Celebrating John Bonham's Birthday

On this date, May 31, 1948 John Bonham was born. He went on to be the power house drummer in Led Zeppelin. He died too soon essentially ending the band. Todsay we celebrate the music he left behind.

Here is John Bonham with Robert Plant before Zeppelin took flight in The Band of Joy...

Here he is with Led Zeppelin in 1977 performing Moby Dick..24 minutes worth of Bonzo...

Here is a shorter piece "Bonzo's Montreux"

Here is a rare interview with Robert Plant and John Bonham circa 1970

Below is a report of his death on the news...

Thanks for the songs, the thunder in the rock, you are missed...