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I don’t quite understand how losing Bonham killed Led Zeppelin
Posted on 7/20/18 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 7/20/18 at 10:42 pm
I will admit this. I know Bonham was one of the best but at the same time I can’t think of many other bands that would pack it in if they had to find a new drummer. Were the others just ready to stop? Or was he that important to the process?
I’m not trying to be provocative nor take anything away from Bonham. I have just always wondered this.
I’m not trying to be provocative nor take anything away from Bonham. I have just always wondered this.
This post was edited on 7/20/18 at 10:52 pm
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Posted on 7/20/18 at 11:14 pm to weagle99
quote:Neither do I
I don’t quite understand how losing Bonham killed Led Zeppelin
There were still plenty of blues musicians to cheat and steal from
Posted on 7/20/18 at 11:20 pm to weagle99
What other drummer was doing what Bonham was doing during that time?
Posted on 7/21/18 at 1:23 am to weagle99
Those drums were a huge part of the Zeppelin sound and the last 2 albums were weak. Probably a good decision. I’m glad they weren’t around to do a hair metal record with Mutt Lange in 1986.
Posted on 7/21/18 at 2:35 am to weagle99
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Or was he that important to the process?
Yes.
And Plant was very close to him, and besides that had had enough of the Zeppelin machine. He and Page were both devastated by it, but Page never though it would be the permanent end to the band. Plant on the other hand was done with all the behind the scenes machinations and cliques and posturing and the endless drama, and without his dear friend being there anymore, he was through with it all.
Posted on 7/21/18 at 2:36 am to weagle99
Here's the official statement about their decision not to continue as Led Zeppelin:
"We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend and the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were."
In other words, they were so close that they felt Bonham could not be replaced. It had nothing to do with musical ability. It was like losing a family member and there was no way to replace that chemistry even if they wanted to.
"We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend and the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were."
In other words, they were so close that they felt Bonham could not be replaced. It had nothing to do with musical ability. It was like losing a family member and there was no way to replace that chemistry even if they wanted to.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 10:15 am to weagle99
What do you call a guy who works with 3 musicians?
A drummer
A drummer
Posted on 7/23/18 at 7:51 am to weagle99
After Keith Moon died, The WHO kept going for another 14 years until Entwistle bought it.
Other than making a shite ton of money and giving fans a chance to see 3/4 of the original lineup live a few times, was it really worth it?
I was never a huge Zep fan, but I respected their decision not to try to replace Bonzo. It wouldn't have been the same, and they seemed to realize that.
Other than making a shite ton of money and giving fans a chance to see 3/4 of the original lineup live a few times, was it really worth it?
I was never a huge Zep fan, but I respected their decision not to try to replace Bonzo. It wouldn't have been the same, and they seemed to realize that.
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