Led Zeppelin reunion gig 'too emotional' for Bonham

[robertkincaid96]

Have you heard anything about this? Is this true or just something made up to write about.

Led Zeppelin reunion gig 'too emotional' for Bonham

11/12/2007 - 07:08:39

The Led Zeppelin reunion gig was almost thrown into jeopardy last night when drummer Jason Bonham suffered an attack of nerves shortly before the band was due to take to the stage.

The legendary rockers reformed for a one-off show at London's O2 Arena in memory of their late friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, with 'Foreigner' star Jason taking the place of his father, John Bonham, in the band's line-up.

But the group's reunion proved to be tougher for 41-year-old Bonham than he thought it would be.

Backstage at the concert, his Foreigner bandmate, Mick Jones, said: "It's been so emotional for Jason. He was fine up until 45 minutes before the show. He will be wretching (vomiting) before he goes on."

John Bonham died in 1980, aged 32.

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[Evster2012]

Yeah, I heard he was well wound up. Who wouldn't be? But he sure pulled it together when it mattered!

[ZeppelinRocks2007]

If I was drumming for Led Zeppelin, I'd be all emotional and wretched up won't you? Sounds real to me.

[Hammer of the Cods]

Hell, I get worked up like that just playing with my band in front of DOZENS of people.

[robertkincaid96]

I am sure most real people get worked up before a show. I guess I was just a little taken to see it put like this. " The Led Zeppelin reunion gig was almost thrown into jeopardy last night " I just hope they all feel it was a success and add a few shows here and there.

[mobray456]

he seemed nervous about singing his one line, but maybe they had planned that beforehand.

[willchaf]

he seemed nervous about singing his one line, but maybe they had planned that beforehand.

What line did he sing?

[NickZepp]

Any normal drummer would be more nervous than he was probably. It's probably amplified by the fact that he has the last name of Bonham.

[danelectro]

Hell, I get worked up like that just playing with my band in front of DOZENS of people.

lol, no doubt. I've been playing guitar since 1977 and I have stage fright demoing gear in front of sales people at the store.

[myledzep]

Any normal drummer would be more nervous than he was probably. It's probably amplified by the fact that he has the last name of Bonham.

Yeah, I'd imagine he'd would be nervous. I would think the other guys were a bit nervous and excited as well.

I LOVE your signature there; I want to make that my wallpaper on my PC but that means I'd have to remove my JP wallpaper.

[leddy]

Any normal drummer would be more nervous than he was probably. It's probably amplified by the fact that he has the last name of Bonham.

Oi I was going to use that pic of mine thanks !! But jason pulled it together though !! Good on him !!

[Rock Action]

Hell, I get worked up like that just playing with my band in front of DOZENS of people.

Heh, me too.

Our band played one really nice size gig (maybe 400 people) for an outdoor 4th of July festival once. I was a bit queasy to say the least until we got underway.

Jason held up though, and was magnificent. In the end, that's all that counts.

[B-Bender]

Have you heard anything about this? Is this true or just something made up to write about.

Led Zeppelin reunion gig 'too emotional' for Bonham

11/12/2007 - 07:08:39

The Led Zeppelin reunion gig was almost thrown into jeopardy last night when drummer Jason Bonham suffered an attack of nerves shortly before the band was due to take to the stage.

The legendary rockers reformed for a one-off show at London's O2 Arena in memory of their late friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, with 'Foreigner' star Jason taking the place of his father, John Bonham, in the band's line-up.

But the group's reunion proved to be tougher for 41-year-old Bonham than he thought it would be.

Backstage at the concert, his Foreigner bandmate, Mick Jones, said: "It's been so emotional for Jason. He was fine up until 45 minutes before the show. He will be wretching (vomiting) before he goes on."

John Bonham died in 1980, aged 32.

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What a delicate flower. It sounds like he fuc*-up the first tom fill in GTBT. He dad would have paddled his fanny. He does the job "sort of" but never sounds steady to me. He's very much like Carl Palmer to my ears. During the years of rumors of a re-union Tony Thompson was often mentioned, clearly a more musical choice rather than a sentimental. All in all it's impossible to replace Bonzo he was the leader and traffic director, a job which now falls on Page now who's clearly in fine form and astounding.

[bonzo69]

i agree...who the hell wouldnt be nervous?? he did amazing as far as ive heard...hopefully ill see him myself!

[Olipticle]

Any one playing a gig of that magnitude would feel that way, Plus he has big shoes to fill. But he nailed it and i didnt expect any different.