Who plays drums at Kennedy Center Honors Stairway to Heaven?
Who plays drums at Kennedy Center Honors Stairway to Heaven?
Joining Ann and Nancy Wilson for the Kennedy Centre performance on drums was Jason Bonham, the son of the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. Hailed by many as the greatest rock drummer of all time, Bonham died in 1980 at 32 years of age from asphyxiation as a result of excessive alcohol intake.
Why were the performers wearing bowlers at the Led Zeppelin salute at the Kennedy Center Honors?
The bowler hats on Bonham and the singers, were meant as a tribute to John Bonham, who passed away in 1980. The President and First Lady, fellow honoree David Letterman, Jack Black, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and a visibly moved Robert Plant watched. The performers got a well-deserved standing ovation at the end.
Who did John Bonham play drums for?
Led Zeppelin1968 – 1980
Band of Joy1967 – 1968
John Bonham/Music groups
When did Led Zeppelin get the Kennedy Center Honors?
2012
Heart performs the iconic Stairway to Heaven in tribute to honorees Led Zeppelin in 2012.
Who is John Bonham’s son?
Jason Bonham
John Bonham/Sons
Jason Bonham, son of original Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, will bring his tribute to the classic rock band to Davenport’s Adler Theatre at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9.
Why did they call John Bonham Bonzo?
In answer to your Question: (re:Nicknames)-Led Zeppelin’s epic drummer:-Bonzo-aka John Bonham. Did The Beat Go Off? The Drummer for Led Zeppelin was known for a heavy foot on the bass drum pedal, and for his heavy drinking as well. His nickname was : BONZO !
Is Jason Bonham playing with foreigner?
Jason also played drums live with Foreigner from 2004 to 2007 and part of 2007 to 2008. Bonham joined the group Black Country Communion late in 2009 and stayed with them until they broke up in March 2013. He rejoined the group when they reformed in 2016.
