I never had any lessons. When I first started playing I used to read music. I was very interested in music. But when I started playing in groups I did a silly thing and dropped it. It's great if you can write things down.

I have no qualm about the quality of the contemporary repertory.

People who don't take care of their drums really annoy me.

Drumming was the only thing I was ever good at.

I dare not drink before a gig because I'll get tired and blow it. So I have to sit drinking tea in a caravan.

My names John Bonham, I'm a drummer and I'm potty about cars.

My nerves before a gig got worse; I had terrible bad nerves all the time. Once we started... I was fine.