When I see John Bonham, my heart aches with pain. I feel so sorry that this great musician burned out from alcohol at the peak of his fame and didn't continue his career as a magnificent drummer. Even to this day, I rarely come across drummers of his caliber. There is no doubt that Bonham made Led Zeppelin unique; his contribution to Led Zeppelin's music was immense. I'd love to see the great ones alive as long as possible.

Once in a great while, an almost superhuman person comes along who makes you wonder how in the world they do what they do. And John Bonham is definitely one of them.

Technique and style. Never boring. As a child I could always tell a Zeppelin song by the drums. Very signifying. Unique.

Proof you don't need 8 toms, 2 bass drums, 2 snares and 11 cymbals! This man did it with talent!

I was fifty feet from the stage and couldn't believe this solo back in the summer of 77. 77,000 of us got a treat of a life time. They rocked the Kingdom like no one ever did before or after. ticket cost 37 bucks if you can believe it.

Like him or not, John Bonham was and is still one of the major influences in rock and roll drumming. He lives forever in my memory!

Bonham is a fucking monster. Everyone knows he's extremely good but you have to understand even a bit of drumming to fully comprehend how good he is technically. He's not just a flashy drummer who mindlessly bangs drums hard. There is a ton of method to his madness.

Listen.....you can hear Buddy Rich in this solo, Gene Krupa is in there, John is playing this solo with a sense of calm, which most drummers never have. He includes press rolls, single strokes, bass rhythm keeping the whole thing together, hi hat keeping time while John plays around. John Bonham was the most under-rated drummer of the modern rock era.

The best compliment I can give to Led Zeppelin is that I have to constantly remind myself that I didn`t imagine them....They really existed.

These concerts were legendary for their length. Richard Cole (Zeppelin's tour manager) once told a story of a new roadie waiting in the wings for his next duty and several other roadies asked him if wanted to go across the street for a few pints of ale. When he said he couldn't because they were in the middle of a concert, the others laughed at him and said "Don't worry, they'll still be here when we get back. Bonzo's solo alone is about two pints long."

Bonham was the best drummer ever. I was in 8th grade getting ready to board the school bus after school when I heard he died. I will never forget that day. Zeppelin was and still is my favorite band of all time.

This era of talent is unbelievable we don’t seem to produce quality as this any more .

He was a very powerful player. When you watch this video you will see how much finesse he uses and how relaxed he is. That’s a pro!

The dude was a Beast on drums !!!

I have one word to say ,WOW !!!!

I loved how he'd said, "playing the drums was always the only thing I could ever do right" this is def one of the more interesting solos I've seen him do, he was a beast of a drummer✌🏼️

oh man. 10 minutes in and I don't think I've seen him actually hit a cymbal yet. now that's some pure drumming!!

I can't get over his stamina. Amazing!!!!

John Bonham's kit has been silent for 41 years now; he left us back in September 25, 1980, at the age of 32. RIP to the greatest rock drummer of all time.

In 1970 in Montreal I saw my first concert ever...Led Zeppelin. In 1977 I saw this concert. It was the last time I got to see them. Nobody comes close to these guys.

Its the first time I have ever seen that and anybody who watches it will understand why he is classed as one of the greatest drummers that has ever lived, those that put dislikes really do need to seek counselling cause theres something wrong with them.

So amazing how he plays with just a simple kit n make it sound like hes beating on tons of them.Only he can produce that sound,The legend the goat will never be forgotten.

Bonham's style and techniques are so original and authentic,he knows how to make the drums sound fuckin beautiful.he uses each piece so elegantly and uniform.he was truly one of a kind.im still impressed as if I heard it the first time.his performances get me so pumped up.

The greatest rock drummer ever…was a blue-collar guy going to work. Yet another reason to love him. RIP my brother.

Phenomenal! Very articulate with his drums! Like telling a story almost.

The best part is at the end when he starts stick twirling while he's playing a triplet solo. All this after he just beat the hell out of his drums for 25 minutes. What a bad ass! And world great a d influencial drummer. Bonzo!!!

Been playing drums since I was 5. This gentleman introduced me on playing with total FEEL, not just keeping a beat. There has been no one like him since. My drumming has become sooooo much more fun! Have people come up to me and comment on how I make the song. I tell them I owe it all to John Henry Bonham!

So damn good, just masterful. Some things can't be taught, they just are! What a wonder, I miss him so much.

*THE BEST ROCK DRUMMER OF ALL TIME.....BONZO*

"The man who played tambourine on battle of Evermore". LOL I knew I knew this percussionist from somewhere!

The level of concentration required to play like this is mind blowing. Keeping that hi hat steady while improvising complex patterns like that on the snare is really an incredible feat. He constantly changes it up. develops an idea & moves on fluidly to the next. His feel & timing are a joy to watch.

Great solo! Hey, all you Camera guys/Producers/Editors/Lighting guys: We don't want to see a face with no hands, or black screen/no light! He's playing the solo with his hands & feet! The same goes for all instruments! Thank you. A still active percussionist for 60 years, up to 5 bands/20 hrs. a week, not including my own practice time.

What a machine of power n creativity

Led Zeppelin.....They Were Rock N Roll In It's Purest Form.....Loud, Raw, Perfect.....Never To Be Duplicated

Iv'e been a BONZO fan since a very long time and i have never heard such a structured drummer play as good as him he played with grace, off beat music, drum solos that no one could copy, and a monster drum smasher when he wanted too but the best thing about BONZO was he played his way no copy cat lameass playing just strait up drum pounding magic....... Thee best bar none.

Outstanding! Love the Max Roach/Drum Also Waltzes reference. So many wonderful vignettes here! A true master class! Bonham could do no wrong behind the kit! Taste, power, grace and that unmistakable, FAT tone! Love it!

Some times Life is too fast... And some times too short ! I was born in this year and still i have not seen anything that compare‘s. Rest in Peace!!! Mr. Bonham

Never lost time. I was counting. The best of the best.

He's crazy! He's a God of Drummers! He's the real artist. He's the One and Only. And the most important thing is: He's from our world of Rock 'N' Roll, not other music!

Thanks John...for everything.

My mom always calls my dad Bonzo because she says the reason she first agreed to go on a date with him was because he looked exactly like an Italian John Bonham and of course that was her favorite band. Shallow? Perhaps. Understandable? ABSOLUTELY. We're talking about John friggin Bonham, you go on the date.

I love how he starts playing "The Drum Also Waltzes" by the great Max Roach here...

Amazing stamina. He never lost the beat for one millisecond.

Incredible!!! He must use every single muscle in his body to do this. He IS the best drummer of all. So much talent. RIP!!! Totally amazing 🙌

Took me many hours per day almost everyday to learn this mans genius. We're talking bout 38 yrs ago and i can still watch him go at it today. I'll never give up on the god of drums. He made his kit sing a tune. It's not what you do with your feet and hands. Its what you feel in your soul. If you don't feel him, you won't learn him. Bonzi left us too early!! God wanted the god of drums to teach drumming in heaven. RIP. JHB 🎵

In the worst days of his career, he sounded better than anyone ever. His beats and improvisations are masterpieces .. The world for itself .. His solo is never boring, with others it simply becomes at one point .. Greatest ever.. rip man..

Listening to this i heard a terrestrial man, a musician, a drummer, dissolve himself and rebirth himself into the cosmos, take a journey around, look here, look over there, become a wizened traveler and return an enlightened man. what a beautiful experience. He transcended his instrument, he transcended himself. This was not a drum solo, it was a journey.

John Bonham played those drums like no other & I am thankful to have seen them 3X at MSG.. '73, '75, '77 all for nothing...

This solo from that tour has never been my favorite. It sounds, feels tired and mundane . . . 4/27/77, 6/21/77, 6/10/77, those have that 'energy', though I always felt it was dwindling at this point. I love 2/28/75 and 5/13/73, both the shows and Bonzo's solos. Imagine being on top of the world at twenty years old as one of the world's greatest living drummers, and in twelve years time you would be dead?

John the great "absolute" genius

nobody will ever have as much talent on drums as this man did. Never. Sure they try and copy him, to imitate him and some are even pretty good at it... but thats the thing, they are imitations... He was unique and creative, he helped pave the way for drummers today. He was truly one of a kind and a legend. Led Zeppelin are legends... the entire band was unique and one of a kind. They worked so well together, like a well oiled machine. The accented each other and made each other superstars... Everyone got a chance to strut their stuff on stage... Every member got to shine on at least 1 song on each album. That is why they were the best band of all time... and people are still playing their music today

22:18 sounds totally sci-fi. That is the wildest sound effect to drums ever heard no doubt in drum solo history. Seriously wicked drum solo to boot. Bonzo is The Drum Solo 👑 King. 🏆👍

John Bonham boppppppppppp .Man could bang anything and make it sound good ! Best drum player to ever excist he hit the drums harder then anyone ever , hands down !

Even as he was slowly killing himself with the booze, he was the greatest rock drummer to walk the earth.

An awesome rock drummer, the best in my opinion..I like how he keeps the 8th notes going on the Hi-Hat

Really John was a real musical genius.. I can’t think of anyone really that plays that well with such musicality as himself.

Seeing the negative comment's is ok. Try to remember, he KNEW he had to play a long time, so it wasn't gonna be a Rock n Roll/Black Dog intro. Yeah he was fat, but the whole band had toured for 8 YEARS by now. I appreciate seeing this video, even if it didnt make the DVD collection. RIP Bonzo, Led Zep Forever.

It's great to finally see the respect drummers deserve.

There was, and will forever be, only one Bonzo. 🤘🔥

As I watch these clips that I was actually at when ever they played in NY I now realize that bonzo definitely is the greatest drummer of my time. For a while I was on the fence between him and Bill Bruford (King crimson) because they are the only ones that can roll that kicker but bonzo was just a man possessed. All day, every day!!?? When I saw them at the garden when they filmed song remains the same I was 5 rows back from the stage and his kicker was actually thumping my chest. I was literally plastered back and the 2 hits of double barrel orange sunshine made it that much more intense. So happy all of you will never forget greatness

MANN...LED ZEPPLIN...one of the most important bands in the world...and they allowed his drummer to performe such a solo in a live tour!! They knew he was really speciall...a one of a kind....GOD BLESS HIM!!!

Meu Deus!!! Nunca tinha visto isso antes!!! 23:41 ele gira a baqueta com a mão direita feito um helicóptero e continua o solo pauleira com a esquerda!!!! It's amazing. RIP Bonzo. The Master of The drumm.

Smoothest rock drummer

Bonham didn't just flail away and show off, this is actually structured and more interesting than an average drum solo. There's light and shade, like all Zeppelin songs. That's what made him the greatest; having all the power and skill in the world to give little hints... yet showing restraint so you never knew what his limits were.

I think he improvised this whole solo just being creative... measure after measure after measure like just being so chill making stuff up every second.. just freaking incredible 💪🏼💪🏼

His last time performing this solo, this one encompasses all eras for him. Fantastic unedited solo, so many great moments in this. ESP when he turned off the snare and goes full tribal. About half way through, and the part leading up to it is just amazing.

Quite simply..the guvnor RIP John You were and always will be for me the greatest rock drummer of all time

Very musical drum solo. Only Bohnam could get away with a drum solo this long. He didn't need a roller coaster to either.

Forget all your Manginis and other guys who use a massive kit to show how many snare beats per second they can play, Bonzo played with his heart and soul

That was by far Bonzo's best solo, so much feel and depth to his drumming, that it goes a lot deeper then a meer cookie cutting drum solo.

One thing I like about Bonham is that he fills the gaps pretty tight. I seriously don’t know how to explain it but the beats just fit right in. The rhythm!

Not just one of the very best drummers of all time but.. ..also had about the best drum sound in the studio and on a stage live in front of an audience.. WHERE IT COUNTS 🙏 BONZO

What an amazing drummer!! Zeppelin is unmatched

Ooooo MFG !!!!! So AWESOME. 1ST TIME THAT I EVER WATCHED THIS.

The greatest drummer in the history of Rock and Roll!!! Led Zeppelin was the greatest band in Rock history. They had the best of the best.

Amen. Bonham was the best rock drummer to grace this mortal coil... Im a professional drummer & Im 51 , been playing all my life and I still am awestruck at his prowess. I've heard lots of drummers say he's thelir influence. He really is mine.To this day. I play original somgs with a a band. We listen to playbac k & i know there will be at leastvone referenc to that. Ilike saying that it was Bonhqmessque. I. alwwys like to ssy u know like Bonham would do it

Love how Bonzo became more of a wrist player late career. Can only imagine with this guy it could have done had he lived.

known as one of the worlds best and undeniably most influential drummers on every continent in every language.. for good reason. ty for the clip!

That Out on the Tiles intro is the coolest thing ever man 😍

Left handed-YES🤘🏻 Self taught-YES🤘🏻 Best bloody drummer of all time-YES YES YES YES🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

He was a unique person Everytime Jimmy page hit one note on the guitar he hits two notes on the drums I'm sure there's other drummers out there that can do that nowadays but not very many in the 60s and 70s he is still the best in my opinion !

There are many good drummers but none can ever reach the level of Bonzo. This guy is very imitated but will never be duplicated. Absolutely unique!

Calling a spade a spade, this is basically a 25min drum solo with a guy not playing the drums but smashing them and mixing unearthly rhythms in a manner that was unique to him only. It is bizarre, unsettling and utterly brilliant!!

In a vast space, some life forms have done this one of a kind performance in a tiny planet called earth and I could experience and feel their music. I would consider myself that I'm pretty lucky! Bonzo made me to start play drums and changed my life. Thank you all.

John Bohnam is and was the best drummer ever!!! Gone way too soon ❤❤❤

R.I.P. John !!!

Ridiculously good. The best band ever never to be repeated. I wish we could re live these moments of pure genius

Best rock drummer ever:)

I was at this show and remember this. We had 100 level tickets and were about 50 feet from the stage. Great show and I still have the ticket stub to prove that I was there !!!

Does anybody besides me notice that John’s wearing blue track sneakers. I used to wear them back then and they were the lightest sneakers I ever wore till this day. He wore them to contribute to his fast as a rabbit foot work. Jimi Hendrix told the other zep members that bonham had a foot as quick as a rabbit lol .

Keith Moon was the sort of drummer who was all flash. Bonzo was flash, but he knew his drum kit inside and out and didn't need to destroy it to captivate fans. Don't get me wrong. I love both of them, but Bonzo was a pure drummer

Bonzo for ever!!

I bet Bonham, Peart, Moon, and Buddy Rich are playing amazing solos in Heaven!

The soul of Led Zeppelin

I see thumbs down? Wow! Best drummer ever any ways and I know kick ass drummers know it 🤟🏻🤟🏻

I'm grateful i got to see them twice! ❤

no kidding about the trippy, wow, wish i could have seen how he did all that, thanks for posting , it was amazing!!!

I think such people are born only once in their lives.......................i love You J.B.

R.I.P. Fantastic drummer was born ever. It's my Youth, and life stills . He was only one of best. I know at last.... .

At the last minute, I sold my tickets to this show.......I missed in person the most amazing high hat and bass drum syncopation and tempo ever.