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Jason Bonham
Four Sticks, Inc.
10324 El Caballo Ct.
Delray Beach, FL 33446
USA
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Four Sticks, Inc.
(Company)
10324 El Caballo Ct.
Delray Beach, FL 33446
USA
Jason Bonham, born July 15, 1966, in Birmingham, England, is a British musician best known for being the son of the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham. Following in his father’s footsteps, Jason Bonham has forged his successful music career, establishing himself as a talented drummer in his own right. His career has spanned decades, encompassing a wide variety of musical styles and projects, and he has earned recognition for his work in both rock and classical music genres.
From an early age, Jason was surrounded by music. Raised in a family deeply entrenched in the world of rock ‘n’ roll, he was introduced to the drums by his father, who was one of the most iconic and influential drummers in rock history. Tragically, John Bonham passed away in 1980, when Jason was just 14 years old, marking the end of Led Zeppelin’s first era. Despite his father’s untimely death, Jason’s passion for music and drumming remained undeterred, and he began to carve out his path in the music world.
Jason’s professional music career began in the 1980s. His first major project was with the band Airrace, where he played drums on their debut album Shaft of Light in 1984. His involvement in the band, which was part of the burgeoning British hard rock scene, helped him hone his skills as a drummer, though it was just the beginning of his musical journey. Over the years, Jason played with several bands, including Virginia Wolf and Bonham (a project he formed in the late 1980s and named after his father). With Bonham, he released several albums and achieved some commercial success, including the band’s debut album The Disregard of Timekeeping in 1989. Despite the band’s moderate success, they disbanded in the early 1990s.
Beyond his projects, Jason Bonham’s talent as a drummer and his connection to his father’s legacy led him to collaborate with some of the biggest names in rock music. One of the most notable moments in his career came in 1988 when he was asked to perform at a Led Zeppelin tribute concert in honor of his late father. Jason played with the surviving members of Led Zeppelin, including Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones, in what became a historic event. This performance marked the beginning of a long association with Led Zeppelin’s legacy and led to further opportunities with the band members in various projects.
