Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin Free Audiobook Download by C. M. Kushins

As the drummer for Led Zeppelin, John Bonham was a force of nature in the world of rock music and one of the most influential drummers in history. How did a former coal miner from Manchester, England become a legend? In Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin, author C.M. Kushins explores this question with research, interviews and more than 300 photos that trace the early years of his life to the time period when he joined Led Zeppelin.

In "Beast," Matthew Wolf takes listeners on a journey through the rise of Led Zeppelin and the evolution of rock 'n' roll. The first few chapters focus on Bonham and give readers insight into his upbringing in a small English town and time spent with his father, Johnny Kidd. Bonham eventually moved to London and had his first taste of success as part of a group called the King Bees where he played drums for the group's lead singer, Kenny Jones. After that experience, Bonham joined up with John Paul Jones, who was already an established pianist. Eventually Bonham would be playing with three other musicians known as Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones to form what would become Led Zeppelin.

"The pounding, the pounding, the pounding of John Bonham's drums is what led to his nickname: 'The Beast.'" - C. M. Kushins

The Led Zeppelin biography "Beast" is now available in audio format and has been narrated by two of the band's members: Matthew Wolf, who was a member of the band from 1975 to 1982, and Chris Abell, a current member since 1985. The book was written by C.M. Kushins, who is an author and critic of rock music.

"In the summer of 1969, John Bonham felt he'd been on the road too long and needed a break," says narrator 'Matthew Wolf'. "The beat had gone out of them. They were no longer playing for themselves."

The book is about the legendary drummer John Bonham and his rise to fame with Led Zeppelin. It discusses Bonham's style, influences, and how he revolutionized rock drumming. He was also a part of the 'socially rebellious' moment in rock music as he became one of the first drummers to take an electric drum kit on tour.