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John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980)

“Bonzo was the main part of the band. He was the man who made whatever Page and I wrote basically work, by what he held back, by what he didn’t do to the tempos. I don’t think there’s anyone in the world who could replace him.”  – Robert Plant

“John was the greatest drummer in the world. I knew this because he told me so.” – Robert Plant

“Almost the moment he died, they put him in Playboy as one of the greatest drummers, which he was – there’s no doubt about it. There’s never been anybody since. He’s one of the greatest drummers that ever lived – John was the greatest rock drummer ever, as far as I’m concerned.” – Jimmy Page

“John Bonham was a great musician. That’s the way I really feel about him, and that’s what I miss.” – John Paul Jones