The Bonzo Bash 2015 will take place at the Observatory Orange County in Santa Ana, California on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015.

The following drumming artists have been confirmed to participate in this year's Bonzo Bash:

• Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp / John Fogerty / Smashing Pumpkins)
  
• Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
  
• Joe Franco (Good Rats / Twisted Sister)
  
• John Hummel (Lady Gaga)
  
• Brandon Kachel (Barbarian Overlords)
  
• Corky Laing (Mountain / Bonzo Bash Legend Award Recipient)
  
• Dave Lombardo (Slayer / Philm)
  
• Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction)
  
• Mike Portnoy (Flying Colors / The Winery Dogs / Dream Theater)
  
• Gregg Potter (The Buddy Rich Band)
  
• Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow / Black Sabbath)
  
• Matt Starr (Ace Frehley / Mr. Big)
  
• Todd Sucherman (Styx)
  
• Jason Sutter (Marilyn Manson / Foreigner / Chris Cornell)
  
• Mike Terrana (Rage / Yngwie Malmsteen / Tony MacAlpine)
  
• Brian Tichy (Whitesnake / Foreigner / Ozzy Osbourne / Billy Idol)
  
• Franklin Vanderbilt (Lenny Kravitz / Stevie Wonder / Chaka Khan)

The Moby Dicks
Each drummer will be accompanied by house band The Moby Dicks: Michael Devin (Whitesnake), Stephen LeBlanc (Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience), Brian Tichy (Whitesnake / Foreigner / Ozzy Osbourne / Billy Idol), Chas West (Bonham), and Brent Woods (Vince Neil / Sebastian Bach).

Ludwig Drums
In related news: with Bonzo Bash creator Brian Tichy newly endorsed by Ludwig-Musser Drums and Percussion, Ludwig is revealed as the new main sponsor of the 2015 Bonzo Bash.

John Bonham played Ludwig drums his whole career and his name is synonymous with Ludwig. Having Ludwig sponsor Bonzo Bash gives an added authenticity to the celebration.

California Music Fest
Bonzo Bash 2015 is part of California Music Fest: three days of music and madness on January 22, 23 and 24, 2015 coinciding with the Winter NAMM Show. After the Bonzo Bash on January 22, Randy Rhoads Remembered will take place on January 23, and Entwistle / Moon - The Ox & the Loon, will take place on January 24. More info and tickets on californiamusicfest.com.