RIP John Bonham

@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.

Saw  Zep and Bonham 4 times in LA forum and once at the Long beach arena. Was going to see them in San Diego, but a bad fog rolled in and i woke up on a beach in Oceanside the next day...lol those where the days