Wednesday, June 12, 2002 7:16:19 AM
Rock 'n' Roll Artists A-Z...Led Zeppelin
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/
http://www.led-zeppelin.org/
http://www.sgi.net/zeppelin/
http://www.warren.org.uk/music/plant.html
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2406/
http://www.alexreisner.com/ledzeppelin/
http://www.bobzworld.com/
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lakes/1897/index.html
http://home.att.net/~jwderby/music/zeppelin/
http://www.linwood.demon.co.uk/
http://www.dnaco.net/~buckeye/ifmtl.html
http://members.aol.com/lzhistory/
http://members.aol.com/stryker120/review.html
http://www.dnaco.net/~buckeye/prox/
http://www.rivendellgallery.com/
http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=141
A lot of links...
http://dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Music/Artists/By_Genre/Rock_and_Pop/Led_Zeppelin/
Originally called The New Yardbirds.
John Bonham
- The Power Behind the Magic -
Describing the style of John Bonham's drumming instantly conjurs up visions of the thunderous power he created. His contributions to rock music were revolutionary, and his talent unmatched and irreplaceable. You can only imagine Jimmy Page's reaction to first seeing him in 1968, ending his search for a new drummer to form a new band, the New Yardbirds (later renamed Led Zeppelin.)
A childhood friend of Robert Plant, they played together in the 'Band of Joy', resulting in local gigs and a few studio demos. At first, Bonham was reluctant to join the well-known guitarist because of a steady gig with Tim Rose. But... the rest of history...
As John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant have all stated many times, Led Zeppelin wouldn't have been half as good without him. Along with JPJ, they provided the solid foundation and backbone of the band, which made it all possible. Live performances truly showcased his abilities during the numerous improvised jams throughout every concert and of course his famous "Moby Dick" drum solo; reaching a half-hour in length at times! Immitators are usually left frustrated, since Bonham made it look so easy - not only in his playing but also in the incredible drum sound he acheived. His legendary right foot (on his bass pedal) and lightning-fast triplets were his instant trademark. He later refined his style from the hard skin-bashing approach to a more delicate wrist controlled one - which produced an even more powerful & louder sound with less effort.
His tragic passing on September 25th, 1980 immortalized his legacy forever. His only son, Jason proudly continues the tradition. Daughter Zoe also has a strong interest in music and is experimenting with her own original material. John's sister Deborah is a highly acclaimed & talented singer.
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/johnbonham/
Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page 's incredible career spans four decades, appearing on an innumerable list of recordings. Best known for his trademark Les Pauls, double-neck guitar and riff-master deluxe, his contributions to rock history are nearly unmatched. He first picked up a guitar as a child, curiously plucking away on a Spanish acoustic given to the family. Soon after, Page became entranced with rock and roll, inspired by Elvis Presley's "Baby, Let's Play House". The rest is history...
In the early sixties, he performed and recorded with several bands including Carter Lewis & the Southerners and Neil Christian & the Crusaders. His first taste of success came with an early session (in 1963) that reached #1, "Diamonds" by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, featuring Page on guitar.
In a rare hand-written letter in 1963, sent just after this single peaked, Page expressed his excitement: "I was lucky enough to play backing guitar (on "Diamonds"), the ex-Shadows Jet Harris & Tony Meehan. You can understand how knocked out I was when it made #1 position", writes Page. Incredibly, a 19-year-old Jimmy Page writes to his American friend, Ron Kellerman, asking "Do you think there would be interest in America for a guitarist like me?" This is by far one of the biggest understatements in music history!
Soon after, Page became one of the hottest session guitarists in the U.K., turning down an offer to join the Yardbirds after Clapton left. Of course, he later joined the Yardbirds in 1966 in a brief guitar super-group with Jeff Beck and taking over the lead guitar spot until the group's demise in 1968. The formation of Led Zeppelin in the summer of 1968 would bring unparalleled success. Through Zep, Page could unleash his playing and songwriting in a variety of styles: blues, folk, Indian etc., but the magic of Led Zeppelin created an unimaginable chemistry of its own.
It would take volumes to properly delve into Page's extraordinary career. Suffice to say, he's inspired countless others around the world and has helped create some of the greatest music of all time.
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/jimmypage.html
Robert Plant
Robert Plant's interest in music began at an early age, entering the club scene at age fifteen. American blues artists such as Robert Johnson, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters and many more fascinated Plant as he studied their music incessantly. Rock & Roll pioneers such as Elvis and Gene Vincent were also great influences.
He played with various groups in the 1960s such as The Crawling King Snakes, Listen, Hobbstweedle, The Band of Joy (with John Bonham), which concentrated mainly on the blues. In 1967, he released several solo singles on CBS, but it was a far cry from his true capabilities.
Rare demos from the Band of Joy era reveal a glimpse of what the future held. After a session with Alexis Korner in 1968, Plant would soon be asked to join Led Zeppelin, and recommended Bonham as well.
His style varies through the years as does his influences. Through Led Zeppelin, Plant was able to explore a variety of styles including heavy rock, folk, blues, Indian and Celtic. The quintesential rock vocalist and frontman, often immitated but never duplicated.
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/robertplant.html
John Paul Jones
The most underrated musician on the planet, John Paul Jones' credentials are staggering. His enormous contribution to music history traces back to his sessions days, working as a bass/keyboard player, arranger and musical director. The list of artists he was involved with features a wide range of British talent such as: Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Donovan, Jeff Beck, Herman's Hermits and many more. Occasionally, he would see his future band-mate, Jimmy Page, as they teamed up on several sessions including Jeff Beck ("Truth") and The Yardbirds ("Little Games"). He was the first to be recruited by Page who was looking to form a new band, as Jones was growing tired of the session scene.
The magical chemistry of Led Zeppelin was created between ALL four members; (Jones' contributions seem go unacknowledged lately.) Although he was given the cold shoulder for the current Page/Plant "reunion", Jones appears happier (and better off) playing with the likes of Diamanda Galas and other such diverse artists. One of the elements that made Led Zeppelin so great was their constant musical development and progress that was evident with each album. Perhaps Jones is the only remaining member that has continued to progress and experiment with new styles and directions, without concern for commercial or critical success.
His first tour since the demise of Led Zeppelin (in 1980) occurred with Diamanda Galas in late 1994. Fans lucky enough to have seen this fantastic tour witnessed a rare opportunity to experience Jones' performance in a small venue. He has also worked with Heart on the "The Road Home" album (1995) and performed with them in August 1994 in the "Back Stage" club in Seattle.
In September 1999, the first-ever solo album by Jones was released with rave reviews. Zooma, an instrumental exercise once again expanded the limits of today's music which he first described to me as "Roaring and Powerful", in its early stages. A wide range of sounds, styles and textures comprise this brilliant project, which he carried through on a solo tour soon after. His critically acclaimed live performances gave the world a chance to experience his extraordinary talent and a left the audience with a greater understanding of his enormous contributions to music: past, present and future.
Led Zeppelin (1968 - 1980)
Jimmy Page - guitar - b. James Patrick Page, January 9, 1944, Heston, England - formerly with The Yardbirds.
John Paul Jones - bass - b. John Baldwin, January 3, 1946, Sidcup, England.
Robert Plant - vocals - b. Robert Anthony Plant, August 20, 1948, Bromwich, England - formerly with Band of Joy.
John "Bonzo" Bonham - drums - b. John Henry Bonham, May 31, 1948, Redditch, England; d. September 25, 1980, Windsor, England - formerly with Band of Joy.
Albums:
"Led Zeppelin" (1969)
"Led Zeppelin II" (1969) - Single: "Whole Lotta Love"
"Led Zeppelin III" (1970) - Single: "Immigrant Song"
"Led Zeppelin IV" (aka, "Zoso") (1971) - Singles: "Black Dog", "Stairway to Heaven"
"Houses of the Holy" (1973) - "D'yer Ma'ker"
"Physical Graffiti" (2-CDs) (1975)
"Presence" (1976)
"The Song Remains the Same" (live) (1976)
"In Through the Out Door" (1979)
"Coda" (1982)
"BBC Sessions" (live) (2-CDs) (1997)
Group disbanded after the death of John "Bonzo" Bonham in 1980. Jimmy Page later joins The Firm and has solo career. Robert Plant joins The Honeydrippers and has solo career.
Compilations:
"Led Zeppelin" (4-CD box set) (1990)
"Remasters" (4-CDs) (1992)
"Led Zeppelin - Boxed Set 2" (2-CDs) (1993)
"Led Zeppelin - The Complete Studio Recordings" (10-CDs) (1993)
Discography
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/disc.html
Video Vault
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/vv1.html
Photo Gallery
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/photogallery.html
Audio-Video Library
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/multimedia.html
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=141
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http://www.led-zeppelin.com/
http://www.led-zeppelin.org/
http://www.sgi.net/zeppelin/
http://www.warren.org.uk/music/plant.html
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2406/
http://www.alexreisner.com/ledzeppelin/
http://www.bobzworld.com/
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lakes/1897/index.html
http://home.att.net/~jwderby/music/zeppelin/
http://www.linwood.demon.co.uk/
http://www.dnaco.net/~buckeye/ifmtl.html
http://members.aol.com/lzhistory/
http://members.aol.com/stryker120/review.html
http://www.dnaco.net/~buckeye/prox/
http://www.rivendellgallery.com/
http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=141
A lot of links...
http://dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Music/Artists/By_Genre/Rock_and_Pop/Led_Zeppelin/
Originally called The New Yardbirds.
John Bonham
- The Power Behind the Magic -
Describing the style of John Bonham's drumming instantly conjurs up visions of the thunderous power he created. His contributions to rock music were revolutionary, and his talent unmatched and irreplaceable. You can only imagine Jimmy Page's reaction to first seeing him in 1968, ending his search for a new drummer to form a new band, the New Yardbirds (later renamed Led Zeppelin.)
A childhood friend of Robert Plant, they played together in the 'Band of Joy', resulting in local gigs and a few studio demos. At first, Bonham was reluctant to join the well-known guitarist because of a steady gig with Tim Rose. But... the rest of history...
As John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant have all stated many times, Led Zeppelin wouldn't have been half as good without him. Along with JPJ, they provided the solid foundation and backbone of the band, which made it all possible. Live performances truly showcased his abilities during the numerous improvised jams throughout every concert and of course his famous "Moby Dick" drum solo; reaching a half-hour in length at times! Immitators are usually left frustrated, since Bonham made it look so easy - not only in his playing but also in the incredible drum sound he acheived. His legendary right foot (on his bass pedal) and lightning-fast triplets were his instant trademark. He later refined his style from the hard skin-bashing approach to a more delicate wrist controlled one - which produced an even more powerful & louder sound with less effort.
His tragic passing on September 25th, 1980 immortalized his legacy forever. His only son, Jason proudly continues the tradition. Daughter Zoe also has a strong interest in music and is experimenting with her own original material. John's sister Deborah is a highly acclaimed & talented singer.
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/johnbonham/
Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page 's incredible career spans four decades, appearing on an innumerable list of recordings. Best known for his trademark Les Pauls, double-neck guitar and riff-master deluxe, his contributions to rock history are nearly unmatched. He first picked up a guitar as a child, curiously plucking away on a Spanish acoustic given to the family. Soon after, Page became entranced with rock and roll, inspired by Elvis Presley's "Baby, Let's Play House". The rest is history...
In the early sixties, he performed and recorded with several bands including Carter Lewis & the Southerners and Neil Christian & the Crusaders. His first taste of success came with an early session (in 1963) that reached #1, "Diamonds" by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, featuring Page on guitar.
In a rare hand-written letter in 1963, sent just after this single peaked, Page expressed his excitement: "I was lucky enough to play backing guitar (on "Diamonds"), the ex-Shadows Jet Harris & Tony Meehan. You can understand how knocked out I was when it made #1 position", writes Page. Incredibly, a 19-year-old Jimmy Page writes to his American friend, Ron Kellerman, asking "Do you think there would be interest in America for a guitarist like me?" This is by far one of the biggest understatements in music history!
Soon after, Page became one of the hottest session guitarists in the U.K., turning down an offer to join the Yardbirds after Clapton left. Of course, he later joined the Yardbirds in 1966 in a brief guitar super-group with Jeff Beck and taking over the lead guitar spot until the group's demise in 1968. The formation of Led Zeppelin in the summer of 1968 would bring unparalleled success. Through Zep, Page could unleash his playing and songwriting in a variety of styles: blues, folk, Indian etc., but the magic of Led Zeppelin created an unimaginable chemistry of its own.
It would take volumes to properly delve into Page's extraordinary career. Suffice to say, he's inspired countless others around the world and has helped create some of the greatest music of all time.
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/jimmypage.html
Robert Plant
Robert Plant's interest in music began at an early age, entering the club scene at age fifteen. American blues artists such as Robert Johnson, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters and many more fascinated Plant as he studied their music incessantly. Rock & Roll pioneers such as Elvis and Gene Vincent were also great influences.
He played with various groups in the 1960s such as The Crawling King Snakes, Listen, Hobbstweedle, The Band of Joy (with John Bonham), which concentrated mainly on the blues. In 1967, he released several solo singles on CBS, but it was a far cry from his true capabilities.
Rare demos from the Band of Joy era reveal a glimpse of what the future held. After a session with Alexis Korner in 1968, Plant would soon be asked to join Led Zeppelin, and recommended Bonham as well.
His style varies through the years as does his influences. Through Led Zeppelin, Plant was able to explore a variety of styles including heavy rock, folk, blues, Indian and Celtic. The quintesential rock vocalist and frontman, often immitated but never duplicated.
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/robertplant.html
John Paul Jones
The most underrated musician on the planet, John Paul Jones' credentials are staggering. His enormous contribution to music history traces back to his sessions days, working as a bass/keyboard player, arranger and musical director. The list of artists he was involved with features a wide range of British talent such as: Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Donovan, Jeff Beck, Herman's Hermits and many more. Occasionally, he would see his future band-mate, Jimmy Page, as they teamed up on several sessions including Jeff Beck ("Truth") and The Yardbirds ("Little Games"). He was the first to be recruited by Page who was looking to form a new band, as Jones was growing tired of the session scene.
The magical chemistry of Led Zeppelin was created between ALL four members; (Jones' contributions seem go unacknowledged lately.) Although he was given the cold shoulder for the current Page/Plant "reunion", Jones appears happier (and better off) playing with the likes of Diamanda Galas and other such diverse artists. One of the elements that made Led Zeppelin so great was their constant musical development and progress that was evident with each album. Perhaps Jones is the only remaining member that has continued to progress and experiment with new styles and directions, without concern for commercial or critical success.
His first tour since the demise of Led Zeppelin (in 1980) occurred with Diamanda Galas in late 1994. Fans lucky enough to have seen this fantastic tour witnessed a rare opportunity to experience Jones' performance in a small venue. He has also worked with Heart on the "The Road Home" album (1995) and performed with them in August 1994 in the "Back Stage" club in Seattle.
In September 1999, the first-ever solo album by Jones was released with rave reviews. Zooma, an instrumental exercise once again expanded the limits of today's music which he first described to me as "Roaring and Powerful", in its early stages. A wide range of sounds, styles and textures comprise this brilliant project, which he carried through on a solo tour soon after. His critically acclaimed live performances gave the world a chance to experience his extraordinary talent and a left the audience with a greater understanding of his enormous contributions to music: past, present and future.
Led Zeppelin (1968 - 1980)
Jimmy Page - guitar - b. James Patrick Page, January 9, 1944, Heston, England - formerly with The Yardbirds.
John Paul Jones - bass - b. John Baldwin, January 3, 1946, Sidcup, England.
Robert Plant - vocals - b. Robert Anthony Plant, August 20, 1948, Bromwich, England - formerly with Band of Joy.
John "Bonzo" Bonham - drums - b. John Henry Bonham, May 31, 1948, Redditch, England; d. September 25, 1980, Windsor, England - formerly with Band of Joy.
Albums:
"Led Zeppelin" (1969)
"Led Zeppelin II" (1969) - Single: "Whole Lotta Love"
"Led Zeppelin III" (1970) - Single: "Immigrant Song"
"Led Zeppelin IV" (aka, "Zoso") (1971) - Singles: "Black Dog", "Stairway to Heaven"
"Houses of the Holy" (1973) - "D'yer Ma'ker"
"Physical Graffiti" (2-CDs) (1975)
"Presence" (1976)
"The Song Remains the Same" (live) (1976)
"In Through the Out Door" (1979)
"Coda" (1982)
"BBC Sessions" (live) (2-CDs) (1997)
Group disbanded after the death of John "Bonzo" Bonham in 1980. Jimmy Page later joins The Firm and has solo career. Robert Plant joins The Honeydrippers and has solo career.
Compilations:
"Led Zeppelin" (4-CD box set) (1990)
"Remasters" (4-CDs) (1992)
"Led Zeppelin - Boxed Set 2" (2-CDs) (1993)
"Led Zeppelin - The Complete Studio Recordings" (10-CDs) (1993)
Discography
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/disc.html
Video Vault
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/vv1.html
Photo Gallery
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/photogallery.html
Audio-Video Library
http://www.led-zeppelin.com/multimedia.html
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=141
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