Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Explained

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, originally known as Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience,^[1] are a Led Zeppelin tribute band lead by Jason Bonham, the son of late drummer John Bonham.

Background

Jason Bonham founded the group in 2010.^{[2] [3]} Bonham previously played with Led Zeppelin in 1988,^[4] 1990,^[5] and 2007.^[6] After the 2007 reunion, Bonham had stated an interest in touring and recording with Led Zeppelin,^[7] but singer Robert Plant didn't agree.^[8] The band's first line-up included guitarist Tony Catania, vocalist James Dylan, bassist Michael Devin and keyboardist/steel guitarist Stephen LeBlanc. Catania had played with Bonham in his previous band, Bonham.

Members

• Jason Bonham – drums (2010–present)
• James Dylan – vocals, acoustic guitar (2010–present)
• Tony Catania – lead guitar (2010–2017)
• Stephen LeBlanc – keyboards, guitar, lap steel guitar (2010–2012)
• Michael Devin – bass, harmonica (2010)
• Dorian Heartsong – bass, mandolin (2011–present)^{[9] [10]}
• Alex Howland – keyboards, guitar (2014–present)^{[11] [12]}
• Jimmy Sakurai – lead guitar (2017–present)^[13]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gallucci . Michael . 2018-02-26 . Led Zeppelin Force Jason Bonham to Change Band Name . 2024-04-25 . Ultimate Classic Rock . en.
2. News: Michaels . Sean . 2010-05-03 . Bonham Jr announces plans for Led Zeppelin-inspired tour . 2024-04-25 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
3. Web site: Gottlieb . Jed . 2010-11-01 . Jason Bonham relives dad’s Led Zeppelin days . 2024-04-25 . Boston Herald . en-US.
4. Web site: Taysom . Joe . 2020-05-14 . Remembering Led Zeppelin’s triumphant 1988 reunion with John Bonham’s son on drums - Far Out Magazine . 2024-04-25 . faroutmagazine.co.uk . en-US.
5. Book: Lewis, Dave . Led Zeppelin: Celebration II: The 'Tight But Loose' Files . Omnibus Press . 2003 . 978-1-84449-056-1 . London . 163 . 26 December 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160506153639/https://books.google.com/books?id=oFWS0Xx3esYC&pg=PA166 . 6 May 2016 . live.
6. Web site: JASON BONHAM Discusses How His And JOHN PAUL JONES’ Sobriety Helped Reunite LED ZEPPELIN; Video . 2024-04-25 . bravewords.com . en.
7. News: 2008-08-26 . Led Zeppelin trio back in studio . 2024-04-25 . en-GB.
8. Web site: 29 September 2008 . Robert Plant – official statement . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080930212955/http://www.robertplant.com/index.php?l1=2&l2=0&l3=0&articleID=186&rt=NE&PHPSESSID=6235928e9e15317186503f0c80686264 . 30 September 2008 . 25 April 2024 . Robertplant.com.
9. Web site: Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience: Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA, October 31, 2011 - Bluebird Reviews . 2024-04-25 . www.bluebirdreviews.com.
10. Web site: 2013-02-01 . Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience – Review Toronto January 2013 . 2024-04-25 . T-Mak World . en-US.
11. Web site: Yarborough . Chuck . 2015-05-13 . Jason Bonham pays homage to Led Zeppelin at Rocksino . 2024-04-25 . cleveland . en.
12. Web site: James Dylan and Alex Howland of Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience (JBLZE) #JamesDylan #AlexHowland #JasonBonhamsLedZeppeli… Led zeppelin, Zeppelin, Led zep . 2024-04-25 . Pinterest . en.
13. Web site: Moura . Brittany . 2017-12-01 . REVIEW: Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience @ House of Blues 11/28 WTBU Radio . 2024-04-25 . sites.bu.edu.