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John Bonham

John Bonham

English drummer
John Henry Bonham 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.Wikipedia
BornMay 31, 1948
HometownRedditch, United Kingdom
Net worth$10 million
Height5'10" (1.79m)
SpousePatricia Bonham
ChildrenJason Bonham
ParentsJack Bonham, Joan Bonham
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‘A sweet, cuddly, goofy fella – until he got drunk’: How Led Zeppelin lost John Bonham

  • On January 23 1975, on a frigid noon-time day, John Bonham sat in the back of a stretch Cadillac limousine drinking vodka from the bottle. Following the completion of Led Zeppelin’s three-night stand at the Chicago Stadium the previous night, the group’s next gig, in St Louis, had been cancelled because singer Robert Plant had fallen ill.
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