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This article is about Led Zeppelin, as it provides information—with numerous links to other pages—about the people who incorporated aspects of Led Zeppelin music into their own work, worked with them, or who wanted to be associated with them.
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[edit] Business
[edit] Digital downloads
Led Zeppelin finally allows digital downloading of their back catalogue in 2007.
[edit] Swan Song Records
Winds up operations in 1983.
[edit] Films
[edit] Almost Famous
Almost Famous is a 2003 film/movie by Cameron Crowe that makes numerous references to Led Zeppelin throughout the film. First feature length film to have more than one Led Zeppelin song on its soundtrack.
[edit] Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin is a compilation DVD of numerous film footage and music clips of the band between 1968 - 1980. Includes outtakes from The Song Remains the Same.
[edit] The Song Remains the Same
The Song Remains the Same is a 1976 film/movie that combines fantasy with concert footage sequence of Led Zeppelin's show at Madison Square Gardens in 1973. The DVD was remastered with bonus material in 2007.
[edit] General
[edit] Media
Led Zeppelin are one of the most covered bands in rock history appearing regularly in magazine articles and on the front page such as Classic Rock, Circus, Creem, Hit Parader.
[edit] Musicians
[edit] Jason Bonham
Jason Bonham (born July 15, 1966) is an English drummer and son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, born in Dudley, Worcestershire.
He first began playing drums at the age of 4, and appeared with his father in the film The Song Remains the Same, drumming on a scaled-down kit. In 1988, Bonham joined former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for his Outrider album and tour. The following year, Bonham appeared with the 3 surviving members of Led Zeppelin for a "reunion" at Atlantic Records' 40th anniversary concert in New York. John Paul Jones believes Bonham's performance was outstanding that night. In May 1990, Bonham married Jan Charteris. His wedding reception included a jam with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones. In 1995, Jason represented his father when Led Zeppelin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bonham soon put together another solo project which culminated in In the Name of My Father - The Zepset, which featured the songs of Led Zeppelin. On 12 September 2007, it was announced that Jason Bonham would step into his father's shoes and play drums for a Led Zeppelin reunion concert. This took place on 10 December 2007 at London's O2 arena as part of an all-star tribute to Ahmet Ertegün.
[edit] Sandy Denny
Sandy Denny (born 6 January 1947 – died 21 April 1978) was an English singer and songwriter. She is best known for her involvement with the British folk rock movement, including two spells as a member of Fairport Convention, as well as her duet with Robert Plant on Led Zeppelin's 4th album in 1971 - the song "The Battle of Evermore". She was voted "Female singer of the year" by Melody Maker in 1970 and 1971. Tragically she died in 1978. Sandy Denny's renown grew after her death and her songs have been covered by many other artists. She is considered a founder of the British folk rock movement and perhaps its most important female singer and personality. It has been suggested that her effortless and smooth vocal delivery still sets the standard for many of today's female folk-based singers.
[edit] Terry Reid
Terry Reid (born 13 November 1949) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Huntingdon, England.
Then Yardbirds guitarist Jimmy Page became interested in Reid's work, and when The Yardbirds disbanded, Page wanted Reid to fill the vocalist spot for his proposed new group, which was to become Led Zeppelin. Reid suggested to Page that he consider a young Birmingham singer, Robert Plant, instead, having previously seen Plant's Band of Joy as a support act at one of his concerts.
[edit] Philosophy
[edit] Thelema
[edit] Places
[edit] Madison Square Gardens
[edit] LA Forum
[edit] Headley Grange
Headley Grange is a former poorhouse in Headley, East Hampshire, England, UK, which is best known as a recording venue for bands such as Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, and Genesis. Robert Plant is said to have written most of the lyric to Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" in a single day at Headley Grange.
[edit] Stargroves
Stargroves in East End, Newbury, was the 1970s home of Mick Jagger. In 1972, Led Zeppelin recorded the parts of the albums Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti there.
[edit] Radio & Television
[edit] Bob Harris
[edit] Alan Freeman
[edit] Reunions
1985, Live Aid, JFK Stadium.
1986, Peter Gabriel's Bath studios.
1988, Atlantic Records 40th Birthday Show, Madison Square Gardens.
1990, Jason Bonham's wedding reception, Kidderminster.
2007, Tribute to Ahmet Ertegün, O2 Arena, London.
[edit] Scientific
[edit] J.R.R. Tolkien and Led Zeppelin
Lord of the Rings references
[edit] Notes
[edit] References
- Susan Fast (2001) In the Houses of the Holy: Led Zeppelin and the Power of Rock Music, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19514-723-5.
- Dave Lewis (2003), Led Zeppelin: Celebration II: The 'Tight But Loose' Files, London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 1-84449-056-4.
- Dave Lewis and Simon Pallett (1997) Led Zeppelin: The Concert File, London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-5307-4.
- Dave Lewis (2004) The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, London: Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- Luis Rey (1997) Led Zeppelin Live: An Illustrated Exploration of Underground Tapes, Ontario: The Hot Wacks Press. ISBN 4ISBN 0-9698080-7-0.
- Chris Welch (2006) Led Zeppelin: Dazed and Confused: The Stories Behind Every Song, Thunder's Mouth Press, ISBN 1-56025-818-7.
- Chris Welch (2002), Peter Grant: The Man Who Led Zeppelin, London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-9195-2.
