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Robert Plant recalls result of technician's error aboard their Starship aircraft.

The thunderous backbone to Led Zeppelin’s sound went silent on Sept. 25, 1980.

Carrying on the musical legacy.

These moms had their future rock star kids' backs.

Future Led Zeppelin singer couldn't afford the gasoline to pick up drummer for shows.

There have been vanity projects, weird detours and huge disappointments – but also some of the best LPs of the succeeding eras.

Blow out the candles!

September book will trace history of “the king of rock drumming.”

Foo Fighters leader recalls tattooing himself with drummer’s emblem after discovering Led Zeppelin in his teens.

The Model T Ford owned by Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham — and memorably featured in the band's movie The Song Remains the Same — is on the auction block.

His passing inadvertently brought an end to one of rock's greatest bands.

This eponymous debut was full of firsts, beyond the ‘I’ frequently tacked onto its title nowadays.

Co-founding Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward paid tribute to his contemporary in Led Zeppelin on his 'Rock 50' radio show (embedded above), saying, "If you want to strive toward something, just listen to John Bonham."

Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham is generally regarded as one of the most important and influential rock drummers of his generation, if not all time. The legendary musician died on Sept. 25, 1980, and today --  Oct. 10 -- marks the 33rd anniversary of his funeral service.

Paul Lamere is a GD genius! He's the guy that came up with the Bonhamizer. This website let's you put 4 different kinds of beats from the one and only Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham, to any song! You can even upload your own songs, and add the beats there. You'd be surprised at what a little Bonzo beat could do to songs. Check it out for yourself.