The son of the legendary drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham continues the legacy his father forged as an integral member of Led Zeppelin, bringing The Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening back to Australia for the first time since 2018.
With the eyes of the rock & roll world on him since he was five years old, Jason is a well respected drummer in his own right having performed in such bands as AIR-RACE, Bonham, Virginia Wolf and Foreigner earning several Grammy nominations along the way.After being invited by Jimmy Page to play with the surviving members of Led Zeppelin in 1988 (eight years after his father's death), Jason has performed in several other Zeppelin tribute acts.
In 2010, Jason formed his own project – The Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening – a tribute to his father's music. "To be in that band is a phenomenal feeling," says Jason on playing with the original Led Zep.
"You can't really describe it regardless of whether your Dad was in the band or not, it's just one of the greatest experiences to be in that seat and playing those songs, it's a dream come true."
With such a vast and iconic catalogue to choose from, the hardest part for Bonham is deciding the set list. "You never want to leave anything out," he confirms.
"There were so many sides to the band – the acoustic side, the blues side – there are so many great songs we can play."
The Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening will headline concerts in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide in April.
"It's the greatest to represent my family and play these songs live."
Tickets on sale from 12pm (local time) on 3 February.
The Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening 2023 Tour Dates
Wed 5 Apr - Astor Theatre (Perth)Fri 7 Apr - Palais Theatre (Melbourne)
Sat 8 Apr - Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
Sun 9 Apr - The Tivoli (Brisbane)
Tue 11 Apr - Hindley Street Music Hall (Adelaide)
