John Bonham of Led Zeppelin and Numismatics
wdrob
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I always thought that effigy on the second coin looked familiar.
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wdrob
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I always thought that effigy on the second coin looked familiar.
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John Maben
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Was that by design as a marketing ploy or is there really a coin that has that effigy on it.
If it is the latter then I am amazed and have never saw the coin.
<< <i>Phenomenal drummer. Not sure anyone else could work the pedal on a bass drum as well as he did. Unique IMO to this day. >>
John I agree 100%.
I have always considered Rush's drummer Neil Pert, to be of the most accomplished drummers of all time yet Bonham did what Pert does with two base drums ..... and he did it with only one base drum!
Amazing indeed.
Ain't no companion like a blue eyed Merle
Strider!
<< <i>Phenomenal drummer. Not sure anyone else could work the pedal on a bass drum as well as he did. Unique IMO to this day. >>
I bought my set for my midlife crisis at 50 and love this set, I have taken lesson from Charlie Adams now playing with Yanni and I can say He Is One of the Best Drummers in the World, He also was the first drummer to build a revolving Drum Set. There are Many others....Enjoy
I used to be famous now I just collect coins.
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<< <i>With all due respect to Pert, Bonham set the bar.
Ain't no companion like a blue eyed Merle
Strider! >>
Nick Mason.
And speaking of this, is it possible we've just stumbled on the next great commemorative series from the U.S. Mint??? Since drummers have such a high mortality rate (witness Spinal Tap), almost all of the great ones are now eligible to be on U.S. coins! How cool is that???
<< <i>Was that by design as a marketing ploy or is there really a coin that has that effigy on it. >>
My guess is that is a rare Proof example of the $2.50 Classic Head gold piece, 1834-1838. Very similar motif was also
used on the $5 Classic Head.
Yes, Bonham was an amazing drummer, but he also had an amazing cast around him. So was he the 'best'? Always a matter of
opinion, like was (is) Page the best lead guitarist, and so on. It kind of boils down to taste and preference. Neil Pert is excellent
also, but after listening to 3-4 songs from Rush, I'm ready for something else. Same for Carl Palmer from ELP.
Led Zep had a chemistry about them that worked, and gave the band longevity, staying power, and popularity that has transcended
generations of rock music enthusiasts. 'Nuff said.
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<< <i>Uh, before you make any pronouncements like this, you really ought to listen to Keith Moon on The Who album Live At Leads. Not to take anything away from Bonham and Rush, but Moon has got to be part of any rock drumming discussion.
And speaking of this, is it possible we've just stumbled on the next great commemorative series from the U.S. Mint??? Since drummers have such a high mortality rate (witness Spinal Tap), almost all of the great ones are now eligible to be on U.S. coins! How cool is that??? >>
thank you. john aspired to be as good as keith. keith was so good they never used a click track to set the tempo. they could say play at 108 bpm or something like that and he could nail it.
don't forget about buddy rich either.
oh, and you can't really dust for vomit.
It's been a long time since I rock and rolled
<< <i>Call me old, but Ginger Baker must be part of the discussion. They were called Cream for a reason. And in the reunion a number of years ago he still had his chops. >>
I was thinking that very same thing since I also watched the reunion and it was spectacular to see those fellas, getting on up in age, still giving a powerful performance.
It brings a laugh remembering the interview with baker about how he wasn't receiving the amount of royalties through the years as he thought he should. "I know I wrote or at least contributed on a number of those songs. I am sure of it."
Reminded me of the previously mentioned movie 'Spinal Tap' .... Funny stuff.
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Reminded me of the previously mentioned movie 'Spinal Tap' .... Funny stuff. >>
Speaking of, who else thinks the Mint would do a better job if they just bought coin presses that could be turned up to '11'?
<< <i>Call me old, but Ginger Baker must be part of the discussion. They were called Cream for a reason. And in the reunion a number of years ago he still had his chops. >>
Ginger Baker is bad to the bone, got the Reunion DVD/CD set. Blind Faith was awesome.
Gotta mention Cozy Powell that hammered with Jeff Beck....RIP.
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<< <i>Uh, before you make any pronouncements like this, you really ought to listen to Keith Moon on The Who album Live At Leads. Not to take anything away from Bonham and Rush, but Moon has got to be part of any rock drumming discussion.
And speaking of this, is it possible we've just stumbled on the next great commemorative series from the U.S. Mint??? Since drummers have such a high mortality rate (witness Spinal Tap), almost all of the great ones are now eligible to be on U.S. coins! How cool is that??? >>
Uhm, it's Leeds, but any way, I was at the Cow Palace show in '74 when Keith Moon infamously fell off his drum throne passed out, was carted away, the band played on, then after finishing the tune, Pete Townsend stepped up to the mic and asked "Is there a drummer in the house?" and some seventeen year old guy came out of the crowd and finished the set with the Who, playing Moons drum kit. Not exactly coin related, but, hey, I like telling that story.
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<< <i>Uh, before you make any pronouncements like this, you really ought to listen to Keith Moon on The Who album Live At Leads. Not to take anything away from Bonham and Rush, but Moon has got to be part of any rock drumming discussion.
And speaking of this, is it possible we've just stumbled on the next great commemorative series from the U.S. Mint??? Since drummers have such a high mortality rate (witness Spinal Tap), almost all of the great ones are now eligible to be on U.S. coins! How cool is that??? >>
Uhm, it's Leeds, but any way, I was at the Cow Palace show in '74 when Keith Moon infamously fell off his drum throne passed out, was carted away, the band played on, then after finishing the tune, Pete Townsend stepped up to the mic and asked "Is there a drummer in the house?" and some seventeen year old guy came out of the crowd and finished the set with the Who, playing Moons drum kit. Not exactly coin related, but, hey, I like telling that story. >>
Oh, yeah, Leeds. But what an interesting story. I guess we know why drummers die young.
And great analogy about the slabs too
<< <i>don't forget about buddy rich either. >>
Oh yeah!
Whatever you are, be a good one. ---- Abraham Lincoln
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Speaking of things we collect.....
I used to be famous now I just collect coins.
Link to My Registry Set.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-specialty-sets/washington-quarters-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-1932-1964/publishedset/78469
Varieties Are The Spice Of LIFE and Thanks to Those who teach us what to search For.
Whatever you are, be a good one. ---- Abraham Lincoln
<< <i>$12.50 for a concert ticket? The Eagles shows this year are $200 plus for the same seat! >>
Kinda like Tom, my dad has collected (scrapbook, torn stubs, nothing certified) his stubs from EVERY sporting event, concert, etc he's gone to. His first show was the band Boston in '77, their VERY FIRST concert at Boston Garden, with one album's worth of tunes to play (apparently the shortest concert he's seen), and 3rd row floor, center section....$6. The KISS concert I was at in August, $at the Pavillion near Laconia, NH airport, last section, last ROW, before the lawn seats (which means 'bring a blanket, 'cause there ain't no seats, just lawn)......$197.50, PLUS $5 service charge. Still worth every cent as they only did 5 shows in the U.S.A.on THIS leg of the 'Monster Tour'. How/why they picked Laconia, NH instead of Boston Garden, Worcester Centrum is beyond me, but it was the largest of the 5 U.S. shows....then to Europe/Japan....playing Budokan, and a number of other huge venues. Meet & greet packages started at $750. When I saw that stub for $6, well, I almost soiled myself.
<< <i>$12.50 for a concert ticket? The Eagles shows this year are $200 plus for the same seat! >>
I had some Judy Garland tix which I sold when I sold my Garland collection - you could see her on a Saturday matinee in 1961-65 for under $3. If that is not bang for the buck I would not know what is. I spent over $400 per just to see Waters perform The Wall a few years back. About 5 times
I remember paying under $20 for Floyd tix. I don't think I could come close to affording front row Gilmour anymore.
Eric
Dylan/Baez....$10
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And as far as cheap concert tickets, I saw Fleetwood Mac for FREE! Yes, I did sneak into that show, but please don't tell anybody!
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I have always considered Rush's drummer Neil Pert, to be of the most accomplished drummers of all time
you guys need to step outside of Rock-n-Roll before you make absolute statements, really.
Eric
<< <i>Phenomenal drummer. Not sure anyone else could work the pedal on a bass drum as well as he did. Unique IMO to this day.
I have always considered Rush's drummer Neil Pert, to be of the most accomplished drummers of all time
you guys need to step outside of Rock-n-Roll before you make absolute statements, really. >>
I didn't think there were any absolutes in there. I think if you read that statement I made you will see I was trying to say "one of the most" .... kinda forgot to add the 'one' in front of the 'of'.
I just don't know any drummers names out side R&R.
There have been some great drummers names mentioned that I do recognize though.