What Is Jason Bonham's Net Worth?
Jason Bonham, a renowned British drummer, has an impressive net worth of $10 million. As the son of the legendary John Bonham, Led Zeppelin's original drummer, Jason has carried on his father's legacy by performing with the iconic group since John passed away in 1980. Despite forming his own band, Bonham, in the late '80s, the band saw only moderate success before disbanding in 1992. Jason's versatile drumming skills have seen him collaborate with numerous esteemed artists, including Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers, and he appeared on the 2006 VH1 reality show "Supergroup." Memorable performances include drumming at the 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion at London's O2 Arena and representing his father at Led Zeppelin's 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Jason has also worked on several films and formed the band Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening in 2009, which continues to tour extensively.
Early Life
Born Jason John Bonham on July 15, 1966, in Dudley, England, to drummer John Bonham and Pat Phillips, Jason displayed musical talent from a young age. At just five, he could skillfully play a scaled-down drum set. His early exposure to music included a performance in the Led Zeppelin concert film "The Song Remains the Same" in 1976. As a teenager, Jason joined Air Race, signed with Atlantic Records, and released the 1984 album "Shaft of Light." He later joined the band Virginia Wolf, producing albums in the mid-1980s.
Career
In 1988, Bonham toured with Jimmy Page and contributed to his album "Outrider." That same year, he performed alongside Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones at Atlantic Records' 40th-anniversary concert. In 1989, Jason formed the band Bonham, releasing the album "The Disregard of Timekeeping," which peaked at #38 on the "Billboard" 200 chart, with the single "Wait for You" reaching #9 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Following the release of their 1992 album "Mad Hatter," the band disbanded.
Jason's versatile drumming saw him collaborate on the 1993 album "Muddy Water Blues: A Tribute to Muddy Waters," and he reformed his band as Motherland in 1994. In 1997, he released an album of Led Zeppelin covers titled "In the Name of My Father: The Zepset," with proceeds going to charity. That year, The Jason Bonham Band also released "When You See the Sun."
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Jason featured in the 2001 film "Rock Star" as a member of the fictional band Steel Dragon and worked on various soundtracks and albums in the following years. He became part of the reality show "Supergroup" in 2006, where he formed the band Damnocracy. His flawless performance at the 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion concert was highly praised. In 2009, Jason joined Black Country Communion, releasing several albums with the supergroup.
In 2012, he performed on the Led Zeppelin album "Celebration Day," and in 2013, formed California Breed, releasing a self-titled album in 2014. He joined Sammy Hagar and the Circle, contributing to multiple albums. Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening continues to tour, celebrating Led Zeppelin's music, and he performed with Heart during a 2012 tribute hosted by President Barack Obama.
Personal Life
Jason married Jan Charteris on April 28, 1990, with an unforgettable reception performance featuring Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones. The couple has two children, a daughter Jaz and a son Jager.
Real Estate
In 2005, Jason purchased a 4,225-square-foot home in Boca Raton, Florida, for $750,000, later listing it for $899,000 in 2010. In 2008, he bought a 3,797-square-foot home in Delray Beach, Florida, for $985,000, featuring four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
