The Last Hours of John Bonham's Life

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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 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheKasher

    @TheKasher

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @goldcanyon340.

    @goldcanyon340.

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @shasmi93
    @shasmi93 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    Move through it, brother

  • @lilliecat

    @lilliecat

    Жыл бұрын

    Stay strong hope you make it through your new journey

  • @batphink2655

    @batphink2655

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rbnhood39

    @rbnhood39

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bubhub64
    @bubhub64 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    They both died at 32 😔

  • @bubhub64

    @bubhub64

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevepatrick3013 Wow, that's right.🙁

  • @shawnabloom

    @shawnabloom

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tarasbulba3190

    @tarasbulba3190

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @marisasoares3907

    @marisasoares3907

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @emkkahn
    @emkkahn Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @user-zr8qk5ke2v

    @user-zr8qk5ke2v

    12 күн бұрын

    Sweetest thing to say dear heart... 🩷🕯️🩷

  • @daneen2fabulous
    @daneen2fabulous Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheB00tyWarrior

    @TheB00tyWarrior

    Жыл бұрын

    IV is kind of disappointing

  • @stuartdamon3610

    @stuartdamon3610

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen! 🙏

  • @joedirt3449

    @joedirt3449

    Жыл бұрын

    @marknelson5 heretic!

  • @humanothumqn659

    @humanothumqn659

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd still say Achilles last stand has some extra Merritt to it lol

  • @iost5459

    @iost5459

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheB00tyWarrior gr8 b8 m8

  • @mE-zx7pt
    @mE-zx7pt Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mydixiewrecked315

    @mydixiewrecked315

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kevinindublin

    @kevinindublin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @frankcaurso1314

    @frankcaurso1314

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @tonygunk6795
    @tonygunk6795 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @JT-sl3ui

    @JT-sl3ui

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MarvelousLXVII

    @MarvelousLXVII

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lucasoheyze4597

    @lucasoheyze4597

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lucasoheyze4597

    @lucasoheyze4597

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @sebastienmessin3941
    @sebastienmessin3941 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @LoneLee2022

    @LoneLee2022

    Жыл бұрын

    He shines on that tune.

  • @eviloverlordsean
    @eviloverlordsean Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    You know John Sharkey?

  • @jetcitykitty

    @jetcitykitty

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WalterWhiteFootballSharing

    @WalterWhiteFootballSharing

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

    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..

  • @mariakauffman8050
    @mariakauffman8050 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jonvia
    @jonvia2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @jerrybrown1446
    @jerrybrown1446 Жыл бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

    We watch that video twice a year

  • @kameigordon7086

    @kameigordon7086

    2 ай бұрын

    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

    2 ай бұрын

    Awesome memory! ❤

  • @JaimeLeighArt
    @JaimeLeighArt Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Doones51

    @Doones51

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bobsebring2819

    @bobsebring2819

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @JaimeLeighArt

    @JaimeLeighArt

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kurt2022
    @kurt2022 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    I had tickets for Buffalo.

  • @LoneLee2022

    @LoneLee2022

    Жыл бұрын

    I was waiting for tickets to go on sale.

  • @donyoung7874

    @donyoung7874

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @CmdrTomalak
    @CmdrTomalak Жыл бұрын

    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 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nobody6032

    @nobody6032

    Жыл бұрын

    Such is life

  • @uum6
    @uum6 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    likely a massive culprit? he overdosed on it

  • @brutalbasspro

    @brutalbasspro

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bswihart1

    @bswihart1

    Жыл бұрын

    Gives me anxiety just hearing it

  • @kelvinwebber90

    @kelvinwebber90

    Жыл бұрын

    How.do.you.know

  • @joecat916

    @joecat916

    Жыл бұрын

    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. 😓😪😰

  • @felicidoo2
    @felicidoo2 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MetalJames1282
    @MetalJames1282 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @glenchapman3899

    @glenchapman3899

    Жыл бұрын

    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 Жыл бұрын

    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 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @laurie5132
    @laurie5132 Жыл бұрын

    Anything Led Zeppelin is always appreciated.

  • @eddiesroom1868

    @eddiesroom1868

    Жыл бұрын

    Clapton

  • @supportyourtroopsathletes6460

    @supportyourtroopsathletes6460

    Жыл бұрын

    Not really Laurie. Many could case less of his music career.

  • @WorknotWoke89

    @WorknotWoke89

    Жыл бұрын

    You bet ya!

  • @Pauly421

    @Pauly421

    Жыл бұрын

    Always! :)

  • @weldonbailey1005

    @weldonbailey1005

    Жыл бұрын

    @@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 then wtf u on this thread troll?

  • @eltronics
    @eltronics Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @pamelamays4186
    @pamelamays4186 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @CaptRich-bi3gp

    @CaptRich-bi3gp

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MrRezRising

    @MrRezRising

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CaptRich-bi3gp He's 76 now.

  • @CaptRich-bi3gp

    @CaptRich-bi3gp

    Жыл бұрын

    And still playing, that is too cool.

  • @MrRezRising

    @MrRezRising

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @radiomindchatter7994
    @radiomindchatter7994 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @LoneLee2022

    @LoneLee2022

    Жыл бұрын

    Unreal......................

  • @jamesmoss3424
    @jamesmoss3424 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @icemediapro
    @icemediapro4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @kmstins
    @kmstins Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mystilearmor

    @mystilearmor

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @britneyspears1932
    @britneyspears1932 Жыл бұрын

    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 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @supportyourtroopsathletes6460

    @supportyourtroopsathletes6460

    Жыл бұрын

    You still use records? 😂

  • @johnp.johnson1541

    @johnp.johnson1541

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @wundyboy

    @wundyboy

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @weldonbailey1005

    @weldonbailey1005

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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?

  • @k3digichaos
    @k3digichaos5 ай бұрын

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

  • @rhondajohnson8310
    @rhondajohnson8310 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    Hawkins was murdered

  • @jodyrewa688

    @jodyrewa688

    Жыл бұрын

    The Ocean is my favorite as well

  • @Taylors_Tunes

    @Taylors_Tunes

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @timmotel5804
    @timmotel58048 ай бұрын

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

  • @lelanddyer9461
    @lelanddyer9461 Жыл бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @jamesking1033
    @jamesking1033 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @NASCARFAN93100
    @NASCARFAN93100 Жыл бұрын

    RIP John Bonham 🙏

  • @Soundhound101
    @Soundhound101 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @aquacrocwherry3321
    @aquacrocwherry3321 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Brekner
    @Brekner Жыл бұрын

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

  • @beatlesrgear
    @beatlesrgear Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MJEvermore853

    @MJEvermore853

    11 ай бұрын

    He and Benji Lefevre, a technician for the band

  • @michaelpage1030
    @michaelpage1030 Жыл бұрын

    "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.

  • @johnazzari8109
    @johnazzari81098 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @erichanhauser3190
    @erichanhauser31904 ай бұрын

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

  • @luishernndez8367
    @luishernndez8367 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @richardsternard4030
    @richardsternard4030 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheOBOM
    @TheOBOM Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @timmyw1484
    @timmyw14844 ай бұрын

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

  • @presmasterflash7555
    @presmasterflash7555 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @artisreality
    @artisreality8 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    6 ай бұрын

    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!!!

  • @markbrown7103
    @markbrown71037 ай бұрын

    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..👍🏼👍🏼😁🎸😎

  • @daBEAGLE1017
    @daBEAGLE1017 Жыл бұрын

    Bonham is the Hammer of the Gods.

  • @kmstins
    @kmstins Жыл бұрын

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

  • @haroldbrooks4235
    @haroldbrooks4235 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @rosewater3
    @rosewater3 Жыл бұрын

    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 ✌️💙✨

  • @Iceis_Phoenix

    @Iceis_Phoenix

    Жыл бұрын

    we have same taste

  • @christinalee543
    @christinalee543 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @basstoyofacebc9616
    @basstoyofacebc9616 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tazzinasellout7968
    @tazzinasellout79684 ай бұрын

    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 !!!!!

  • @bigdaddydaddy3203
    @bigdaddydaddy3203 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @sleepnosis
    @sleepnosis Жыл бұрын

    Growing up drumming Bonham was always my favourite drummer.

  • @t.anthony3940
    @t.anthony3940 Жыл бұрын

    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?!?

  • @btetschner
    @btetschner2 ай бұрын

    A+ video! Fascinating topic and history!

  • @DumbyDerek302
    @DumbyDerek302 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kab9706

    @kab9706

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @Decreate
    @Decreate Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jamesgreensmith6469

    @jamesgreensmith6469

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Kashmir and Black Dog are my faves

  • @bailysbeads2057

    @bailysbeads2057

    Жыл бұрын

    For me it's Achilles Last Stand

  • @spddiesel
    @spddiesel Жыл бұрын

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

  • @maureendevries1904

    @maureendevries1904

    Жыл бұрын

    Senseless

  • @Markus_Andrew
    @Markus_Andrew Жыл бұрын

    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".

  • @Fla421
    @Fla4213 ай бұрын

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

  • @Steve.Cutler
    @Steve.Cutler Жыл бұрын

    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..

  • @michaelbruns449
    @michaelbruns449 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lucasoheyze4597

    @lucasoheyze4597

    Жыл бұрын

    Nobody is irreplaceable.

  • @kellykarcher7179

    @kellykarcher7179

    3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @imsocuteimsorich4952
    @imsocuteimsorich4952 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jamesking1033
    @jamesking1033 Жыл бұрын

    Battle of Evermore is probably my favorite Zeppelin song.

  • @Riz2336
    @Riz2336 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jasonmatson7861
    @jasonmatson7861 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @briansaunders3811
    @briansaunders38118 ай бұрын

    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

  • @armand187
    @armand1877 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @dougm659
    @dougm659 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @robrussell5329

    @robrussell5329

    Жыл бұрын

    Karen Carpenter also died at 32.

  • @flicka25
    @flicka25 Жыл бұрын

    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

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes, I would agree with you.

  • @danduffy7974
    @danduffy7974 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank You.

  • @its_tjay_bruh4338
    @its_tjay_bruh4338 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @br1qbat
    @br1qbat Жыл бұрын

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

  • @EwaldEwald104
    @EwaldEwald104 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @inupageabluesman
    @inupageabluesman6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the posting... Mantrabzzz Surantrabzzz...

  • @mathlover2299
    @mathlover2299 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @LawrenceCarroll1234
    @LawrenceCarroll1234 Жыл бұрын

    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 🪦!

  • @solanaceae2069
    @solanaceae2069 Жыл бұрын

    Rest in power, John. Rest in power.

  • @proudamerican4050
    @proudamerican4050 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video 🤩 RIP John Bonham 🤘

  • @alldayray7511
    @alldayray7511 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gracenote456
    @gracenote4568 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @davidrobinson5122
    @davidrobinson5122 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @HankPhillips6565
    @HankPhillips6565 Жыл бұрын

    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🛢🪘🥁

  • @kentuckyjerk323
    @kentuckyjerk323 Жыл бұрын

    The other 3 members looked like rock stars. John looked like a dude that worked on your car, pants loose with his butt craxk showing and a guy that could down a fifth of good Bourbon without blinking.

  • @steveb796
    @steveb796 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @stevegoering
    @stevegoering Жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @jeremywanner3240
    @jeremywanner3240 Жыл бұрын

    Impossible to pick a favorite zeppelin song, I’m still moved to this day by many.

  • @comedianmattrossey
    @comedianmattrossey Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @calken546
    @calken546 Жыл бұрын

    Bonham was drinking Quadruple Screwdrivers the day of his death.

  • @billyz5088
    @billyz5088 Жыл бұрын

    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 ..

  • @IusedtohaveausernameIliked
    @IusedtohaveausernameIliked6 ай бұрын

    My favourite Led Zeppelin song is all of them!

  • @dylanwatson1287
    @dylanwatson1287 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @donjohnson5653
    @donjohnson5653 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jbonham78
    @jbonham78 Жыл бұрын

    Great work, learned a few new things here!

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