14-12-2011, 10:35
Sir Bonham. A perfect example of the difference a really good drummer can make to a group. Without him they would have got absolutely nowhere, notwithstanding their combined talents. One thing to note here - John Bonham considered Barriemore Barlow (70's Jethro Tull) the best rock drummer England ever produced. He was right. The only drummer I have ever heard whose four limbs were all playing in different time signatures. (Bursting out album). Bloody brilliant. Have to say John would have been extremely proud of his son's performance at the O2. He had all the nuances and fills down to a fine art. Must have taken him ages to get that right. Hats off to him - what a tribute to give to your father.
'The purpose of life is a life of purpose' - Athena Orchard.