Jason Bonham

I strive to be positive. I begin every day asking myself what I can do to make this a positive day.

It's beyond my wildest dreams to come out, represent my family, my father and the music of Led Zeppelin.

I never imagined in my wildest dreams when I was 17 watching Van Halen at a Donington Park rock festival and seeing Sammy Hagar later on when I was in the United States playing that I would end up with a band of guys I bought albums of.

I don't think I've ever met a drummer who didn't tell me that my dad was an influence. He's a tough act to follow.

I don't mind talking about dad and stuff, because that's part of my life, you know? For me to pretend to be like him, and do the same things he used to do is over. I can see past it now. It took me thirty-eight years and sobriety to realize who Jason Bonham is.

After my dad passed away, I had this bizarre goal. I wanted to play drums for Led Zeppelin. I just wanted to be able to say, 'Dad, I did it.'