‘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…
Why did Led Zeppelin name their 1969 album track ‘The Lemon Song’?
‘The Lemon Song’ is one of the closest things to straight electric blues that Led Zeppelin ever produced. Its raw sound is underscored by Jimmy’s Page’s heavily compressed guitar track,…
‘In My Time of Dying’: The classic Led Zeppelin song that dates back to 1927
Led Zeppelin were true musical mavericks. Each member was not only a master of their instrument but also drew inspiration from diverse sources, ensuring their ideas always felt innovative. Whether…
The one Led Zeppelin song Robert Plant called “perfect”
Although Led Zeppelin played a significant role in Robert Plant‘s life, he doesn’t often reminisce about his time with the group. Instead, he prefers to look forward and distance himself…
The start of a long journey: The first song to feature all members of Led Zeppelin
Each member of Led Zeppelin had a fascinating story before they coalesced. A supergroup in all but name, they brought together two of London’s finest musical minds and a pair…
What was the final song Led Zeppelin recorded with John Bonham?
Led Zeppelin’s sound wouldn’t have been the same without John Bonham. His piledriving drum beats were arguably the band’s signature element, alongside Robert Plant’s rasping howls. So it was only…
The strange setting where Led Zeppelin recorded ‘Black Country Woman’
Most artists, naturally, record their songs in recording studios. They hold all of the necessary equipment to take your song from idea to execution, they have the necessary acoustic treatment…