John Bonham

John Bonham

Birth : 1948-05-31, Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK

Death : 1980-09-25

History

An English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer of Led Zeppelin. Bonham was esteemed for his speed, power, fast right foot, distinctive sound, and "feel" for the groove. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music. Rolling Stone readers named him the "best drummer of all time" in 2011. - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Profile

John Bonham

Movies

Let There Be Drums!
Self (archive footage)
Through conversations with the world's greatest drummers, director Justin Kreutzmann explores the importance of music in bringing people together.
Rock this Town
Himself (archive footage)
An insider’s look into the gritty reality of building the local live music scene, Rock This Town brings to life the exciting history of rock music concerts in KW from the 1960s & ‘70s. Rock stars come and go but live music is here to stay!
Becoming Led Zeppelin
Self
The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.
Led Zeppelin - The Untold Story
Himself
Led Zeppelin – The Untold Story reveals an often overlooked side of the saga. Using early performance footage, seldom seen interviews and previously unpublished photographs, as well as contributions from colleagues, friends, and associates who worked alongside the future members of Led Zeppelin, The Untold Story is finally made public.
Led Zeppelin: Dazed & Confused
Himself
A rare look at Led Zeppelin, from their humble beginnings to their status as rock gods. The unique chemistry between singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones & drummer John Bonham led to tensions within the band, but were essential to their success. Take a journey where incredible heights and extreme lows helped forge one of the greatest rock bands ever.
Physical Graffiti: A Classic Album Under Review
Self
A documentary film about the making and release of Led Zeppelin's 1975 album 'Physical Graffiti'.
Led Zeppelin: Mothership
Himself
01 We're Gonna Groove 02 I Can't Quit You Baby 03 Dazed and Confused (Beginning Part) 04 White Summer (Beginning Part) 05 What Is and What Should Never Be 06 Moby Dick (Ending Part) 07 Whole Lotta Love 08 Communication Breakdown 09 Bring It On Home/Bring It On Back 10 Immigrant Song 11 Black Dog 12 Misty Mountain Hop 13 The Ocean 14 Going to California 15 In My Time of Dying 16 Stairway to Heaven 17 Rock and Roll 18 Nobody's Fault but Mine 19 Kashmir 20 Whole Lotta Love
Rock Milestones: Led Zeppelin's IV
Himself
Rock Milestones: Led Zeppelin's IV zeroes in on Zeppelin's fourth LP, an untitled effort that shot to the top of the charts upon release circa November 8, 1971, and single-handedly shaped the landscape of hard rock over the ensuing decade. Rock Milestones: Led Zeppelin's IV goes behind the scenes to investigate why -- and how -- this album became a decades-long phenomenon and the inestimable impact it made on American music and pop culture in particular.
A to Zeppelin: The Story of Led Zeppelin
Himself
The Led Zeppelin Story documents the colorful and outrageous history of rock's heaviest band. This unique DVD features candid interviews with long-time tour manager Richard Cole, members of The Yardbirds, Bad Company, The Ramones, Foreigner, Vanilla Fudge, engineer Andy Johns, ex-girlfriends, Lori Mattix and Pamela Des Barres and more. Rare archival interview footage with John Bonham, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and manager Peter Grant, along with rare photos spanning the "New Yardbirds" era through the breakup of Led Zeppelin illustrates their fascinating story.
Led Zeppelin - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1970
himself
We're Gonna Groove, I Can't Quit You Baby, Dazed and Confused, Heartbreaker, White Summer / Black Mountain Side, Since I've Been Loving You, Organ solo / Thank You, What Is and What Should Never Be, Moby Dick, How Many More Times (medley incl. Boogie Chillen', Bottle Up 'n Go, Move On Down The Line, Leave My Woman Alone, "Lemon Song"), Whole Lotta Love, Communication Breakdown, Bring It On Home, C'Mon Everybody, Something Else, Long Tall Sally (medley incl. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On, Move On Down The Line).
Led Zeppelin - How the West Was Won
Drums
Led Zeppelin
Self (Drums and Percussion) (archive footage)
Led Zeppelin is a double DVD set first released in 2003. It represents the first official video release of Led Zeppelin's live material since 1976's The Song Remains the Same. The recording of the DVD spans the years from 1969 to 1979 and includes performances from the Royal Albert Hall in 1970, Madison Square Garden in 1973, Earls Court in 1975, and Knebworth in 1979. Extras provided on the set include a 1969 promo film for Communication Breakdown, a short performance on the French TV show 'Tous En Scene' in 1969, a short performance on the Danish TV Show 'TV-Byen' in 1969, a performance on the British TV shoe 'Supershow' in 1969, a performance of Immigrant Song from the band's show at the Sydney Showground in February 1972, an interview with the NYC Press Conference in 1970, an Australian press conference in 1972, an interview with The Old Grey Whistle Test, the Over The Hills And Far Away promo (1990) and the Travelling Riverside Blues promo (1990).
Led Zeppelin - Live At Earl's Court 1975
drums
By 1975, Led Zeppelin were the undisputed heavyweight champions of the rock 'n' roll universe. That year, all six of the band’s records had re-entered the charts in the wake of the release of Physical Graffiti, and their tour of North America had been one of the most lucrative of all time. They capped off what had already been a banner year with a career-defining five-night residency at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre, begun on May 17, 1975.
Led Zeppelin - Knebworth Festival
The Knebworth Festival 1979 consisted of two concerts performed by the English rock band Led Zeppelin and other artists at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, England, in August 1979. This is the full first night show on the 4th August 1979. -- 01 Going to California 02 That's the Way 03 Bron Aur Stomp 04 In My Time of Dying 05 Trampled Underfoot 06 Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin - Seattle 1977
Himself
A concert by Led Zeppelin.
The Song Remains the Same
Drums
The best of Led Zeppelin's legendary 1973 appearances at Madison Square Garden. Interspersed throughout the concert footage are behind-the-scenes moments with the band. The Song Remains the Same is Led Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden in NYC concert footage colorfully enhanced by sequences which are supposed to reflect each band member's individual fantasies and hallucinations. Includes blistering live renditions of "Black Dog," "Dazed and Confused," "Stairway to Heaven," "Whole Lotta Love," "The Song Remains the Same," and "Rain Song" among others.
Son of Dracula
Musician: The Count Downes
Due to be crowned King of the Netherworld by his mentor Merlin the Magician, Count Downe–the son of Count Dracula–falls in love with the beautiful but human Amber and finds himself in conflict with Baron Frankenstein, who is vying for the same honorary title.
Led Zeppelin - Madison Square Garden
Himself
Three sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden,which concluded the Houses of the Holy tour were filmed for a motion picture, The Song Remains the Same. These are songs recorded at that time, but not used in the film. These are found on Disc 2 of the Led Zeppelin DVD's. -- 01 Black Dog 02 Misty Mountain Hop 03 Since I've been Loving You 04 The Ocean Bonus: Immigrant Song (Sydney Showground - 1972)
Led Zeppelin - In For A Quick Garden
drums, percussion
The Song Remains The Same Fan Edition - Three Nights of Concerts At Madison Square Garden In New York City 1973. The purpose of this fan edit IS to present a complete uninterrupted concert using both the official and unofficial footage available.
Led Zeppelin - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1970
Led Zeppelin performed a show January 9, 1970 at the hall, and the show was released in its entirety in the 2003 Led Zeppelin DVD boxed set. -- 01 We're Gonna Groove 02 I Can't Quit You Baby 03 Dazed and Confused 04 White Summer 05 What Is and What Should Never Be 06 How Many More Times 07 Moby Dick 08 Whole Lotta Love 09 Communication Breakdown 10 C'mon Everybody 11 Something Else 12 Bring It On Home
Led Zeppelin: French TV Broadcast
Himself
Paris, France
Led Zeppelin - Tous en Scene
Himself
Atlantic's Bernard de Bosson and International Promotion Manager Philippe Rault organized a promotional visit for the band, with a performance on Tous En Scene TV Show in Paris. They were also scheduled for live radio interviews on Inter's Pop Club and Europe1 "Campus". Tous En Scene: First broadcast on July 24, 1969, Sept. 5, 1969, November 28, 1970 and re-discovered in 1991. Available on the official Led Zeppelin dvd, released in 2003. Paris, FR Antenne Culturelle du Kremlin-Bicêtre (Tous En Scene) -- 01 Communication Breakdown 02 Dazed and Confused
Led Zeppelin - Supershow
Himself
This colour footage was recorded live for a British TV show called "Supershow". While it demonstrates the difficulties inherent in trying to convey the live Zeppelin experience in the ill-equipped TV studios of the day, the fact that the band still managed to make such a good fist of it makes fascinating viewing. After that though, it was decided: no more TV Shows. From now on Led Zeppelin would only be seen performing together live on stage - or not at all. -- Dazed and Confused
Led Zeppelin - Danmarks Radio Live
Himself; Drums
Concert at Danmarks Radio Live in 17 March 1969. Setlist: Communication Breakdown, Dazed and Confused, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, How Many More Times. Notes: TV performance recorded on Danmarks Radio / Danish TV. Broadcast as: Led Zeppelin on Monday May 19th, 1969, rebroadcast on BBC New Years Evening 1989. Released on the official dvd in 2003. -- 01 Communication Breakdown 02 Dazed and Confused 03 Babe I'm Gonna Leave You 04 How Many More Times
Led Zeppelin - Stairways To Heaven
Drums
Led Zeppelin - 1970 to 1972
Himself
Compilation of footage from various amateur and TV sources, in wildly varying quality. More one for completists. One of a series.