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.
Died:September 25, 1980 (aged 32) Cause of Death: Asphyxiation after heavy alcohol intake
Historical Events
1968-09-07Jimmy 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