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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. The band's heavy, guitar-driven sound, rooted in blues and psychedelia on their early albums, has earned them recognition as one of the progenitors of heavy metal, though their unique style drew from a wide variety of influences, including folk music.

After changing their name from the New Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin signed a deal with Atlantic Records that afforded them considerable artistic freedom. Although the group was initially unpopular with critics, they achieved significant commercial success with albums such as Led Zeppelin (1969), Led Zeppelin II (1969), Led Zeppelin III (1970), Led Zeppelin IV (1971), Houses of the Holy (1973), and Physical Graffiti (1975). Their fourth album, which features the track "Stairway to Heaven", is among the most popular and influential works in rock music, and it helped to secure the group's popularity.

Page wrote most of Led Zeppelin's music, particularly early in their career, while Plant generally supplied the lyrics. Jones' keyboard-based compositions later became central to the group's catalogue, which featured increasing experimentation. The latter half of their career saw a series of record-breaking tours that earned the group a reputation for excess and debauchery. Although they remained commercially and critically successful, their output and touring schedule were limited during the late 1970s, and the group disbanded following Bonham's death from alcohol-related asphyxia in 1980. In the decades that followed, the surviving members sporadically collaborated and participated in one-off Led Zeppelin reunions. The most successful of these was the 2007 Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert in London, with Jason Bonham taking his late father's place behind the drums.

Led Zeppelin are widely considered one of the most successful, innovative, and influential rock groups in history. They are one of the best-selling music artists in the history of audio recording; various sources estimate the group's record sales at 200 to 300 million units worldwide. With RIAA-certified sales of 111.5 million units, they are the second-best-selling band in the United States. Each of their nine studio albums placed in the top 10 of the Billboard album chart and six reached the number-one spot. Rolling Stone magazine described them as "the heaviest band of all time", "the biggest band of the Seventies", and "unquestionably one of the most enduring bands in rock history". They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995; the museum's biography of the band states that they were "as influential" during the 1970s as the Beatles were during the 1960s. Source: Wikipedia

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Bailey's Bundles

The Led Zeppelin Papers - Physical Graffiti, Deluxe Edition

Read "The Led Zeppelin Papers - Physical Graffiti, Deluxe Edition" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey


It may just be coincidence, but there seems to have existed a phenomenon in classic rock recording where prominent artists begin a creative evolution on a single LP release, chronologically following it up with a definitive artistic statement as a double album set, creating a sort of lopsided diptych of certain brilliance. Notable examples include: Bob Dylan--Highway 61 Revisited (Columbia, 1965) and Blonde on Blonde (Columbia, 1966) The Beatles --Magical Mystery Tour (Capitol, 1967) and The Beatles ...

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Book Review

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin

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Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin 400 Pages ISBN: # Reel Art Press 2018 It was 50 years ago when a group of four people gathered in the basement in Central London for a rehearsal in order to fulfill touring obligations from the band they were assembled to replace. Built on the rubble of the seminal band Yardbirds and with ideas of pursuing a more dynamic and adventurous music, ...

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Brit Lit: The British Invasion & Led Zeppelin

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While “rock & roll" music had its genesis in the United States, most particularly in the American South, its subsequent (and essential) evolution occurred elsewhere, specifically in the United Kingdom. What is called “the British invasion" has been one of the most important and least studied and discussed elements in the ultimate development of the music. Simon Philo's British Invasion: The Crosscurrents of Musical Influence address this in the broadest terms, while Gregg Akkerman's Experiencing Led Zeppelin: A Listener's Companion ...

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Extended Analysis

Led Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti (Deluxe Edition)

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After nearly five years that saw the group release five albums--from 1969's earth-shattering eponymous debut to 1973's less consistent Houses of the Holy (all on Atlantic Records)--and incessant touring that saw the group break numerous attendance records and reach the top of the charts worldwide, Led Zeppelin finally took a much-needed break in 1974. Still, while singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist/keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham took some downtime to spend with family and friends, the ...

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Book Review

Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page

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Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page Jimmy Page 512 ISBN: 1905662327 Genesis Publications 2014 Of the truly talented musicians of our lifetimes, very few can rival the accomplishments and the stature of guitarist Jimmy Page. This enigmatic music genius and mastermind behind one of the best, if not the best, rock and roll bands of all time, Led Zeppelin, has had a storied career like no other. He has been renowned for many things ...

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Multiple Reviews

Led Zeppelin Remastered: The Second Batch (IV & Houses of the Holy)

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I, II, III | IV, Houses of the Holy Following the 1-2-3 punch of its first three albums--first released between January 1969 and October 1970 and reissued in June, 2014 as the first batch of a year-long series of overdue (and expanded) remasters of its entire nine-album catalog--Led Zeppelin continued on an upward trajectory, touring extensively and beginning to introduce songs that would ultimately appear on the British rock band's fourth album, one that bucked all marketing conventions ...

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The Led Zeppelin Papers: Houses of the Holy, Deluxe Edition

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Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy, Deluxe Edition (Atlantic Records) 1973/2014 “For me, Led Zeppelin began as the epitome of everything good about rock: solid guitar work, forceful vocals and rhythmic backing, devotion to primal blues forms, and most of all, thunderous excitement on stage and vinyl. But as superstardom came to them, so too came the gradual evaporation of those qualities from their sound.... Even after a hundred listenings I'm still ...

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Led Zeppelin Embraces Record Store Day With New Release

Led Zeppelin Embraces Record Store Day With New Release

Source: HypeBot

You may want to get in line early this Record Store Day.  In advance of Led Zeppelin’s 50th Anniversary celebration, slated to commence this September, the band will wet fan’s appetites with their first ever Record Store Day release on April 21st, 2018. Produced by Jimmy Page and pressed on yellow vinyl, the limited-edition 7” single will feature two previously unheard studio mixes, handpicked by Page–the “Sunset Sound Mix” of “Rock And Roll” b/w the “Olympic Studios Mix” of “Friends.” ...

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Led Zeppelin Wins "Stairway To Heaven" Lawsuit

Led Zeppelin Wins "Stairway To Heaven" Lawsuit

Source: HypeBot

Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit “Stairway To Heaven," a Los Angeles jury ruled today. It's a case that could have cost $10's of millions in back and future royalties, but may still help reshape modern copyright law. It took a jury in Los Angeles less than a full day of deliberation to decided that Led Zeppelin did not steal the intro to the classic “Stairway to Heaven."  The trust for the late songwriter ...

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Led Zeppelin Could End "Stairway To Heaven" Lawsuit For $1

Led Zeppelin Could End "Stairway To Heaven" Lawsuit For $1

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Led Zeppelin are facing a jury trial for alleged copyright infringement of their seminal hit “Stairway to Heaven." A District Court Judge has ruled that the hit was similar enough to the '67 instrumental “Taurus" by Spirit to warrant a trial.  But the plaintiff's have offered Led Zep an easy way out. Attorneys suing Robert Plant and Jimmy Page over the the origin of “Stairway To Heaven" say they and their client are willing to settle the lawsuit for just $1. ...

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Led Zeppelin Copyright Case To Go Jury, But Band Will Likely Lose

Led Zeppelin Copyright Case To Go Jury, But Band Will Likely Lose

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In the music industry's latest round of copyright accusations, Led Zeppelin is being put on blast for allegedly stealing portions of 'Stairway To Heaven.' The case is set to go to court, with a grim looking outcome expected for the band. Guest Post by Mike Masnick on Techdirt This isn't surprising, even if it is a bit disappointing. Led Zeppelin has long been accused of copying others songs, and there are actually a bunch of videos on YouTube detailing examples. Here's ...

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Robert Plant Ripped up Richard Branson's $800 Million Offer to Reunite Led Zeppelin

Robert Plant Ripped up Richard Branson's $800 Million Offer to Reunite Led Zeppelin

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Particularly in this age of mega-sponsorship deals and music in advertising, there's something noble about a musician who says 'no, this doesn't feel right'  to a big pile of money.  Robert Plant apparently did just that with an offer from Sir Richard Branson to do just 35 shows with his old Led Zeppelin bandmates. Plant is said to have ripped up contract for 35 dates in just three cities in front of “astonished promoters" after the other members of Zep had ...

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Book / Magazine

Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury By Neal Preston Available April 15, Exclusively On The Ibookstore

Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury By Neal Preston Available April 15, Exclusively On The Ibookstore

Source: 1888 Media

Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury By Neal Preston Now Available for Pre-Order Exclusively on the iBookstore. Digital Book Takes the Medium to New Heights, Offering Never Before Seen Photos, Memorabilia and More. Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury, an innovative illustrated digital book by famed photographer Neal Preston, is available now for pre-order and will be released exclusively on the iBookstore on April 15 for a price of $9.99. The book comes alive with a tap, swipe or pinch and provides ...

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Encore Screenings Of The Led Zeppelin Concert Film Celebration Day To Take Place On Tuesday November 13 At 7:30 PM

Encore Screenings Of The Led Zeppelin Concert Film Celebration Day To Take Place On Tuesday November 13 At 7:30 PM

Source: 1888 Media

Following the worldwide success of LED ZEPPELIN: CELEBRATION DAY, the cinema concert event which presented live footage of the band’s 2007 reunion concert at London’s O2 Arena, there has been an enormous response from fans – 1.7 million fans have visited the fan’s website. The film was screened in 15,000 cinemas around the world for a strictly limited engagement on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Fans who were unable to attend the original tribute concert for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun ...

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Led Zeppelin Celebration Day On October 17 With Global Theatrical Release Of Band's 2007 Concert At London's O2 Arena

Led Zeppelin Celebration Day On October 17 With Global Theatrical Release Of Band's 2007 Concert At London's O2 Arena

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Celebration Day Premieres In Four Countries Announced Film To Debut At Ziegfeld Theater In New York On October 9; Press Conference With John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, And Jason Bonham To Precede New York Premiere Hammersmith Apollo To Host London Premiere On October 12 Premieres In Berlin And Tokyo Also Scheduled In Advance Of Global Theatrical Release On October 17 Los Angeles, CA – Led Zeppelin have announced upcoming premieres in four countries for Celebration Day, which documents ...

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Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience Fall Tour

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience Fall Tour

Source: JamBase

EXPANDED TREK WILL LAUNCH OCTOBER 12 IN RIVERSIDE, CA AND RUN THROUGH NOVEMBER 18 IN CLEARWATER, FL The critically acclaimed concert, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience, is expanding the previously announced fall North American tour through mid November. The complete trek will begin October 12 in Riverside, CA and finish November 18 in Clearwater, FL; the full fall itinerary is listed below. The show is a spectacular rock concert with iconic Led Zeppelin rock songs, stunning atmospheric video and light ...

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Something Else! Featured Artist: Led Zeppelin

Something Else! Featured Artist: Led Zeppelin

Source: Something Else!

Led Zeppelin's image, dating back to the band's debauched 1970s heyday, has grown so outsized that it sometimes obscures, well, the music. After all, that was time when—as Rolling Stone's Stephen Davis famously wrote in a late-period Zep review—you could “give an Englishman 50,000 watts, a chartered jet, a little cocaine and some groupies and he thinks he's a god." Sure. But what, you know, about the records? Your friends over at SomethingElseReviews.com sat down and spun a few, in ...

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