Birth of John Bonham31 May 1948
Birth of John Bonham
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John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham, based on 14 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
14 records1948–198011 events8 places
Chronological biography
1948
Birth of John Bonham31 May 1948
Birth of John Bonham, later Led Zeppelin's drummer.
1968
Band of Joy1968
Plays drums with Robert Plant in Band of Joy before Led Zeppelin forms.
Led Zeppelin1968
Founder member of Led Zeppelin as drummer.
Led Zeppelin1968
Joins Led Zeppelin as drummer after Plant recommends him to Page.
Scandinavian Tour7 September 1968
Drums on the first New Yardbirds Scandinavian performances.
1969
Good Times Bad Times1969
Displays powerful kick-drum technique on Good Times Bad Times.
Moby Dick1969
Creates the drum showcase Moby Dick for Led Zeppelin II.
1971
When the Levee Breaks1971
Records the famous drum sound on When the Levee Breaks.
1975
Earls Court17 May 1975
Performs during Led Zeppelin's major Earls Court concerts.
1976
Achilles Last Stand1976
Drums on Achilles Last Stand during the Presence sessions.
1979
Fool in the Rain1979
Records the shuffle rhythm heard on Fool in the Rain.
1980
Death of John Henry Bonzo Bonham25 September 1980
Bonham dies, leaving Led Zeppelin unable to continue with its original line-up.
Death of John Henry Bonzo Bonham25 September 1980
Dies at Jimmy Page's house after rehearsals for a planned American tour.
Titles and roles
Member of Band of Joy · Member of Led Zeppelin
Record provenance
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