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Led Zeppelin
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United Kingdom (1968 – 1980)
Led Zeppelin was originally formed in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page under the name “The New Yardbirds,” based on Page’s previous band, The Yardbirds. While The New Yardbirds arose at first simply to fulfill some performance commitments booked in Scandinavia before the original band’s break-up, Page attempted to create a rock-supergroup out of the new band, which would have been composed of the Yardbirds’ own Page and Jeff Beck, The Who’s Keith Moon and John Entwistle (who were considering leaving their band), and possibly Steve Winwood or Steve Marriott.
After Page’s attempt at forming a supergroup failed, Page filled the band with vocalist Robert Plant, drummer John Bonham and long-time friend and fellow London recording session player John Paul Jones. Page’s first choice as singer, Terry Reid, declined the opportunity but selflessly recommended Plant, who accepted and then brought in his old friend Bonham from the defunct Band of Joy.
After some concerts with this new line-up billed variously as the New Yardbirds, or sometimes simply The Yardbirds, the band’s name was changed to Led Zeppelin, after a comment was made by The Who’s drummer Keith Moon while the New Yardbirds supergroup was still a possibility. Moon (although some attribute the comment to the Who’s bassist John Entwistle) was quoted saying that the band would go down faster than a “lead zeppelin”. The group adopted the name, deliberately misspelling the first part to prevent fans from pronouncing it as “leed.”
After Page’s attempt at forming a supergroup failed, Page filled the band with vocalist Robert Plant, drummer John Bonham and long-time friend and fellow London recording session player John Paul Jones. Page’s first choice as singer, Terry Reid, declined the opportunity but selflessly recommended Plant, who accepted and then brought in his old friend Bonham from the defunct Band of Joy.
After some concerts with this new line-up billed variously as the New Yardbirds, or sometimes simply The Yardbirds, the band’s name was changed to Led Zeppelin, after a comment was made by The Who’s drummer Keith Moon while the New Yardbirds supergroup was still a possibility. Moon (although some attribute the comment to the Who’s bassist John Entwistle) was quoted saying that the band would go down faster than a “lead zeppelin”. The group adopted the name, deliberately misspelling the first part to prevent fans from pronouncing it as “leed.”
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Led Zeppelin II
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boozec wrote:
Not bad.
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krustywazoo wrote:
I'm disappointed that Achilles Last Stand isn't in the top 15. My favourite Zep song.
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Bldrk wrote:
Best band ever [7]
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Raszew wrote:
Best band ever [6]
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Homersaurus wrote:
My only regret is that I wasn't born in the 70s when they were at their height and performing. I'd love too see them live and I'd be happy to make that tha last day of my life. R.I.P. Bonzo
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Johnnyboi69 wrote:
THIS BAND IS AWSOME!
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thewho91 wrote:
I do not have words to describe to this great group, listen to this music and I become disconnected of the planet.
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aliustaoglu wrote:
wonder why the radio function never plays zep. there's no even a preview button.
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HeinJr wrote:
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selanaid wrote:
I just love seeing the haters going mad because we continue to LOVE those "villains". But those specific villains make sexy riffs!
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selanaid wrote:
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FUZZ_G wrote:
LOVE
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HeinJr wrote:
Dazed and Confused by Jake Holmes is only one example.
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HeinJr wrote:
Led Zeppelin eat your heart out. Prestentious rip-off band! Take other artists songs, cover them and put your own name on the credits. Discusting!
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thewho91 wrote:
Legend of music or no.
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YohjiYeo wrote:
Physical Graffiti is the best album ever.
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mariana_ wrote:
amazing.
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iznoretard wrote:
Yeah just enjoy their copied songs. Fuckers. They never gave credit. Assholes. I seriously pity you people who would just overlook their copied material. Any of their song which isn't copied isn't worth a SHIT!
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tookeswe wrote:
Just enjoy, That`s all
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L-Zep wrote:
So fellow Zeppelin fans... I'd like to hear what your favourite bootleg is! For those of that haven't heard any bootlegs, I really recommend it. 'Cause the best shows aren't on no live album
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