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Led Zeppelin: 5 Secret Tricks John Bonham Used to Create His Signature Drum Sound

Most classic rock fans consider Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham one of the best. He didn’t get the credit he deserved at the time, and he was a specific target for one of the musicians who hated the ...
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Led Zeppelin: John Bonham Was Mesmerized by 1 Rock and Roll Song, and It’s not Hard to Hear Similarities in His Drumming

Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was more than just a timekeeper in the band. He was a force of nature. Bonzo sat behind the rest of the band in concert, but he played so powerfully that it was ...
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The genius behind John Bonham’s towering When The Levee Breaks drum sound

DRUMS WEEK 2025: Sporting one of the most beloved (and most heavily sampled) drum tracks of all time, Led Zeppelin’s spin on Memphis Minnie’s When the Levee Breaks is widely hailed as one of the rock ...
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Remembering John Bonham: Drummers Pay Tribute to the Led Zeppelin Legend

May 31st, 2023, marks what would have been legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham’s 75th birthday. Bonham (who passed away from alcohol poisoning on September 25, 1980, at the age of 32) is widely ...