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John Bonham's (of Led Zeppelin) symbol, the three interlocking rings, represents the trinity of mother, father and child. It could also depict an overhead view of a drum kit. It does in fact represent the pagan idea of trilogies and trios, and, more commonly, is a Christian symbol for the Trinity. In the 1990 Bonham tribute radio special, "It's Been A Long Time", son Jason Bonham stated that the symbol was chosen as a representation of man, woman, and child. John Paul Jones' symbol (the triquetra) and Bonham's symbols fitting together -- one to the other inside out, inverse images -- is no accident. In any good rock band, particularly in Led Zeppelin, the bassist and drummer form interlocking parts of a rhythmic whole. For all of that though the symbol originally appeared on an English beer company that happened to be Bonzo's favorite so when choosing symbols he decided to borrow this one! |
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