That’s right people, we’re bringing Throwback Thursday to Mixtape Musings. In honor of the recent deluxe re-releases of Led Zeppelin I, II, and III, I figured that starting with one of the most legendary rock bands (and one of my favorite bands) of all time would be the best thing to do.
Formed in 1969 and originally called the New Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin consists (consisted? I don’t know if I should use past tense in this post or not…) of Robert Plant on vocals, Jimmy Page on guitar, John Paul Jones on bass (and a ton of other instruments; the guy is a serious multi-instrumentalist), and the late John Bonham on drums. Considered by some to be the forefathers of heavy metal (although I think the popular choice of Black Sabbath is a slightly more appropriate option for the fathers of heavy metal, but that’s not the point), Led Zeppelin (a.k.a. Led Zep, Zeppelin, etc.) combined many distinct sounds to create something wholly unique. Plant’s love of folklore and Tolkien, Page’s extensive guitar background and producing abilities, Jones’s mastery of multiple vital instruments, and Bonham’s otherworldly drumming all worked in unexpected harmony. Though their music was torn apart by critics when it was first released, Led Zep had a loyal following and has since gained the respect of music journalists.
There will probably be a ton of posts written on here about Led Zeppelin, so I’ll go ahead and end this one with a few song suggestions and a playlist!
Must Listen: “Stairway to Heaven (live)” (the version from the video), “Since I’ve Been Loving You (“In Concert” Live Version from BBC Radio)”, “Dazed and Confused”, “Whole Lotta Love”, all of them… (just kidding… except I’m not).
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