SteveAJones Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 BBC Music 6 has announced Dave Grohl will present an hour long John Bonham documentary on May 31st at 3pm. http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep45 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 BBC Music 6 has announced Dave Grohl will present an hour long John Bonham documentary on May 31st at 3pm. http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music Thanks for posting, I'll be sure to listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom kid Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Hopefully someone ups this to youtube or the like. I'd be very keen on seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Page Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Hopefully someone ups this to youtube or the like. I'd be very keen on seeing it. I hope the same thing because i cant get that channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 BBC 6 Music is a radio station, you'll be able to listen on the net when it airs, or if you miss it there's a listen again option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 "Rock superstar and lifelong Led Zeppelin fan, Dave Grohl, celebrates a man who the Encyclopedia Britannica describes as "the perfect model for all hard rock drummers that have followed." John Henry 'Bonzo' Bonham, drummer with legendary rock outfit Led Zeppelin was born on 31 May 1948 and died, tragically, on September 25th 1980. Featuring exclusive new interview material from stars including Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and Carmine Appice, as well as the key industry figures and family and close friends - this is his story. On September 25th 1980, John Bonham drank four quadruple vodkas for breakfast and continued drinking throughout the day. He was found dead the next morning, aged 32. Presented by none other than 'Nirvana', 'Foo Fighters' and 'Them Crooked Vultures' star Dave Grohl, this programme takes the listener through Bonham's extraordinary life, to his legendary playing with Led Zeppelin to his tragic and untimely death. Not only does Grohl offer rock star profile, he also brings a real and deep understanding of the subject, both as a fellow drummer and a Zeppelin fan, and enormous musical credibility amongst his peers and his audience. Beginning in Redditch, we hear of Bonham's boyhood obsession with rhythm, beating his mother's pots and pans into submission before moving into his early drumming education with bands across the West Midlands. From 1968 onwards, we piece together the moment Bonham's time as a session drummer ended with an invitation to join 'The New Yardbirds', led by Jimmy Page. Told with wit, pace and a genuine love for the subject, this is the electrifying story of a rock'n'roll legend which will paint a picture of the greatest of rock drummers. With touching tales of his focus on family and friends alongside the infamous rock and roll excess. Set to a rich soundtrack of music the programme also shows how Led Zeppelin changed the course of rock history. As the programme closes the listener will be left with an enduring image of a man whose destiny would be forged by his ferocious drumming style and his insatiable appetite for living life to the full." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieShouldHaveListened Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 The John Bonham Story Listen: Next on: Monday, 15:00 on BBC 6 Music Synopsis Episode image for The John Bonham Story Rock superstar and lifelong Led Zeppelin fan, Dave Grohl, celebrates a man who the Encyclopedia Britannica describes as "the perfect model for all hard rock drummers that have followed." John Henry 'Bonzo' Bonham, drummer with legendary rock outfit Led Zeppelin was born on 31 May 1948 and died, tragically, on September 25th 1980. Featuring exclusive new interview material from stars including Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and Carmine Appice, as well as the key industry figures and family and close friends - this is his story. On September 25th 1980, John Bonham drank four quadruple vodkas for breakfast and continued drinking throughout the day. He was found dead the next morning, aged 32. Presented by none other than 'Nirvana', 'Foo Fighters' and 'Them Crooked Vultures' star Dave Grohl, this programme takes the listener through Bonham's extraordinary life, to his legendary playing with Led Zeppelin to his tragic and untimely death. Not only does Grohl offer rock star profile, he also brings a real and deep understanding of the subject, both as a fellow drummer and a Zeppelin fan, and enormous musical credibility amongst his peers and his audience. Beginning in Redditch, we hear of Bonham's boyhood obsession with rhythm, beating his mother's pots and pans into submission before moving into his early drumming education with bands across the West Midlands. From 1968 onwards, we piece together the moment Bonham's time as a session drummer ended with an invitation to join 'The New Yardbirds', led by Jimmy Page. Told with wit, pace and a genuine love for the subject, this is the electrifying story of a rock'n'roll legend which will paint a picture of the greatest of rock drummers. With touching tales of his focus on family and friends alongside the infamous rock and roll excess. Set to a rich soundtrack of music the programme also shows how Led Zeppelin changed the course of rock history. As the programme closes the listener will be left with an enduring image of a man whose destiny would be forged by his ferocious drumming style and his insatiable appetite for living life to the full. Broadcast 1. Mon 31 May 2010 15:00 BBC 6 Music Original link to BBC6 website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Rock superstar and lifelong Led Zeppelin fan, Dave Grohl, celebrates a man who the Encyclopedia Britannica describes as "the perfect model for all hard rock drummers that have followed." Good to see people using a real encyclopedia and not that dishonest one called wikipedia, run by pedophiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppphead Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Good to see people using a real encyclopedia and not that dishonest one called wikipedia, run by pedophiles. Great one, Meg! I didn't know about Jimbo's pedophilia, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BONZO! RIP He would be 62 today. I am getting ready for Dave Grohl's documentary, starting in about 5 minutes, I believe. Here is the link to the broadcast: BBC 6 iPlayer Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BONZO! RIP He would be 62 today. I am getting ready for Dave Grohl's documentary, starting in about 5 minutes, I believe. Here is the link to the broadcast: BBC 6 iPlayer Link I'm listening to it right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I'm listening to it right now! I am as well...commercial break right now....:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Did you catch that comment that Bonzo and Pat used to hang out with Maurice Gibb? The Bee Gees were cooler than people give them credit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators sam_webmaster Posted May 31, 2010 Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2010 Did you catch that comment that Bonzo and Pat used to hang out with Maurice Gibb? The Bee Gees were cooler than people give them credit for. We have a photo on Jason's site: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 We have a photo on Jason's site: Thanks for the photo, Sam! Cute photo of Jason! I never knew of the connection with Maurice. Maurice was my favorite Bee Gee. May he RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Well that was beyond wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Yes, Robert has long been friends with Lulu as were the Bonhams. She was sat in the row in front of me at the 02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I loved it! What a well done documentary. A fitting tribute to Bonzo on his birthday! Dave Grohl did a great job as narrator. The interviews were great. The love that people, particularly JPJ, JP, and Robert had for Bonzo really shines through their loving comments about him. I really liked Deborah Bonham's thoughts and insights about John. And it was interesting that she agreed that Led Zeppelin could not go on without Bonzo, that he was truly irreplacable, which he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Replay of the Broadcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Gurl Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Damn! I missed it! I hope it will be replayed again! I can never figure out the time change between the US and UK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Gurl Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Replay of the Broadcast Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Damn! I missed it! I hope it will be replayed again! I can never figure out the time change between the US and UK! The time difference is 5 hours, Eastern time zone. I guess that would make it 6 hours if you are in the Central time zone there in Illinois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Gurl Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Just got done listening to it. I thought it was a very good program and Dave did a good job. Thanks for the information on the time change, I thought the UK was 6 hours ahead of US Central Time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Great Documentary ~ a must listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgeholder Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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