Plant never got over the loss of John Bonham. And Jimmy Page never got over the end of Led Zeppelin.

Jason killed it in the Led Zeppelin Celebration Day concert

I love the way Led Zeppelin always respects the memory of John Bonham! They could have made millions upon millions doing reunion tours but they don't!

John was really a once in a lifetime drummer

Robert Plant was right. Losing John Bonham was such a tragic loss.

Led Zeppelin stepped down with integrity-dignity. Pretty admirable after all these years. Bonzo was & still is irreplaceable.

Gotta love Robert Plant for sticking to the statement. There will never be another Led Zeppelin. I'm so happy to have been alive on Earth during their reign.

I JUST MET Robert Plant a couple hours ago! Spoke to him for 5 minutes, and one of the things he spoke of the most was Bonham. He was still very sad that his great friend had died. Told me they had erected a monument to Bonham in Birmingham, and I should check it out. He has tremendous respect for Bonham.

Jason Bonham turned into a really good guy. He didn’t try to get out of his Dads shadow, he embraced it! John Bonham was the greatest drummer ever!

Crazy that Jason is so much older now than his dad John was when he died.....

Can’t imagine how tough it was for Plant to break the news about John’s passing to Jason, whew...

Hagar is 71, Howard 65, Jason 52 and Mikie 64...I am 56 myself and even I can't believe how well all of these dudes have aged..Such talent !

The Kennedy Center honors, Heart was amazing doing Stairway!

"Fool in the rain" !! Enough said... nobody on earth plays it like his father did..

The 2007 Led Zeppelin show with Jason on drums was amazing. John Bonhams legacy will stand the test of time.

25 September 1980 Day the music died for me. God Bless You Jason. Your Dad has to be proud of You..

He did his dad proud at the Kennedy Center.

Lovely story of Robert tearing up...he really loved John...

No Howard, John taught Jason to play drums after he died.

Robert chooses to do his own thing and I have tremendous respect for him because of this. He wants to keep moving forward and trying new things. No two of his solo albums sound alike.

Glad to know he’s carrying on the legacy of his late dad. Well done Jason

Jason is an absolute DUDE. So glad he got his life straightened out and has been a part of so many excellent projects over the years.

Rest in peace to the greatest drummer ever, John Bonham.

I remember where I was when I heard Bonzo had died. I’ll never forget it. Same with Elvis and Gord Downie of The Hip. Cheers from Canada.

Jason Bonham is probably one of the best drummers on the Planet and carries John Bonham in his heart!! Just to watch Jason Drum is an experience, so wonderful and just mesmerising!! And such a nice guy!

Listening to Jason talk about Robert Plant and His father brings tears to my eyes

Honestly, not to take anything from Jason, he does his dad proud, but this segment is one of the reasons I love Stern. Thanks for posting this.

Jason played with Led Zep in London like a drum King. Dad's proud Jason. Amen

John Bonham was only alive another 6 months after the Genesis Duke album was released. What a huge loss for the world, but most of all for his young son.

Saw Jason with Healing Sixes at a small bar in South Bend Indiana, had a beer and talked with him!!! He’s SO humble and such a wonderful man. Love this dude!!!

Phil Collins knew Bonham *before* LZ was even around? That's awesome.

You can hear the sadness in his voice when he speaks about his Pop which is natural for someone who loved their father or mother (IMO)

I really feel for Jason, a fine musician who, just for his last name, is expected to play like his father. It is not any musician’s job to sound like or emulate any other. His dad had otherworldly skills at the drumset, and a style so perfectly crafted it will never be duplicated. If Jason’s last name was Smith, he would be a very busy drummer, working at perhaps a slightly lower pay grade, but receiving the respect he is due without all the hype.

Led Zep Kennedy Center honours makes me cry every time. Jason was amazing 👌

I can’t get over Sammy being 71. Looks and sounds great

The London reunion concert with Jason was untouchable. The best way for Zep to go out. No more final tours like the only in it for the money bands. Stones Kiss, who and on.... Thanks JB. Your father is smiling.

Literally one week after I purchased my first drum kit ( my Ludwig 26, 14,16,18in) Bonham set up Bonzo died. Wish I was old enough to see him live back in the day..

Page, Plant and Jones have done a significantly better job of preserving the legacy of Zep. I think Plant is very smart to not carry on doing Zep because there is only one way to go...and that's down.

I am happy to see Jason Bonham is living a good life. How hard it must have been to lose your father at a young age. Robert Plant always kept an eye on Jason.

Awesome guy. Thankful he has carried that legacy torch on.

I was just listening to Zeppelin's first three albums today and reminiscing about seeing them at Knebworth in 79. As the English say, it was magic because the concert had so many bands playing all day long and then Zeppelin came on as it got dark. I heard they weren't happy with their performance but I heard nothing but the roar of the 100,000+ audience! A reunion tour isn't necessary. How do you ever top Everest? Just amazing musicians and I thought to myself after listening to just their first three albums, this was only the beginning!

Saw Jason's led zeppelin experience it was awesome and emotional. First class guy Jason and a hell of a drummer.

Howard went right to the question I was curious about - The Kennedy Center Honors. Great job.

All four of Zeppelins members were incredible in their own way and together their magic was 10 times greater than any one of them by themself and that was what was so special about Zeppelin and that's why Robert was adamant about never continuing without John and it would be good if Howard would give them all credit for what they did because in the past he had bashed them all as being one of the biggest rip-offs and thieves of other people's music of all time which I think if Howard really understood everything they did he would realize that that was really not right to categorize them like that. When they started out they did alot of copies simply because they had to come up with an album right away and they were only together for a month or two so the thing is as the band progressed they wrote more and more of their own material and that's how almost all bands went on as they progressed so to bash them like that as he did when that Stairway to Heaven issue came out about how Page took that riff and turned it into one of the greatest anthems in rock history I think that was a bit unfair and this is what I tell everybody you can take any of those original songs from the original artist and play them side-by-side with the Zeppelin version and I would say 99.9% of people would never listen to the original version again so yes they should have given credit a little earlier and all that sort of thing but the real villains with all of that stuff in my opinion were the record companies who literally raped those black artists and left them hanging out to dry without any royalties at all for their music so in a way Zeppelin did them all of favor because ironically they probably made more money through Zeppelin paying them what they deserved then their own record labels possibly... Anyways, Jason is an awesome guy and his father would be very proud of him continuing his legacy like this he's one of the few children of rock stars that actually grew up to be a hell of a good person and seems so grounded with a good head on his shoulders...a real chip off the old block Jason is in character as well as a great artist himself. Peace, Bob M.

as a drummer, i can’t describe the impact this mans father had on my life, i just recently got a tattoo of the three interlocking rings on my wrist

Great interview. That's what I love about Howard. It's truly an inside the ropes interview every time.

Hey Stern,...he was not crying..he was showing amazing emotion and love.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Both John and Jason are beyond the curve when it comes to greatness. It's hard to believe that Jason is 20 years older than his father was when he died. What a trip man.

We miss your Dad and love you Jason. Thanks Bonzo...👍💖

I've seen Jason Bonham live, WOW! absolutely amazing!

Jason Bonham and Sammy Hagar playing together wow.

Nobody could replace anyone in Zeppelin.

Led Zeppelin was the greatest band EVER!!! Jason has done his father John justice, evern since Kingdom Come.

I can appreciate what Jason Bonham has matured to over the decades, as I was starting out in life, as a peer of our common generation. He's a respectable man and a great drummer. Salute Jason Bonham Thanking Howard Stern for keeping us in the world Very good to know that we can still find it these days Something like this

Even Great Jazz Drummers, comment about The Greatness of John Bonham.

well, lets be fair here, jasons "toy kit" was still a ludwig vistalite that john had ludwig make for him.

I don't know if Jason is as good as his dad but his father taught him very well and can mimic much of his dad's work note for note!

Jason is a stand up man! And very talented. I saw them do the Led Zeppelin Experience at the Hard Rock. It was absolutely fantastic. It's like listening to Zep only with a different Jason Flair. The amps to the guitars, the mellotron, they had everything. thanks Howard and Jason for the interview. You are already an icon.

If Bill Burr has not seen this already, someone make sure he does, please.

RIP Bonham, a man on fire

People to this day still do not understand how much of a loss Bonzo was to Robert Plant. There is no Led Zeppelin without John Bonham. The one off was just a conjuring up of some of their old magic. One last spell from the greatest band that has ever played rock and rock.

I met your Dad in Vancouver B.C. In the 70s when when Led Zeppelin played there.

JB is the only person who could fill in for John Henry Bonham and do it with authenticity and soul. Like Slide guitar player Derrick Trucks who played Duane Allmans slide parts in the Allman Brothers Band, Jasons Drum parts are perfect and spot on. Its All in the family and its Amazing how musical gifts some times run in the family.

I think he’s the only guy who can play Bonzo’s parts note-for-note.

I remember growing up, I always thought Led Zeppelin “broke up” because of drama between the band. I’m young and wasn’t even born when they were big. Anyway, now I know they chose to stop playing after Bonzo died, it’s completely understandable but heartbreaking. I’m getting into the band now and every time I watch any Led Zeppelin related, I’m on the verge of tears. The closest comparison I have to relate to, is the day Prince died. Time stood still and there was a universal shift, nothing has been the same since. As phenomenal as he was, I wish John Bonham could have left the band, he loved it but hated touring. His kids meant the world to him and I wish he could’ve been around for them.

Jason you do a great job follow your passion

It's not so much that John was a "heavy hitter" as much as he had a lot of snap to his playing. He knew how to hit hard, but light if that makes sense? Maybe you have to be a drummer to understand what I'm saying. You didn't see John breaking heads and cymbals all over the place. He really knew how to swing correctly.

Jason is excellent. Catch him if you can.

That was the best Howard. That short discussion with Jason answered every question I have ever had about Zeppelin and John. Thank you, and by the way, love your show for over 30 yrs, signed up on day one of Sirrius for you. I ain't suckin' up just I never get ta call in. You and Robin and Fred, well, y'all are just the best. Peace Out and Fish On my brother

who else better to fill Bonhams shoes then his son??? he plays great. John be proud

What a great interview and a great Legacy John Bonham left behind with his son Jason! I definitely respect both of them as Great Drummers ! Kudos to John and Jason Bonham!

Seeing the resemblance of Bonzo in his face.

John Bonham could do things with one foot peddle, todays drummers can`t do with two! Don`t take my word for it listen to some of there tracks. He was A BEAST on drums!

Led Zeppelin will alway be the best band ever ! Nuff said ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

He was amazing with Foreigner!! Jason rules! Phil Collins rules (the story is amazing here) and John Bonham rules too !

I love Black Country Communion 🤘🏻 fantastic band

Damn his voice sounds just like his dads. Right before the ocean

Jason, thanks for keeping the legacy going!

Amazing group and respect to Jason what a needless loss for everyone :((

Some year's of seriously good music sitting in one room, thanks!

What a great interview. Love you Jason! ✌️❤️

I'm so glad Jason cleared the air about Bonham hitting hard. Bonham tuned his drums a certain way and his technicians knew how to record the space he would fill up acoustically to make his drums sound huge. It's fascinating.

Much love and respect to anyone reading this.. Music makes the world go round, love, life, feel. God bless.

Sheesh I teared up as well just hearing this!

Got my Bonham sized drum kit set up in the house. Heck knows how I've never had a noise complaint. He's one of the most important drummers of our time. I wish I could have seen Zeppelin live and met John.

Am I the only one who wishes that Jason would put BONHAM back together. Damn that was a good band.

MY GOD PLEASE ; Robert, Jimmy, John Paul, and Jason ... REUNITE ONE MORE TIME !!! JUST ONE MORE.... All of you together can make happy a lot of people in these days....

As much as it hurts to lose the music that could have been, the decision to avoid reforming another incarnation = best possible decision. I love how they remain flawlessly loyal to Bonzo. It's right on so many levels.

One of your best interviews ,Howard !

Phils an underrated drummer

I play only 3 songs on drums. Song Remains The Same. Achilles Last Stand. When The Levee Breaks. I mastered them by ear then sold my drumset. Thank you John Bonham.

Sounds like John Bonham as well

Moby Dick is still the single greatest drum song I’ve ever heard RIP Bonham

What!?! No mention of the very young, very cool, gum chewing Jason beating the hell outta the drums in the Zepp docu-concert "The Song Remains the Same". Anyone?!...

For me, Jason is fully a part of the legend that is Led Zeppelin. God, I miss that band.

Beautiful story !!!

"he hits em'right" uyp 🙏

BonJo was the soul of Led Zeppelin! RIP, great man!

Ahhhh, The Good Ol Day’s 🎸🎼☮️😎

Great interview to Jason!