The strainer is Ludwig's trusty side-lever P85. It's basic but works and has a strap attachment rather than cord. The Bonham reissue bass drum retained the '70s curved ... djs or producers... GEAR: We ...

When it comes to gear, John Bonham is synonymous with Ludwig drums and Paiste cymbals, but despite already having four albums with Led Zeppelin under his belt, he didn’t actually sign-up with Paiste ...

Bonzo always opted for the biggest drums for his kit. The larger depth and circumference, combined with his other tricks, helped Bonham achieve a larger-than-life sound. He adopted Ludwig’s ...

Carmine Appice: When I first started playing drums, rock music was ... We were all Ludwig guys. When Clive was on, me and Bonzo [John Bonham] were standing on the side throwing spitballs at ...