Jason John Bonham was born on 15 July 1966, in Dudley, England, UK, and is a drummer, probably best known for being the son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. He’s played with Led Zeppelin in various events, most notably at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert. All of his endeavors have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Jason Bonham? As of mid-2016, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $20 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the music industry, as he’s performed and recorded with a lot of popular bands. He’s also toured around the world, participating in various events, and as he continues his career it is expected that his wealth will increase.
Jason Bonham Net Worth $20 million
Jason started learning to play the drums at a young age, making one of his first appearances in the film “The Song Remains the Same” playing a small drum kit. At the age of 17, he joined his first band called Airrace. In 1985, he became a part of Virginia Wolf, helping the band record two albums while touring around the US as a supporting act. Three years later, he was given the chance to join Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for the “Outrider” album, and to tour. He also performed with Led Zeppelin at the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary celebration.
A year later, Jason performed at the Moscow Music Peace Festival and then started the band Bonham, releasing the album “The Disregard of Timekeeping”. They had a hit single called “Wait for You”, but after the release of a second album called “Mad Hatter”, the band dissolved; one of the reasons for dissolving was because their second album wasn’t received very well. Jason then focused more on guest appearances, drumming for Paul Rodgers for “Muddy Water Blues: A Tribute to Muddy Waters”. He then performed with Slash before reforming his old band with a new name – Motherland; they released the album “Peace 4 Me” in 1994.
The following year, Jason joined Led Zeppelin’s induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, representing his father. He then put on a solo project called “In the Name of My Father – The Zepset” which was a charity effort. After touring with Debbie Bonham, he then performed for UFO and recorded with Joe Bonamassa. He appeared in the film “Rock Star” and then in the reality television program “Supergroup”. After a few more performances with other bands, Jason became part of the Led Zeppelin reunion concert in 2007 at the O2 Arena. Two years later, he formed the band called Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience. A few of his latest works include joining The Circle, California Breed, and touring around North America last 2015.
For his personal life, Jason has been married to Jan Chartens since 1990. It is known that Bonham endorses the DW Drums brand and Paiste cymbals. He also has his own signature line of drumsticks in collaboration with Pro-Mark. The sticks are noticeably large but short. It also has a symbol used by his father along with Jason’s signature.
Black Country Communion; Bonham; California Breed; Foreigner; The Circle, UFO, Virginia Wolf, Damnocracy, Steel Dragon
Movies
Rock Prophecies, Rock Star, Cabazon, CA, United States, Thackerville, OK, United States, Huber Heights, OH, United States
TV Shows
Supergroup
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Phil [Phil Collins] was Genesis's third drummer but he went on to become a key member. Singing drummers are rare but he also sold 100 million albums worldwide as a solo artist and is known for one of the most distinctive drum sounds ever - celebrated in that Cadbury's gorilla advert. My dad wasn't a big Genesis fan but he did have Duke which was one of their later albums. When Abacab came out I went straight out and bought it.
Lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his two children and wife. Performs with the Led Zeppelin Experience, and California Breed. [January 2014]
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Tours a tribute show entitled 'Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience', which performs songs by Led Zeppelin backed with archival footage of his father and family, and stories of Jason's life.
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Played drums for Foreigner (2004 - 2008). In the middle of "Jukebox Hero", they would break into "Whole Lotta Love" as a tribute to Jason's father John.
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Daughter, Jaz, and a son Jager.
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In 1988, Jason formed a band the band Bonham. They released two albums; The Disregard of Timekeeping (1989) which went gold, and Mad Hatter (1992).
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Son of John Bonham, who played drums in Led Zeppelin. His father died in 1980. Jason sometimes plays drums in place of his dad whenever the surviving members of Led Zeppelin get together for concerts (i.e. Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary 1988).
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Music on the Bones
musician pre-production
The Lone Ranger
2013
featured musician
Man of Steel
2013
musician: drum orchestra
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Music on the Bones
pre-production
Actor / Musician
Rock Star
2001
A.C., Steel Dragon Drummer
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Kennedy Center Honors
2012
TV Special performer: "Stairway to Heaven"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Peter Austin Noto Show
2016
TV Series
Himself
Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar
2016
TV Series
Himself - Drums: The Circle / Himself - Guest
Sammy Hagar & the Circle Live: At Your Service
2015
Video
Himself - Drums
Bad Company: The Official Authorised 40th Anniversary Documentary
2014
Documentary
Himself
Behind the Music
2013
TV Series documentary
Himself - drums '04-'07
The Kennedy Center Honors
2012
TV Special
Himself - Performer
Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day
2012
Documentary
Himself (Drums, percussion and backing vocals) (as Led Zeppelin)
Mulatschag
2011-2012
TV Series
Himself
The Hour
2011
TV Series
Himself
That Metal Show
2010
TV Series
Himself - Guest
I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band
2010
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Rock Prophecies
2009
Documentary
Supergroup
2006
TV Series
Himself
Woodstock '94
1995
Video documentary
Himself
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
1995
TV Movie
Himself - Representing John Bonham
The Song Remains the Same
1976
Documentary
Himself (uncredited)
Known for movies
Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day (2012) as Himself (Drums, percussion and backing vocals)
Man of Steel (2013) as Music Department
Rock Prophecies (2009) as Actor
Sammy Hagar & the Circle Live: At Your Service (2015) as Himself - Drums