John Bonham Once Played Drum Solo Using Only His Willy

Legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham once played an entire drum solo using only his Willy. In the annals of rock and roll, certain stories emerge that blend the boundary between musical genius and sheer madness. All things considered, this is one of those stories. Bonham dared to defy convention and unleash his private parts on his beloved drum kit.

The year was 1972 and rock musicians were constantly trying to outdo each other. It was a time of experimentation and seeing how far you could push the envelope. Snotty boys with lipstick on were all the rage. Led Zeppelin were riding high with a #1 album. Stairway to Heaven was being played non stop.

John Bonham Drum Solo

When performing the song “Moby Dick” live, Bonham would solo anywhere from 6 minutes to half an hour, sometimes tossing his sticks to the audience and beating on his drums with his hands. One performance at the Oude Rai in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Bonham beat on the drums with nothing but his penis. He did a 19 minute solo using nothing but his “Willy”. He then tea bagged the cymbals using his ‘nads’ for 15 minutes. “I sure was sore the next day” said Bonham.

John Bonham Once Played Drum Solo Using Only His Willy

The crowd was perplexed at first. The bewildered looks quickly transformed into shock and awe. This was followed by uncontrollable laughter. Klaus Scherer was in attendance for the private performance. “It was an awe-inspiring display of raw talent” said Scherer. “It was nuts, pun intended. Bonham is a legend, he can do more with his twig and berries than most drummers can do with a whole bag of drum sticks. He stood there with hands on hips butt nekkid. How he managed to perform the solo with no hands is incredible. It was a ballsy performance.”

Bold

Despite the initial amusement and hilarity that ensued, Bonham’s bold experiment left an indelible mark on the annals of rock history. It became a legend, a testament to the fearless nature of true musicianship and the boundary-pushing spirit that defined the rock gods of the 70s.

In the end, Bonham’s venture into the world of “private part percussion” may have been short-lived, but its impact lingers to this day. Lady Gaga, Madonna, GG Allin and Sam Smith all cite the performance as the single most inspiring event of their lives. It reminds us that in the world of music, innovation knows no bounds, and sometimes, the craziest ideas can lead to the most unforgettable performances.