![]() “But why would I want to do that? I’ve just played with the real thing?” referencing his playing with the band at the 2007 reunion. Bonham began by explaining that he had been approached a few years back with the idea of starting a Led Zeppelin tribute band. ‘Over the Hills and Far Away’ was masterful dispatched before we got the first of many interludes, with Jason, donning mirror sunglasses, telling us stories of the past, heartfelt and at times amusing tales of his father, John. ‘Good Times Bad Times’ continued to keep the crowd well and truly in warm-up mode as a loud cheer embraced the room with Bonham teasing us with those Zep trademark drum fills made so famous by his father. ![]() ![]() The eclectic crowd buzzed and bustled with excitement as ‘Immigrant Song’ opened the evening, lead vocalist James Dylan effortlessly delivering as Plant himself would have. Tonight was a night of hits, bits and B-sides – songs we love, and songs we don’t get to hear as often as we would like… especially live. With an incredible back catalogue in his own right, tonight was once again about the legacy his father left with the incredible songs of Led Zeppelin.Īs the house lights dimmed and the final cannons from AC/DC’s ‘For Those About to Rock’ faded into the distance, Bonham & his band strode on to the stage with beaming smiles and a hint of cheeky joviality – this was a going to be a fun evening… I could smell it in the air. Its been nearly five years since Jason Bonham was last in Australia but tonight he kicked off his JBLZE Australian Tour with a sell out show at the Astor Theatre in Perth, WA.
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