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UK Wind Ensemble Presents Homecoming Concert
Original at UK News
• 6 hours ago
KY - She will perform "Black Dog" by Scott McAllister. The title "Black Dog" is borrowed from the rhapsodic hit by the classic group Led Zeppelin. ...
QUEEN - Queen II (1974)
Original at Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
• 7 hours ago
I still think this is one of their best ever releases, prog wise. It is bold, it is strange, it is beautiful and it is challeging. The multi track, almost operatic vocals were great and Brian May´s guitar orchestrations are some of the best things that ever happened to rock history. Even if some...
Son of Sam: Into the Night
Original at Earvolution
• 9 hours ago
By Rinjo Njori(noreply@blogger.com) By: Rinjo Njori Super groups often fail because the assumption that putting like minded and revered musicians in the same room will produce a perfect song every time doesn't already hold true. Unfortunately, the most well intentioned super group rarely bears a legacy comparable to the l...
Self Discovery, the Safe Way
Original at MOG
• 14 hours ago
By DoThePuffin Now, there were two albums on this list by a band I had never heard of (Pink Floyd), one of which had a cool sounding name (Dark Side of the Moon). I looked it up online, and discovered an even cooler album cover for the album, and promptly ordered it from Amazon. After a few plays, I couldn't stop l...
Eye To Eye: Plant, Krauss Duet
Original at PinkReaders.com
• 15 hours ago
“Only On The Web:” Katie Couric speaks with notorious British Led Zeppelin rocker Robert Plant and American blue grass singer Alison Kraus about their unlikely, and successful, musical collaboration. Watch CBS Videos Online.
Saint John Almanac
Original at topix.net
• 16 hours ago
Canada - In 1968, guitarist Jimmy Page unveiled Led Zeppelin, the band he formed after leaving the Yardbirds. In 1993, during a federal election campaign, ...
TV on the Radio’s Last Album Born Out of Space Madness, Stimpy ...
Original at New York Magazine
• Tue, Oct 14
—Dee Snider on the rumor that Led Zeppelin is considering going on tour without Robert Plant [Guardian]. "We called the song 'Gobbldigob,' which is an Icelandic word for the sound a horse's hooves make. ...
Denials begin to surface on reports of Led Zeppelin tour without Robert Plant
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Tue, Oct 14
By Steve Sauer(ledzeppelinhistory-owner@yahoogroups.com) Harris seems to interpret that as a denial of Kennedy's involvement in rehearsals with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham. The reporter seems to dismiss the idea of the Alter Bridge singer joining the members of Led Zeppelin based on it being such a remote possibility and utterly...
Led Zeppelin trio are potentially working on new album
Original at HeavyMetalMusic.biz
• Tue, Oct 14
By feedback@caustictruths.com (Caustic Truths Communications, Inc) Following their much-lauded reunion concert in London last year, Led Zeppelin could be about to answer fans’ prayers after Jason Bonham revealed members of the seminal rock band are back in the... Goto http://wwww.caustictruths.com for ...
Jack White Denies Plans To Replace Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant
Original at Gigwise
• Tue, Oct 14
UK - Last weekend, new reports suggested Myles Kennedy, who currently fronts Alter Bridge, was ready to tour with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham in ... Another Led Zeppelin Rumor Almost Debunked MTV.com Led Zeppelin > LED ZEP TO TOUR WITHOUT PLANT Contactmusic.com
New Picture Of Mythical Blues Legend Robert Johnson Found?
Original at MOG
• Mon, Oct 13
By Nightwatcher's House Of Rock Johnson is among the, if not the most famous of Delta blues musicians. His landmark recordings on Vocalion from 1936–1937 display a remarkable combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent which have influenced generations of musicians. Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Jimi H...
Another Led Zeppelin Rumor Almost Debunked
Original at southernoracle.net
• Mon, Oct 13
It involves Led Zeppelin — who returned to the live stage last December, for a single performance in London — launching a full-scale reunion tour, which means it probably isn’t true at all, given what frontman Robert Plant recently said … Original post by Chris Harris
ARTS, BRIEFLY COMPILED BY LAWRENCE VAN GELDER | RUSH FOR ZEPPELIN SEATS; Rush For Zeppelin Seats
Original at New York Times
• Sun, Oct 12
Arts, Briefly column; estimated 20 million people register for tickets to one-night Led Zeppelin concert scheduled for November 26 in Greenwich, Eng
Getting the Led Out of Led Zeppelin
Original at New York Times
• Sun, Oct 12
By By NEIL STRAUSS In the 1970's, Led Zeppelin added "heavy" to the lexicon of adjectives used to describe rock music, developed a reputation for wild, destructive hotel parties, raked in larger percentages of profits than any band before it and turned an uncompromisingly long song, the eight-minute "S...
Disturbing silence: No official word on future plans of Jimmy Page, John Paul JonesOriginal at Lemon Squeezings
• Fri, Oct 10
By Steve Sauer(ledzeppelinhistory-owner@yahoogroups.com) It's no secret that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones have been keen on playing together since the one-off Led Zeppelin concert in December. In fact, that's about all either has said in regard to their working relationship. They got to work together onstage again in June when they ran through so...
Report: Who should sing for the members of Led Zep?
Original at The Brock N' Roll
• Wed, Oct 8
By brocknroll With Robert Plant made it official that he is not rejoining Led Zeppelin for good, this still not stopping Pagey, Jonesy and Jason for making music. The three left over members have been making new music in the studio and have been planning a future tour with a different singer. Chris Cornell
Led Zeppelin - Box Set - 1990
Original at indirmeliblog (WordPress)
• Tue, Oct 7
By KIDD Disc three "Kashmir" (originally appeared on Physical Graffiti) - 8:33"Trampled Under Foot" (originally appeared on Physical Graffiti) - 5:35"For Your Life" (originally appeared on Presence) - 6:21"No Quarter" (originally appeared on Houses of the Holy) - 7:01"Dancing Days" (or...
Robert Plant on two-year abstention from touring as of today
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Mon, Oct 6
By Steve Sauer(ledzeppelinhistory-owner@yahoogroups.com) In last week's proclamation, Plant publicly shattered, in no uncertain terms, any possibility of his reuniting Led Zeppelin for a tour or even any recording. In part, the statement released on Plant's behalf reads: "Robert has no intention whatsoever of touring with anyone for at least...
Robert Plant Says NO to Zep Tour or Album For Now !
Original at Music News Net
• Tue, Sep 30
By patty « BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN to Perform at Super Bowl XLIII | Main | Light of Day Concerts Announced for 2008 ! » Sep 29, 2008 Robert Plant Says NO to Zep Tour or Album For Now ! MUSIC NEWS- Last week, in the UK, The Sun newspaper reported that Robert Plant had agreed to take part in a reunion tour as pa...
Robert Plant Definitely Not Reuniting With Zeppelin
Original at New York Observer
• Tue, Sep 30
By John S.W. MacDonald Yesterday, Robert Plant unequivocally and in no uncertain terms squashed rumors pertaining to his participation in any Led Zeppelin reunion tour. He also made it clear he would not be a part of any recording sessions with the band’s current line-up—guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Pa...
If not reunite Led Zeppelin, what's Jimmy Page's next move?
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Mon, Sep 29
By Steve Sauer(ledzeppelinhistory-owner@yahoogroups.com) Now that Robert Plant has quashed the rumor of his agreement to participate in a Led Zeppelin reunion, the rumor mill must find a new storyline to push. And in this case, why not revive the one we were fed last week involving Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham? After all, just becau...
Robert Plant negates reunion reports; says he will not tour again for another two years
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Mon, Sep 29
By Steve Sauer(ledzeppelinhistory-owner@yahoogroups.com) The Sun, a British tabloid, days ago published a story in which an unnamed source reveals Plant had agreed to tour with Led Zeppelin next year and, further, that the other musicians -- original Zep members Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, with drummer Jason Bonham -- were ecstatic over Plan...
Robert Plant's tour with Alison Krauss resumes tonight
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Tue, Sep 23
By Steve Sauer(ledzeppelinhistory-owner@yahoogroups.com) Plant returned to England during his time off to accept an award in London alongside his Led Zeppelin bandmates, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. As this appearance narrowly followed Jason Bonham's revelation that he had been rehearsing new material with Page and Jones, Plant's presence...
Could Led Zeppelin Reform Without Robert Plant? | Jimmy Page & Co Issue Ultimatum
Original at Brit Music Scene
• Mon, Sep 22
By Dave Parrack I could probably cope with Bonham being replaced (especially if Dave Grohl stepped in), and I wouldn’t even mind John Paul Jones not being present, but Robert Plant and Jimmy Page are musts. If either of them isn’t in the group, it stops being Led Zeppelin and just becomes a poor shadow of a le...
Opinion: LED ZEPPELIN - Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
Original at Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
• Sun, Sep 14
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Led Zeppelin Working On New Material
Original at Brit Music Scene
• Tue, Aug 26
By Dave Parrack Photo Source: Amazon.co.uk] Tags: 02-Arena, Beijing 2008, Brit, British, Dave-Grohl, Jason-Bonham, Jimmy-Page, John-Bonham, John-Paul-Jones, Led Zeppelin, Leona Lewis, London, Olympic Games, Olympics, Robert-Plant, UK, Whole Lotta Love
Opinion: LED ZEPPELIN - Houses Of The Holy (1973)
Original at Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
• Sun, Aug 24
For me personally, this album deserves a five star rating - but nostalgia really shouldn't take over the mark here. This may be a masterpiece by Zep, but it's not essential to every Prog collection. Every rock colleciton? Yes - but as a prog album this one is going to get a high 4. Absolutely wond...
DO you blame 1969 Led Zeppelin why new tours like Gigantour don’t stand out?
Original at HeavyMetalMusic.biz
• Thu, Aug 21
By caustic Share This “Dad, why do you have the TV so loud?” “Sorry, that’s you mother. She can’t hear a thing.” “Uhm? Dad … Ma’s not even here right now. I blame it on Led Zeppelin. My hearing is shot! It had to be from all the rock concerts I attended back in the late sixties and early seventies. My wife’s hearin...
Robert Plant turns 60; what's he up to?
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Tue, Aug 19
By ledzeppelinhistory-owner@yahoogroups.com (Steve Sauer) One story that is often repeated about the formation of Led Zeppelin 40 years ago this month deals with the occasion of Robert Plant's birthday. During the same month that saw him and his friend John Bonham rehearsing with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones for the first of many times, Robert tur...
Led Zeppelin exists as a brand but not a band
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Thu, Jul 31
By Steve Sauer(noreply@blogger.com) Still, Jason Bonham was Jimmy Page's drummer on tour in 1988, and they didn't call it Led Zeppelin. Robert Plant and Jimmy Page went on tour between 1994 and 1998, and they didn't call it Led Zeppelin. If a Led Zeppelin tour is discussed for next year and the willing parties don't include every...
Opinion: LED ZEPPELIN - Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
Original at Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
• Fri, Jul 18
So, all in all, “IV” absolutely deserves 4 stars, an enjoyable album, unfortunately also containing some fillers. Absolutely worth listening, if you like classic/hard rock or even proto-heavy metal. Best moments of the CD: -the solo of “Stairway to Heaven”. -the beginning of “When the Le...
Led Zeppelin Refuse Offers To Have Tracks Featured In ‘Guitar Hero’ & ‘Rock Band’
Original at Brit Music Scene
• Sun, Jul 6
By Dave Parrack However, don’t expect to be playing Guitar Hero: Led Zeppelin any time soon, or even seeing any Led Zeppelin tracks in Rock Band, as they have categorically said no to being featured. Photo Source: digiyesica at Flickr] Tags: Activision, Aerosmith, Brit, British, Guitar-Hero, Harmoni...
Led Zeppelin - 1973 - The Garden Tapes
Original at musictravellers (Blogspot)
• Thu, Jun 26
By Zen Archer(noreply@blogger.com) 01. Rock And Roll 02. Celebration Day03. Black Dog 04. Over The Hills And Far Away05. Misty Mountain Hop 06. Since I've Been Loving You 07. No Quarter08. The Song Remains the Same 09. The Rain Song10. Dazed And Confused11. Stairway To Heaven 12. Moby Dick13. Heartbreaker14. Whole Lotta Love (medley) 15. Th...
Led Zeppelin - The Ride Review @ Hard Rock Park
Original at The Coaster Critic's
• Thu, Jun 26
By The Coaster Critic(noreply@blogger.com) Led Zeppelin: The Ride is the headliner in Hard Rock Park's ride lineup. Creating a great new rock-themed park is a draw, but nothing catches the eye of would-be visitors like a flashy new looping roller coaster. To that end, Led Zeppelin delivers a thrilling roller coaster that does an exce...
Opinion: Plant regales in the past on stage Led Zeppelin shared with the Who
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Sat, Jun 14
By Steve Sauer(noreply@blogger.com) A merchandising company called Bravado -- which recently was absorbed under the Universal umbrella along with Trinifold, Plant's management for longer than a decade -- is handling the sale of concert souvenirs. The company also sells Led Zeppelin memorabilia online, with the group's...
Local Rhythms - Say It Ain't So, Bob
Original at localrhythms (WordPress)
• Mon, Jun 2
By Michael Witthaus Rumors followed, but the only real Zeppelin news was Robert Plant hitting the road with Alison Krauss (the tour hits Boston June 5). Forget “Stairway to Heaven” - Plant was having more fun playing bluegrass and covering old Everly Brothers songs to care about a big payday.
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant - ‘Please Read The Letter’ Music Video Review
Original at killedbythevideostar.com
• Fri, May 16
By Dave Parrack I’m a big fan of Robert Plant, at least in his role as front man of the legendary Led Zeppelin. I also happen to think Alison Krauss is one of the best country singers around, despite the genre not being my favourite. No Led Zep Tour: Boo… Tags: Alison Krauss, American, British, Collaboration,...
David Coverdale of Whitesnakes whines about Led Zeppelin reunion tour
Original at HeavyMetalMusic.biz
• Mon, May 12
By caustic Led Zeppelin will mark their 40th anniversary with a £250million world tour, according to reports. In the interview, he also belittled Led Zeppelin’s December one-off reunion gig, telling Uncut: “They had one? Well, well done Jimmy (Page) and Robert (Plant). F**k off. Stairway To Heaven...
Opinion: Jimmy Page says new music to emerge in documentary
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Wed, Apr 9
By Steve Sauer Cavanagh reflects in the interview on 1998, the last time Page worked with Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant on any permanent basis. That year, they released an album of all-new material and went on tour in North America and Europe, playing mainly tunes from the first five albums of Led Zepp...
Opinion: LED ZEPPELIN - Presence (1976)
Original at Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
• Sat, Mar 22
If you like your Led to be overlong, pseudo-mystical, and somewhat Sabbath-esuqe what with crunchy guitar and riff-festivities, then buddy, do I know the track for you! Because that statement pretty much sums up “Achilles Last Stand” (shouldn’t that be “Achilles’ Last Stand?” Oh well...
Robert Plant Not Interested in Led Zeppelin Tour
Original at www.gabbybabble.com
• Sun, Mar 2
By gdaysunshine Sunday, March 2, 2008 Robert Plant Not Interested in Led Zeppelin Tour photo courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.com Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant has reportedly turned down a deal for $200 million to have the legendary rockers tour. According to the Mirror, Plant rejected the offer in...
Opinion: A very Zeppelin morning in Washington, D.C.
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Sun, Feb 24
By Steve Sauer When I arrived at work today, one of my coworkers greeted me and immediately told me to look at the Style section of the Washington Post I was already carrying in my hand. I'm glad I did because there's an excellent concert review submitted by a fan by the name of Erik Huey. The guy appears to be ve...
Opinion: Since we couldn't make it to London to see Led Zeppelin
Original at The Phoenix
• Tue, Dec 11
By Caitlin As drummer Jason Bonham hammered with the ghostly precision and ferocity of his late father, guitarist Jimmy Page fired dirty chunks of Chuck Berry and bassist John Paul Jones kept iron time with familiar reserve, singer Robert Plant sang the most obvious words of the night: 'Been a long...
Top 10 Pillars of Led Zeppelin Mythology
Original at 10 Zen Monkeys
• Fri, Dec 7
By Steve Robles And what better tune to focus their bogeyman search on than "Stairway to Heaven?" The most famous "backwards masking" message meant to turn little Bobby from Buffalo to the side of Beelzebub was the alleged "Here's to my sweet Satan," warbled by Robert Plant.
The Led Zeppelin Review Of Nexus Ops
Original at BoardGameGeek Forums
• Thu, Nov 15
By Diis star: Led Zeppelin tribute bands star::star: In Through the Out Door star::star::star: Led Zeppelin III star::star::star::star::star: Led Zeppelin II Zeppelin Scale: :star::star::star: "Communication Breakdown" Good, if not particularly outstanding.
Music Review: Lez Zeppelin - Lez Zeppelin
Original at Blogcritics
• Wed, Jul 18
By Peter Chakerian Produced by veteran Zeppelin knob-twiddler Eddie Kramer (Kiss, AC-DC, Hendrix), the foursome burns through a dynamic run of classics including “Whole Lotta Love,” “Rock and Roll,” “Communication Breakdown” and “Kashmir.” Singer Sarah McLellan gets fiery in her delivery, channeli...
Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Mahoney, Lez Zeppelin, Speechless, NYEP
Original at Blogcritics
• Sat, Jul 14
By Jon Sobel The band consists of Brigantino, drummer Helen Destroy, guitarist Steph Paynes, and singer Sarah McLellan. McLellan's got that Ann Wilson-style high belt that a female singer who wants to channel Robert Plant needs, and the band crunches out the hard rock riffage with the best of them. No...
Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Smiths: The Vegas Odds on the Next Big Reunion
Original at Rolling Stone
• Thu, Jun 21
By Gus Wenner LED ZEPPELIN Singing Psychic: “Well Led Zeppelin, oh oh ya/It looks as though he’s doin’ pretty good.” When asked whether Plant will still be able to hit the high notes: “No not completely but I think he can kinda cover it up with some special sounds.”
Music Review: Loudlife - Loudlife
Original at Blogcritics
• Fri, May 4
By Daniel Woolstencroft Loudlife's press release and artist bio mentions a "Soundgarden meets Led Zeppelin" sound. As a huge fan of both, I couldn't let such bold claims go untested. After several listens to their self-titled debut album I'd say it's an accurate claim, but that Loudlife aren't yet at the lofty hei...
Concert Review: Lez Zeppelin - Denver, CO
Original at Blogcritics
• Sun, Mar 11
By Lono If you know the Zep, you know there was a great deal of eroticism in their lives shows and blues music. To me, Robert Plant was the first and greatest 'cock rocker' of them all (later to be held by David Lee Roth and others). So, to hear these dirty suggestive lines being sung by her... well that adds a...