Led Zeppelin

This Date In Music History-January 29

source: Collecting Vinyl Records

American blues singer and guitarist Willie Dixon died of heart failure in 1992. Wrote the classic songs: "You Shook Me," "I Can’t Quit You Baby," "Hoochie Coochie Man," "I Just Want to Make Love to You," "Little Red Rooster." Dixon was a major influence on The Rolling Stones, Cream, Yardbir...

Published Fri, Jan 29

Stairway to Dolly...

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I’ve read of many people’s love and hatred of Dolly Parton’s cover of “Stairway to Heaven.” Robert Plant was surprisingly pleased at her cover. Now I ask of you to watch the videos. Listen to the Led Zeppelin studio version first: Now Led Zeppelin’s live version:

Published Mon, Jan 25

Rock n roll

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Robert Plant was leaning against Jimmy Page, shirt open, cocky grip on the mic, tight rocker pants and… What is that in his pocket?? Tight pants, forced bulges, nothing but attitude – ah rock n’ roll – whoever said it was about the music?

Published Fri, Jan 22

Whole Lotta Led Review

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Every single note is spot on tonight as the band rip through ‘Dazed and Confused’ and ‘Achilles Last Stand’ with ease in their first set. It would be unfair to criticise lead singer Lee Addison for not having the vocal range of the late 60’s/early 70’s Robert Plant as that seems impossible to...

Published Fri, Jan 15

Special guests sit in as Led Zeppelin tribute band jams on Aerosmith, Ted Nugent

source: LedZeppelinNews.com

Before the show, LedZeppelinNews.com caught up with Get the Led Out singer Paul Sinclair, who discussed his affection for Aerosmith, particularly Steven Tyler, who with Robert Plant is one of two singers he's often told he resembles in terms of his singing style and stage presence.

Published Fri, Jan 15

Jimmy Page receives U.N. award while announcing he will perform at Beijing concert

source: LedZeppelinNews.com

While Jimmy Page was announcing Wednesday he would perform at this April's Show of Peace concert in Beijing, the United Nations' Pathways to Peace also recognized the Led Zeppelin guitarist in presenting its first-ever award. The press conference, held Wednesday in Beijing, took plac...

Published Thu, Jan 14

All former members of Led Zeppelin gearing up for new projects

source: LedZeppelinNews.com

Jason Bonham has confirmed reports that he has been involved in a supergroup recording with producer Kevin Shirley. Bonham tells Spinner that the group is called Black Country and consists of guitarist Joe Bonamassa, along with singer/bassist Glenn Hughes, formerly of both Black Sabb...

Published Wed, Jan 13

Slash: 'Robert Plant Was Right To Snub Led Zeppelin Reunion'

source: Gigwise

After their O2 Arena show...

Published Wed, Jan 13