On Thursday, January 24th, the newly remodeled Observatory (formerly the Galaxy Theater) in Anaheim, CA played host to the Bonzo Bash, the ultimate tribute to late LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham, featuring a stellar (drumming) cast from the hard rock and metal world. Check out quality fan-filmed footage below:













Participating drummers included:

- Steven Adler (GUNS N' ROSES, ADLER)
- Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSES)
- Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)
- Will Calhoun (LIVING COLOUR)
- Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS)
- Virgil Donati (ALLAN HOLDSWORTH, SEVEN THE HARD WAY)
- Chris Frazier (FOREIGNER, WHITESNAKE)
- Gene Hoglan (DETHKLOK, TESTAMENT)
- Brandon Kachel (BARBARIAN OVERLORDS)
- James Kottak (SCORPIONS)
- Dave Lombardo (SLAYER)
- Ray Luzier (KORN)
- Khurt Maier (SALTY DOG)
- JoJo Mayer (NERVE)
- Jonathan Mover (JOE SATRIANI, THE TUBES)
- Xavier Muriel (BUCKCHERRY)
- Rikki Rockett (POISON)
- Stephen Perkins (JANE'S ADDICTION)
- Simon Phillips (TOTO, JEFF BECK)
- Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER)
- Glen Sobel (ALICE COOPER)
- Tommy Stewart (GODSMACK, S.U.N.)
- Brian Thomas Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, S.U.N.)
- Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC)
- Yael (UGLY KID JOE)

Special guests:

- Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE)
- John "JD" Deservio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)
- Frank Hannon (TESLA)
- Sass Jordan (S.U.N.)
- Oni Logan (LYNCH MOB)
- James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)
- Robert Mason (WARRANT)
- Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, T&N)
- Jack Russell (GREAT WHITE)
- Billy Sheehan (DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG)
- Derek Sherinian (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION)
- Keith St. John (BURNING RAIN)

THE MOBY DICKS (house band):

- Michael Devin (WHITESNAKE) - bass
- Stephen LeBlanc (JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE) - keyboards
- Brian Thomas Tichy (S.U.N.) - guitar, drums
- Chas West (BONHAM) - vocals
- Brent Woods (BRENTWOOD FOREST) – lead, rhythm guitars