Bonham Thunder Drums: A Thunder of Drums

About this book

(Book). 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 todays 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 Bonhams drum kits and percussion equipment.