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I don't consider that I'm particularly influenced by anyone or anything. But when I started playing, I was influenced by early soul. It was just that feel, that sound.

John Bonham

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John Bonham
Age: 31 †
Born: 1948
Born: May 31
Died: 1980
Died: January 1
Musician
Rock Drummer
Songwriter
Friend of Rafael Arancibia
John Henry Bonham
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