Dave Grohl To Drum On Led Zeppelin Reunion Tour?

He's desperate to do it...

December 31, 2007 by Daniel Melia | Photo by Shirlaine Forrest

Dave Grohl To Drum On Led Zeppelin Reunion Tour?

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Dave Grohl is reportedly waiting on a very important phone call, an invitation to go drum on the rumoured Led Zeppelin reunion tour.

Apparently the Foo Fighters man is desperate to take control of the skins for anymore shows the band might play despite the fact that he praised Jason Bonham’s performance at the O2 Arena show.

According to one of those people that seem to know everything – the insider – Grohl was also in the running to take Bonham’s role at the London gig.

The source told the Daily Star: Dave flew in especially for the shows and played air guitar and air drums throughout the gig.

“He was in the running to take over from John Bonham a few years ago and he’s still gagging to get on stage with the Zep.

“While he loves playing with Foo Fighters, Dave would drop anything to be part of Zep’s shows.”

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Dave Grohl is an excellent drummer. But Jason Bonham is John’s son. As far as I can tell, he did a fantastic job at the O2 concert, so why look any further? I hasten to add at this point that I’m a Led Zeppelin nut (not just a fan, but a total ****ing lunatic for them). His knowledge of his father’s work must be just that bit more personal than anyone else on the planet. Also, I know it’s not really relevant, but Led Zeppelin is an English band. No offence Dave.
~ by Jason Bonham 12/31/2007 Report
- Agreed!
  ~ by Mick 12/31/2007 Report
- How can I audition? I want the gig!!! Mike Santa
  ~ by Mike 11/19/2008 Report
It’s right that Jason get’s the gig, after his memorable performance at 02. Also his Presence (pun) is exactly what his father would want to see.
~ by Mike Portnoy 12/31/2007 Report
- Very true, after a performance like that, his dad would be proud! Lets stay will the Bonham name. Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham. NOT Grohl.
  ~ by Floyd1 12/31/2007 Report
You are right but Led Zeppelin want something better than a regular drummer from the Foreigner...No offence Jason.
~ by Dave Grohl 12/31/2007 Report
- a ”regular” drummer from Foreigner??? I’m curious......what kind of drummer is Dave Grohl??? Go and listen to the live Zeppelin tracks on the Nirvana box set.....he couldn’t SHINE JASON’S SHOES when it comes to blasting through Zeppelin tracks.....
  ~ by tonydshsaka 12/31/2007 Report
Why didn’t Jason do those drum hits at the beginning of ”Nobody’s Fault but Mine” during the O2 show? Although I do believe that Dave is a (slightly) better drummer than Jason, it seems to make more sense to have John’s son behind the kit. What the f&%k does being British have to do with it you jackass? Besides, Dave looks like a horse!!!
~ by Arthur 12/31/2007 Report
- Arthur, what the f&%k does looking like a horse have to do with you, jackass?
  ~ by Logic Police 1/6/2008 Report
I agree with Dave Grohl
~ by Jimmy page 12/31/2007 Report
Jason Bonham should be the one and only choice. This is how John would have wanted it.
~ by GET SIRIUS 12/31/2007 Report
JOHN BONHAM would want his SON, JASON, to be drummer for Led Zeppelin. His dad would of been proud, Jason did a GREAT job!!! If they do tour 2008 or 09, i rather see Jason BONHAM, NOT Dave Grohl.
~ by Pahge 12/31/2007 Report
This is total bullshit. Bonham is the only name that will ever be in a Led Zeppelin gig. The guy is capable and has been waiting his whole life. He passed the audition. IF they tour, it will be Jason on drums. Period.
~ by A fan 1/1/2008 Report
Jason Bonham is the ONLY choice. Any TRUE Led Zeppelin fan would want that! After all, the performance Jason gave with a reunited Zeppelin, it should be an obvious choice. He was absolutely amazing! After a performance like that, im sure dear ol dad would want it that way as well as all the Zeppelin fans.
~ by C.Molloy 1/1/2008 Report
Dave Troll can p*ss right off, keep it in the family is what I say.
~ by themanwhoneverwentaway 1/2/2008 Report
No one deserves the Zeppelin drum throne more than Jason Bonham. Grohl is a fantastic drummer, of course, but in this case he’s just a high-profile fanboy.
~ by Davey 1/2/2008 Report
Anyone who knows anything about drums knows that Grohl’s style is highly influenced by Bonham. He’s a massive Zep fan, not to mention he has two tattoos of Bonham’s Zep logo. Jason is obviously the ’default’ choice but if Page, Plant and Jones want this generation’s John Bonham, they’ll go with Grohl. This rumour doesn’t surprise me at all.
~ by adam 1/2/2008 Report
This is a lame non-story that has been picked up by the press based on some offhand comments from Grohl about how much he would love the job, not because of any real plan to replace Jason.
~ by Percy Dyer-Maker 1/2/2008 Report
Dave is a better drummer than Jason Hands down. No comparison. Dave is one of the best rock drummers in the world.
~ by Todd 1/2/2008 Report
Rikki Rocket is a better drummer than both those losers
~ by kevin 1/2/2008 Report
...i would love to ask Jason: Didn’t they offer you the gig for the rest of the possible dates? Why not? I mean, c’mon...a nice paycheck, legacy claim, YOUR dad’s band !!!
~ by Immigrant 1/2/2008 Report
No way - it’d be disgraceful to ditch Jason after his performance at the O2. No-one could’ve done a better job standing in for the mighty John Henry. If there’s a Zep tour, Jason is the man for it!
~ by John B 1/2/2008 Report
Dave Grohl is a X-zellent drummer! To compare the 2 is unfair. Jason had allot of Sweet Emotion go-n on the nite of O2. Thiz iz go-n to get interesting.
~ by Steven Tyler 1/2/2008 Report
To me it doesn’t really make a difference, just as long as the reunion tour of the century occurs. However, it doesn’t make sense to strip Jason Bonham of his duty as drummer.
~ by Nunna 1/2/2008 Report
Go listen to Dave Grohl on the Nirvana Box Set, they do ”Heartbreaker”. He played like crap, a total insult to John Bonham, well, Zeppelin for that matter. Also listen to a bootleg of the ”Immigrant Song” performed by Nirvana...theres no way Dave plays drums better than Jason. But anyways, being a true Zeppelin fan, i say Jason Bonham! The Prince of Thunder!
~ by Achilles77 1/2/2008 Report
- wrong dave joind nirvana in 1990 box set that performandce came from a house party in 1988 with chadchinning behind the kit dave grohl= best drummer in the world just listen to no one knows by queens of the stoneage. end of hos better dispute
  ~ by drummerkid 1/13/2008 Report
This is complete rubbish. Zeppelin would NEVER take Dave Grohl over Jason Bonham unless, and only unless, they needed a fill-in. Just look at the YouTube performances . . . that’s all you need.
~ by garden 1/2/2008 Report
Dave’s a great drummer and by all accounts a good guy but he does himself no favours by trying to muscle his way on to the drum stool....then again prehaps the whole thing is just being exaggerated by the music press, I mean who wouldn’t want to be on stage with those guys.
~ by Paddy 1/3/2008 Report
I think Dave is deluded by his own press clippings, I think Zep will suffer with him back there!
~ by UAW/MF 1/3/2008 Report
I say leave well enough alone. We are talking history here. No-one better than family, if he has the talent. Pappa would be proud.
~ by Teresa 1/3/2008 Report
Led Zeppelin is in need of a serious drummer, one who has the blues background but can also rock the hell out of the instrument. Zeppelin needs an unsung monster Grohl has had his days with Nirvana and F.F. I say give an unknown a shot...Like Me!!! myspace.com/devdrums
~ by Dan Dever 1/3/2008 Report
Jason has the seat by blood right. End of story.
~ by Atom Eve Eclipse 1/3/2008 Report
Think about it boys and girls why would Jimmy change his mind on Jason?How would that make Jason feel?ok he’s not a clone of his dad but it does seem right that he’s in the driving seat if a tour goes ahead.I’m sure all will be revieled very soon
~ by Handel 1/3/2008 Report
Dave Grohl, i dont really know...after listening to him play Zeppelin songs with Nirvana, i really cant see him as the drummer for Led Zeppelin. I thought his drumming on those songs were pretty bad.
~ by Kimmy 1/3/2008 Report
First of all Dave Grohl is MEDIOCRE AT BEST,he has no background of the main ingredients that made Bonham the drummer that he was,jazz,blues,funk.I think that Dave has a ploy to start these rumors himself,the only reason Dave is where he is today is because of Kurt Cobain,and he even admitted that Kurt didnt care for his drumming,any novice drummer could have filled the spot with ease.John Bonham would be rolling in his grave if he knew these bullshit rumors were surfacing.
~ by Dave Grohl SUCKS 1/3/2008 Report
what tour? - are all you people wasting this much head space on a rumour - the way I heard it is Robert Jimi and John Paul are getting together with Ringo and Paul to play at the Dave and Jason arena rumble tour - Oh my! will there be a DVD - Why speculate - wait for it - Let it Be...
~ by Phillipe le Ha Ha 1/3/2008 Report
Poor Dave Grohl - didn’t get to live the rock ’n’roll dream..even after being in a band with Kurt Cobain, and getting to play with Queen..
~ by Hank 1/4/2008 Report
Dave Grohl is a ok drummer. He certainly isnt good enough to be on the Zeppelin throne. Jason Bonham is the ONLY man for the throne of a Led Zeppelin reunion.
~ by lil't 1/4/2008 Report
Led Zeppelin is my favorite all-time rock band. I never got to see Led Zeppelin in concert. I’ve seen Plant solo, Page solo, JPJ solo, the Page and Plant tour and even saw Jason Bonham’s band Bonham back in the day. If Zeppelin does tour, i would want Jason Bonham as the drummer, its the right thing.
~ by MDX 1/4/2008 Report
JASON BONHAM IS THE MAN!!! He was SPECTACULAR at the O2 Show!
~ by Derrick 1/4/2008 Report
Dave Grohl as drummer for Zep? Now thats funny LOL!!
~ by Mayo 1/5/2008 Report
He should cover vocals too
~ by James Hetfield 1/5/2008 Report
Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I’m gonna have me another pint of the pisssssssssss....
~ by Keith Moon 1/5/2008 Report
Dave is an great drummer.... there’s no doubt, but I have a feeling that most of the attention being given to this is a little much. There is no way the gent’s in Zep would remove JB. At most, I can see Dave dropping in for 1 song during their US show. Best bet is this is simply a viral way to associate FF and Zep for a combined show.... a show that Zep would headline.
~ by Skriver 1/5/2008 Report
How is Dave a great drummer? What makes him a great drummer, cause he hits hard? He’s a drummer, but great? I dont think he can be put into a group of great drummers, maybe a decent drummer.
~ by TJ 1/6/2008 Report
My children, calm down. I am currently formulating a Zep/Foo tour, after I’m done wrecking that bitch Spears’ life. Bwa-ha-ha-ha...
~ by Satan 1/7/2008 Report
To Dave,sorry mate. Your a good bloke and maybe perhaps the Who could use your services,seeing as Keith left no forebearers
~ by Freddy Dextra 1/9/2008 Report
Dave is undeniably a better drummer. I have seen him play immigrant song live and it was better than jasons attempt. But if there is a tour it will include Jason because of blood ties, not skill.
~ by Led Fighters 3/24/2008 Report
I think Dave should get behind the kit if they go on tour. He is the next best thing to Bonham.
~ by Kate 4/7/2008 Report
I love Dave Grohl, and I personally think he’s a (somewhat) better drummer than Jason Bonham... but if there is a tour, I’d rather see Jason onstage than Dave, simply because it was his dad who was the original drummer.
~ by Robert Plant 5/13/2008 Report
i'm gay for brett michaels
~ by Robert Plant 1/10/2009 Report

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