About
Paiste Artist Since
July 1971
Nationality
United Kingdom
Main Affiliation
Led Zeppelin
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
18" Giant Beat «Multifunction»
20" Giant Beat «Multifunction»
24" Giant Beat «Multifunction»
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
16" 2002 Medium
24" 2002 Ride
18" 2002 Ride
(discontinued)
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
18" 2002 Medium
24" 2002 Ride
18" 2002 Crash
20" Formula 602 Classic Medium Ride
Biography
31.05.1948-25.09.1980 John Bonham of Led Zeppelin was one of the most iconic rock drummers, who still influences young amateurs to professional top artists. Biography taken from "Profiles Of International Drummers, Percussionists, Musicians, Vol. 2" (1975 by Paiste Cymbals + Gongs Co.): "Bonham first played drums with Terry Web and the Spiders. He met lead singer Robert Plant in a group called Crawling King Snakes. He was also in Band Of Joy with Plant, but it was his spectacular drum solos with Tim Rose that brought him to the attention of Jimmy Page, when the guitarist formed Led Zeppelin in 1968. Within months of its formation, Led Zeppelin became a supergroup. The band began a series of tours that have made them rock giants all over Europe, Japan, the USA, Australia. With 5 platinum albums, which have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, Zeppelin's popularity and musical influence are unparalleled. Bonham's drumming contributes a vital element to the unique Led Zeppelin sound. Many critics refer to him as the best drummer in rock. (...) "Bonzo" lives in the English countryside, on a working farm, which has boasted prize cattle. He collects cars, hot-rods, and motorcycles. He's particularly proud of his son Jason, who is following in his dad's footsteps as a drummer."
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 18", 19", 20", 22", 24", 26"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Deep, dark, rich, brilliant, warm. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even, balanced, very responsive feel. Pearly, wooden ping over a wide, deep, full wash. Big, swelling crash sound. Strong, articulate embedded bell. An ultimate classic sound, developed in 1967 during one of popular music's most revolutionary eras.
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22", 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, rich, fairly bright, solid. Medium range, clean mix. Controlled and even feel. Very nice and sparkling stick sound supported by a breathy layer of wash. Perfectly balanced. A dynamic all around cymbal for many musical styles played at moderate level.
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Details
Sizes: 13", 14", 15", 17"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Medium bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Fast, responsive feel. Full, bright, energetic open sound. Sharp, full chick sound. The original, once patented, wavy bottom hi-hat design. The 17" version adds extraordinary boost, low end and crisp projection.
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