Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones names the only “perfect” bassist
The idea of a perfect musician differs from individual to individual, and there is no artist that every rock fan would collectively put in this lofty position. However, when it…
The Led Zeppelin era John Paul Jones called their “lowest period”
Although Led Zeppelin soared to fame throughout the 1970s like a titanic force of musical explosion, the entire decade was filled with distinctive struggles and mishaps. The difficulties appeared both…
What was the first song Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones played on?
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and singer Robert Plant might have grabbed most of the headlines about the band., but bassist John Paul Jones was the first member of the…
What instruments does John Paul Jones play on the Led Zeppelin song ‘Kashmir’?
Led Zeppelin arguably peaked as a band during their frenetic first three years as a group, a time when they produced some of the most ferocious hard-rocking blues and metal…
John Paul Jones: the most important member of Led Zeppelin
If there’s ever such a thing as The Avengers in rock and roll, every member of Led Zeppelin would qualify to be among the best. Although the term ‘supergroup’ didn’t…
“A small room in Gerrard Street”: The first-ever Led Zeppelin jam session
During an interview, indie pop band The Lemon Twigs described The Beatles as a “finite thing”. They elaborated, “I wouldn’t wanna model my career after them because it’s such a…
“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…
John Paul Jones: the most important member of Led Zeppelin
If there’s ever such a thing as The Avengers in rock and roll, every member of Led Zeppelin would qualify to be among the best. Although the term ‘supergroup’ didn’t…
John Paul Jones’ isolated bass on Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ is proof he’s an underrated master
‘Whole Lotta Love’ is up there as being Led Zeppelin’s magnum opus thanks to astounding performances across the board from the four horsemen of rock. It’s a song that we…
What instruments does John Paul Jones play on the Led Zeppelin song ‘Kashmir’?
Led Zeppelin arguably peaked as a band during their frenetic first three years as a group, a time when they produced some of the most ferocious hard-rocking blues and metal…