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Dread Zeppelin Cover Led Zeppelin "Your Time Is Gonna Come"
Original at rgcred (WordPress)
• Wed, Nov 4
By rgc66 Good Rockin’ Tonight Report: Click here to go to GRT to check Dread Zeppelin covering Led Zeppelin “Your Time Is Gonna Come”, and “Whole Lotta Love” Good Rockin’ Tonight Report: Click here to go to GRT to check Dread Zeppelin covering Led Zepp
NME Calls "Nevermind" Overrated. I agree.
Original at leadingusabsurd (WordPress)
• Tue, Nov 3
By Matt Satterfield Luke Lewis blog on NME’s website says what I’ve been saying for years – Nirvana’s Nevermind is overrated. While I love lists of best albums and songs, I’m always frustrated that Nirvana is at the top of the list. I admit that I liked them when I was younger, their music is good for that. Many t...
John Paul Jones Enjoying ‘Vultures’ Gig
Original at Real Rock
• Mon, Nov 2
The Led Zeppelin rumors came back to life in recent weeks with talk of Robert Plant making plans for an appearance at next year’s Glastonbury Festival. This, as one might expect, set off the usual rumors that Led Zeppelin might be reuniting for the event. Plant reportedly stated that he had n...
This Is MusicOriginal at led
• Sun, Nov 1
By Layla Which is roughly the same time I listened enraptured to the full version of Kashmir by the mighty Led Zeppelin, albeit a version by Robert Plant and the equally awesome Tinariwen. Alas, as yet it is not to be; but thanks to the digital age in which we live, I can rejoice in the original Kashmir:
Led Zeppelin Hiring New Singer Idea 'Fell By Wayside' [News]
Original at Ultimate-Guitar.Com
• Fri, Oct 30
General Music News: Led Zeppelin's plan to find a replacement singer for Robert Plant "fell by the wayside".
John Paul Jones: Project with Jimmy Page, Jason Bonham 'fell by the wayside' last year
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Wed, Oct 28
By Steve Sauer(Steve@LedZeppelinNews.com) Two days after Robert Plant's remarks carried by the BBC fueled rumors that Led Zeppelin would reunite at the Glastonbury Festival in eight months, the BBC carries an interview with John Paul Jones on the Led Zeppelin splinter group that nearly formed last year.
Led Zeppelin Reuniting For Glastonbury In 2010?
Original at Starpulse.com
• Mon, Oct 26
Led Zeppelin fans' dreams of seeing the rock supergroup back onstage together have been given a boost by confirmation frontman Robert Plant is considering a slot at next year's Glastonbury festival in England. Led Zeppelin fans' dreams of seeing the rock supergroup back onstage togeth...
News Ticker: Robert Plant, Jay-Z, Live Nation, Eric Clapton
Original at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Oct 26
By Rolling Stone Robert Plant is in talks to perform at Glastonbury. “There’s place for me there, but I have no idea who with,” he told the BBC, thereby igniting the hopes of thousands of Led Zeppelin fans itching for another reunion show. Jay-Z, the man who bragged he “made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yan...
Oh no, not again; music media really do want to predict a Led Zeppelin reunion eight months out
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Mon, Oct 26
By Steve Sauer(Steve@LedZeppelinNews.com) And that chump was whoever at Contactmusic.com Ltd. dreamed up the laughably naïve headline, "LED ZEPPELIN - LED ZEPPELIN SET FOR GLASTONBURY 2010?" If this really were the beginnings of a Led Zeppelin reunion, every indication is there would be no indication.
Opinion: “Led Zeppelin II” Turns 40
Original at Rolling Stone
• Thu, Oct 22
By Daniel Kreps Forty years ago today, Led Zeppelin released Led Zeppelin II just nine months after unleashing their historic debut. Produced by guitarist Jimmy Page, II laid the groundwork for heavy metal with its classic “Whole Lotta Love” and firmly established Zeppelin as one of the loudest and gre...
Podcast: Killer Changes of Time Signature, Syncopation, Pulse & Tempo in Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog" (1971)
Original at hooksanalysis (WordPress)
• Sun, Oct 18
By professorofpop Well we can’t count from where you stopped because your vocals might be different. Your voice might go on half a beat and we‘re gonna be fucked. – John Bonham to Robert Plant [1] 1. Quoted in Dave Lewis, Led Zeppelin: The “Tight But Loose” Files, Celebration II (London: Omnibus, 2003).
Podcast: Wolfmother Acoustic "Cosmic Egg" & Covers Kate Bush and Led Zep!
Original at indymusic (WordPress)
• Fri, Oct 16
By Indiana Wolfmother – Cosmic Egg (acoustic)| Wuthering Heights (Kate Bush) Wolfmother – Communication Breakdown (Led Zeppelin) Well, not literally but Wolfie 2.0 do give us a spirited version of Bush’s ‘Wuthering
Single Minded: Britney’s “3,” Led Zep’s “Whole Lotta Love” Remixed
Original at Rolling Stone
• Fri, Oct 16
By J. Edward Keyes Hearing Pusha T and Malice repeat “What happened to that boy?” between Plant’s pained yowl is weirdly thrilling — like they’re egging him on. Unlike most rock/hip-hop mashups, all the rappers sound genuinely great on this, matching the original’s toughness note for sneering note.
Rarely Seen Led Zeppelin Images Surface in New Photo Book
Original at Rolling Stone
• Thu, Oct 8
Photograph by Mike Randolph courtesy of Led Zeppelin: Good Times, Bad Times (Abrams Books) In 1968, the members of what would soon be named Led Zeppelin were snapped outside a Scandinavian club by a fan. The images of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham are candid, sli...
“Fame Kills” to Lollapalooza ‘94: A Guide to Big Tour Cancellations
Original at Rolling Stone
• Wed, Oct 7
By Ian Frisch Led Zeppelin Tour (1975): After the success of Physical Graffiti, Zeppelin planned to rock the States. But before their tour started, Robert Plant and his family were involved in a serious car accident while vacationing in Greece that left the singer in a wheelchair and the trek nixed.
Book Review: LED ZEPPELIN: SHADOWS TALLER THAN OUR SOULS
Original at hardrocknights (WordPress)
• Wed, Oct 7
By JT LED ZEPPELIN: SHADOWS TALLER THAN OUR SOULS The Albums, Concerts, Memorabilia, and Biography of the Gods of Rock (It Books; On Sale: October 6, 2009; Hardcover; $50.00) What can you say about Led Zeppelin that hasn’t been said a thousand times before? Yes, Zeppelin is
[2009.10.02] Aftermath: Them Crooked Vultures at Stubb's in Austin
Original at led-zeppelin.org
• Fri, Oct 2
Just a few short hours ago Aftermath saw the rock world's newest supergroup in action as Queens of The Stone Age's Josh Homme, ex-Nirvana drummer/current Foo Fighters helmer Dave Grohl, and Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones took the stage at Stubb's in Austin for a warm-up gig before t...
[2009.10.01] Live review: Them Crooked Vultures ACL taping
Original at led-zeppelin.org
• Thu, Oct 1
Jones is an interesting case - he's the one member of Led Zeppelin who didn't make questionable career moves post-Zep by, for examples, dying tragically (John Bonham), playing in the Firm (Jimmy Page) or naming an album "Now & Zen" (Robert Plant).
Podcast: 104 - Innes Sibun - Tail Dragger
Original at A1Blues.Com
• Wed, Sep 9
By A1 Mark After some punk and reggae bands he started a band called Innes Sibun and the Blues Explosion. This band put out a record that was produced by Mike Varnon called That’s What The Blues Can Do. This led to the band playing a lot of blues festivals and backing up US bands. In 1993 Innes got to be one of t...
Opinion: LED ZEPPELIN - Led Zeppelin (1969)
Original at Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
• Sat, Aug 1
To me, this album represents everything i love in music. Absolutley mindblowing vocals and screams by Robert Plant, fantastic axe work by Jimmy Page, great bass playing by John Paul Jones and mad drumming by Bonham. 5 Stars, one of my favourites. More about LED ZEPPELIN at Progarchives.com
[2009.07.31] Interview: Deborah Bonham
Original at led-zeppelin.org
• Fri, Jul 31
Rock nobillty comes to Colne in the form of Deborah Bonham - sister of the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. Deborah was just six when brother John joined Led Zeppelin, but this powerful introduction to blues rock sparked in her an overwhelming desire to write and perform.
Cream's Bruce Received Death Threats Over Zeppelin Comments
Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk
• Wed, Jul 29
Former Cream star Jack Bruce was bombarded with death threats from furious Led Zeppelin fans after the bassist criticised the rock legends and dismissed them as "crap" earlier this year (09).Bruce hit the headlines in May (09) when he blasted the Stairway to Heaven group for staging a "la...
Podcast: 097 - Joanne Shaw Taylor - White Sugar
Original at A1Blues.Com
• Wed, Jul 22
By A1 Mark Joanne Shaw Taylor has released her first record its called White Sugar and it’s on Ruf Records. This record was cut from the same plastic vinyl as Led Zeppelin I. They have a raw English, blues-rock style that is often copied, but very seldom is done this well.
How To: Stairway To Heaven TutorialOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Apr 26
By rss@youtube.com (AndySan) Author: AndySan Keywords: jonny diff Led Zeppelin Stairway To Heaven tutorial lesson guitar acoustic peanut budda butter jelly time Added: April 26, 2009
Podcast: Classic Track of Day - Led Zeppelin
Original at blograge (WordPress)
• Mon, Apr 13
By HappyParts HappyParts will never forget hearing Achilles Last Stand for the first time. It was at Kai’s house on a late sunny afternoon, dazed and confused - I became smitten with classic rock and roll. Up until then I was doin’ the West Coast Punk, new-wave/ new romantic shuffle. Have really never sh...
Blue Fuses - Staines 28 MARCH
Original at staines (WordPress)
• Tue, Mar 24
By staines Originally a blues band (THE STAINES DELTA BLUES BAND), they now cover pretty much everything from AC/DC to Frank Zappa, via Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. In other words, CLASSIC ROCK! Link: staines live music rock music gigs
Comments of the Week: Our Led Zeppelin-Loving Readers Won’t Get Fooled Again
Original at Rolling Stone
• Fri, Feb 20
By Rolling Stone Anonymous “The headline CLEARLY states the article is about HARD ROCK PARK, and the Led Zeppelin rollercoaster. If you thought the link was going to be a story about a Led Zeppelin reunion, you are a total moron who doesn’t know how to read.”
Led Zeppelin Roller Coaster May Ride Again: Hard Rock Park Rescued By New Owners
Original at Rolling Stone
• Thu, Feb 19
Hard Rock Park opened to great fanfare in April 2008, boasting rides dedicated to Led Zeppelin and the Moody Blues and featuring a park-opening concert by the Eagles. As the recession kicked in, however, park-goers became scarcer, ultimately forcing the park to close a month early and la...
Opinion: HeartbreakerOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Feb 18
By rss@youtube.com (Conneyfogle) March 24, 1975 Los Angeles, CA US The Forum Rock and Roll, Sick Again, Over the Hills and Far Away, In My Time of Dying, The Song Remains the Same, Rain Song, Kashmir, No Quarter, Trampled Underfoot, Moby Dick, Dazed and Confused Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love Black Dog, Heartbreaker....
Podcast: In interview, Robert Plant explains motivation guiding current studio work, and his acceptance of awardsOriginal at Lemon Squeezings
• Thu, Jan 29
By ledzeppelinhistory-owner@yahoogroups.com (Steve Sauer) When Robert Plant shared in the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Led Zeppelin in 2005, he ignored the honor. That's not because he and Alison Krauss stand to rack up as many as five more awards, added to the one they shared for last year's Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Opinion: Since I've Been Loving YouOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Jan 24
By rss@youtube.com (Conneyfogle) July 6, 1973 Chicago, IL US Chicago Stadium Rock and Roll, Celebration Day, (Bring It On Home intro) Black Dog, Over the Hills and Far Away, Misty Mountain Hop, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, The Song Remains the Same, Rain Song, Dazed and Confused (incl. San Francisco), Stairway t...
How To Play Four Sticks on Drums (Basic Tutorial)Original at YouTube
• Tue, Jan 6
By rss@youtube.com (CraigVideos) this video is just a short basic tutorial**** Led Zeppelin - Four Sticks on drums. how to play four sticks on drums (Led Zeppelin) BTW. this song is not for beginners Author: CraigVideos Keywords: four stick led zeppelin basic tutorial drum Added: January 6, 2009
Jeff Beck Slams Zeppelin Reunion
Original at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Dec 8
Jeff Beck has publicly slammed members of Led Zeppelin for even discussing a tour without Robert Plant. Plant put rumors of a full Zeppelin reunion tour to rest in September when he said he has "no intention whatsoever of touring with anyone for at least the next two years."
Podcast: Doubleshot Tuesday: Led Zeppelin Box/ Okonokos Box
Original at dkpresents (WordPress)
• Tue, Dec 2
By dkpresents In September of 1990, a couple of friends and I headed to the Record Garden (RIP) in Eugene to purchase the just-released Led Zeppelin box set. As we lined up to buy our CD copies, the tattooed dude behind the counter said [and these words have been ringing in my ears for years now]: “You oughta...
Podcast: Yves Klein Blue: Draw Attention To Themselves
Original at MOG
• Sun, Nov 16
By Here Comes The Flood - a weblog about music Ausssie foursome Yves Klein Blue share a passion for Led Zeppelin, but that doesn't show on their Draw Attention To Themselves which is mainly a jazz oriented collection of songs. Yves Klein Blue: Michael Tomlinson: vocals, guitar Sean Cook: bass Chris Banham: drums
Esther Wojcicki: The Return of the Zeppelin -- Airship Takes Off in San Francisco on First US Flight
Original at Huffington Post
• Thu, Oct 30
By Esther Wojcicki The first daily sight seeing flights will start on November 1 from Moffett Field. Flights will also be available from North Oakland and Sonoma County airports. For tickets or further information contact www.airshipventures.com or call 650-969-8100.
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...
Podcast: Jimmy Page downplays speculation over Led Zeppelin recording
Original at Lemon Squeezings
• Mon, Sep 8
By ledzeppelinhistory-owner@yahoogroups.com (Steve Sauer) Asked over the weekend for his perspective on the possibility of a Led Zeppelin reunion, Jimmy Page said his recent jam sessions with John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham were "nothing as monumental as what people are speculating and projecting."
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...
Podcast: Interview: David Coverdale of Whitesnake talks about Led Zeppelin reunion tour
Original at HeavyMetalMusic.biz
• Wed, Apr 30
By caustic Share This Interview: David Coverdale of Whitesnake talks about Led Zeppelin reunion WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale spoke to New York’s Q1043.com recently about a number of topics including the band’s new album, Good To Be Bad, and the LED ZEPPELIN reunion. Whitesnake’s new album...
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...
Podcast: I Have No Name For This Entry
Original at berglovespizza (WordPress)
• Thu, Dec 20
By berg More music tomorrow! I saved the better bunch for later hehe. Remember, if you like what you hear on here please support the artists by purchasing their music legally. Save The Music, Save The World! i never get tired of saying that =P Rock legend Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin anyone?) and blueg...
Opinion: [2007.12.17] Myrtle Beach 'Zepplin' coaster gets test run
Original at led-zeppelin.org
• Mon, Dec 17
Each of the ride's three trains has a built-in, 64-speaker, 1,200-watt sound system. While the ride itself only lasts 90 seconds, the "Led Zeppelin - The Ride" experience lasts the entire 5½ minutes of the band's 1969 hit song "Whole Lotta Love."
Podcast: Mojochronic Slaps A Santa Hat On Led Zeppelin [Enter Snowman]
Original at Idolator
• Fri, Dec 14
By mjohnston The efforts of Clear Channel's programmers have probably helped you already get sick of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and that damned Don Henley holiday track, but there are quite a few seasonally appropriate songs worthy of your time out there. To help cut through the clutter we've ask...
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: Lez Zeppelin - Lez Zeppelin
Original at Blogcritics
• Wed, Jul 18
By Peter Chakerian It’s been over 20 years since mega-producer Frank Farian’s rock lab experiment Far Corporation had their wretched claim to 15 minutes of fame – a cover of Led Zeppelin’s classic “Stairway to Heaven.” With a roster that featured members of the band Toto, few paid any credence to the act and f...
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.”
Concert Review: Lez Zeppelin - Denver, CO
Original at Blogcritics
• Sun, Mar 11
By Lono It was quite puzzling how really accurate they were. I have seen Jimmy Page play, and few on earth can compare. Their guitar player can compare, and I fully understand the weight behind a comment like that. I honestly felt how it must have been to see Zeppelin in a bar. Not the biggest band in the wo...