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John Bonham

John Bonham

Born

John Henry Bonham on May 31, 1948 in Birmingham, England

Died

Sep 25, 1980 in Windsor, England

Years Active

1910 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2000

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P 57944

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by Bruce Eder & Charlotte Dillon

Drummer John Bonham, often referred to by his nickname "Bonzo," was one of the most important and influential drummers of the 1960s and '70s -- as a member Led Zeppelin, he was also a bona fide superstar for the last decade of his life and, along with Ringo Starr of the Beatles, Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, Keith Moon of the Who, and Ginger Baker, one of the most well-known drummers in rock. » Read more


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