John Henry Bonham, 1948-1980, drummer with Led Zeppelin
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The_Senior_Crabbes
N 52° 20.334 W 002° 10.251
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The grave of the Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham
Waymark Code: WMG1Q0
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/02/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rangerroad
Views: 8

Located in the churchyard of a small church in Rushock, Worcestershire, England this grave has become a site of pilgrimage for Led Zeppelin fans who leave drumsticks and other memorabilia thereon.
Description:
Rock Musician. He gained wide acclaim and notoriety as the drummer of the seminal rock band "Led Zepplin". Born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, he started drumming on pots and pans by the age of five, followed by his first drum at ten, and a second hand drum kit at fourteen. (from Wikipedia)


Date of birth: 05/31/1948

Date of death: 09/25/1980

Area of notoriety: Entertainment

Marker Type: Headstone

Setting: Outdoor

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: none

Fee required?: No

Web site: [Web Link]

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