Trivia

Learnt to play drums with his bare hands while as a member of the Blue Star Trio in 1963. He replaced Bill Harvey, a jazz drummer, who taught him techniques on how to do it without injuring his fists.

Died from asphyxiation on his own vomit at the home of guitarist Jimmy Page in Windsor, England while preparing for 1980 U.S. tour.

Father of Jason Bonham and Zoe Bonham.

As a rule, John Bonham strenuously avoided granting interviews, valuing his own privacy. However, the drummer relented on just the one occasion when he agreed to be interviewed by Billy Connolly.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Led Zeppelin in 1995.

Rock musician, drummer for Led Zeppelin.

Son of Jack Bonham and Joan Bonham.

Sister is Deborah Bonham, who has a singing career of her own.

First band was Terry Web and The Spiders.

His cameo in the film "Son of Dracula" (1974) marked an exceptionally rare break from Led Zeppelin.