Pioneering production and genre-blending brilliance made up Led Zeppelin's iconic debut album, released 57 years ago today.
They marked the moment when vast numbers of people, for the very first time, experienced rock ‘n’ roll as a reckless orgy of the self. This weekend, “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” the first official ...
The communication breakdown was brief. The mighty Zeppelin soon made a name for itself with a haunting, powerful sound that still thrills listeners today. Led Zeppelin blended American delta blues, ...
Members of Led Zeppelin, particularly guitarist Jimmy Page, worked hard to make sure that Becoming Led Zeppelin authentically presented their early days. As Jason Bonham tells the UCR Podcast, he also ...
The first Led Zeppelin album, featuring its Hindenburg explosion artwork, is iconic. The band truly exploded onto the scene with the album, and were one of the heaviest groups making music. At the ...
Zeppelin recorded scores of hit songs during its career, but “Stairway to Heaven” might be the one that showcases each member’s distinct talents. Jones displayed his musical skills by playing five ...
At the height of Led Zeppelin’s fame in 1975, Robert Plant called himself a “golden god,” a phrase he delivered with his tongue firmly in cheek. In the nearly 50 years since he uttered those words, ...
Queen was a unique band due to their fantastic instrumentation and astounding vocals that emerged from frontman Freddie Mercury. Like most bands, Queen still had several rock influences, including Led ...