JASON BONHAM Discusses His Late Father, LED ZEPPELIN Drummer JOHN BONHAM - “He Was Not The “Bonzo” That Everyone Remembers - This Wild Guy That Would Throw TV Sets Through Windows And Trash Hotel Rooms”
May 25, 2016, 8 years ago
In a new interview with Greg Prato for Long Island Pulse, late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham’s son, Jason Bonham, discusses his father, Led Zeppelin’s music, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, and more. An excerpt follows:
Pulse: How would you describe your dad’s personality?
Bonham: “I was fourteen when he passed away. I knew him as a very shy guy. Very quiet. Didn’t really make much noise, yet, when the family was together and the drink was flowing, the alcohol would open him up a bit and it would make him a little bit more jolly and fun. But for the most part, dad was very calm and very quiet. Loved music. Loved to sit and listen to music at home. He was not the “Bonzo” [John Bonham’s nickname] that everyone remembers—this wild guy that would throw TV sets through windows and trash hotel rooms. I never saw that side.”
Pulse: Many point to your father as one of the greatest rock drummers ever.
Bonham: “I saw the recent Rolling Stone thing—he was voted the best drummer of all-time. That’s a big category to be in, with so many different styles and so many amazing drummers. I appreciate them voting for him. But without a doubt, every drummer I’ve ever met, dad is in their top three. And they don’t always say the same top three, but dad is always in there.”
Read the complete interview at Long Island Pulse.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience is currently on tour in the US. Go to Facebook for dates.
