luvlz2 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 The next "Bonzo Bash" will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. "Bonzo Bash" is the "celebration show" that John Bonham freak/worshipper/drum lifer Brian Thomas Tichy (Whitesnake, Foreigner, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol) put together to pay tribute to the one and only drummer he has never stopped listening to and being inspired by since he was 10 years old. One day in 2010, Tichy thought it would be a pretty simple and cool idea to put an amber acrylic replica drum kit at the front of the stage and one by one, have some of the world's best drummers pick their favorite Led Zeppelin songs and have a house band of buddies (dubbed "The Moby Dicks") perform these songs with these drummers. Tichy told this idea to promoter bud Joe Sutton (another Bonham/Zeppelin freak) who loved it and happened to have the exact night on hold at Key Club in West Hollywood. This was the 30th anniversary of the passing of John Bonham (September 25, 2010). Called "Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same", it brought together 20 drummers on one kit celebrating the man, John Bonham, who continues to prove to be without a doubt the most influential drummer in all of rock 'n roll! The night was attended not only by world-class drummers Chad Smith, Kenny Aronoff, Danny Carey, Abe Laboriel Jr., Steven Adler and many others, but also by the Bonham family, including son Jason, daughter Zoe, sister Deborah (all of whom performed in the show) and wife Pat! A magical event is an understatement and it has been likened to a rhythmic wildebeest crossing without the crocs! The night and the pace of the celebration is like no other. The music of Led Zeppelin is some of the most popular in the world so every song goes over amazingly. The anticipation of which drummer will play next and which song they will choose keeps the audiences interest all the way up to final percussion jam where every drummer is on stage with percussion in hand as they all take turns for a last go-round on the kit! The celebration includes the element of spontaneity ensconced in a well-prepared, organized backyard party! Anything can happen and it's encouraged! ...Much like a Led Zeppelin concert as no two were ever the same. Drummers take chances, the band retains up to 5 hours of Zep tunes, unique arrangements, intros and endings, and high fives are thrown all over the stage after every song! The Moby Dicks are as much fans of Bonzo, Zeppelin and of the drummers who take the stage that the energy coming off the stage is undeniable and felt to the back of the venues every time! Confirmed drummers: Seven Antonopolous (Opiate for the masses) Carmine Appice (Cactus, Vanilla Fudge) Kenny Aronoff (John Fogerty, Smashing Pumpkins) Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) Charlie Benante (Anthrax) Will Calhoun (Living Colour) Michael Cartellone (Lynyrd Skynrd) Fred Coury (Cinderella) Jimmy D'Anda John Hummel Brandon Kachel (Barbarian Overlords) James Kottak (Scorpions) Ray Luzier (Korn) Khurt Maier (Salty Dog) Xavier Muriel (Buckcherry) A.J. Pero (Twisted Sister) Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction) Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Dream Theater) Van Romaine (Steve Morse) Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow, Black Sabbath) Rikki Rockett (Poison) Chris Slade (The Firm, AC/DC) Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper) Jason Sutter (Marilyn Manson, Chris Cornell) Matt Starr (Ace Frehley) Chad Szeliga (Black Label Society) Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Foreigner, Billy Idol, S.U.N.) Joe Travers (Zappa plays Zappa) Steven Wolf (Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears) Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio, Queensryche) The Moby Dicks are: Brent Woods (guitar) Chas West (vocals) Dorian Heartsong (bass) Stephen LeBlanc (keyboards) Brian Tichy (guitar) http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-anthrax-twisted-sister-poison-drummers-confirmed-for-next-bonzo-bash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross62 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvana Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 If Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band was on the list - This "Bash" would be seriously interesting but as it stands these drummers are just using the Bonham name to create interest in their own talents - of which none can hold a stick to either John's or Carter's immense talents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedjeffy Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Believe me, I'm the #1 fan for this tribute. I've worked with Tichy on the first few Bonzo Bashes, however with the frequency that these are being cranked out, IMO, it's turning into more of a cover band playing Zep tunes. It's diluting the tribute cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzosBirthdayBash Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 We are looking forward to another stellar Bonzo Bash at NAMM 2014! See you all there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Confirmed drummers: Seven Antonopolous (Opiate for the masses) Carmine Appice (Cactus, Vanilla Fudge) Kenny Aronoff (John Fogerty, Smashing Pumpkins) Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) Charlie Benante (Anthrax) Will Calhoun (Living Colour) Michael Cartellone (Lynyrd Skynrd) Fred Coury (Cinderella) Jimmy D'Anda John Hummel Brandon Kachel (Barbarian Overlords) James Kottak (Scorpions) Ray Luzier (Korn) Khurt Maier (Salty Dog) Xavier Muriel (Buckcherry) A.J. Pero (Twisted Sister) Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction) Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Dream Theater) Van Romaine (Steve Morse) Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow, Black Sabbath) Rikki Rockett (Poison) Chris Slade (The Firm, AC/DC) Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper) Jason Sutter (Marilyn Manson, Chris Cornell) Matt Starr (Ace Frehley) Chad Szeliga (Black Label Society) Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Foreigner, Billy Idol, S.U.N.) Joe Travers (Zappa plays Zappa) Steven Wolf (Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears) Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio, Queensryche) The Moby Dicks are: Brent Woods (guitar) Chas West (vocals) Dorian Heartsong (bass) Stephen LeBlanc (keyboards) Brian Tichy (guitar) http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-anthrax-twisted-sister-poison-drummers-confirmed-for-next-bonzo-bash/ Somehow I missed this thread... I don't know some of these names, but there are some great players on this list.. Believe me, I'm the #1 fan for this tribute. I've worked with Tichy on the first few Bonzo Bashes, however with the frequency that these are being cranked out, IMO, it's turning into more of a cover band playing Zep tunes. It's diluting the tribute cause. Maybe. Isn't it only once a year? If that's the case, I respectfully don't agree. I don't like to see anyone milking John Bonham's legacy either. But, a once in a year thing to me doesn't do that.. Brian Tichy's is an incredible drummer. If Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band was on the list - This "Bash" would be seriously interesting but as it stands these drummers are just using the Bonham name to create interest in their own talents - of which none can hold a stick to either John's or Carter's immense talents... Carter's amazing, but not having him participate makes it a deal breaker for you? I'd like to see some others on the list too, Steve Smith, Gavin Harrison, etc.. but I'm ok with the players on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ross62 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 ‘Bonzo Bash’ Treats Orange County To All-Star Zeppelin Marathon - See more at: http://metalassault.com/gig_reviews/2014/01/24/bonzo-bash-treats-orange-county-to-all-star-zeppelin-marathon/#sthash.BWw53x0V.dpuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Bill Ward was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award at the 'Bonzo Bash' and spoke about John Bonham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross62 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Fuck me,I can't understand the hubbub and the people talking in the background while Bill Ward was speaking.If I was at a venue and Bill was talking to the crowd with none less than Carmine Appice sitting next to him I'd be hanging on every word. At least the organisers and the world class drummers on stage and in the background had the good sense and manners to listen. Bless you,Bill. Thankyou luvlz2 for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Bill Ward was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award at the 'Bonzo Bash' and spoke about John Bonham. From blabbermouth Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward was presented with the "Lifetime Achievement" award at the Bonzo Bash NAMM Jamm 2014 "The Ultimate Celebration To The Ultimate Drummer - John Henry Bonham Of Led Zeppelin", which took place on Thursday, January 23 at The Observatory, in Santa Ana, California. You can watch video footage of his acceptance speech below. Ward recently underwent surgery for perforated diverticulitis, a very serious gastrointestinal condition in which the walls of the intestine have become perforated. His operation was said to be successful, and he was expected to make a full recovery. Ward revealed in an interview with Rock Cellar that he tried to listen to last year's SABBATH reunion album, "13", but had to stop after just a few minutes. Ward said, "The only thing I've heard from '13' is maybe 40 seconds of the first song, and then I turned it off. I haven't heard anything off that album at all. And to be quite honest, I don't care to either. It's too painful. If I want to rip my guts out, I'll put it on."Ward, the group's founding drummer, has played on and off with SABBATH over the years and had initially signed on for the original lineup's first album in 35 years and accompanying tour, announced in late 2011. But he quit shortly before the writing and recording of the disc began, saying he was dissatisfied with the terms of the contract he had been offered. Although he never specified what his issues were, the other members of SABBATH later hinted that Ward was not physically up to the task of performing live. It was rumored that SABBATH wanted to bring a second drummer on the road to share duties with Ward, which he allegedly balked at. SABBATH used RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE drummer Brad Wilk for the recording of "13", while Tommy Clufetos has been the live drummer. Ward added that he remains "deeply touched" by the outpouring of support that many fans have shown him, saying, "It tears me up, you know. Even as I'm talking to you now, I'm not far away from a tear. I had to follow my heart under the most difficult circumstances." SABBATH has been touring for much of the past year behind "13" and has dates lined up in North America in March and April. Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bill-ward-presented-with-lifetime-achievement-award-at-bonzo-bash-video/#hRUHCFvJ3Ihwhobl.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Bill Ward was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award at the 'Bonzo Bash' and spoke about John Bonham. Thanks for the post! It's always nice to here the great Bill Ward speak about Bonzo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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