one of the best in the world and playing one of HIS songs WAS an honor. James would agree. smh I really don't know why you felt it necessary to post what you did. I can't understand that type of behavior. Blessings.
Cristy Rawks Just calling you out on your desperate bid for attention. You're seriously embarrassing yourself with it. You address your comment to James to make us think you and he are buddies, yet obviously James will never see this video or read your comment, so your comment is actually addressed to the rest of us, and not James, to try to make us think you're tight with him. At least four months and he hasn't responded. Even your worship of Bonzo in your last comment is silly when it comes to Kottak. James has reached a level of equanimity with Bonzo in the rock world, and he plays just as well too. AND he hasn't killed himself. You're a real desperate goof and your comment makes you just look silly. But hey, whatever helps you feel better about yourself.
Well I don't know who you are and let's keep it that way...but yes I am friends with James AND Athena oh yeah and Matthias Jabs. As I sit here smiling with satisfaction that yes actually I do know them all, you can go onto Facebook or Twitter and ask. But he won't answer cuz there is nothing that he hates more but bullshit drama. But seriously try it. Oh and I help admin one of the largest Scorpions pages on Facebook, of which James is on and was part of our drummer contest and sent the winner a great prize package and we PM back and forth and I have been friends with Matthias for 8 years and the crazy stickman for that long too when I met them in Vegas 2007; Go onto the Greek Fan Club on FB, the French fan club, the Brazil fan club, etc and they know me and they know I know these guys. Now settle down and quit hatin and just accept the fact that maybe just maybe, some ppl actually know these guys. SMH LOL
Holy crap Hey right Cristy..Pretty Damn Cool..And Dude cristy does KNOW ALOT OF PEOPLE..such as Myself...I also do..Never Bad Mouth Someone..You just may not know who You are talking to!! Love Ya Cristy..
Lol. That part though if not rehearsed, is one of those parts that its not difficult per say but it can take even a professional drummer by surprise bc of the basic, yet sneaky syncopation.
Amazing Performance! Great Drummer R.I.P. James Kottak. Sad😢
i just love how he always spoke his mind, very un pc! rip
Rest in peace, you animal! 😭
Wishing you a peaceful Journey James. 'Rock in Peace' Old Friend....
This one one of the best bonzo performance in my book. Just so much fun to watch Janes play
I loved your drumming.
Rest in peace.
I loved watching & listening to James when n he was a young teenager with a band APEX
/Mr.Charlie Band here in Louisville, Ky..
A lot of people don’t realize or understand just how good Kottack is. He’s an amazing drummer.
I think they do. What makes you say that...
@@rodneylee4026 his politics suck
@@gr7673 In what way?
@@rodneylee4026 trumpanzee
@@gr7673 Oh I see. That would be your opinion then. There are a lot of people in this country and not all of them have been brainwashed.
Rest in peace máster 😢
That was some legit Bonham timing right there...
Yeah until he blew the fill
What an awesome drummer!
One of my favorite drummers. Miss him in Scorpions. Wishing best health.
RIP James❤
That guy gets it .. great style .. and having fun !!!
Gotta say this is one of the most faithful covers of bonham’s style. He sounds fantastic.
Nicely done James 👍🥁
Rip james😢
James Kottak was a phenomenal drummer...and solid singer/songwriter too. Check out his album Krunk "Greatest Hits." Cool 90's record from him.
very talented musician actually, always played hard!
Tricky song to play on drums. Excellent job.
Again RIP. I remember seeing him play back in the late 80s. Can’t remember the band. They opened for the Scorpions. He was the only good thing in that band. Great groove. Sad that ultimately his demons played a part in his death. Nice guy as well.
@Plaza_and_Mote figurative. Of course it was his choice. Addiction starts out as a choice. It’s not a disease. No one forces anyone to do hard drugs.
@@briandavis2885 you right, but it's not that simple.
James did an excellent job on this tune, one of the more difficult drum parts of Zep. Rip James we miss you bro
Awe James it is with tears in my eyes that i say you were a Rock n Roll Machine.Love you man.RIP
Kottak is just Killer! Amazing musicianship!!!! F#@king groovin!!!
LOVE YOU JAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When James auditioned for Kingdom Come, Lenny Wolfe said that unless John Bonham walks in the room, you've got the gig. James and the band took a lot of flack. Critics were saying they were a Zeppelin rip off. Check out their tune Get It On. James does a little solo at the end too! Always one of my favorite drummers. Love him to death.
thats a really gay band,, may i suggest NOMEANSNO??
Wowwowwow!! He Bonhamed!! That drumset!! He os the closest to john bonham you can get!! Incredible !! Amazingly awesome!! He nailed it !!
For those who say James is untalented. We miss you, bastard! Scorpions ain't the same without you :'(
Kottak better than mikkey dee??? Imposible
@@hugoplaza2359 I never said so. Yet, James fits better with Scorpions and is better to me.
@@hugoplaza2359 Lars is better than kottak
@@gr7673 Lars better than Kottak? I can't believe I read this!
Yeah, they're 3 times as good with Mikkey Dee. Kottak isn't half the drummer Mikkey Dee is, lol.
sensacional, Kottak dava um tom mais jovial ao Scorpions.
Man I seen Kingdom Come live in 1988 in Memphis TN, and they absolutely blew away a couple other bands who played and more established at the time. Kingdom Come opened the show actually, and sounded as if it was in the studio.
Also I might add the drummer hails from my home state too, Kentucky.
Definitely did Bonzo Justice
One of the Many Reasons I Love my Kottak Attack Shirt.
James!! You sound SOOOOO GOOD!!!!! You have done your BONZO homework since you were a wee lad.You wear your reverence to Bonzo on your sleeve.Thank you!
James kicking AZZ here, timing and technique is right on, people don't understand you just walk in and set down and it's your turn 👍
I REALLY ENJOY LISTENING TO ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC!!!
Thank you.
How's life 8 years later, drServitis?
Underrated drummer...unlike some of the other drummers during the bash, he is not killing the drums. Sounds great James...very musical.
Of course they should! The Scorpions drummer for years and Kingdom Come, Hell yes!!🎵🎼🎶🥁💕
Led zeppelin never gets old. Can listen to it anytime.
I here that!!! He rocks the house!!!
Excellent job James!
fuck yeah!!! killer drums
very best drummer scorpions
NAILDED IT!!!!
A Pleasure to work these shows! A blast to be on staff and host all these great artists!..Chas On Vocals kills it Every time!..James You OWN this song!...RAWK ON BUDDY! Lets Bonzo again in 2015! ....I'll be there workin !
these are really fantastic, did you work with the drums? is it the same drums and different cymbals for each drummer?
RIP
wow. its good. way to go dude from the scorpions!
omfg scorpions what a legendary band.
*Perfect*
Damn James, I didn't know you did this! What a freakin honor to play Bonzo!!!! Who is the singer who is killing it on Plant??? You are a power drummer like Bonzo so you were perfect for this! Hope to see you back soon buddy!!
Honor???
He drums for The Scorpions, as you must know, which by definition makes him one of the best in the world.
But we get it. You wanted everyone to know you and Kottak are "buddies". Actually your comment did just the opposite, showing instead how little you know about him.
Kinda desperate of you.
sigh.... hater? I talk like that to him all the time AND he would tell you himself that Bonzo was one of the best in the world and playing one of HIS songs WAS an honor. James would agree. smh I really don't know why you felt it necessary to post what you did. I can't understand that type of behavior. Blessings.
Cristy Rawks Just calling you out on your desperate bid for attention. You're seriously embarrassing yourself with it. You address your comment to James to make us think you and he are buddies, yet obviously James will never see this video or read your comment, so your comment is actually addressed to the rest of us, and not James, to try to make us think you're tight with him. At least four months and he hasn't responded. Even your worship of Bonzo in your last comment is silly when it comes to Kottak. James has reached a level of equanimity with Bonzo in the rock world, and he plays just as well too. AND he hasn't killed himself. You're a real desperate goof and your comment makes you just look silly. But hey, whatever helps you feel better about yourself.
Well I don't know who you are and let's keep it that way...but yes I am friends with James AND Athena oh yeah and Matthias Jabs. As I sit here smiling with satisfaction that yes actually I do know them all, you can go onto Facebook or Twitter and ask. But he won't answer cuz there is nothing that he hates more but bullshit drama. But seriously try it. Oh and I help admin one of the largest Scorpions pages on Facebook, of which James is on and was part of our drummer contest and sent the winner a great prize package and we PM back and forth and I have been friends with Matthias for 8 years and the crazy stickman for that long too when I met them in Vegas 2007; Go onto the Greek Fan Club on FB, the French fan club, the Brazil fan club, etc and they know me and they know I know these guys. Now settle down and quit hatin and just accept the fact that maybe just maybe, some ppl actually know these guys. SMH LOL
LOVE THAT SONG!! Post the link on Matthias Jabs/MJ Guitars/Scorpions Fan Page on Facebook and we will repost it on our Timeline.
RAWK ON!!
IL MIGLIORE.. JAMES KOTTAK...!!🇮🇹
SEI IL MIGLIORE JAMES KOTTAK NUMBER 1 EX BATTERISTA DEGLI SCORPIONS 🔝🤘😊🤘🇮🇹
Kottack is pretty good
Lo conocí en KINGDOM COME y de ahi paso a Scorpions (1996)
Tak moje úroveň... tedy bez odezvy !!
I miss you buddy 😢
Kottak was amazing, died too young.
RIP James
IL NUOVO BATTERISTA DEGLI SCORPIONS JAMES KOTTAK E IL NUMERO UNO...👍🇮🇹
What 'fail' did you see or hear, exactly? That fucking killed!
JK nice job on that song! Playin hard but not overboard!..Great timing!!!👍
Excellent drummer fired over bullshit!
Nice!
He didn't study that stop-go bridge enough. Otherwise, really good! I loved his inverted drum fill starting at the 18" floor tom!
He’s good
James Kottak is playing really well because Athena is out of town for the week-end LOL
My dad went to school with him
I used to party with James Kottak.
Solid👍🏻
He has the closest feel of Bonham...great job
Nobody's Fault But Mine
That old lady can play the hell out of those drums!
Says the sexist, ageist dick
and that's how a good drummer commands a song going off the tracks kudos
Very apt title.
I remember him from Buster Brown.
RIP Jimmy, YOU rocked
Holy crap Hey right Cristy..Pretty Damn Cool..And Dude cristy does KNOW ALOT OF PEOPLE..such as Myself...I also do..Never Bad Mouth Someone..You just may not know who You are talking to!! Love Ya Cristy..
PRO
What the hell...? James isn't even hammered.
Kottak,Kottak,Kottak!!!!!
👏👏👏
real deal there
ya Tichy was amazing, especially with the metal plate and broken collar bone haha
How can anybody diss on Nobody's Fault But Mine?
james wasted time in scorpions...perfect work.
When he fucked up, I really did think it's nobody's fault but yours
Lol. That part though if not rehearsed, is one of those parts that its not difficult per say but it can take even a professional drummer by surprise bc of the basic, yet sneaky syncopation.
Easy song to "fuck up" for many drummers, I would say...
I thought it was a good recovery. Train didn't fall off the rails
When was this and who was singing?
Gina Schock does Bonzo?
Handled that pretty good for being in a band who sounded like Zeppelin, who also denied sounding like Zeppelin. :D
He really enjoyed that, dint he?
Well ,the title is apt
Hi hat coming loose?
I guess you’re screwed if you’re a southpaw. (This is a house kit, right?)
Who's the singer in this video?
Chas West
***** Thank you!
You are welcome
Is that someone's aunty on drums?
Maude
Best performance at the Bonzo Bash by far.
Oopsie daisy!! James took on a monster tune and did...OK. Wonder how much rehearsal they get for these things?
Joe Nelson sheet music saves time
LONELY IS THE NIGHT !!!....Oops, wrong song...
pretty good for an old lady
The musos kind of suck but the drummers in this series of videos are on the money.
carol aint worried about zombies here!
wish the guitar player would stop trying to hog the attention from a good an unique drummer
The BEST job at this fakakta affair.