RIP John Bonham

tooblue...

Read the news about Charles Bradley as well. Fortunately,  thanks to iTunes, of which I'm hardly a fan, I downloaded two albums just the other day.  Damn good singer. 

The first time I heard anything by Chris Whitley he was two years dead already. Blame the lack of good FM radio, nonetheless I set about getting everything he recorded just from one song.  

I kind of wish that Bonham's son could have his own career and not one that has him paying endless tribute to his father, but he genuinely seems to enjoy doing so, and people seem genuinely appreciative of it, so what the hell. 

@oblgny , thanks I will check it out.

Chris Whitley

+1

@lowrider57

Bonham heard Carmen Appice Vanilla Fudge (radio and records) and copied his rock style using the kick.

Bonham did not know that Carmen played double kick.

Amazing.

Carmen published a book called Realistic Rock for drummers which is extremely good. Lots of tasty licks and fills. It is used to this day and I have studied it. It is one of the best books as a gentle introduction to learning Bonham style.

@shadorne ,
I had Carmine's book. It was my favorite and Carmine's beats and fills were awesome.
 I don't play anymore, but I kept my practice pad, many sticks, and
books by Carmine and Buddy Rich, (I'm told Buddy didn't write his).

Carmine's double-kick was fantastic, so rhythmic. And then came Bonzo with his one 26 inch.