Why is Four Sticks called Four Sticks?
“Four Sticks” is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin from their 1971 fourth album. The title reflects drummer John Bonham’s performance with two sets of two drumsticks, totaling four. The song was difficult to record, and required more takes than usual. John Paul Jones played a VCS3 synthesizer on the track.
Who wrote Four Sticks?
Robert Plant
Jimmy Page
Four Sticks/Composers
How did John Bonham play Four Sticks?
And after the band struggled to get down a satisfactory backing track for “Four Sticks” Bonham came up with a solution: He played with two sticks in each hand. For Zep fans wondering why a song with lyrics such as “You know I got to get away from you, babe” had the title “Four Sticks,” that’s the answer.
What sticks did John Bonham use?
Throughout the 1970s John clung to his Promuco ‘Trees’ and together they created some of the most iconic and celebrated rhythms in rock history….Promuco Drumsticks John Bonham Signature.
| SKU | 19015JB |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.142 |
| Tip | Wooden |
| Stick Type | Drum Sticks |
Did Led Zeppelin play four sticks live?
This Day In 1971: Led Zeppelin play “Four Sticks” live and then never, ever play it again. 48 years ago today, Led Zeppelin played a song from LED ZEPPELIN IV, and while that would normally not be all that big a deal, it becomes one when history subsequently reveals that they never played it again.
What stick did John Bonham use?
Promuco
Throughout the 1970s John clung to his Promuco ‘Trees’ and together they created some of the most iconic and celebrated rhythms in rock history….Promuco Drumsticks John Bonham Signature.
| SKU | 19015JB |
|---|---|
| Tip | Wooden |
| Stick Type | Drum Sticks |
Who is the old man on the cover of Led Zeppelin 4?
The old man depicted on the cover of Led Zeppelin IV is supposedly a local eccentric named Brusher Mills. Link to his Wikipedia in comments section below.
What size drumstick did John Bonham use?
Throughout the 1970s John clung to his Promuco ‘Trees’ and together they created some of the most iconic and celebrated rhythms in rock history. Now, you can own and play these legendary sticks….Promuco Drumsticks John Bonham Signature.
| SKU | 19015JB |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 0.591 |
| Length | 16.142 |
| Tip | Wooden |
| Stick Type | Drum Sticks |
What is the difference in 5A and 5B drumsticks?
The higher the number, the lighter the stick. Diameter wise, a 5B stick is thicker (larger in diameter) than a 5A stick.
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