Heavier, groovier, and more melodic than their debut, Led Zeppelin II replaced The Beatles at the top of the album chart in Feb 1970. For much of the album, John Paul Jones doubles Jimmy Page’s guitar ...
When people refer to John Paul Jones as “the unsung hero” or “secret weapon” of Led Zeppelin, they’re likely referring to the band’s public image. During the band’s 12-year run, Jones wouldn’t stand ...
When Led Zeppelin knocked The Beatles off top the Billboard charts in ’69, the rock scene had its share of strong bass players. That included the Fab Four’s own Paul McCartney as well as The Who’s ...
From raw blues to epic rock grandeur, we rank every Led Zeppelin album—studio mastery, iconic riffs, and hidden gems included. Here's how the legends stack up ...
There are some musical acts that just seem like they've always been there. When we listen to their work by streaming or on vinyl or CD or even cassette tape or eight-track, it's hard to imagine when ...
At the height of Led Zeppelin’s fame in 1975, Robert Plant called himself a “golden god,” a phrase he delivered with his tongue firmly in cheek. In the nearly 50 years since he uttered those words, ...