Ep383: Celebrating Led Zeppelin with Jason Bonham
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Jason Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin drum legend John Bonham, shares memories of his father's record collection, the challenges of playing the music of Led Zeppelin, behind the scenes of Led Zeppelin reunions and more.
Topics include:
Records that Jason and his father shared
Turning his father onto The Police
Jason’s early records
John’s love of Freddie King “Going Down”
Revisiting Fleetwood Mac “Rumours”
Jason’s investments in audiophile gear
What happened to John Bonham records & stereo?
Continually discovering new drum techniques of his father
Reversing the speakers to replicate his dad’s perspective
Did John do any home recording, any additional tapes?
Jason found a batch of unmarked reel to reel tapes
Restoration of the Knebworth tapes
What’s the hardest Led Zeppelin song to play?
Learning from his dad’s performances from live tapes
His favourite performance of his father
Jason collects bootleg recordings of Led Zeppelin
Frustrations with audience taping live shows
The impromptu Led Zeppelin reunion at Jason’s wedding
The story of the 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion
Hearing stories of his dad from his bandmates
What was planned for the 2007 show that didn’t happen?
Interview wrap up
Get tickets for Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening Australia & New Zealand shows
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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.