How did Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham die?
When Led Zeppelin released their eighth studio album, In Through the Out Door, in August 1979, it seemed unconscionable that in just over a year, the era-defining rock band of…
Why is Led Zeppelin’s band name spelt without an ‘A’?
After starting out as “The New Yardbirds” in 1968, Led Zeppelin never looked back, a new kind of electric blues to the thronging masses of rock fans at the tail…
The only Led Zeppelin songs not to feature a guitar solo
No matter how well you know the rock band Led Zeppelin there is a good chance that when you do think of them one of the few images that comes…
“Waking up the army of guitars”: Jimmy Page’s favourite Led Zeppelin guitar tone
When you listen to Led Zeppelin, you are listening to four masters at work. Some of the best minds in music come together, merging their complex understanding of melody and…
The Led Zeppelin vocals that Robert Plant hates
When you listen to Led Zeppelin, you’re listening to complete professionals. While they might sound fantastic as a collective, as individuals, they are all exceptional musicians. Jimmy Page is an…
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page celebrated by British Embassy in Washington
Led Zeppelin founder and guitarist Jimmy Page was recently celebrated by the British Embassy at an exclusive event in Washington, D.C. for his music and “life of philanthropy.” The event,…
‘Black Dog’: How Led Zeppelin made their classic riff sound unplayable
A band doesn’t achieve the impact of Led Zeppelin without possessing something that resonates deeply with the public. Their ability to take the world by storm and leave a lasting…
Which war was Led Zeppelin’s ‘The Battle of Evermore’ about?
Led Zeppelin’s fourth studio album might be most famous for the all-out hard rock of opening tracks ‘Black Dog’ and ‘Rock and Roll’, as well as the slow-burning firepower of…
Did Led Zeppelin have a bigger impact than The Beatles?
The Beatles are the world’s most famous band for a multitude of reasons. Together, they revolutionised culture on every level, from music to aesthetics, and their influence remains deeply resonant…
The Led Zeppelin song Jimmy Page was “frightened” of recording
When you consider the almighty strength of studio musicians Led Zeppelin had in their arsenal, it is easy to assume that they coasted in and out of every recording period…