Not everybody likes or understands a drum solo, so I like to bring in effects and sounds to keep their interest.

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.

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

I think the marketing needs work.

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

There were times when I blundered and got the dreaded look from the lads. But that was a good sign. It showed I'd attempted something I'd not tried before.

Drumming was the only thing I was ever good at.