Mike Portnoy: What’s the one thing you would ask John Bonham? Mike was stumped … for a moment. Tune in to get his answer!  ~ With Correspondent Kenny Howard.

Chad Smith–on why he enjoys the Bonzo Bash so much; he reminisces about the Bonham family being at the very first Bonzo Bash; and why John Bonham is known universally for the best grooves.   ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Dom Famularo explains John Bonham’s enduring style and popularity: “His name comes up all over the world,” says Dom. Dom says more about the ultimate passion–which is to be opened minded enough to always learn and grow.  ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Rod Morgenstein explained how John Bonham fit into Rod’s wide spectrum of influences, and the resulting journey through music. ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Johnny Kelly, Drummer of Danzig and Type O: On the immensities of Bonham’s subtleties; The one Zeppelin song he’d sit in on if Jimmy Page asked him to…? Watch the interview — the answer may surprise you! ~ With Correspondent Kenny Howard

Aaron Comess on what it was about John Bonham, that made such a huge impression.  Aaron paints a picture with his answer.  You’ll also learn what Aaron is up to with the Spin Doctors and other projects.  ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Jerry Gaskill, King’s X Drummer: One of the things he was excited about was simply playing a gig with so many talented drummers – many of whom were his idols growing up.  ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Corky Laing on how “…there will never be another 50 years of drumming or music like we just had…” and quotes Chaz West in saying, “If John Bonham wasn’t born sixty years ago we would all be playing drums differently.”  ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

In this interview, JoJo Mayer talks about Bonham’s playing and what he created…saying “John Bonham created a template you can only do once and weaponized this style of playing.” He also talks about his new instructional work and his new pedal design.  ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Joe Franco explained what it was about Bonham’s playing on “Communication Breakdown” that blew him away.  Joe also talks about his many other projects, including music he does for some very popular children’s TV shows!  ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Nikki was the only female to play at Brian Tichy’s East Coast Bonzo Bash.  She tells us how she was turned on to Led Zeppelin by her father–a preacher–and how it literally changed her life! ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Matt Starr explained that when he was a kid and saw a Led Zeppelin box set for 80 bucks, he asked his friend, “Do you think there’s four drum lessons in there?” The rest is history! ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Bobby Rondinelli’s interview included bits like this one: “Bonham did more than just hit hard, he hit correctly!” ~ With Correspondent Kenny Howard

AJ Pero: From Big Band to Fusion to Twisted Sister, it was John Bonham’s drumming that motivated him to get into Rock. He also tells a personal story about how his father did not approve at first … and how their dynamic evolved leading up to his father’s last days.  ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

John Hummel explains what Bonham’s playing meant to him as a drummer: “Everything.” From there, they discussed aspects of Bonzo’s style.  ~ With Correspondent Kenny Howard

Zachary Alford on why John Bonham’s style is always appropriate and always relevant. This is coming from a drummer who has played with Bruce Springsteen, The B-52′s, David Bowie and more!  ~With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Ingo Marte, Drum Tech Extraordinaire, on who he would tech for, if he could choose anyone.  Ingo explains the who and why — and this coming from a guy with decades of experience including working for Will Calhoun of Living Colour.  ~ With Correspondent Kenny Howard

Chad’s a funny guy. He told us about how he was exposed to John Bonham “later in life.” He was in his late 20′s.  ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

Jerry Gaskill: Back for another day of Bonzo Bash, Jerry spent a few minutes talking with us about seeing Bonzo with Led Zep in 1969 and what that did for him at the time as a drummer. ~ With Correspondent Kenny Howard

In Matt Starr’s second appearance at the Bonzo Bash, this time he talked about Bonham’s style..that “every song Bonzo played was a ‘groove’ song.”  ~ With Correspondent Kenny Howard

Danny Schuler says, “I have been listening to John Bonham since I was five and still can’t get it right … nobody can.” Find out why Danny believes Bonzo’s  style has been so elusive, and hear about what happened when he met Buddy Rich.  ~ With Correspondent Simon Fishburn

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