John Bonham - Page 7

NUTHA JASON · #**241** 01-19-2006, 09:06 AM

i've always thought they should write a script about john, with zep in the background...his tragedy combined with his huge personality and obviously awesome drumming would make a highly entertaining and moving screenplay. but who would they get to act as bonzo?

j

Stu_Strib · #**242** 01-19-2006, 10:20 AM

Why does the cover of that book like like Ringo?

Lambo · #**243** 01-19-2006, 09:15 PM

Will definitely get this. Bogey cover though.....they should have gone with something a bit more 'bonham-ish'.

LiveGoat · #**244** 01-19-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lambo

Will definitely get this. Bogey cover though.....they should have gone with something a bit more 'bonham-ish'.

Like the one of him drinking from the pint!

LG

Bonham to the moon · #**245** 01-20-2006, 12:24 AM

just ordered it. looks awesome

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Like the one of him drinking from the pint!

its funny u metioned this becasue i was just watching Moby Dick at the Royal albert hall and as soon as its over you can see bonham reach for a glass of a dark brown liquid. It was either really dark beer or some jack and coke.

dothecrunge · #**246** 01-21-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonham to the moon

just ordered it. looks awesome

its funny u metioned this becasue i was just watching Moby Dick at the Royal albert hall and as soon as its over you can see bonham reach for a glass of a dark brown liquid. It was either really dark beer or some jack and coke.

It was probably Apple Cider. ;)

dothecrunge · #**247** 01-21-2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NUTHA JASON

i've always thought they should write a script about john, with zep in the background...his tragedy combined with his huge personality and obviously awesome drumming would make a highly entertaining and moving screenplay. but who would they get to act as bonzo?

j

If I was to write a script about a dead member of one of the world's biggest rock and roll bands ever, I would probably want the blessing of the three remaining member's, and possibly want them involved. Honestly, by the way Jimmy, Jonesy, and Robert address the issue of John Bonham, it seems to be an incredibly sensitive subject. Personally, by the way the media treated John Bonham, his family, and the band when he died, I don't think there is the slightest chance there will ever be a movie based on John Bonham's life. I don't think the three of them would ever approve of such a movie, but not like it's thier choice, anyways, but if there is a right way to write a movie about him, it would have to involve at least Jimmy, but I don't think that would ever happen.

IMO...

Bonham to the moon · #**248** 01-21-2006, 12:25 AM

looking at the jimi hendrix movie and the jim morrison movie i hope to god they dont make another rock 'n' roll music star movie.

Lambo · #**249** 01-21-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveGoat

Like the one of him drinking from the pint!

LG

Haha, yeah! That was the one I was actually thinking of, but didn't notice that B had moved it to the side of the page

Probably my favourite picture of bonzo.

dothecrunge · #**250** 01-26-2006, 01:51 AM

June 21st, 1977 is generally considered by Led Zeppelin fanatics and bootleg collectors as one of Led Zeppelin's all time best live performances. 1977 is generally known among LZ heavyweights as a very bland year. The band was just plain terrible [compared to earlier years, but no one knew that back then I would imagine]. John Paul Jones was the steady man, like always. Bonzo had his decent nights, but nothing compared to 1973 and before. Jimmy Page was a Heroin junkie, and Robert Plant basically just lost his voice. Now and again, the band would just....click, for lack of a better word. This night, in particular, is an absolute monster. Jimmy Page owns the Los Angelas Forum, Robert Plant sounds like 1972, and most, if not all LZ fans will declare this night Bonzo's greatest performance. What can I say about JPJ? He's the man.

Here is the opening number for direct download: The Song Remains the Same

Bonzo absolutely destroys this song into the ground. He comes out full blast, swinging for the fences. It's probably his single greatest live performance. It's like he was transformed back to 1968, when he had endless energy, and morphed into 1973, adding on the thunderous power. Too bad it was for only one night.

KzSgDrummer · #**251** 01-26-2006, 02:28 AM

Just listened through. What can be said.....thanks a million.

#**252** 01-26-2006, 03:38 AM

Nothing compared to 73 and before?.....1975 was a year of awesome performances for Zep.

dothecrunge · #**253** 01-26-2006, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ClockworkOrange

Nothing compared to 73 and before?.....1975 was a year of awesome performances for Zep.

It sure was, but I didn't say anything otherwise. 1973 was infinitely better.

dothecrunge · #**254** 01-26-2006, 06:00 AM

Only one person downloaded this so far? C'mon people, if you downloaded it, at least voice your opinion, good or bad.

LiveGoat · #**255** 01-26-2006, 06:27 AM

Wow! That was was my first listen to bootleg Zep and I'm hooked. I've heard that Page has gone around aquiring all the bootlegs he comes across. What is he gonna do with em? Destroy them or release them? Anyway, thanks for the song!

--LG

gr82bagn · #**256** 01-26-2006, 06:44 AM

I downloaded it and as usual a great “Rock and Roll” song played by a great band. In my opinion the only difference that existed in Zep 73 and Zep 77 is that in 77 they were all 4 years older, wiser and in my opinion 4 years better for having given me the last 4 years of rocking pleasure. Brother, when it comes to Zep there is no Good Times, Bad Times and for all the years of performances they shared with us all I can say is “Thank You” Led Zeppelin.

dothecrunge · #**257** 01-28-2006, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveGoat

Wow! That was was my first listen to bootleg Zep and I'm hooked. I've heard that Page has gone around aquiring all the bootlegs he comes across. What is he gonna do with em? Destroy them or release them? Anyway, thanks for the song!

--LG

Most of the 1973 soundboards were literally stolen from Jimmy Page's vault in his house by a disgruntled maid. He does collect bootlegs. This track can be heard on the DVD. I forget where, but it's on one of the menus. I forgot, this show, and recording is famous because of the taper. Mike "the Mike" Millard. His tapes sound better than official releases, IMO.

drumbig · #**258** 01-28-2006, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the treat, I enjoyed every second. In the beginning that is some of the fastest single bass drum work I have ever heard If you didn't catch it listen to it again it'll be worth it.

dothecrunge · #**259** 02-01-2006, 01:14 AM

Got the book today. Won't be able to start reading it until I finish the book I'm reading now.

Bonham to the moon · #**260** 02-01-2006, 02:04 AM

ya i used some christmas money and bought a bunch of used books off of amazon along with that book, got a few days ago and so far have only read about 15 pages, so far so good. its really cool to get a family members perspective.

playplayplay · #**261** 02-01-2006, 02:31 AM

Bonham, yeah!!!
I just got done watching Niels new DVD.( Anatomy) and now Bonhams book... I think I died and went to drum heaven!!! RIGHT ON!!! EH!

RickJames · #**262** 02-01-2006, 03:40 AM

D'oh. I was hoping it was some sort of workbook based around his playing style.

dothecrunge · #**263** 02-08-2006, 05:30 AM

Any requests?

Rehearsals, outtakes, unreleased songs, bootlegs [request something by year maybe]

Infectious Grooves · #**264** 02-09-2006, 06:20 AM

How do you listen to it or download it? It doesn't have anything to click on.

NZ[v]etalhead · #**265** 02-09-2006, 08:57 AM

Jesus that was good....

Cheers

Stu_Strib · #**266** 02-09-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dothecrunge

Only one person downloaded this so far? C'mon people, if you downloaded it, at least voice your opinion, good or bad.

'Please Wait 45 Seconds....'

"Megaupload simple, fast, and FREE!"

Yeah, if it's so simple, HOW IN THE HELL DO YOU DOWNLOAD THE FILE!

God I hate free web hosting sites.

James_E · #**267** 02-09-2006, 02:33 PM

Just wait until the 45 seconds is over, and a download link appears, right where the 45 second countdown timer is.

However, megaupload places an ad in that part of the screen so you can't see the timeout finish. Click on the [x] in the upper right corner to close that ad and behind it the timeout counter is there... and it will switch to "download" after the 45 seconds.

arnoman · #**268** 02-13-2006, 03:32 AM

hey does anyone know a site where i can read about the drum recording of the Zep drums?

berlioz · #**269** 02-13-2006, 04:02 AM

www.drummerworld.com/Videos/johnbonhamtech1.html

intooder · #**270** 02-13-2006, 06:52 PM

-I know Nutha compiled a list of Zep songs with tricky drum parts, and I have to add "In my time of Dying" to that. It's amazing how Bonham and Jones stay so tight through the entire thing.
-Personally, I prefer Bonzo's Montreaux over Moby Dick, although I have no idea if it was recorded in one take (BTW, is he playing a steel drum as well?)
-I've always wondered about one of the versions of "How Many More Times" on the DVD (it's in black and white and on a TV show of some kind). About 2/3rds into the song they all pause, camera closes up on Bonzo who's looking pretty motionless, and you hear what sounds like machine gun fire. I've gone back and watched it many times and can't figure out if the infamous right foot is somehow involved. Anyone with insight to this?

NUTHA JASON · #**271** 02-13-2006, 07:11 PM

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-I know Nutha compiled a list of Zep songs with tricky drum parts, and I have to add "In my time of Dying" to that. It's amazing how Bonham and Jones stay so tight through the entire thing.
-Personally, I prefer Bonzo's Montreaux over Moby Dick, although I have no idea if it was recorded in one take (BTW, is he playing a steel drum as well?)

in my time of dying is very cool.
montreaux
the basic track as far as i know was recorded in one take. then there were some overdubs of bonham playing on his famous tipmanis. jimi page then took the overdubs and messed with them electronically until they sound like steel pans. genius

j

dothecrunge · #**272** 02-13-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by intooder

-I know Nutha compiled a list of Zep songs with tricky drum parts, and I have to add "In my time of Dying" to that. It's amazing how Bonham and Jones stay so tight through the entire thing.
-Personally, I prefer Bonzo's Montreaux over Moby Dick, although I have no idea if it was recorded in one take (BTW, is he playing a steel drum as well?)
-I've always wondered about one of the versions of "How Many More Times" on the DVD (it's in black and white and on a TV show of some kind). About 2/3rds into the song they all pause, camera closes up on Bonzo who's looking pretty motionless, and you hear what sounds like machine gun fire. I've gone back and watched it many times and can't figure out if the infamous right foot is somehow involved. Anyone with insight to this?

I personally think In My Time of Dying is Bonzo's greatest work.

Watch Jimmy Page's right hand during the "machine gun fire". ;)

intooder · #**273** 02-14-2006, 05:23 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll definitely have to watch for what Page's up to. I guesss I've always been too fixated on Bonzo (surprise...).

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Will-Myster · #**276** 02-16-2006, 04:55 PM

I'm currently being taught this in lessons.
Half time shuffles.. Man...

A thunder of Coxy · #**277** 02-17-2006, 12:37 AM

Did Bonzo use a normal sized snare wire or was it a 42 strand wire? Im sure Nutha will know :D I just love that fatness but also the resonance of his Supraphonic

NUTHA JASON · #**278** 02-17-2006, 12:44 AM

he certainly used the 40 and 42 strand varieties. when he started using them, i don't really know. could be right from the first album.

j

dothecrunge · #**279** 02-17-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NUTHA JASON

he certainly used the 40 and 42 strand varieties. when he started using them, i don't really know. could be right from the first album.

j

To my knowledge, Bonzo was very protective of his snare for some reason. I guess he didn't want anyone stealing his tuning secrets or something.

I have no idea the answer to your question. Sorry.

blinkdrummer182 · #**280** 02-18-2006, 12:12 AM

hey, i've been playing drums for almost 2 years now and i play a mapex pro m 4 piece kit. I've been trying to figure out how John Bonham does his rolls on the bass pedal like in "good times bad times". can anyone help?