The passing of John Bonham... Let's just put it... Before we say, 'the passing of John Bonham,' the introduction of John Bonham on the first album and 'Good Times Bad Times,' it changes drumming overnight.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
John Bonham was probably the most influential in terms of playing style and timing.
There are so many reasons to mark the passing of the great Joe Cocker - as many songs as he wrote, recorded and performed in his remarkable concerts. For me, Cocker was also the only performer who successfully covered and even improved on The Beatles.
Most great records really start with the drums.
I think that my past stands me in good stead in that it does have a certain strength for musicians.
Most good things happen with time; especially music, which needs time to breathe and to find its own way.
But times changed, and I changed, and I didn't feel that way anymore. The Beatles were happening. I think that was probably the main thing. The Beatles just changed the whole world of music.
Almost the moment he died, they put him in Playboy as one of the greatest drummers, which he was - there's no doubt about it. There's never been anybody since. He's one of the greatest drummers that ever lived.
Playing someone drum 'n' bass for the first time in 'Pass Out' - they're like, 'Oh my God, what is this?' I'm having a lot of fun and a good time showcasing the music.
The most memorable moment was playing drums with Bob Dylan.
Listening to John Bonham is just a sheer celebration of his playing - it can't help but fill you with so much joy.