The Yardbird's played their final show at Luton Technical College in 1968. But what was seemingly an end; turned out to be the beginning of three tremendously successful careers in music. The careers of guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. It's seems the three couldn't agree on anything creatively in the Yardbirds. They were all leaders.

After the bands break-up, Jimmy Page was left with little more than a series of concert obligations. He started jamming with John Paul Jones, a session player, who had collaborated with likes of the Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits and Dusty Springfield. The duo discussed forming a new group, but ended up delaying their plans to back Donovan on his Hurdy Gurdy LP.

After hearing of Pages' intention of starting a new band, vocalist Terry Reid suggested he hear Robert Plant. When Page got a chance to check Plant out, Jimmy not only ended up liking his voice, but also his stage presence. Plant, in turn, suggested they recruit John Bonham, the drummer of his old Birmingham group, Band of Joy. The foursome clicked so nicely that they toured Scandinavia during October 1968 under the name the New Yardbirds.

By 1969 the group changed their name to Led Zeppelin, recorded, and released their first self-titled album. Within two months the album reached Billboard's Top Ten. The album is essentially Zeppelin most blues-driven release. Page's early style drew so heavily on the blues that Willie Dixon later won a large settlement for the copyright infringement. Rumour has it that a few of song titles off the first release ripped off old blues titles; they only changed one word in these songs catch phrases.

Led Zeppelin II and every release after has attained Platinum status, and in 1973 the group began to break box-office records set by the Beatles. By 1975 Led Zeppelin was the most commercially successful rock band in the world.

The group broke up after the tragic death of drummer John Bonham. He died from what is medically termed as asphyxiation: inhaling his own vomit during sleep after a drinking binge. His hard-hitting style has so integral to the bands sound that the remaining members decided to call it quits. Without Bonham there could be no Led Zeppelin.

The mighty Zeppelin has experimented with several musical styles over the bands reign. Their sound began with Blues and thunderous Heavy Metal, softened to mystical Folk and tumbled into the realm of Funk, Psychedelic Rock, and the fusion and integration of all these styles. Perhaps this is why their music has attained the lasting value that only two other groups have been able to secure, the Beatles and Pink Floyd.




Would you please submit the latest Led Zeppelin biography to me? Thank You.

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rock gods | Reviewer: cheryl brown | 12/10/2007

I saw Led Zep when I was 15. I waited in line with my older sibblings at Montgery Wards ticket master. That was the day you camp overnight, made new fiends in line and was getting a ticket. The p r of raidio and corprate america had not intertwine. I still think about bonzos drum solo. Pages violin bow on Dazzed and Conf.. The double neck. John pauls key boards on No Quarter. My 15 year old is a fan. Timeless rock Cheryl Brown


Led Zeppelin | Reviewer: Christopher Ryan Barlow | 11/29/2007

Led Zeppelins so awesome even the best rapper alive(lil wayne) mentions the band in the song 1000 degrees. Zeppelin was, is, and always will be the best band ever created.


Led Head | Reviewer: JOHN LASLEY | 11/5/2007

There will never be a band that comes close to Zeppelin. They could do it all! From heavy metal blues to folk. In my opion, "Since I Been Loving You," is the greatest blues song ever made. Jimmy Page wasn't the most technicial or talented gutiar player, but he played with more feeling than anyone. Plant's vocals are out of this world and Bohnam was the greatest rock drummer period. Jon Paul Jones never really got the credit he deserved. In fact, he was the one who keep the band together on their later albums. There is not one bad song that I have ever heard from Zep. I am 44 years old and I have been listening to them since I was 12 years old. I still listen to Led almost ever day!


Then and now | Reviewer: Ken age 47 | 10/20/2007

I am now and always will be a Zep fan. That band has always been the band to listen to for me. I started listening in 74 and have been ever since. If any one member of Led Zeppelin would not have recorded with the group, they would not have the lasting power that they enjoy now. Page is the guitars player guitar player. What a back beat Bonzo provided. Plant is the man. John Paul Jones is a great keyboard player and bassist. That's the way. Thanks..


Led Zeppelin | Reviewer: clint | 7/16/2007

Bonham has to be the only drummer i've heard to make an actual song, ONLY with drums and make it sound good. listen to Bonzo's Montreux on CODA for proof, its astounding.

never will be another band like led zeppelin. thats the sad part.


Early Zep | Reviewer: Brian James | 4/26/2007

I first saw Led Zep at Bath Festival in 1970. I loved Led Zep 1 and 2, Led Zep 1 especially. Then I saw them in Bradford a few years later, when they were playing acoustic songs more. I went off them, what a mistake that was. It's 2007 now, and I play them most days. Gallows Pole is my fav at mo. I'm catching up quick. I'm 55 Years Young and still rocking.


Regarding the name. | Reviewer: Donald Snyder | 4/19/2007

Upon hearing about the band Keith Moon said that the band would go down like a lead balloon. A phrase meaning essentially they would flop. Robert Plant wanted to call the band Lead Zeppelin, and their manager suggested they spell lead, led, so people wouldn't mispronounce it. Greatest band, ever, end of story.


stairway to heaven | Reviewer: widi | 4/7/2007

hello iam widi iam your fans,i like all your song, i want learn guitar with you,can do i?


Rip BONZO | Reviewer: RIP Bonzo | 2/27/2007

yep led zeppelin are the kings of rock n roll and whoever doesnt like led zeppelin shud kiss my ass. greatest band evr as i am heavily influenced by bonzo rip. as led zeppelin at their best was in 1973 when they played madison square garden in new york as i have seen some footage and its amazing and i think their the first band in that time to to do extraordinary things such as extend the song dazed and confused from the original was 9 minuites long as they played madison square garden and extended it to 30 minuites.


waiting for the eastern glow | Reviewer: martin | 4/28/2006

Sheffield 72,earls court 75, knebworth 79,Sheffield 95,all dates firmly etched in my mind.The music travels the generations,never gets old.A quote;"its not that they were and still are the best band in the world,its that they are so far superior to who ever is second".Thanks guys.



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