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John Bonham
Deceased

How Did John Bonham Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 32
Also known asJohn Henry Bonham, Bonzo, Led ZeppelinGenderMaleNationalityUnited KingdomBorn31/05/1948Born inRedditch, Worcestershire, England, UKDied25/09/1980 (aged 32)Died inWindsorCauseasphyxiaWikidataQ485490 ↗TMDb#91477 ↗

John Henry Bonham was an English musician who was the drummer of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Noted for his speed, power, fast single-footed kick drumming, distinctive sound, and feel for groove, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential drummers in history.

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Filmography17 titles

Importing filmography…
YearTitleCharacterAge at
release
2025Becoming Led ZeppelinMovieSelf (Archive Footage)77
2018Led Zeppelin: How the West Was WonMovieDrums70
2011Led Zeppelin: The Untold StoryMovieSelf (archive footage)63
2009Led Zeppelin: Dazed & ConfusedMovieHimself61
2008Physical Graffiti: A Classic Album Under ReviewMovieSelf60
2007Led Zeppelin: MothershipMovieHimself59
2006Led Zeppelin: The Origin of the SpeciesMovieself58
2004A to Zeppelin: The Story of Led ZeppelinMovieHimself56
2003Led ZeppelinMovieSelf (Drums and Percussion) (archive footage)55
2003Led Zeppelin: Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1970MovieSelf55
2003Led Zeppelin: Live At Earl's Court 1975Moviedrums55
1989MTV RockumentarySeries—41
1979Led Zeppelin - Knebworth FestivalMovie—31
1975Led Zeppelin: Demand Unprecedented In The History Of Rock MusicMoviedrums27
1974Son of DraculaMovieMusician: The Count Downes26
1969Got No Shoes, Got No Blues: the Texas International Pop FestivalMovie—21
1969Led Zeppelin - Danmarks Radio LiveMovieHimself; Drums21