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John Bonham (1948–1980)

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Rock musician, drummer for Led Zeppelin. See more trivia »

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2013 The Voice (TV series)
Live Results Show 2 (2013) (writer: "When the Levee Breaks")
The Blind Auditions, Part 3 (2013) (writer: "When the Levee Breaks")
 
2013 60 Minutes (TV series)
His Finest Hour/Matthew Newton/Rock God/Mountain Madness (2013) (writer: "Rock and Roll", "Kashmir", "Whole Lotta Love", "Moby Dick")
 
2012 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special) (writer: "Moby Dick", "Whole Lotta Love", "Rock and Roll")
 
2012 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Episode #21.63 (2012) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love" - uncredited)
Episode #20.131 (2012) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love" - uncredited)
 
2012 Revolution (TV series)
Kashmir (2012) (writer: "Kashmir")
 
2012 Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day (documentary) (writer: "Good Times Bad Times", "In My Time of Dying", "Kashmir", "Whole Lotta Love", "Rock and Roll")
 
2012 Voice - Danmarks største stemme (TV series)
Anden blindtest (2012) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love" - uncredited)
 
2012 Argo (writer: "When the Levee Breaks")
 
2011 Formula 1: BBC Sport (TV series)
The British Grand Prix: Qualifying (2011) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love" - uncredited)
 
2010/I The Fighter (writer: "Good Times Bad Times")
 
2010 No me la puc treure del cap (TV series)
Qualsevol nit pot sortir el sol (2010) (writer: "Rock and Roll")
 
2009 Couples Retreat (writer: "ME LOVE")
 
2008 Banda sonora (TV series)
Episode #4.6 (2008) (writer: "Boogie with Stu")
 
2008 It Might Get Loud (documentary) (writer: "How Many More Times", "When the Levee Breaks", "Whole Lotta Love", "In My Time of Dying")
 
2008 Religulous (documentary) (writer: "Kashmir")
 
2008 Led Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti - A Classic Album Under Review (video documentary) (writer: "Communication Breakdown", "Boogie with Stu", "In My Time of Dying", "Kashmir")
 
2006 How Music Works (TV series documentary)
Melody (2006) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love")
 
2006 Rage (TV series)
Zakk Wylde Guest Programs Rage (2006) (writer: "Kashmir", "Communication Breakdown")
 
2004 Ocean's Twelve (writer: "Kashmir")
 
2003 Sheryl Crow: C'mon America 2003 (video documentary) (writer: "Rock and Roll")
 
2003 Australian Idol (TV series)
Top 12 Performance Show: The 70's (2003) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love")
 
2003 Led Zeppelin DVD (video documentary) (writer: "How Many More Times", "Moby Dick", "Whole Lotta Love", "Communication Breakdown", "The Ocean", "In My Time of Dying", "Rock and Roll", "Kashmir")
 
2002 Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You (TV documentary) (writer: "Kashmir" live à l'Olympia)
 
2001 Scratch (documentary) (writer: "The Crunge")
 
2000 Tool: Salival (video) (writer: "No Quarter")
 
1999 Jeff Buckley: Remembered (TV documentary) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love")
 
1998 Godzilla (writer: "Come With Me")
 
1998 Heart By-Pass (TV documentary) (writer: "Rock and Roll")
 
1995 Encomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin (video documentary) (writer: "Hey Hey What Can I Do", "D'yer Mak'er", "Out on the Tiles", "Good Times Bad Times")
 
1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (TV movie) (writer: "When the Levee Breaks")
 
1989-1993 Mystery Science Theater 3000 (TV series)
Bride of the Monster (1993) (writer: "Rock and Roll" - uncredited)
The Magic Sword (1992) (writer: "Rock and Roll")
The Crawling Eye (1989) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love" - uncredited)
Superdome (1989) (writer: "Rock and Roll")
 
1987 It's Garry Shandling's Show. (TV series)
Nancy Gets Amnesia (1987) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love")
 
1982 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (writer: "Kashmir")
 
1976 The Song Remains the Same (documentary) (writer: "Rock & Roll", "Moby Dick", "Whole Lotta Love", "Heartbreaker")
 
1974 Ape Over Love (writer: "Whole Lotta Love" - uncredited)
 
1974 Butler's Night Out (short) (writer: "Whole Lotta Love" - uncredited)
 
1970 Homer (writer: "How Many More Times")
 
1969 How It Is (TV series)
Episode dated 21 March 1969 (1969) (writer: "Communication Breakdown")
 
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1974 Son of Dracula
Musician
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2008 Bill Burr: Why Do I Do This? (TV movie) (thanks - as John Henry Bonham)
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
1997 Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (documentary)
Himself
 
1976 The Song Remains the Same (documentary)
Himself - Drummer (as Led Zeppelin)
 
1970 Beat-Club (TV series)
Episode #1.53 (1970) (as Led Zeppelin)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2006 Video on Trial (TV series)
 
2006 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
 
2005 The 47th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award (as Led Zeppelin)
 
2004 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2003 Led Zeppelin DVD (video documentary)
Himself (Drums and Percussion) (as Led Zeppelin)
 

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Personal Details


Publicity Listings:

3 Print Biographies  | 1 Article  | 5 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »


Alternate Names:

John Henry Bonham | Led Zeppelin

Height:

5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

People who don't take care of their drums really annoy me. See more »

Trivia:

Rock musician, drummer for Led Zeppelin. See more »

Trademark:

Powerful and energetic drum work See more »

Nickname:

Bonzo See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini