Led Zeppelin won over fans, especially in the United States, early in the band’s career. Still, several musicians hated them, and so did hotel managers. Led Zeppelin’s reputation for mayhem and debauchery wasn’t made up — they frequently took out their pent-up energy on hotel rooms, hallways, lobbies, and kitchens. He had a reputation as a wild one, but drummer John Bonham’s gift to his long-lost aunt proved he had a soft and sentimental side, too.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Jorgen Angel/Redferns John Bonham earned a reputation for wild behavior
Bonham played his drums hard with Led Zeppelin. He partied hard, too.
He often dealt with the boredom of life on the road and the adrenaline of playing sold-out concerts with alcohol. And when Bonham overserved himself, mischief often ensued. He once had his nose broken by Led Zeppelin’s tour manager during a confrontation...
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Jorgen Angel/Redferns John Bonham earned a reputation for wild behavior
Bonham played his drums hard with Led Zeppelin. He partied hard, too.
He often dealt with the boredom of life on the road and the adrenaline of playing sold-out concerts with alcohol. And when Bonham overserved himself, mischief often ensued. He once had his nose broken by Led Zeppelin’s tour manager during a confrontation...
- 2/28/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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