Do you think John Bonham is overrated?

Yes, 'Moby Dick' is a little over-hyped and not my favorite. As you point out, it was his contribution to Zep's music that was so marvelous. Bonham's brilliance was that he made the drums a true equal to the guitar and voice which, at that time, were what people tended to focus on.

Well R o V e R, for what ever reason they have not done so, and I will (as you have) continue to defend the man and his absolutely deserved legend. There was nothing sloppy or sleepy about him. Better *rock* drummers? Is the author deaf or just inexperienced?" Which drummers in straight *rock* (not Bruford, Bozzio, Peart, Portnoy, etc. etc.), other than maybe Moon, were better?

I think its interesting just as a side note:

I'm not particularly a fan of either band, but it seems when a band like Led Zep is criticized, people almost feel personally insulted.

However when JLB's singing is criticized, the DT fans are supposed to just take it as a joke and move on.


Just interesting to see how the perceptions of the band really impact how the criticism is viewed.

Actually, I've been watching some Moby Dick videos, and I'm actually kind of impressed.  The solo was a bit sloppy, and his speed is impressive (although he was flailing around hitting random drums to some extent, not very musical).  However, I'm actually impressed with his skill.  I would never know it though if all I did was listen to Led Zeppelin records, though.  I wish he could have used the skill he obviously had.

Edited by Sasquamo - October 20 2006 at 23:19

Rush is still my favorite band and Neil Peart my favorite drummer though, the only reason I think he's a little overrated is that some people say he's the greatest drummer of all time, which just isn't true, as there are more skilled drummers in rock even (just a tiny bit better though). 

Philéas wrote: Let me just point out that Peart is somewhat overrated aswell. There are better drummers.

you didn't say you don't like him, you said he's overrated. that's different.

We have to watch out that we don't end this topic as John Bonham: only busy with alcohol

Edited by erik neuteboom - October 20 2006 at 05:33

Atavachron wrote: Is that suppose to be a little joke?

mystic fred wrote: Eetu Pellonpää wrote: Yes. (+ he was too keen of drinking, killed himself! with it)   of course many rock musicians  have drink like the rest of us, John suffered terribly from nerves before a big tour, and tried to relieve this with drink, unfortunately the dangers of falling asleep drunk were well documented after the death of Jimi Hendrix, who suffered the same fate.

Edited by Eetu Pellonpää - October 20 2006 at 03:53