Welch/Nicholls: John Bonham: A Thunder of Drums Welch/Nicholls

Led Zeppelin's John Bonham was the godfather of hard rock drumming. Courted away from more lucrative offers, Bonham joined the new band in 1968, helping create such iconic classics as "Stairway To Heaven." As Zeppelin took centerstage in rock history, Bonham perfected the unmistakable drum patterns that now dominate the lexicon of rock drumming. His style was so integral to the group's music, they disbanded immediately after Bonham's sudden death in 1980. This book features some rare photos.