# In 1969, one song “changed the world” of drumming forever, according to Dave Grohl

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1969-one-song-changed-the-world-of-drumming-forever-according-to-dave-grohl/
- Published: 2026-11-15T09:53:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T10:19:59+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/song-1969-dave-grohl-said-changed-the-world-of-drumming/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Dave Grohl says ‘Good Times Bad Times’ changed drumming.
- John Bonham’s kick drum break made a lasting impression.
- His power and flexible timing shaped Led Zeppelin’s sound.

## Summary

Dave Grohl has credited Led Zeppelin’s 1969 song ‘Good Times Bad Times’ with changing the world of drumming, calling its kick drum break essential listening for aspiring players. The track’s impact, in his view, came from John Bonham making the drums a forceful, expressive part of the music rather than simply keeping time.

Bonham combined a powerful bass drum with a flexible feel, shifting between a relaxed groove and explosive fills while giving Zeppelin’s riffs their distinctive swing. The article also highlights his use of triplets and open-handed hi-hat playing, and describes how the interplay between Bonham, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones helped make the band’s sound unpredictable.

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