The Genius Of John Bonham
Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham was one of the greatest rock drummers in history. Known to fans as “Bonzo”, his power and energy behind the kit were unmatched.
This video unpacks 5 reasons why Led Zeppelin’s stick wielder was a relentless dynamo:
1. Powerful Playing
2. Unprecedented Bass Drum Work
3. Undeniable Feel
4. Recognizable Drum Grooves
5. Intense Drum Solos
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Lesson Index:
0:00 – Intro
3:26 – Bonham Bass Drum
5:51 – Bonham Feel
8:51 – Monumental Grooves
11:44 – Epic Drum Solos
18:22 – Outro
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@DrumeoOfficial
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Learn 10 of Led Zeppelin’s most famous grooves in this FREE Drumeo series!
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@jimbarcelona1078
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
I heard him kick it in Dallas Texas using sticks hands and congos out standing performance. Using Mueller technique alot.
@PatHaskell
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Hello! We’re over here…look at the camera.
@CatDandor
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Really hard to nail down a favourite bonham beat but Misty Mountain Hop + Black Dog + No Quarter are up there.
@TheMierdogs
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Fun fact: Bonzo stole the intro to Rock n Roll from Little Richard's You Keep A Knockin.
@jonf.3918
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Fool in the Rain is my favorite
@rhonr
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Kashmir
@anthonyromeo4600
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
The only difference is that those doubles are done with one foot not doubles bass duh
@JohnLip
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
One of the coolest things about Bonzo was his ability to change things up night in, night out. When you listen to lots of bootlegs (especially successive nights) you can hear these different rolls and fills that he throws in. It sounds as if he did it once (the roll), loved it, and then tried to incorporate it into different songs, at different tempos, yet it's the same drum fill. A great example of this is Mobile, AL 5/13/73. He does this same specific, syncopated snare/kick/tom/kick/tom/kick/tom fill in Celebration Day, Over the Hills and Far Away, No Quarter, Dazed and Confused and probably other songs I'm not remembering right now. Next night in New Orleans, it was on to something else. Bonzo will ALWAYS be my favorite rock drummer. So inventive, so powerful, yet he had such finesse.
@davidpaylor5666
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Loved Zep and loved Bonzo (he actually was the greatest rock drummer) but Lord save me from 40 minute drum solos at live shows.
@djc728
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Bonzo was the greatest. My favorite is "Fool in the Rain". It would have been so great to have seen him in later years. Died way too young. Wonderful job man. This was a pleasure to watch.
@user-yi9hz3or2t
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
The Kashmir drums sound way better in the song the example doesn't do it justice
@skiptrailer7048
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
THAT IS INDEED THE INTRO FROM ROCK'N'ROLL FROM LED ZEPPELIN 4
@skiptrailer7048
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Incredible what? he hit the drums really hard because he had to
@christmasbaines9942
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
I'm no drummer but I realise greatness. He is my favourite drummer of all time
@plutonium120
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
what a freaking legend. thanks drumeo
@BlairAir
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
One of thousand of young drummers in the 1970's that lived and breathed John Bonham. I spent hours on most days working on album sides (if you don't know that, you are missing something) – learning the drum parts of Bill Brufford, Barriemore Barlow, Keith Moon (The best Keith Moon style drummer, until his passing) But John was above all, by every measure. Not just the thunder, the power, but the subtlety 99% of people miss. He really had no rock idols, since not one was at his level, his idols were Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Joe Morello. When I saw Zeppelin twice in 75 and 5 times in 77, it was a religious experience, nothing less. I ran into the 1st gate at Madison Square Garden, because I knew… just KNEW he would have gotten a new drum kit / Drum set. I am not sure why I knew, or how, but I absolutely KNEW and was anxious to see. My brother thought I was nuts, but in I ran, and came out saying "Stainless! He's got a stainless steel set!
@martinjones5965
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
For me a big part of John B is the sound of his snare and kick drums.
@martinjones5965
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
17:20 much more likely to be phaser than synth since the technology for connecting drums to analogue synths wasn't common.
@martinjones5965
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
13:59 Love being able to watch and listen to this
@tsbonner
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
My favs are "All My Love" and "Kashmir." Oh yeah!
@Bryman1970
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
I've never considered Bonham an influence on my playing, but I always listened to and admired Led Zeppelin. I have no doubt that he influenced me more than I realize, whether it be through listening to Zeppelin for years or hearing other drummers heavily influenced by him (like Dave Grohl for instance).
@DANVIIL
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Joe Morello would bury this guy.
@jaysonfate8422
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
👍🔥
@seasurface1610
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
But still no Cozy Powell?
@BarryMcCombs
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Definitely mastered the triplet like nobody else I’ve ever seen
@BarryMcCombs
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
One of my favorites…truly a heavy hitter and also can play with finesse
@I·m·m·o·r·t·a·l·C·o·i·l
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
(5:50): — It's the swing. If drummers these days don't know about Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, then they're fucked.
@brucesharp6605
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Has anyone thought of comparing John Bonham's style to his son Jason's style, particularly his similarities and differences? That would be an interesting study!
@mixbic6143
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Genius of most influential drummer Mr Ginger Baker please ❤
@Ian0797
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
What a great video! Thanks! 🤩🙌
@DaveFryer-x6s
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Love ❤️ Zeppelin and bonham 😊
@ViktorTequila
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
nice..how can u play in khakis…my ass..everything is sweating…i dont care anymore..but for younger drummers…my pants looks ..sweaty…
@luismiguelfaria
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
A genius indeed, whose life was cut so short!!!!! 😢😢😢 Did he always played Ludwig????? 🤔🤔🤔
@NickMcCoy-e3m
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Great drumming. But you'll never have the soul he had or the creative ability. But well done man
@timnavarrette3274
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Another teacher that I was introduced for my drumming ,early days. Thank you John. Rest in peace.
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