John Bonham
John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980) was an English musician who was the drummer of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Noted for his speed, power, fast single-footed kick drumming, distinctive sound, and feel for groove, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential drummers in history.
A mostly self-taught drummer, Bonham was influenced by Max Roach, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. While he was primarily known for his hard-rock style during his lifetime, his reputation as a drummer has grown beyond that genre following his death. He has influenced various drummers, including Dave Grohl, Neil Peart, Chad Smith and Dave Lombardo. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 as a member of Led Zeppelin. In 2016, Rolling Stone named him the greatest drummer of all time.
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Quotes about John Bonham
edit- The Groove. Nobody grooved better than Bonzo. His ability to push and pull the tempo could make you wanna jump up and down or almost fall over backwards while listening! I, like so many of my peers, consider him my best teacher when it comes to laying down a fat beat.
- Arejay Hale of Halestorm, as quoted by the staff of Consequence [1]
- Bonzo had it all... somehow walking the fine line between power ad finesse, between simple and complex. And he always made the song groove above all.
- Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, as quoted by the staff of Consequence [2]
- What would Led Zeppelin be without John Bonham? He was a pioneer, a gifted drummer and a genius. Play "Kashmir" for a roomful of drummers and watch every one of them air drum to it, including me. That’s a testament.
- David Lovering of Pixies, as quoted by the staff of Consequence [3]
