# In 1968, Led Zeppelin released their debut single. Now in 2026, Jimmy Page still believes the drumming is the greatest in rock history

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1968-led-zeppelin-released-their-debut-single-now-in-2026-jimmy-page-still-believes-the-drumming-is-the-greatest-in-rock-history/
- Published: 2026-10-26T15:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T08:05:25+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/1968-led-zeppelin-debut-single-drumming-greatest/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Page praised Bonham’s single-kick drumming on ‘Good Times Bad Times’.
- The track introduced the power that became central to Zeppelin’s sound.
- Jason Bonham is presented as especially able to recreate his father’s style.

## Summary

Led Zeppelin’s 1969 debut single, ‘Good Times Bad Times’, introduced listeners to John Bonham’s forceful drumming, which Jimmy Page later singled out as the track’s most remarkable feature. Page praised Bonham’s powerful kick drum and stressed that he achieved its rapid patterns using a single pedal, helping establish the drummer’s reputation and the band’s distinctive sound.

The article argues that Bonham’s style set an exceptionally high bar for anyone playing Zeppelin’s music after the band’s original run. It contrasts later performances by Phil Collins with Jason Bonham’s close understanding of his father’s drumming, and points to ‘Moby Dick’ as further evidence of Bonham’s ability. The headline frames Page’s admiration as enduring, though the article focuses on his praise of the debut single.

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