1980

The Wall Concert Tour Kicks Off 35 Years Ago
The Wall Concert Tour Kicks Off 35 Years Ago
The Wall Concert Tour Kicks Off 35 Years Ago
This week in 1980, Pink Floyd presented the first live performance in concert of the album The Wall in Los Angeles at the Memorial Sports Arena. The wild multi-media production included a wall built on stage during the concert. The opening night show came to a short pause but got back up and running when fireworks set fire to the stage. The audience thought it was part of the show.
John Bonham Joins Heaven’s Rhythm Section [Video]
John Bonham Joins Heaven’s Rhythm Section [Video]
John Bonham Joins Heaven’s Rhythm Section [Video]
On September 25, 1980, drummers and rock music lovers around the world were shocked to hear the news that John(Bonzo)Bonham of Led Zeppelin had died. He was found dead in his bed after a drinking binge. Bonzo was a unique one of a kind drummer. Many a drummer around the world would just sit there and wonder how John could do the things he did with that drum kit.