I remember in the early days when we played six nights a week for a month and I was doing my long drum solo every night. My hands were covered in blisters.
Nowadays you can't be loud enough! - John Bonham
Nowadays you can't be loud enough!
- John Bonham
I dare not drink before a gig because I'll get tired and blow it. So I have to sit drinking tea in a caravan. - John Bonham
I dare not drink before a gig because I'll get tired and blow it. So I have to sit drinking tea in a caravan.
Brushes..? Nah. Hit 'em as hard as you can. - John Bonham
Brushes..? Nah. Hit 'em as hard as you can.
I'm the Best Keith Moon-type drummer in the world. - John Bonham
I'm the Best Keith Moon-type drummer in the world.
I have no qualm about the quality of the contemporary repertory. - John Bonham
I have no qualm about the quality of the contemporary repertory.
I never had any lessons. When I first started playing I used to read music. I was very interested in music. But when I started playing in groups I di… - John Bonham
I never had any lessons. When I first started playing I used to read music. I was very interested in music. But when I started playing in groups I di…
Not everybody likes or understands a drum solo, so I like to bring in effects and sounds to keep their interest. - John Bonham
Not everybody likes or understands a drum solo, so I like to bring in effects and sounds to keep their interest.
Mistreating your drum set is just one step below child abuse - John Bonham
Mistreating your drum set is just one step below child abuse
There were times when I blundered and got the dreaded look from the lads. But that was a good sign. It showed I'd attempted something I'd not tried b… - John Bonham
There were times when I blundered and got the dreaded look from the lads. But that was a good sign. It showed I'd attempted something I'd not tried b…
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