Tag: John Bonham

Lights, Legends, and the Lens: How Led Zeppelin’s Epic July 1973 Madison Square Garden Concerts Were Captured for The Song Remains the Same

“Lights, Legends, and the Lens: How Led Zeppelin’s Epic July 1973 Madison Square Garden Concerts Were Captured for The Song Remains the Same” In the final days of July 1973—on...

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The Day the Thunder Fell Silent: The Tragic Death of John Bonham, the End of Led Zeppelin, and the Heartbreaking Final Chapter of Rock’s Most Powerful Drummer

On 24 September 1980, Led Zeppelin’s drummer, John Bonham, was picked up by the band’s assistant, Rex King, to join the others for rehearsals at Bray Studios, where they were...

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From Led Zeppelin to Local Theater: A Pilgrimage to the Iconic Physical Graffiti Buildings on New York’s St. Mark’s Place

From Led Zeppelin to Local Theater: A Pilgrimage to the Iconic Physical Graffiti Buildings on New York’s St. Mark’s Place Tucked away in the heart of Manhattan’s East Village, the...

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From Openers to Icons: How Led Zeppelin Electrified the Fillmore East in 1969 and Rewrote the Rules of Live Rock Performance

“From Openers to Icons: How Led Zeppelin Electrified the Fillmore East in 1969 and Rewrote the Rules of Live Rock Performance” In the winter and spring of 1969, an emerging...

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Sticks of Thunder: Imagining the Ultimate Drum Duel Between John Bonham and Cozy Powell — Two Titans Who Redefined Rock Rhythms Forever

“Sticks of Thunder: Imagining the Ultimate Drum Duel Between John Bonham and Cozy Powell — Two Titans Who Redefined Rock Rhythms Forever” In the world of rock music, few names...

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The moment Led Zeppelin beat The Beatles: John Bonham and Robert Plant react to being the “number one” band

A question as old as time remains the biggest debate in rock music: who is the better group out of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin or The Rolling Stones? If you...

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John Bonham’s Thunder Reigns at Madison Square Garden: The Legendary Six-Night Led Zeppelin Residency of June 1977

“John Bonham’s Thunder Reigns at Madison Square Garden: The Legendary Six-Night Led Zeppelin Residency of June 1977” In June 1977, Madison Square Garden in New York City became the epicenter...

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Striking Gold in Record Time: How Led Zeppelin’s Debut Album Achieved RIAA Gold Certification on July 22, 1969 and Redefined Rock’s Rise to Stardom

Striking Gold in Record Time: How Led Zeppelin’s Debut Album Achieved RIAA Gold Certification on July 22, 1969 and Redefined Rock’s Rise to Stardom On July 22, 1969, just six...

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Led Zeppelin announce new live EP to celebrate ‘Physical Graffiti’ turning 50

Led Zeppelin have unveiled plans to release, Live E.P., to celebrate 50 years of their classic album, Physical Graffiti. The forthcoming release will arrive on September 12th. Additionally, on the...

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A Brotherhood of Thunder and Riffs: The Unique Relationship and Lasting Legacy of Tony Iommi and John Bonham in Rock History

A Brotherhood of Thunder and Riffs: The Unique Relationship and Lasting Legacy of Tony Iommi and John Bonham in Rock History Though Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath and John Bonham...

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