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Beast
- Author
- C. M. Kushins
- Narrator
- Matthew Wolf, Chris Abell
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 7 September 2021
- Run Time
- 14 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
John Bonham is considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of all time. He was recruited to join the band who would eventually become known as Led Zeppelin–and before the year was out, Bonham and his bandmates would become the richest rock band in the world.
Throughout the 1970s, Led Zeppelin reached new heights of commercial and critical success, making them one of the most influential groups of the era, both in musical style and in their approach towards the workings of the entertainment industry. In September of 1980, Bonham–plagued by alcoholism, anxiety, and the after-effects of years of excess–was found dead by his bandmates.
As Adam Budofsky, managing editor of Modern Drummer, explains, "If the king of rock 'n' roll was Elvis Presley, then the king of rock drumming was certainly John Bonham."
Critics Review
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"C.M. Kushins gives us a wild, behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest rock bands ever, and brings John ‘Bonzo’ Bonham back to life in this well-written rock classic."
—Peter Leonard, Bestselling Author of Voices of the Dead
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Details
- Author
- C. M. Kushins
- Narrator
- Matthew Wolf, Chris Abell
- Duration
- 14 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 September 2021
- ISBN
- 9781549182822
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Biography: arts and entertainment, Composers and songwriters, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Popular music, Percussion instruments
Synopsis
A compelling narrative biography of the legendary drummer John Bonham, his wild ride with iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, and the highs and lows that made up his wild (and tragically short) life.   John Bonham is considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of all time. He was recruited to join the band who would eventually become known as Led Zeppelin–and before the year was out, Bonham and his bandmates would become the richest rock band in the world.   Throughout the 1970s, Led Zeppelin reached new heights of commercial and critical success, making them one of the most influential groups of the era, both in musical style and in their approach towards the workings of the entertainment industry. In September of 1980, Bonham–plagued by alcoholism, anxiety, and the after-effects of years of excess–was found dead by his bandmates.   As Adam Budofsky, managing editor of Modern Drummer, explains, "If the king of rock 'n' roll was Elvis Presley, then the king of rock drumming was certainly John Bonham."
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