OCTOBER 10, 1980 – The funeral of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham took place at Rushock Parish Church in Worcestershire. Around 250 mourners attended, made up of family, friends, band mates and other musicians including: Roy Wood, Denny Laine, Bev Bevan and Jeff Lynne. Paul McCartney left a wreath and tributes flooded in from fellow drummers including Carmine Appice, Phil Collins, Cozy Powell and Carl Palmer. After the family service, the funeral procession made its way to Worcester Crematorium where the final service was held.”Bonzo” was found dead at guitarists Jimmy Page’s house on September 25, 1980, of what was described as asphyxiation, due to inhaling his own vomit after excessive vodka consumption, (40 shots in 4 hours) aged 32.
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