American Songwriter

Led Zeppelin’s Lineup Could Have Included an Additional Player, but This Future Rolling Stones Member Denied the Offer

Before joining The Faces and then eventually The Rolling Stones, this guitar player had the opportunity to join Led Zeppelin, ...

‘Every single frame was sweated over’: how Becoming Led Zeppelin became the biggest documentary of the year

Bernard MacMahon’s film about the 70s giants took advantage of audience enthusiasm to make a major impact in cinemas – and it’s just the latest in a string of films about the era of classic rock ...

57 Years Ago, Led Zeppelin Released This Classic Rock No-Skip Album

Pioneering production and genre-blending brilliance made up Led Zeppelin's iconic debut album, released 57 years ago today.
The Cheat Sheet

Jimmy Page Had a Plan on ‘Led Zeppelin I’, and the Plan Succeeded in More Than 1 Way

Jimmy Page might not have intended for Led Zeppelin to become one of the most popular bands ever. The success was a byproduct of the band’s chemistry combining to create music fans loved. Page avoided ...
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How Led Zeppelin’s best (and worst) solo albums redefined their sound

Led Zeppelin‘s crash landing led to a trio of often very surprising solo careers for its main songwriters and arrangers.

“I had such a connection with it”: On his 26th birthday, Jimmy Page played his beloved Les Paul Black Beauty in a legendary Led Zeppelin show

On 9 January 1970, Jimmy Page celebrated his 26th birthday by performing with Led Zeppelin at London’s Royal Albert Hall. It was a landmark show for the band, captured on film and later featured in ...

With Led Zeppelin over, Jimmy Page returned to the Telecaster, and embraced a particular, beloved mod

After a few years slightly adrift, the guitar god found his way back into arenas with the Firm in 1985, and leaned on some new tools along the way ...