The Legendary John Bonham: A Drumming Icon

🥁John Bonham was one of the three drumming legends who inspired the author as a kid, alongside Ringo Starr and Keith Moon.

🎶While all three drummers were great, Bonham stood out for his classic drum intros and powerful performances.

🎵Bonham's drumming style was animated and chaotic, yet perfectly suited to the songs of Led Zeppelin.

🥁His drum intros, such as "Good Times Bad Times" and "Rock and Roll", are iconic and instantly recognizable.

🎸Bonham's groove and swing, especially in songs like "Fool in the Rain", showcase his mastery of rhythm.

Who were the three drummers that inspired the author as a kid?

—The three drummers who inspired the author as a kid were Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, and John Bonham.

What made John Bonham stand out among the three drummers?

—While all three drummers were great, Bonham stood out for his classic drum intros and powerful performances.

What was Bonham's drumming style like?

—Bonham's drumming style was animated and chaotic, yet perfectly suited to the songs of Led Zeppelin.

Which drum intros made Bonham iconic?

—Bonham's drum intros, such as "Good Times Bad Times" and "Rock and Roll", are iconic and instantly recognizable.

What aspect of Bonham's drumming showcases his mastery of rhythm?

—Bonham's groove and swing, especially in songs like "Fool in the Rain", showcase his mastery of rhythm.

00:00The author's fascination with drumming began as a kid when he discovered three drumming legends: Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, and John Bonham.

00:39While all three drummers were great, Bonham's classic drum intros and powerful performances made him stand out.

02:22Bonham's drumming style was animated and chaotic, yet perfectly suited to the songs of Led Zeppelin.

03:28Bonham's drum intros, such as "Good Times Bad Times" and "Rock and Roll", are iconic and instantly recognizable.

05:15Bonham's groove and swing, especially in songs like "Fool in the Rain", showcase his mastery of rhythm.