JOHN BONHAM'S GROOVE THAT ROBERT PLANT SAID NO ONE CAN EVER EQUAL - 1971!
John Bonham's Peerless Groove That Robert Plant Said "No One Else Could Create"
John Bonham was a drummer of a unique generation, and Robert Plant thought this drumming performance was something no other person could play.
For all the great drum tunes Bonzo performed, Plant still thought this was one of his greatest achievements, saying:
"When the Levee Breaks" was a giant step. No one other than John Bonham could create that sex groove, and many have tried.
There's no doubt that some tried to match that sleazy energy, but some of the best musicians of the modern era didn't even bother to try.
"When the Levee Breaks" - Led Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin IV, 1971)
This 1971 track is the groove that Robert Plant said was equaled. Bonham's drum here is:
Thunderoso - The power of the drum is epic
Groove sex - The energy is sleazy and unique
Unmatched - Nobody managed to match
John Bonham's roar is unparalleled. With groove, thunder, and that unique energy that only he had.
Many drummers have attempted to emulate John Bonham's powerful sound, which can be broken down into several specific nuances that defined his approach:
Positioning - Famous Bonham sitting low behind his kit
Tuning - How he tuned his drums
Size - The size of your drums
Grip - How he held his sticks
Equipment - The equipment he had in the studio
He also held his sticks almost halfway up instead of at the bottom, which gave him more control, particularly when performing his signature swinging grooves.
This 1971 groove remains unmatched to this day. Many tried, but nobody other than John Bonham could create that sex groove.