John Bonham

John Bonham

English drummer (1948–1980)
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John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980) was an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer for the English rock band Led Zeppelin. Esteemed for his speed, power, fast bass drumming, distinctive sound, and feel for the groove, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rock drummers in history.

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John Bonham was born on Monday, 31 May 1948 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK. His full name at birth was John Henry Bonham. He was best known as a drummer. Bonham's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Thursday, 25 September 1980 in Jimmy Page`s home - The Old Mill House in Clewer, Windsor, England at the age of 32. John attended high school at Wiltan House public school (dropped out). He was 5' 10½" (179 cm) tall with an average build. He had green eyes and dark brown hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $10,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

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Full name at birth
John Henry Bonham
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Claim to fame
drummer & songwriter for Led Zeppelin
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Date of birth
31 May 1948
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Place of birth
Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK
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Date of death
25 September 1980
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Age
32 (age at death)
Place of death
Jimmy Page`s home - The Old Mill House in Clewer, Windsor, England
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Cause of death
Asphyxiation Caused By Choking On His Own Vomit
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Occupation
Musician
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5' 10½" (179 cm)
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  • John Bonham is still regularly voted in polls as the greatest and most influential rock drummer of all time...
  • According to Plant: "Bonzo was totally and absolutely devoted to getting it right. Everything that he listened to he could go beyond, not only could he recreate it but he could take it somewhere new. He knew that he was a powerhouse among drummers... we seemed to have a great affinity for each other"...
  • Bonham died aged 32 in 1980. He had a reputation as a heavy drinker and had consumed too much vodka in the 24 hours before his death, which caused vomiting and asphyxiation...
  • Powerful and energetic drum work...
  • His beard...
  • Enormous drum sound...
  • Fast bass-drumming...
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Led Zeppelin in 1995...
  • Sister is Deborah/Debbie Bonham, who has a singing career of her own...
  • Bonham died in Jimmy Page`s home - The Old Mill House in Windsor, England...
  • As a rule, John Bonham strenuously avoided granting interviews, valuing his own privacy. However, the drummer relented on just the one occasion when he agreed to be interviewed by Billy Connolly...
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Pets
  • Buddy Rich (jazz drummer)
  • Gene Krupa (jazz drummer)
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Net worth
$10,000,000 USD
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High school
Wiltan House public school (dropped out)
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Drumming was the only thing I was ever good at.
  • Died from asphyxiation on his own vomit at the home of guitarist Jimmy Page in Windsor, England while preparing for 1980 U.S. tour.
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Led Zeppelin in 1995.
  • First band was Terry Web and The Spiders.
  • Sister is Deborah/Debbie Bonham, who has a singing career of her own.
  • Daughter, Zoe.

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