John Bonham

Bonham Jr didn’t want to be drummer

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Jason, son of John, reveals he planned motocross career before settling for life behind kit

Newsbites: Drinks are on the Rolling Stones

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Rolling Stones drinks

World news roundup… Tom Morello, Levon Helm, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Iron Maiden, John Bonham, Ringo Starr, Stone Sour, Dave Grohl and much more

Olympics Bosses Wanted Keith Moon At Opening Ceremony

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Olympics Bosses Wanted Keith Moon At Opening Ceremony

In what must go down as a major faux pas, it’s been reported that organisers of the 2012 Olympics tried to book late Who drummer Keith Moon to appear at the opening ceremony.

Matt Sorum, Slash May Play With Donovan At Hall Of Fame

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Matt Sorum, Slash May Play With Donovan At Hall Of Fame

Matt Sorum has revealed that he and Slash may yet play live at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame – even though Guns N’ Roses won’t be performing.

Learn How To Play Like John Bonham

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Learn How To Play Like John Bonham

Whitesnake drummer Brian Tichy is teaching us all how to play like the late, great John Bonham on the Music Radar website.

Plant: I Nearly Quit Zeppelin in 1977

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Plant: I Nearly Quit Zeppelin in 1977

Robert Plant has revealed that he came close to quitting Led Zeppelin in 1977.

Cult Heroes No. 34: Money

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Cult Heroes No. 34: Money

They could have been the UK’s answer to Rush. But ended up almost forgotten. Birmingham’s Money had the talent and ambition. But every step they took forward led to two backwards. Bad luck? Bad decisions? Bad advice? You decided, as we present the latest in our Cult Heroes series. Check out all previous Cult Heroes.

John Bonham Remembered

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John Bonham Remembered

On September 25, 1980 John Bonham, one of the all-time great drummers, died at the age of 32. That’s exactly 30 years ago today!

John Bonham Offer: Gone But Never Forgotten!

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John Bonham Offer: Gone But Never Forgotten!

This coming Saturday, September 25, marks the 30th Anniversary of John Bonham’s death. To commemorate the passing of one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, we will be offering 30 percent off all Led Zeppelin merchandise purchased through www.classicrockmerch.com.

10 Bands Who Should Reunite

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10 Bands Who Should Reunite

It seems that you can’t get through a day without some band or other re-forming. So Classic Rock thought it was time to look at 10 that might, or might not, happen in the next year or so.