Led Zeppelin
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If you've ever wondered; A) Who is the greatest
rock and roll band of all time? or B) What music was playing in your
dad's Camaro the night you were conceived? The answer is Led Fucking
Zeppelin.
Just The Facts
- A British hard rock band founded in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page, vocalist Robert Plant, bassist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Henry Bonham.
- Are the only band in history to have every one of their albums reach the US Billboard Top 10, with 7 of them reaching the top spot.
- Led Zeppelin have sold over 300 million albums worldwide, or one for every person looking at porn right now.
- Wrote the legendary song "Stairway to Heaven."
- Nicknamed the "Hammer of the Gods" because of their intense sound and often mythological lyrics.
History
Led Zeppelin is a legendary British rock band, founded in 1968, that rocked the fuck out.
The band was originally founded as a reincarnation of another band, the Yardbirds. Lead guitarist Jimmy Page, ended up as the leader after former members Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck left in 1965 and 1966 respectively. After 2 years of arguing with his band mates about "musical direction", two of the members quit. The remaining member, Chris Dreja, was invited to join what would later be known as Led Zeppelin. In a decision reminiscent of David Caruso bolting NYPD Blue for films, Chris declined and became a photographer.
With tour obligations to fill, Jimmy Page set out to assemble the band. Page eventually clicked with the blonde-haired, effeminate, banshee wailing Robert Plant. Plant brought along with him drummer John "I like alcohol" Bonham along with bassist and former US naval hero John Paul Jones. The band billed as "The New Yardbirds" performed on its first tour in Scandinavia. After the tour, they realized that "The New Yardbirds" sounded like a gay prison gang and sought a new moniker.
So Who would help them in their quest for a name? Yes, the Who would help them in their quest for a name. Specifically, John Entwistle and Keith Moon of The Who. Legend has it that Jimmy Page suggested a side project featuring himself, Entwistle, Jeff Beck and Keith Moon. Moon and Entwistle suggested that the project would go over like a "lead zeppelin" (massive fail). Page stole the term, dropped the "a" from "lead" to prevent "stupid Americans" from rhyming it with need. A name was in place, a country thoroughly insulted and the stage was set for history to be made.
Led Zeppelin (L-R): lead guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones, drummer John Bonham, lead singer Robert Plant and lots of platinum albums
The band was originally founded as a reincarnation of another band, the Yardbirds. Lead guitarist Jimmy Page, ended up as the leader after former members Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck left in 1965 and 1966 respectively. After 2 years of arguing with his band mates about "musical direction", two of the members quit. The remaining member, Chris Dreja, was invited to join what would later be known as Led Zeppelin. In a decision reminiscent of David Caruso bolting NYPD Blue for films, Chris declined and became a photographer.
With tour obligations to fill, Jimmy Page set out to assemble the band. Page eventually clicked with the blonde-haired, effeminate, banshee wailing Robert Plant. Plant brought along with him drummer John "I like alcohol" Bonham along with bassist and former US naval hero John Paul Jones. The band billed as "The New Yardbirds" performed on its first tour in Scandinavia. After the tour, they realized that "The New Yardbirds" sounded like a gay prison gang and sought a new moniker.
So Who would help them in their quest for a name? Yes, the Who would help them in their quest for a name. Specifically, John Entwistle and Keith Moon of The Who. Legend has it that Jimmy Page suggested a side project featuring himself, Entwistle, Jeff Beck and Keith Moon. Moon and Entwistle suggested that the project would go over like a "lead zeppelin" (massive fail). Page stole the term, dropped the "a" from "lead" to prevent "stupid Americans" from rhyming it with need. A name was in place, a country thoroughly insulted and the stage was set for history to be made.
Led Zeppelin (L-R): lead guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones, drummer John Bonham, lead singer Robert Plant and lots of platinum albums
Rise To Fame
With their name in place, Zeppelin released their first album in January of 1969. In a fit of wild, artistic creativity the album was titled Led Zeppelin.
Led Zeppelin I: Homage to the Hindenburg or giant floating dong? You decide.
The album was a top 10 hit in both the UK and the US and the song "Dazed and Confused" became a smash hit. This may also be attributed to the fact in 1969 almost everyone who didn't have a crew cut was probably "Dazed and Confused."
Zeppelin quickly became well known and followed up in October of 1969 with the cleverly named Led Zeppelin II. This album was also a huge success and again reached the top of the charts in both the US and UK. The band spent a year working on their next album, presumably spending most of the time thinking of an amazing album title.
Led Zeppelin III was released in October of 1970. It was also very successful, though not as much as the previous two albums due to Page's acoustic guitar work instead of ear shattering rock. Over time critics got over their idiotic rejection of this album and it is now universally acclaimed. Still, the initial negative reaction motivated the band to blow it out with their next offering.
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