Led Zeppelin Updates, Photos, Bio & Fun Facts

Biography

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. With their heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are regularly cited as one of the progenitors of heavy metal, although their style drew from a variety of influences, including blues and folk music. The band have been credited with majorly impacting the nature of the music industry, particularly in the development of album-orientated rock (AOR) and stadium rock. Many critics consider Led Zeppelin one of the most successful, innovative, and influential rock groups in history.

Steven jammed with Led Zeppelin! 🎸

Jimmy Page made no secret of his interest in mysticism and magic. ⭐

DYK Led Zeppelin inspired Shakira's song 'Why Wait'? 😮

Page lived in occult leader Aleister Crowley's former house. Sick! 😱 🙂

Drummer John Bonham died after he drank 40 shots of Vodka! 😲

Yes, 'Misty Mountain Hop' was named after a place in 'The Hobbit.'

Listen carefully and you can hear a phone ring in 'The Ocean!' ☎

Case closed. They won their 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright battle!

At 11+ minutes, 'In My Time of Dying' is the band’s longest song.

Keith's opinion on Led Zeppelin? "It never took off!" 🤷