Bonham to Foreigner: Buh-bye

Jason Bonham (third from the left in the photo) is packing up his kit and leaving Foreigner at the end of this month. The son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John "Bonzo" Bonham says it's just time to spend more time with his family (a frequent euphemism for, "I'd tell you, but I'd have to kill you") after four years with the band.

Of course, this only serves to fuel rumors, speculation and high hopes of another re-formation of Zep, since Bonham was anointed as his father's replacement when the band reunited for a one-off performance in London last December.

Bonham told Detroit's 94.7 WCSX last week that he has traveled to London a couple of times recently to "have fun with some new material" with guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones, but he says it's "too early to tell" whether another reunion (including possible new album) may be forthcoming.

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