John Henry Bonzo Bonham was the godfather of hard rock drumming - and heremains an idol to legions of Led Zeppelin and heavy metal fans worldwi de. Although Bonham had to be courted away from more lucrative offers, he joined the newly formed band in 1968, helping guitarist Jimmy Page andvocalist Robert Plant create such famous songs as Stairway to Heaven an d Kashmir until his sudden death in 1980 at the age of 32. His unmistakable drum patterns are among the most emulated and sampled by today's rock drummers. This book is the first biography focusing on Bonham, providing a detailed track-by-track analysis of his greatest recordings, 45 color photos, and the most detailed and accurate inventory ever of Bonham'sdrum kits and percussion equipment.
