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John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham was the godfather of hard rock drumming - and he remains an idol to legions of Led Zeppelin and heavy metal fans worldwide. Although Bonham had to be courted away from more lucrative offers, he joined the newly formed band in 1968, helping guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant create such famous songs as "Stairway to Heaven" and "Kashmir" until his sudden death in 1980 at the age of 32. His unmistakable drum patterns are among the most emulated and sampled by todayÕs rock drummers. This book is the first biography focusing on Bonham, providing a detailed track-by-track analysis of his greatest recordings, 45 color photos, and the most detailed and accurate inventory ever of BonhamÕs drum kits and percussion equipment.
John Bonham: A Thunder of Drums FROM THE PUBLISHER
The ﾽbig man with the big sound,ﾽ John Henry ﾽBonzoﾽ Bonham is the godfather of hard rock drumming, and he remains an idol to legions of Led Zeppelin and heavy metal fans worldwide. Courted away from more lucrative offers, Bonham joined the newly formed Led Zeppelin in 1968, helping guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant create such famous songs as ﾽStairway to Heavenﾽ and ﾽKashmir.ﾽ The hard-working, hard-living Bonham became the source of many enduring legends in rock music and pop culture. His sudden death in 1980 led to the immediate demise of Led Zeppelin, though the groupﾽs popularity lives on today. Bonhamﾽs work has been emulated and sampled, inspiring generations of rock musicians. The book includes rare photos and detailed track-by-track analysis of John Bonhamﾽs greatest recordings.
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