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RIP John Bonham

Remembering John Bonham today on the 37th anniversary of his passing. I'm posting this since there is a current discussion about him in the Forum.

http://loudwire.com/led-zeppelin-john-bonham-dies-anniversary/

He and Buddy Rich were my main influences as a drummer.
lowrider57
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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.
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@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.

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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 
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Didja hear the story about Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan?

It was 1973, and Led Zeppelin was the biggest band in the world. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, along with LZ manager Peter Grant, went to a party in Los Angeles. Page and Plant saw Dylan there, and wanted to meet him, but were too intimidated to approach him. So they sent Peter Grant over to talk to Bob. Here was their exchange:

Grant: "Hi, I'm Peter Grant, I manage Led Zeppelin, and"

Dylan: "Hey, I didn't come here and tell you MY problems."

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