Led Zeppelin

Genre:
From Blues to Folk to Country to Hard Rock


Members:
Robert Plant (Vocals)
Jimmy Page (Guitars)
John Bonham (Drums)
John Paul Jones (Bass)


Notable Songs:
1. Stairway to Heaven
2. Whole Lotta Love
3. Heartbreaker
4. Dazed and Confused




Introduction:


Formed in 1968 in England as New Yardbirds. Considered as one of the most successful and one of the most critically acclaimed band throughout the world. Sold over than 300 million copies worldwide.
Their discography includes: 9 Studio Albums, 3 Live Albums, 9 Compilations, 16 singles, 2 video albums.
The band came to end in 1980 after their drummer John 'Bonzo' Bonham died after drinking 32 vodka pegs.


Fun Facts:

• According to a story: When Led Zeppelin released their first album "Led Zeppelin - I", they weren't a big hit. Guitarist Jimmy Page locked himself in a haunted castle in Scotland(UK) and sold his soul to the Satan for the band's success. Satan warned him to not to perform at certain venues. They performed at one of the prohibited places by mistake and Robert Plant's 5 year old child died mysteriously. Years later, the performed at another prohibited place by mistake. Bonzo died between the tour because of heavy drinking. The band came to an end, but they are still successful. As the Satan promised.
• In the song 'Dazed and Confused', Jimmy Page played his guitar using a violin bow.
• Many critics and magazines have stated 'Stairway to Heaven' as the best rock song ever. And is used as a synonym to excellence.
• John Bonham used his bare hands to play drums at times.
• With the release of their album 'Physical Graffiti', they became first band in history to have entered 6 albums on Billboard Charts at once.
• Bonham had his own private quarter mile road where could drive his car at 250mph.
• Stairway to Heaven, when revered is a prayer to the Satan. Link!

Quotes:

• We are Eagles of one nest. The nest is our soul. - Led Zeppelin
• I am looking for an angel with broken wings - Jimmy Page
• People say that I'm a millionaire. That's not true, I just spend in millions. - Robert Plant
• I dare not drink before a gig. Because then I'll get tired and blow it. So, I drink tea in Caravan. - John Bonham
• Drumming is the only thing I was good at. - John Bonham

My Opinion:

Led Zep were truly one of the greatest band this world has ever seen. A band so tight, compositions that hurts your mind and your heart. One of the very few 'PERFECT' bands in the history of Rock music. There is only one 'Stairway to heaven' which nobody can even come close. Genius band!

(L-R): John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham