What happened to John Bonham of Led Zeppelin?

What happened to John Bonham of Led Zeppelin?

Bonham had died tragically from inhalation of vomit in bed during his sleep, aged just 32. In the day leading up to his premature death, Bonham had been on a 12-hour binge drinking session, which began at noon and lasted until midnight, when he fell unconscious. He had consumed an alarming 40 units of vodka.

What happened to Led Zeppelin after John Bonham died?

Bonham's death and break-up: After the death of Bonham (pictured in July 1973) on 25 September 1980, the remaining members of Led Zeppelin decided to disband the group.

Did John Bonham write any Led Zeppelin songs?

John Bonham received writing credits for blues and Led Zeppelin songs created in the studio. Rock journalists (and John Paul Jones himself) frequently pointed out a key difference between Led Zeppelin and bands like The Who or The Rolling Stones.

Has Jason Bonham played with Led Zeppelin?

At 15, he joined his first band, Airrace. In 1985, he joined Virginia Wolf, making two albums and touring the US supporting the Firm. In 1988, Bonham joined Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for his Outrider album and tour.

Was John Bonham a good drummer?

Bonham has been described by AllMusic as one of the most important, well-known, and influential drummers in rock. Bonham was ranked no. 1 on Classic Rock's 2005 list of 50 Greatest Drummers in Rock, and Modern Drummer describes him as "the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer in history."

Why did Led Zeppelin choose their name?

The newly formed group finished the obligatory concert schedule of the Yardbirds, but then went on to record their first self-titled debut album under their new name, Led Zeppelin. The name came from a comment made by Keith Moon of The Who, who once said the band would go down like a lead balloon.

Which members death prompted the dissolution of Led Zeppelin?

Led Zeppelin made the difficult decision to break up on Dec. 4, 1980, approximately two months after the tragic death of drummer John Bonham. The group had been preparing to commence a tour in the fall of 1980 when Bonham passed away.

Who was supposed to sing Led Zeppelin?

He was the man who turned down the opportunity to be lead singer in the band which guitarist Jimmy Page was trying to create in the late 60s. Instead, Reid recommended another singer, Robert Plant, and drummer John Bonham.