Jason Bonham, son of legendary drummer John Bonham, will not be rejoining Sammy Hagar‘s band for the upcoming “The Best Of All Worlds” tour.
Bonham was forced to withdraw from the U.S. leg of the tour due to a family matter, with Kenny Aronoff stepping in to fill the drumming position. The tour primarily celebrates the music of Hagar‘s former band, VAN HALEN.
On Friday (November 15), Jason shared a post on Instagram promoting the upcoming November/December 2024 shows with his long-running project, JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING. One follower asked, “C’mon Jason… Can we get some Los Angeles dates? Also, will you be rejoining the Best of All Worlds band?” Jason responded, “Sammy has decided to carry on with Kenny, so sadly, no.”
Earlier this month, Jason Bonham explained his absence from the final shows of the “The Best Of All Worlds” tour on social media. He wrote: “I wanted to take a moment to explain my absence over the past few weeks. As many of you know, my mother has been facing some serious health issues, and it’s been an incredibly challenging time for our family. I’m grateful to share that she’s on the mend and has been discharged from the hospital! She’s now home and recovering, which brings me immense relief.
“It was truly difficult to step away from ‘The Best Of All Worlds’ tour with only four shows left. The energy, the connections, and the experiences were nothing short of incredible, but my priority had to be with my mother during her fight for life.
“I’m excited to announce that JBLZE [JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING] will be back on tour starting November 19th! I can’t wait to see all of you and share this journey together once more.
“Thank you for your understanding and love. See you soon!
“Much love, JB“.
Reeder, the visionary behind Metal Addicts, has transformed his lifelong passion for metal into a thriving online community for metal aficionados. As a fervent devotee of black metal, Reeder is captivated by its dark, atmospheric, and often unorthodox soundscapes.