Chris Dreja had a shot at being one of the founding members of Led Zeppelin, but he had a different creative pursuit in mind.

When people refer to John Paul Jones as “the unsung hero” or “secret weapon” of Led Zeppelin, they’re likely referring to the band’s public image. During the band’s 12-year run, Jones wouldn’t stand ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Few rock bands carry the mystique of Led Zeppelin. Aside from the sheer ...

Jones has also remained connected to high-profile collaborations. From 2009 to 2010, he was a member of Them Crooked Vultures ...

Some bands are built on friendship. Others, like Led Zeppelin, revolved around good old-fashioned work. “I mean, we weren’t like a group who grew up together and made it big,” bassist John Paul Jones ...

Growing up listening to rock music and being a bass players wasn’t always a super exciting proposition. Most of the great bassists of all time are jazz musicians. Being a rock bass player means ...

On Sunday Himes tweeted, “John Paul Stevens to retire. So who’s going to play bass for Led Zeppelin? Wait. That was Jones. Or did he captain the Serapis?” Himes, of course, is noting the similar names ...