John Bonham's Grave - Famous Graves - Led Zeppelin
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- Todays Famous Grave visit, I go to see the Famous Grave of legendary Musician John Bonham drummer from the iconic band Led Zeppelin.
John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 - 25 September 1980) was an English musician who was the drummer of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Noted for his speed, power, fast single-footed kick drumming, distinctive sound, and feel for groove, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential drummers in music history
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It's been 40 years since he died, and yet his grave shows signs that it is regularly visited. It shows how respected he was in life, and how his influence carries on after his death. Legend.
Yes. and the Led Zeppelin fans still make a pilgrimage to this gravesite on May 31st and again on September 25th
The first Concert that I went to was Led Zeppelin in April of 1977 on their North American tour what a special time to be a teenager to see the greatest music to ever come from across the pond to see John Bonham play live his version of Moby Dick was breath taking and now to see his son Jason Bonham playing Drums on his tour to honor his Father to me that's full circle something I will remember for the rest of my life Rest in Peace John Henry Bonham God Speed !!!!!!
John Bonham was a petrolhead (see the concert movie The Song Remains the Same for examples) hence the toy cars on his headstone. I think he found being away from his family for a long time due to touring hard to deal with and resorted to alcohol to help him cope. Incredible that people are leaving graveside tributes for someone who passed away over 40 years ago. Well worth listening to some Led Zeppelin songs to discover Bonham's versatility.
Everything about this video was lovely
A wonderful tribute to John Bonham
The beautiful church & the friendly horse
It had such a good vibe
Thank you Paul 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻
Greatest drummer that ever lived!! ❤️
Yes. There was and is no one like him. Some of the drumming was so incredible that
he blew everyone away. Pity he did not get help for his nerves and depression which led him drinking too much and dying. A true Great.
🤣🤣 He was rated drummer Keith Moon was a greatest rock and roll drummer in the world, next would be Mitch Mitchell.
BUT THE GREATEST ALL AROUND DRUMMER NEVER TO PICK UP A PAIR OF STICK S WAS MR. BUDDY RICH . ENOUGH SAID
@@mikeahl5123 smoke much crack?
Greatest rock drummer that ever lived…agreed 🤘🏻
He was amazing but I PERSONALLY think it was Keith Moon
R.I.P John, u will never be forgotten. Thank u for all the great music u gave all of us in such s short amount of time. 🤘🇺🇲🗽🏴🤘
What a shock, a gentleman that was highly skilled and popular within the music world. Rest in Peace Sir
When the greatest band ever formed can't go on without you , they are to be commended , and you are a legend .
John Bonham what an absolute Legend with one of the biggest rock bands ever Led Zepp 🤘 🥁 RIP John 🙏🌹✨🕊️ thanks Paul great video 👌😊
Undoubtedly one of the worlds best drummers if not the best...great find Paul. RIP John.
Bonzo would have told you that Buddy Rich was the best. He was the favorite drummer of all the drummers that people call the best.
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Actually Bonzo was a bigger fan of Gene Krupa.
Arguably the best rock drummer of all time!
no arguments he is the best
No arguments on this one buddy
@@aussiej2973 nope that would be Ian paice cozy powell Neal peart, Steve Smith, Todd shumerman,and Carl palmer.
@@jerrywoods4066 🤣🤣🤣
@@davidrobinson2294 facts
Not really a led zeppelin fan but he was an amazing drummer ,,rest in peace John, my condolences to his family and friends 😢
What a wonderful respectful tribute Paul. John truly was a great drummer, and very sadly missed. Taken way to young. Love the tributes left at his grave site. RIP John.
One of the greatest drummers ever, RIP John
Thank you. I remember vividly learning the news of his passing. I had just bought my friend a Led Zeppelin poster for her birthday. Her birthday is September 25. The news broke on our local radio station. Again, thank you.
One of my first LPs was a Zep one, John Bonham drumming was amazing, it was an honour to see his final resting place to pay respects. Thankyou for the video.
Bonzo was one of the greatest drummers ever. He was taken well before his time.He has climbed the stairway to heaven. RIP
Schlimm, wieder so jung.
Sie waren nicht ganz so mein Musikstil aber Trotzdem. Chris farloh hingegen schon.
Und,wow der war ja zutraulich 🐴 herrlich!!
Thank you for that Paul 🙏👍👍
"Death is not the greatest loss of life.... The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live..."
I was never into rock band's, was into 70s 80s disco, then the early 90s rave scene, but... Nevertheless, I know talent when I see it 👏 brilliant drummer taken way to soon, definitely rock & roll lifestyle.
Thanks Paul, great vlog mate, love the channel 💕
Thanks Paul great video . I did ask you a few months if you could do John Bonham, you did not did not disappoint. Big fan of Led Zeppelin since early 70 ‘s and still are awesome band and an unbelievable drummer he was the driving force behind Led Zeppelins 🥁
An incredibly talented drummer! As some have said the greatest drummer ever. My dad bought the first Led Zeppelin album, and the power this man had in playing the drums was amazing to hear. I had just left school, and heard the news, what a shock it was, and then of course John Lennon being murdered in December of that year. R.I.P. to them both.
Still amazed that they actually rehearsed that day.
I took my son to the grave site many years ago, when he started playing drums and became a Zep fan from listening to my vinyl collection. He would have been about 14 then. He's in his 30's now. We live fairly close to the cemetery. What I only realised when I saw the gravestone that day was it was the 25th of September. Such an influence on my sons drumming style to this day.
I've been to John Bonham's grave a few times. I still listen to Led Zeppelin weekly too.
Aside from being a great drummer, John Bonham was a gear head who loved his cars, which is why you see all the cars on top off his grave. That white covered truck on his grave resembles the one he drove in the movie. Greatest rock drummer ever, IMO.
Knebworth ‘79 🙌🏻 🎸🤘🏻what a weekend…Led Zeppelin will always be #1 for me and John Bonham, well, what a legend and what a phenomenally talented musician❤ thanks Paul 🙏xx
My first glimpse of John Bonhams final resting place, and done so well and sensitive. I love that his headstone is not a huge overbearing stone but a beautiful simple declaration of love from his beloved. I pray someday to visit this place, but thank you truly for this video. ❤
I seen bonham in 1972 splintering his kit on stage....he is the reason i became a drummer.
Being a long time Led Zep fan I found this very interesting if not a little sad. Possibly the greatest rock drummer ever. I'm guessing that the toy cars on the head stone are reflecting his love of fast cars and hot rods - check out his "Moby Dick" solo sequence from the film "The Song Remains The Same".
Awesome video Paul thank you & what a tribute to the best drummer,his grave says it all bless him❤
Love your name 😊Xx
The first original drummer of Led Zep, was a guy from Harrow called Mac Poole, sadly no longer with us, who left the band just before Led Zep hit the big time. Mac was tired of all the travelling to and from gigs, and decided to settle down instead. Then came along John Bonham. Mac kept in touch with a lot of the lads from his past, who were in other groups. One such person to attend Mac’s funeral at Ruislip crematorium, was Rick Wakeman. Mac himself continued to play in several bands up until his passing. 🙏🏼
My idol.. fun fact, one of those drum sticks was placed there by myself. Such a beautiful setting for Bonzo’s final resting place. 💙💙 Oh and the relevancy with the cars, Bonzo was into American ‘Muscle Cars’ Hot Rods etc.
I've read that on the previous day Bonham had been helping his folks move into a cottage on his farm. He loved his family and the idea of going on another tour and the separation from loved ones that it caused upset him greatly and he almost wanted to quit-but he always put the band first. He was the only Zep member that went to Robert's son's funeral and helped Robert through the ordeal. He was also the one that prodded Robert back into rehearsals and the studio to record 'In Through The Out Door' feeling the work would be good for Robert. The reason for the toy cars on his headstone is that Bonham was a bonified gearhead that LOVED fast cars.
I'd like to see another great drummer's grave-Cozy Powell. He was every bit the crazy drummer Bonham was and was potentially a candidate to drum for a Zep reunion. Sadly he loved fast cars also dying in a car wreck much too young. It's perhaps morbid but fitting for Cozy in that his last words on an early car phone were "Oh sh@t!!!" immediately preceding the accident which killed him.
I live in Droitwich Spa Paul. Very close to where he lived and died . I did not know that . Thank you x
John Bonham loved custom drag cars and fast cars in general along with racing them, hence the toy cars. I love Led Zeppelin...🥰😍❤🔥💔
Grazie Paul per questo omaggio ad uno dei migliori batteristi , peccato averlo perso così presto ci avrebbe regalato ancora tante emozioni 👍
Finalmente un commento in italiano! Allora c’è qualche followers dall’Italia !
Great video as always Paul 👍🏼🙂
Ci sono anch'io ☺ e da fan dei Led Zeppelin non potevo proprio mancare questo video!!! Un abbraccio a voi e naturalmente anche a Paul!
@@Lilaa86 si un saluto dall Italia 👍
I've been a LZ fan for 50 yrs from USA and really appreciate your video of JB'S grave. He is greatly missed...
One of the best drummers that ever lived and rock legend RIP John " Bonzo " Bonham ( 1948-1980 )
Thank you. John was the greatest drummer.if you listen to all drummer's a little bit of John is Thier. Rest in peace drumming for God now
A Wonderful Tribute to him. John Bonham was my brothers (Joe Futej) drumming mentor (Buddy Rich as well)!! My little brother passed away June 28th, 2022 at the age of 58 (Stage 4 lung cancer). He always use to say John B. was the man! No one could beat him or the band. I would love to think that he was finally able to meet the man, and they are now playing drums together in Heaven. The man whom he learned so much of his drumming skills from. Thank you for sharing this video. Have a lovely day.
That horse is so friendly , bless , willl have to go there to see john bonhams grave .
It doesn’t surprise me that there is such wonderful positive energy surrounding Bonzo’s final resting place. I’m glad you felt it. The man is so much missed even after all these years.
Rest well Bonzo
Thank you for showing us John Bonham's grave, The best rock drummer of all time with the mighty Led Zeppelin. RIP JB never forgotten.
Paul. Never heard of John. But now I know him. Tragic that he should have been taken so young. Fantastic show. Has everything. A legend, church and a 🐴! Thanks yet again! Bob
Never heard of Bonzo ? Where have you been ?
Led a sheltered life!😂😂😂
Rushock churchyard just outside of Kidderminster. Local lad to me. From Redditch
Wat a cool church too !!! RIP BONZO!!! YOUR THE BEST EVER !!!!;😅
My brother in law seen led zeppelin there first big live gig Aug 1968 at the Mayfair suite in Newcastle
Great video! Always love seeing inside the old churches ⛪️,the horses❤were an added bonus,John Bonham had a passion for cars(he had a collection),remember the hot rod Ford Model T he drove in The Song Remains The Same?,that was from his collection,I suspect that's why the little cars were on his headstone 😇 Thanks Paul👍
Sadly my 3 fave drummers all gone bonzo neil peart and ginger baker
Ginger Baker my favourite drummer along with iam paice Neil.peart up there to
@@jimmyoconnell6167 🤟
And Porcaro🥁
@@brendakrieger7000 yep good call 🤟
@@hawkwind77 Thanks🎵
Had a really weird experience in that church yard whilst wandering round the old part. Beautiful place x
John Henry Bonham "OVER THE TOP" always...
When I was younger i use to do schoolboy scrambling and race with John Bonhams son Jason ,who was a really good rider back in the day. John was always there with the rest of the parent's supporting the kid's....he also managed to secure sponsorship from kawasaki for Jason . I think Jason went on to become a top musician as well ....and i know for a fact that he still loves and follows motocross racing till this day.
That’s interesting to hear. I used to work with a guy who did Motocross with Jason and has photos receiving trophies with John Bonham. His name is Simon Green. Don’t know if this is familiar with you?
@@mattpalmer6054 To be honest i can't remember all the people we raced with being so young at the time....but I can remember Jason and his dad. It's funny it's not because of John Bonham but of the bikes and set up they had at each race meeting.
Well done Paul for doing Bonzo!
Some people say he was an overrated drummer but like everyone on here also says, one of the greatest drummers ever and there won't be another!
Definitely my favourite and so glad my dad brought me up listening to them and has given his vinyl to enjoy for many years to come!
Tragic how he passed away and as sad as it was led zeppelin chose to no longer carry on, it was a mark of respect to Jon and his family.
One of my favourite drummers john bonham led zeppelin were brilliant along with the late ginger Baker
Hi Paul so pleased you have visited Bonzo Im a massive fan of the mighty Zeppelin In fact I bought their first album when I was 14 the year after it came out after hearing the band on Fluff Freeman`s show another hero of mine who you have also done Im very lucky to be of the age to have seen almost all of the greatest rock musician`s live For me Bonzo was and is the greatest rock drummer ever and if I ever visit Worcester you can rest assured I will be adding another stick to that collection in the churchyard God bless you Bonzo you took the Stairway to Heaven far too early but the music lives in forever God bless you too Paul for visiting the great man
This guy and Cozy are my favourite drummers. Real shame his demise.
Led Zeppelin will never be forgotten along with all the band members. John Bonham is probably the best drummer ever and taken early due to severe alcoholism. Such a huge loss of natural talent. I have all their albums and still hear their songs today in movies such as THOR Ragnarok and Dungeons and Dragons Honor Among Thieves.
John Henry Bonham (BONZO)😃🥁May he R.I.P.🙏🏻ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻
Got to see Zeppelin twice, 75 and 77 at Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth Texas. What a shock when I heard the sad news of Bonzo's passing 😢
Respect and peace on best drummer never see in the world !
At this moment I am sitting at home approx 500yds from where he died in Clewer
Thank you for this, I live far away in Toronto. My favorite band all my life.
Rock on!🤘
I took my Australian friend to the grave and the church. It’s a stunning, peaceful and moving site. The church was beautiful.
We went on a Led Zeppelin day. An old school acquaintance runs a pub and rehearsal space in Stourport On Severn ( Where I grew up) and the silent partner is Robert Plant. Matt who runs it is boyfriend of Plant’s niece. Mimi (Plant’s niece) is an amazing chef. We went to The Swan for lunch, then on to the grave.
I lived nearby, and I went to School in Stourport on Severn, in the early 1980s. Although not a Led Zeppelin fan, I do remember the death John Bonham, and I know that Robert Plant lives(or lived) close by.
@@alisonjordan at one point Robert Plant lived in Shatterford. I’m not sure where he lives now. I went to SHS, my maiden name was Chrissie Walker. I went from 1990 onwards. I don’t remember John Bonham’s death, but vaguely remember John Lennon’s, later in the year.
Robert Plant was an occasional customer in my parents newsagent shop in the late 70’s. It was Dillons on Coventry Street in Kidderminster
@@chriggle1 Hello🙋♀️ Thanks for your reply. We were not at school at the same time, as I attended Stourport High School in the early 1980s. I remember Dillons in Coventry Street. My Mum went into Kidderminster, to do her shopping, every Thursday🛍
The best drummer ever. Just unbelievable 🙏🤟
Bonham loved his cars, included one that looked like a souped-up milk delivery truck, hence what you saw on top of his gravestone.
I can't wait Paul, John Bonham 🤘
Great video Paul, keep them coming. There is a brilliant monument to John in Redditch town centre , worth a look .
i was working opposite his house/mansion on the day of his funeral...lots of fans and police...his house is just down the road ...he had a huge collection of cars/hot rods etc, hence why models are on his headstone....often saw him driving around the country roads...great video....
Pure TALENT, THE ROCK TO LED Zeppelin , he died on my birthday... I feel his energy... stair way the heaven..
Another great video, wasn't a big fan of Led Zeppelin so didn't know of John Bonham but so sad he passed at such an early age just when he was in his prime. Loved the church and the way others have honoured his final resting place.
What a beautiful place and adored the horse 🐎 at the end. .
Whole Lotta Love- "I wanna be your backdoor man". Make up for own mind on that lyric line!!. Thanks for the video.
Typo...Your.
Haha its not dirty, as many think. It's just a guy who leaves via the back door when the husband comes home. 😁
@@lyndoncmp5751 Yes I also read that. A great line none the less. Thanks for your reply.
Love it when you get into churches,cant travel far so its lovely to see xx
I totally agree about the energy, it’s so electric, considering it’s a graveyard
Totally amazing Drummer, R.I.P John.
Extremely entertaining and informative video about one of our greatest ever drummers, Paul.
I visited Bonham's grave there at Rushock churchyard just a couple of days before you; signed the visitors' book, too. Met the same horses.
Bonham lived in the area, close to where he was born, and helped finance the restoration of many old buildings around his final resting place.
I was struck by the beautiful tranquility, remoteness and birdsong of this wonderful churchyard, a far cry from the thumping rhythms of his performances at packed stadia worldwide.
Great seeing the drum sticks and symbols, like that. Well done Paul being in the Royal Air Force, respect to you !!!! Love Sharon love the 🐎 horse❤❤❤❤❤
I was 10 years old when John Bonham passed away. I will forever be reminded of September 25th 1980 it was the day I turned 10. I was already a fan of Zeppelin because of my older brother's. I remember watching the news it was the last story reported on. I'm now 52, and still believe Zeppelin are the greatest rock band. IMO Zeppelin were the first band to showcase each band members skill. Bonham is the reason I took up drumming, they have remained a constant in my life, and always will.
Sadly 3 months later John Lennon was senselessly murdered. God bless John Bonham and John Lennon
Thanks @Rodney for sharing.
I remember this tragic moment too. Immediately thinking if he left any children behind our ages. My prayers went out. Learning that it was alcohol related, my sadness was mixed with anger over temple abuse. My No.1 was now gone. GONE
Loved the horse too!❤
Wow, great video again. Thanks for sharing it with us and it was very nice and cute to see you with your new horse friend. Have a nice evening and take care of yourself. Greetings from Germany Melinda
Wow Jon Bonham ledge🥁
Thanks again paul nice video.
Not a fan of the group ...but had heard of him .... He was so young when he passed away 💔Beautiful tribute 💙
Hi Paul,
I am a lover of led zeppelin and was devastated when John died, I am very lucky to have photos of John's Rolls-Royce when it was secretly taken to a garage for respraying, photos were taken by my late father who worked next door to the garage,
Bonzo is a legend. I took my daughter to Kidderminster for a couple of nights on 9th May for her 16th birthday (she's a big Zep fan) and we visited John's grave on 10th, so, just a couple of days before you were there. I wish I could show you the photo I took in my kitchen before we went of what we wanted to leave at his resting place, because we left the framed print of him with the love heart which is featured on your video. We also left a small bottle of vodka next to the photo and that wasn't there when you filmed. Tut. We also left a pair of drum sticks at the far left of the stone, out of the way of the rest, and they're gone, or, have been put in with the others. (We also went to the home of his birth place, his bronze memorial in Redditch town centre, and Robert Plant's childhood home.) We also signed the book in the church as we had travelled from North Norfolk. And we had a word with the horses :) Thank you for visiting and sharing your film. It's a beautiful and very peaceful place, not easy to find, and it's no surprise his family wanted John to be rested there x
Can't wait, Paul!
saw led Zeppelin in 1973 at Southampton gaumont and in 1979 at knebworth
RIP John Henry Bonham,bonzo was the best drummer ever. His son Jason is an amazing drummer just like his dad. So revered such a brilliant musician.
Fabulous. As ever. I fink I found it. Adore these videos and love the respect given. Thank you Sir. Todays reflection on John, the Church, the Horse, The Weeping Willow tree, the pond. The beauty of England. Such Peace and Tranquility.
A great story Paul! I was a fan of Led Zeppelin starting at age 17. Then my son also became a big fan at age 17. There is a Led Zeppelin tribute band here in the states called "Get the Led Out". They are fantastic! They play all over the country and I will be seeing them for the 4th time in September and taking my son along for the ride! I know he will love it!
Beautiful resting place and a gorgeous church, and your little story about your singing audition was fun, the things we all do when we are young! 😂. 💐🌹💐🌹
Led Zeppelin was never the same when John Bonham died. He was the best drummer.
Love Led Zeppelin ❤thank you Paul.
Arguably the biggest influence on my playing. There are others of course, but he was the man, a real innovator who changed the approach to rock drumming forever RIP.
Lovely video. Thank you Paul.
I'm glad I found you. I'm 70 and grew up listening to Zeppelin. Thanks for showing me where John is buried.
Thank you for the video, I have been a Led Zeppelin fan for the past 33 years, Im Rene from San Diego CA. The U.S.A
Hi Paul liked the video beautiful church ❤️ horses looking forward to the next video 🙂👍👌
Was nice to see you conversing with that horse a bit of a cowboy and a free spirit in you son,😮thought you was going to mosey on out of there on that horse for a minute!😂
Good video yet again loads of history and another beautiful place visited rest in peace John 43 years gone since you left sad story as they all are 👍
great vidio as per that beautiful horse really liked you.❤❤