Jimmy Page was a guitarist in the Yardbirds and one of the busiest session musicians in London in the mid-‘60s when he first proposed forming a group of his own with the Who’s rhythm section—and ...

When listeners made it to the end of the debut Led Zeppelin album (1969), they got a few surprises. Musically speaking, the onslaught of the quartet on “How Many More Times” would have been enough. It ...

It's wild that Led Zeppelin's lifespan was only 10 years and eight proper studio albums. Although the band came to an end in 1980 following the death of drummer John Bonham, its music and influence ...

Led Zeppelin’s first album was recorded in just 36 hours, with most tracks recorded live with very little overdubbing, which perfect the sound. It spent 71 weeks in the UK after its release on January ...

Led Zeppelin’s 1969 self-titled debut, often referred to as Led Zeppelin I, introduced the world to a new rock outfit that already had its stuff together. Featuring their distinctive sound—a medley of ...

Led Zeppelin‘s album opening songs are as varied and interesting as the LPs that followed. Together, they provide a road map as the band quickly transcended their foundational influences to redraw the ...

Led Zeppelin's IV album cover is iconic, yet has been shrouded in some mystery for more than half a century. The unnamed studio album — which features tracks such as Stairway to Heaven — was released ...

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, ...