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London, United Kingdom (1968 – 1980)

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band originally formed in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page under the name “The New Yardbirds”, based on Page’s previous band, The Yardbirds. The band formed when Jimmy Page (guitar) recruited Robert Plant (vocals, harmonica), John Paul Jones (bass guitar, keyboards, mandolin), and John Bonham (drums). With their heavy, guitar-driven blues-rock sound, Led Zeppelin are regularly cited as one of the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock music. However, the band’s individualistic style drew from many sources and transcends any one genre. Led Zeppelin did not release songs from their albums as singles in the UK, as they preferred to develop the concept of “album-oriented rock”.

Thirty years after disbanding following Bonham’s death in 1980, the band continues to be held in high regard for their artistic achievements, commercial success, and broad influence. The band have sold over 200 million albums worldwide, including 111.5 million certified units in the United States, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. They have had all of their original studio albums reach the top ten of the Billboard album chart in the US, with six reaching the number one spot.

Shortly after their first tour, the group’s eponymous first album was released on 12th January 1969. Its blend of blues and rock influences with distorted amplification made it one of the pivotal records in the evolution of heavy metal music.
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  • ganzaev

    Going to California)

    6 hours ago

  • PerteNRoll

    In the led zeppelin there were all genius :))

    15 hours ago

  • pratikvimal

    Top songs of Led Zeppelin: http://sab-kucch.blogspot.in/2012/02/top-best-songs-of-led-zeppelin-by-album.html

    yesterday evening

  • jusluvanmusiq

    Led Bloody Zeppelin; how can you not be a fan

    yesterday evening

  • IsacDaavid

    Bonham played with one pedal what Jordison plays using two.

    yesterday afternoon

  • miissweet

    ♥

    yesterday afternoon

  • TrebuchetUK

    Robert Plant confirmed for WOMAD 2012: http://www.trebuchet-magazine.com/index.php/site/event/womad/

    yesterday afternoon

  • lter__Impius

    Best band ever , simple plan [23]

    yesterday morning

  • leofaig

    Best band ever , simple as that [22]

    yesterday morning

  • aruexperienced

    The most consistent thing in my life through the past several years is Zeppelin. One of the very few bands that you can always discover a "new" song that you once overlooked (or just wasn't that into), and fall in love in it, even after years of listening to them. I hope they remain in the hearts of many generations of music lovers to come. Or simply: "Best band ever , simple as that" [21]

    Thursday evening

  • The_opethian

    "Joey Jordison > john bonham" wtf is wrong with you ?

    Thursday evening

  • spLiFF22

    It`s like this: if one got ears, one must love Led Zeppelin... !!!

    Thursday afternoon

  • nandaryoko

    cocozinhodomato escreveu: Joey Jordison > john bonham cocozinhodomato = poser.

    Thursday afternoon

  • DCkaya

    "Joey Jordison > john bonham" are you fucking kidding me? omg

    Thursday afternoon

  • FuzzyStargazer

    The most consistent thing in my life through the past several years is Zeppelin. One of the very few bands that you can always discover a "new" song that you once overlooked (or just wasn't that into), and fall in love in it, even after years of listening to them. I hope they remain in the hearts of many generations of music lovers to come. Or simply: "Best band ever , simple as that" [20]

    Thursday morning

  • u_r_suck

    the rain song :)

    Thursday morning

  • leofaig

    "Joey Jordison > john bonham" LMFAO man you don't know anything about music, LOL

    Thursday morning

  • Stillmatic_au

    hands down the greatest rock band of all time, nobody can fuck with led zeppelin....

    Thursday morning

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    please join my group! its a fun addictive way of talking about and sharing your tastes! all i need is members :) http://www.last.fm/group/Last.fm+Song+Contest

    Wednesday evening

  • gokunirvana

    Best band ever , simple as that [19]

    Wednesday evening
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