When John BONHAM Changed Drumming Forever

When John BONHAM Changed Drumming Forever

Led Zeppelin
In 1969, as Led Zeppelin’s legend was beginning to take shape, one instrumental track would showcase the raw, physical power behind the band’s rhythm — a track that would turn drummer John Bonham into a mythic figure. That track was “Moby Dick.”

When Led Zeppelin II was released in October 1969, “Moby Dick” stood out as a bold statement. In an era when guitar solos ruled, Zeppelin gave their drummer the spotlight — and in doing so, elevated the role of percussion in rock music.

“Moby Dick” remains more than just an instrumental. It’s a monument to John Bonham’s genius — a reminder that sometimes, the most profound voice in a band comes not from the microphone or the guitar strings, but from the drums themselves.

Sources and References:

Becoming Led Zeppelin Documentary 2025 (Sony Pictures Classics)

*Director: Bernard MacMahon
*Writers: Bernard MacMahon, Allison McGourty

Led Zeppelin In the Light Documentary
Led Zeppelin Official
Wikipedia

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