I've been fortunate to have studied with some great drummers: John Soroka, Carmine Appice, Gary Chaffee, Lenny Nelson, Tommy Campbell, and Joe Porcaro. Their remarkable musicianship, wisdom, and inspiration will stay with me forever.
Although I never had the opportunity to see John Henry Bonham play live, I have been lucky enough to see many of my Drum Heroes perform. They are Tony Williams, Lenny White, Billy Cobham, Narada Michael Walden, Alex Van Halen, Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes, Bill Bruford, Don Brewer, Rod Morgenstein, Neil Peart, Jeff Porcaro, Harvey Mason, Carl Palmer and Tito Puente.
Jim Kersey as John Henry Bonham - Video by Salvatore Sebergandio
Photo by DIRKBAG.COM
Jim Kersey "Over the Top" - Video by CRLJ.COM