John Bonham (Drummer) - On This Day

Profession: Drummer

Biography: The drummer of Led Zeppelin, one of the most successful and influential rock groups in music history.

Bonham's distinctive sound, power, speed and feel for the groove helped establish him as one of the greatest drummers of all time.

Born: May 31, 1948
Birthplace: Redditch, England

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini

Died: September 25, 1980 (aged 32)
Cause of Death: Asphyxiation after heavy alcohol intake

Career Highlights

• 1968-09-07 Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham make live debut as Led Zeppelin (but billed as The New Yardbirds), before about 1,200 students at Egegard School 'Teen Club' in Gladsaxe, Denmark
• 1971-03-05 "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin first played live at Ulster Hall, Belfast by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John Paul Jones
• 1980-07-07 The original line-up of British rock band Led Zeppelin unknowingly performs its final show, at the Eissporthalle in West Berlin, West Germany; drummer John Bonham dies in September
• 1980-12-04 Two months after death of drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin announces they will disband

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