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John Bonham (1948–1980)

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

Born:

John Henry Bonham
in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK

Died:

(age 32) in London, England, UK
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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)
2008 Led Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti - A Classic Album Under Review (video documentary)
Himself
 
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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1968: Led Zeppelin - Rock Sound -- This clip from Biography.com gives a brief history of the English rock band Led Zeppelin. We see how the band was started from the collapse of the Yardbirds. And how the band ended with the death of John Bonham.
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

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

Official Sites:

Atlantic Records' Led Zeppelin site | Official Site | 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