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No wonder I play guitar instead of drums. Can't even imagine learning to play even a simple beat much less anything like this. Much respect to all drummers out there!

Can't believe that you didn't have Fool in the Rain in there

Fool in the Rain? Black Dog? The Ocean? We need another one of these! Cool to see Achilles get some love!

His was a style that was unique. Lively. Loose. Intense. Not unlike a rock and roll J Dilla. It's hard to compare him to others, let only replicate his signature feel. He was not only 'perfect' for the role in Led Zeppelin, but embodied everything a drummer "should" be. I love every single moment of How The West Was Won. That being said, When the Levee Breaks is one of the best songs ever written

1) Good Times, Bad Times - A masterpiece in composition, technique and execution from start-to-finish. 2) When The Levee Breaks - The groove and the production of the drum sound go hand-in-hand, but his fills towards the end, and in particular, the triplets he plays between hands and feet (and finishing with an actual triplet with his foot) represent why his fearless approach to playing is iconic, and not just admirable. He could have easily played this song safe from beginning to end, but he took his biggest chances towards the end... 3) Since I've Been Loving You (BBC) - This makes the studio version sound downright pedestrian (and properly leaves most of the accolade to Robert Plant's masterful vocal performance). This one should be studied for anyone interested in playing in 6/8. Bonham's ability to mix fills between his hands and feet, go in and out of time signatures (while always landing on the 1), and still complementing and pushing the music and musicians around him is, in my opinion, a masterpiece. If a blues guitar player can't hang with a drummer who throws some of these fills and dynamics into a song, he don't deserve to be playing the blues... 4) Achilles Last Stand - Again, his composition throws a lot of ideas at you, but the toughest part, but most interesting groove (in my opinion) is his little shuffle / disco beat at the end. It even sounds like he starts it, feels it teetering, goes back to the normal groove for a second, and then gets back into doubles with the feet that lock in with the bass, while simultaneously opening and closing the hi-hat. It ain't impossible to play, but it ain't easy, either. 5) Sick Again - Really interesting beat on the turn around, and if you're familiar with the live versions of this song, then you know that fills he usually threw in on the breakdowns are pure muscle. The studio version is a good skeleton to build off, but this song turned into Arnold Schwarzenegger live. It is definitely worth knowing how to play and adopt into your own style. 6) Candy Store Rock - I know it's not everyone's favorite, but there's no denying how creative Bonham was in coming up with a part that feels musical and so seamlessly jumps between different time signatures. Take the drums on their own, and it's a fantastic groove. 7) Travelling Riverside Blues - Some of the best groove drumming and bass playing ever laid down by Zeppelin, and therefore, the whole world. Don't even get me started on the fills he starts doing with his feet about halfway through the song. Sheer brilliance and execution! 8) Fool In The Rain - The beat itself is great, but it's all the nuance that he throws in with the ghost notes throughout the song that really test your technique. It's one of the ultimate songs to learn how to push and pull in-between every hit. 9) The Crunge - It ain't as simple as just playing the notes. It's learning how to make the hi-hat itself 'swing' by not opening it up to much when you're making those accents. If you want to learn to come up with iconic drum parts, this is a great place to start. 10) In My Time Of Dying - Start to finish monster. Honorable Mention: Four Sticks - Great foundation to build off for ideas in soloing, getting away from a traditional beat on the hi-hat, kick and snare, and mixing in triplets with a more straight forward beat.

A groove that not a lot know about is Poor Tom. The snare kick combo with the hat on the offbeat. Sick

The off beat bass drum of "Ramble On" reminds me of another (sadly overlooked) gem: "Poor Tom" from "Coda". Plus, in the latter song the drum track IS basically the whole song. Absolutely brilliant! I'd also like to point out the super funny displacement occurring in "Nobody's Fault But Mine".

Good Times Bad Times is my favorite. Used this song as an example of why I needed a cowbell for the 16th Bday. Great song to get your doubles locked down after lot's of practice.

Fool in the rain is still my favorite Bonham groove

Good times bad times is such a fun one to play so is when the levee breaks. Thanks for this video!

Easliky imitated, rarely duplicated. I love it. Bonham was the OG hip hop beat maker. A true musicians drummer.. I don’t know about you guys, but it took me years of constant, deliberate PRACTICE to be able to play Bonham drum beats as smooth and sexy as he made it look. “One can be born to do amazing things, but no one is born with it. Only practice practice practice is what will render your best performance “. CC (encouragement from teachers should not be overlooked).

John Bonham’s fills are out of this world. It’s the secret sauce of all Led Zepplin songs.

When the levee breaks is an iconic drum beat

Funny story about Andy Johns from a former bandmate of mine in L.A. ... so my friend's band was hanging out at a club in town, and ran into Andy Johns, and the subject of Bonham came up. The band's drummer apparently wasn't as enamored with Bonham as most everyone else is and Andy Johns told the drummer that he wasn't fit to hold Bonham's drum sticks. A fight broke out, people were removed and there you go.

My favorite is "Rock and Roll". Also "Four Sticks" and "Black Dog".

“The Ocean” has an underrated Bonham groove.

Over the hills and far away. He was one of the greatest.

After all these years I realise that yes Bonzo was very clearly one of the most inventive drummers who has ever lived.

One missing, Fool In The Rain groove.

One groove no one seems to talk about but should be great to learn is The Crunge.

Achilles Last Stand is by far my favorite song by Zeppelin the groove is awesome....

Fool in the rain is one of the hardest beats that took me forever to learn. It’s a universally used half time shuffle. Lots and lots of practice getting this one down.

The sound of the drum makes me wanna hear him play all the time

Yessir! Lookin’ forward to this one!

Love this! One of my favorites in the video is In My Time of Dying. I love all the directions the drums go in that song.

Fool in the rain is my personal favourite

I really enjoyed this whole video from start to finish. Bonham has so many intricacies and your videos withing capture them all.

R.I.P. Bonzo, there will never be another with such great feel to bring to the drum kit.

You actually played the Rock n Roll intro correctly. It's so easy to tell when someone gets it wrong! Nice job

Just started getting the basics of fool in the rain down after lots and lots of practice.

I'm glad you guys are still doin stuff. Hope you guys are good after that storm.

Just amazing. Great demonstrations!

Fun to watch cause most of them are so influential till these days. Maybe every Zep song has some Bonham's beat worthy to name, but I really missed hearing Black Dog's outro. It's so unique! And the live version from 73' just blow me away.

Loved them all. One of my all time favorites - Moby Dick.

Ramble On is my favorite...just got to see Jason Bonham play it live!! Sooo good🤘🤘🤘

Love the vid. I know most Drummers play with the Bass but Bohnam did so much interaction with Page and the guitar as well

Personal favorite: The Crunge. Such a unique groove and sound that's just so damn fun.

That is the best cover of the Rock & Roll intro ive ever heard💥👍

This was great.....Loved the Good Times ,Bad Times demonstration

No “Fool in the Rain”? Arguably Bonham’s most groovy groove!

Personally, I love slowing down and playing "Since I've Been Loving You" since high school. Also, I'm so accustomed to adding extra bass notes during "Levee Breaks" when I know they aren't there. Just a habit I've been trying to kick (good pun) forever now. Tremendous video.

I always love your playing and lessons Brandon! How about a lesson on "The Wanton Song"? That, is a killer groove.

Outstanding, and that kit sounds spot on

Bonham is My Favourite Drummer Such a Incredible Unique and Game Changing! His Creative Technique Groove Feel and Sound Make Him The greatest Drummer Ever!

my fav. Bonham drum groves !? JUST ALL !

Really cool grooves😀👍👍👍

Thank you very much !!!

Bravo! I love them all, and you play them well Drum Brother!

Super cool 😎. I love your lesson. Amazing

Hello. Bonzo is simply a Beast. On "Achilles Last Stand" it is devastating. John Bonham Forever! Thanx for this. ;)

Always appreciate your lessons and videos, you are an amazing drummer! 🤘🏼🔥

those drums sound great, sweet playing Brandon

sounds amazing and great playing!

Dude the mixing is on point!

Nice to see a breakdown of “Rock & Roll” and “Good Times Bad Times” intros. “Black Dog” groove would be great. Also some Bonham licks breakdown would be great.

Rock and Roll was my favorite - They are all good though ! You play awesome! I was just watching Brian Tichy - Amazing !

Dazed and Confused, How Many More Times, Carouselambra. Great vid.

Fool in the rain is my favourite bonzo beat

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻thanks man!!! I always loved Achilles and Inmigrant

Thank you!!!!

Awesome, as usual! I'd like to see next, of course, Black Dog and Stairway to Heaven (the out-of-tempo parts especially!)

Good times bad times takes the cake on this one, though Fool in the Rain may be my all time fave. Surprising it didn’t make it onto here. Anyway, thanks Brandon. You rock!!🤘🤘

Amazing video!

Amazing 🙌🔥🔥

Good stuff!!!

Great stuff, Brandon. This kit sounds incredible. powerful, dry and yet heavy in the right way. The rock n' roll intro sounds easy, but to get the count right, you have to start the tempo before you hit the first note. it is a thing most drummers who cover this song never get it right, so it was such a good feeling to hear it played exactly like Bonzo did. Ps. Nice socks. hehe

That was awesome!!!👍

love to see it!

You nailed it!

My sister is a Led Zeppelin fan. I know a guy who saw them live twice in the 70s. I really like Dyer Maker.

Lokura bro! Gracias

Thanks, that was great

Please breakdown Black Dog I am learning that song. Great video Drumeo as always! 😁🙏

Love the drums the Ocean

The Wanton Song is another great song like The Immigrant Song where he constantly plays with the placement of the bass drum

Love it!!

Dude, I want you play the whole songs. You're pretty spot-on. All you need to get the groove, is a couple burnt joints and an empty glass of bourbon.

You are amazing!

Nice job on the grooves. Noticed the K.D. beater leaning forward when it made contact, surprised you didn't tilt the front of the kick up to square off the beater.

John repetia basicamente os mesmos desenhos nas músicas, muito bem aplicados!

Great lesson. Bonham 🤘🏿

Muy bueno, saludos desde buenos aires!

IN MY TIME OF DYING great drums on that track , very fun to play

Out of the tiles is my favorite

Bonham wore those shoes too. Integral part of the result.

Love that you played the Speed King pedal to do this. Doesn't have enough squeak for my taste though.....😅

I like the idea of you playing a Ludwig Speed King B.D. pedal. Just like Bonzo did.

George Fludas should've been invited to play this!!!

loved In My Time of Dying would really like to see you guys cover The Wanton Song

EXCELLENT !!!!

Wonderful the way you explain any bit of the god drummers!!! Cool!!!

Nice job playing those grooves. Song Remains The Same isnt note per note correct, but its my favorite. That kit must have been fun to play too :)

In my time of dying. To me, hands down the coolest song to play along to.

There's so many grooves he created that are iconic, you could probably do a second and third video. Here are some of my favorties: Were Gonna Groove Travelin Riverside Blues (BBC Comp Album) The Crudge The Wanton Song Out on the Tiles Candy Store Rock Casolambra (not sure on spelling) Heartbreaker Living Loving Maid The Rover The Ocean Nobody's Fault but Mine Poor Tom Darlene Walter's Walk

Loved this video! Could you do a breakdown of the fool in the rain drum beat?

I love this

Gotta do Black Dog for us, with the time signatures and over the bar phrasing.

Add an Out on the Tiles bonus :)

Rock on!