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John Bonham Redditch Heritage
John’s Funeral
John Bonham’s family funeral service took place on October 10th 1980 at Rushock Parish
Church, Worcs. 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. John’s ashes were interred in a grave at Rushock Parish
Church. Fans regularly visit his grave to pay their respects, and leave drumsticks and
other tributes.
In 2005, Classic Rock magazine ranked him at the No.1 position on their list of ‘50
Greatest Drummers in Rock’.
John’s Grave at Rushock Parish Church
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