Jason Bonham

National non-profit Little Kids Rock will feature a diverse, multi-genre lineup of singers, songwriters and musical talent for their annual benefit that celebrates the transformational power of music education on Wednesday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET followed by an afterparty ("doors" open at 7:00 p.m. ET). Presented by Hot Topic Foundation, the event will feature musical performances, an online auction, speeches, and testimonials to celebrate the organization's mission of bringing free musical instruments and lessons to over a million students across the country while ensuring that musical support is available when students return to school. Usually held in person in New York City, the evening will be livestreamed and emceed by music artist T-Boz of TLC and DJ Skee of Dash Radio.

Jason Bonham spoke to AXS TV's "At Home And Social" about SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE's latest offering, "Lockdown 2020", a collection of covers recorded remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. On the topic of what it's like to work with Sammy Hagar, Jason said: "If somebody doesn't know Sammy Hagar, how could I explain being around him? You don't have time to be miserable. You don't have time to be sad. He is the most upbeat, positive person I've ever worked with in my entire life, and I've worked with a lot of different people. He is such a genuine [person] — what you see is what you get. There isn't an act; it's not false. He is the same way all the time. [He is] hugely generous.

Jason Bonham said Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar were devastated in the days following the passing of Eddie Van Halen. Bonham is a member of Hagar’s band The Circle, which also includes Anthony on bass. The Circle drummer appeared on WCSX in Detroit to talk about the group’s new album ‘Lockdown 2020’ but also addressed the passing of Eddie Van Halen. Bonham was asked about an emotional moment that occurred during Hagar’s Birthday Bash concert, which was taped just two days after Eddie’s October 6th death.

Jason Bonham, the drummer for Sammy Hagar & The Circle, took part in Hagar’s Birthday Bash 2020 on Catalina Island back in October in honor of Hagar’s birthday. The PPV saw the band, which also features bassist Michael Anthony and guitarist Vic Johnson, deliver a setlist made up of cover songs, solo Hagar tunes and, of course, Van Halen songs.

Back in December 2012, HEART's Ann and Nancy Wilson delivered a moving rendition of "Stairway To Heaven", LED ZEPPELIN's signature song, at the Kennedy Center Honors. They were joined by Jason Bonham, son of original drummer John and the drummer for LED ZEPPELIN's 2007 reunion show. Their version of the track gradually grew to include a string section, a horde of backup singers and the Joyce Garrett Youth Choir. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones sat watching from the balcony and were visibly moved, particularly Plant, who had tears welling up in his eyes.