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Nov 18, 2022: Best Life: See the Living Members of Led Zeppelin Now, All in Their 70s
The 1980 death of drummer John "Bonzo" Bonham at age 32 marked the end of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. After 12 years laying the groundwork for hard rock and heavy metal to come, relentless touring, and developing a reputation for mayhem, excess, and alleged abuse, surviving members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones decided to go their separate ways, stating, "We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend and the deep respect we have for his family, together with the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were."
The 1980 death of drummer John "Bonzo" Bonham at age 32 marked the end of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. After 12 years laying the groundwork for hard rock and heavy metal to come, relentless touring, and developing a reputation for mayhem, excess, and alleged abuse, surviving members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones decided to go their separate ways, stating, "We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend and the deep respect we have for his family, together with the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were."
Oct 16, 2019: Rolling Stone: The 10 Wildest Led Zeppelin Legends, Fact-Checked
HAS ANY BAND inspired as much myth and misinformation as Led Zeppelin? Before the Internet, there weren’t heaps of information available about rock stars, and fans (including legions of stoned, Zeppelin-obsessed teenagers) filled the void with rumors and wild stories involving debauchery, the devil or one notorious fish. Amazingly, they weren’t all bullshit. Here’s a guide to what’s true, what isn’t and what’s stuck somewhere in between.
HAS ANY BAND inspired as much myth and misinformation as Led Zeppelin? Before the Internet, there weren’t heaps of information available about rock stars, and fans (including legions of stoned, Zeppelin-obsessed teenagers) filled the void with rumors and wild stories involving debauchery, the devil or one notorious fish. Amazingly, they weren’t all bullshit. Here’s a guide to what’s true, what isn’t and what’s stuck somewhere in between.
Jan 24, 2022: New Yorker: Led Zeppelin Gets Into Your Soul
How on earth did my mother know that Led Zeppelin was composed of satanists? Specifically, how did she know that Jimmy Page had “a great interest in the occult,” and owned a bookshop “somewhere down in London” dedicated to these pursuits? Presumably, some furtive Christian network or back channel had provided the information. It was more than I or my elder brother knew, and gave her a sinister advantage over us. In my memory, she looms as a column of judgment in the doorway of the sitting room, as Angus and I watch the closing frames of the concert film “The Song Remains the Same” on television. It was 1979, I think. Angus, five years older than me and provider of all musical contraband, was eighteen. He may have lost his soul already; mine was still in the balance.
How on earth did my mother know that Led Zeppelin was composed of satanists? Specifically, how did she know that Jimmy Page had “a great interest in the occult,” and owned a bookshop “somewhere down in London” dedicated to these pursuits? Presumably, some furtive Christian network or back channel had provided the information. It was more than I or my elder brother knew, and gave her a sinister advantage over us. In my memory, she looms as a column of judgment in the doorway of the sitting room, as Angus and I watch the closing frames of the concert film “The Song Remains the Same” on television. It was 1979, I think. Angus, five years older than me and provider of all musical contraband, was eighteen. He may have lost his soul already; mine was still in the balance.
April 30, 2021: Loud Wire: These Are the 19 Songs Led Zeppelin Have Never Played Live
Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham played their first live show as a group on Sept. 7, 1968, in Gladsaxe, Denmark, according to their website. At this point, they were still using Page's band's name the Yardbirds, and they would officially play as Led Zeppelin for the first time a little over a month later on Oct. 25.
Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham played their first live show as a group on Sept. 7, 1968, in Gladsaxe, Denmark, according to their website. At this point, they were still using Page's band's name the Yardbirds, and they would officially play as Led Zeppelin for the first time a little over a month later on Oct. 25.
Aug 26, 2020: UDiscover: Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin are one of the most famous and acclaimed rock bands of all time, with their iconic lineup of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham and classic songs like ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and ‘Whole Lotta Love.’
Led Zeppelin are one of the most famous and acclaimed rock bands of all time, with their iconic lineup of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham and classic songs like ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and ‘Whole Lotta Love.’
Mar 9, 2020: New York Times: Led Zeppelin Prevails in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Appeal
The court upheld a jury’s verdict that the band did not copy the opening to its classic 1971 hit from another band, Spirit.
The court upheld a jury’s verdict that the band did not copy the opening to its classic 1971 hit from another band, Spirit.
October 9, 2018
“The first rehearsal was planned in a basement in Gerrard Street, London. Our equipment was set up and after tuning up there was a count in and we began to play together. At the end of that number I believe each and every one of us had a musical communion like no other. It would be a life-changing experience. We agreed to embark on extensive rehearsals.”
— Jimmy Page
“I experienced unimaginable creative peaks and vivid adventure, often played out against a relentless emotional landscape. There were no instructions inside the box we opened, no preparation for the journey, no clues, no destinations. So rough and ragged, joyous and ecstatic, and gone.”
— Robert Plant
— Jimmy Page
“I experienced unimaginable creative peaks and vivid adventure, often played out against a relentless emotional landscape. There were no instructions inside the box we opened, no preparation for the journey, no clues, no destinations. So rough and ragged, joyous and ecstatic, and gone.”
— Robert Plant
Sept 7, 2018: DW: How it all began for Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones played for the first time together as The New Yardbirds. The name Led Zeppelin only occurred to them later after a derogatory comment by fellow musicians.
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones played for the first time together as The New Yardbirds. The name Led Zeppelin only occurred to them later after a derogatory comment by fellow musicians.
Nov 8, 2016: Rolling Stone: ‘Led Zeppelin IV’: How Band Struck Back at Critics With 1971 Masterpiece
Led Zeppelin‘s fourth album is variously known as Led Zeppelin IV, Untitled, Four Symbols and Zoso, but its true title is formed by the four unpronounceable symbols chosen by each band member. Page did that to retaliate against writers, including several in Rolling Stone, who’d snubbed the band’s music: “After all we had accomplished, the press was still calling us a hype. So that is why the fourth album was untitled.” He also refused to give any interviews for a period of 18 months.
Led Zeppelin‘s fourth album is variously known as Led Zeppelin IV, Untitled, Four Symbols and Zoso, but its true title is formed by the four unpronounceable symbols chosen by each band member. Page did that to retaliate against writers, including several in Rolling Stone, who’d snubbed the band’s music: “After all we had accomplished, the press was still calling us a hype. So that is why the fourth album was untitled.” He also refused to give any interviews for a period of 18 months.
Sept 22, 1013: Telegraph: The man who turned down Led Zeppelin
In 1968, the then 19-year-old Reid was one of the first names approached by Jimmy Page.
In 1968, the then 19-year-old Reid was one of the first names approached by Jimmy Page.
Jan 8, 2013: Rolling Stone: Led Zeppelin Seek Streaming Music Deal
Led Zeppelin are in talks with various subscription music services for the exclusive right to stream the band's catalog, The New York Times reports. Spotify, Rdio and Rhapsody are said to be among the companies vying for Zeppelin's music.
Led Zeppelin are in talks with various subscription music services for the exclusive right to stream the band's catalog, The New York Times reports. Spotify, Rdio and Rhapsody are said to be among the companies vying for Zeppelin's music.
12.03.12
A generation of acolytes including Jack Black, the Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz and Heart paid hard-rocking tribute to Led Zeppelin in Washington D.C. Sunday night as the band received the Kennedy Center Honors in the annual gala tribute, to be broadcast on CBS December 26th. Other honorees included blues trailblazer Buddy Guy, ballerina Natalia Makarova, David Letterman and Dustin Hoffman. Zeppelin's three surviving members, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page, sat down the row from President and Michelle Obama in the balcony, next to the other honorees, all wearing the rainbow-colored sash and medal that had been given at a White House ceremony hours earlier. The Zeppelin tribute, the night's longest, was saved for last, though the rock gods' presence was noted throughout the evening, as when Ray Romano opened his tribute to Letterman by acknowledging his nerves. "As a performer, the last thing you want to do is bomb in front of Led Zeppelin," he said. "I lost my virginity to the first two minutes of 'Stairway to Heaven' and spent the next 11 minutes of it apologizing." (SOURCE: Rolling Stone )
11.15.12
Corbin Reiff of Finding Zoso just published a new interview with Guitar World Editor in Chief, and author of the new book Conversations with Jimmy Page, Brad Tolinski, who says that fans can expect new music from Jimmy Page. Possibly next year. (SOURCE: Anti-Music )
10.19.12
Led Zeppelin clashed with reporters at a press conference this afternoon at the Museum of Modern Art while promoting Celebration Day, an upcoming film capturing their 2007 reunion concert at London's O2 arena. The conference started out as congenial, with Plant jokingly singing lines from Elvis Presley's "Love Me" into the microphone, but turned contentious when an Associated Press reporter asked if the new film will possibly anticipate something bigger from the band. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham became uncomfortably silent. "I mean, we've been thinking about all sorts of things," Plant said. "And then we can't remember what we were thinking of. Schmuck." From the beginning, Plant seemed uncomfortable. "There are some people in here who are not journalists," he said early on. "There's a masseuse in here who's not a journalist. I think that's ever so exciting." The room erupted in uncomfortable laughter. (SOURCE: Rolling Stone )
| Led Zeppelin were an English rock band active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed as the New Yardbirds in 1968, the band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. They are widely considered to be one of the most successful, innovative and influential rock groups in history.
After changing their name, they signed a favourable deal with Atlantic Records that allowed them considerable artistic freedom. Led Zeppelin disliked releasing their songs as singles; they viewed their albums as indivisible and complete listening experiences. Due to the heavy, guitar-driven blues rock sound of their first two albums, Led Zeppelin are frequently recognised as the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock. However, the band's individualistic style drew from a wide variety of influences, including folk music, which they incorporated into their next two albums. Their untitled fourth album, which features the track "Stairway to Heaven", is among the most popular and influential works in rock music, and it cemented the status of the group as "superstars". Subsequent albums saw greater experimentation and were accompanied by record-breaking tours, which earned them a reputation for excess. Although they remained commercially and critically successful, in the later 1970s, the band's output and touring schedule were limited by the personal difficulties and circumstances of the members. Led Zeppelin disbanded following Bonham's unexpected death in 1980. Since 1980, the surviving members have pursued solo careers and have also been involved in a series of collaborations and one-off reunions. In 2007, 27 years after the group disbanded, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin reunited (along with John Bonham's son, Jason) for the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at The O2 Arena in London. The band were honoured with the "Best Live Act" prize for their one-off reunion at MOJO Awards 2008, where they were described as the "greatest rock and roll band of all time". |
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Guitar World 1986
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--Whole Lotta Love / Living Lovin Maid (Atlantic 45-2690) In 1962 Muddy Waters recorded "You Need Love", written for him by peer Willie Dixon. In 1966 British mod band the Small Faces recorded the song as "You Need Loving" for their eponymous début Decca LP. Some of the lyrics of Led Zeppelin's version were copied from the Willie Dixon song, a favourite of Plant's. Plant's phrasing is particularly similar to that of Steve Marriott's in the Small Faces' version. Similarities with "You Need Love" would lead to a lawsuit against Led Zeppelin in 1985, settled out of court in favour of Dixon. The Small Faces were never sued by Dixon, even though "You Need Loving" still only credits Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott. |
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