The Genius Of John Bonham

Summary by Krater

An analysis of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's signature grooves, feel, and drum solos across classic tracks, demonstrating why his playing was unique and influential.

From the video

Answers: What made John Bonham's drumming style and grooves so iconic?

• John Bonham's drumming style
• Led Zeppelin drum grooves
• Bonzo's drum solos
• Binson Echorec delay effect
• Jazz and blues influences on rock drumming

What it concludes

• John Bonham's fast bass drum double on Good Times Bad Times was unprecedented in rock drumming at the time.
• Bonham's time was not metronomically perfect, which gave his playing a human feel and allowed him to push and pull tempo.
• The iconic drum sound on When The Levee Breaks was achieved by placing two microphones halfway up the stairs and running the drums through a Binson Echorec.