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Led Zeppelin

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Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. The group's heavy, guitar-driven sound, rooted in blues rock on their early albums, has drawn them recognition as one of the progenitors of heavy metal, though their unique style drew from a wide variety of influences, including folk music. After changing their name from the New Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin signed a deal with Atlantic Records at the beginning of their career that afforded them considerable artistic freedom. The band disliked releasing their songs as singles, as they viewed their albums as indivisible and complete listening experiences. Although the group was initially unpopular with critics, they achieved significant commercial success with albums such as Led Zeppelin (1969), Led Zeppelin II (1969), Led Zeppelin III (1970), their untitled fourth album (1971), Houses of the Holy...

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Discography

  • Remasters, 1990
  • Montreaux 1970, 1994
  • Stairway to Heaven, Volume 2, 1993
  • Celebration Day, 2012
  • Physical Graffiti, 1994
  • 1975-03-04: Over the Hills and Far Away, Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, TX, USA, 1989
  • Mothership, 2007
  • Coda, 1982
  • Definitive Collection, 2008
  • Led Zeppelin III, 1994
  • The Song Remains the Same, 2007
  • Bringing Down the Playhouse, 1998
  • Presence, 2012
  • Multitrack Mixdown: Southampton, 2007
  • 1977-04-27: Destroyer: The Complete Show: Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, OH, USA, 1990
  • [Led Zeppelin IV], 1994
  • Houses of the Holy, 2008
  • For Your Love, 2006
  • 1972-02-29: Australian Tour 1972, Part 2: Festival Hall, Brisbane, Australia, 1992
  • In Through the Out Door, 1990
  • The Complete BBC Radio Sessions, 2006
  • 1969-01-10: Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2005
  • Led Zeppelin II, 2012
  • Led Zeppelin, 1976
  • 1971-03-25: Communication Breakdown: London, UK, 1989
  • The Only Way to Fly, 2002
  • 1971-09-24: Light and Shade: Budokan, Tokyo, Japan, 2000
  • 1975-03-11: California 1975: Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA, USA, 1992
  • 1975-02-16: Got the St. Louis Blues: Missouri Arena, St. Louis, MO, USA, 2004
  • BBC Sessions, 1997
  • Early Days: The Best of Led Zeppelin, Volume One, 2000
  • 1973-05-18: Thunder Rock: Memorial Hall, Dallas, TX, USA, 1990
  • 1969-07-21: Schaefer Music Festival, Wollman Rink Theater, Central Park, New York City, NY, USA, 1993
  • Boxed Set 2, 1993
  • 1980-06-21: Rotterdam 1980: Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1989
  • 1971-03-25: BBC Zep: BBC Paris Studios, London, UK, 1993
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1995
  • Remasters (disc 3), 1992
  • Uncensored, Volume 5, 1992
  • Boxed Set, 1990
  • Led Zeppelin [Live], 1993
  • 1969-04-27: Live at Fillmore West, 1989
  • 1973-01-22: Any Port in a Storm: Southampton University, Southampton, UK, 2007
  • Gonzaga '68, 1994
  • Farmhouse Blues, 1992
  • 1975-05-24: Bron-Y-Aur Stomp: Earl's Court Arena, London, UK, 1993
  • Latter Days: The Best of Led Zeppelin, Volume Two, 2003
  • Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1970, 2003
  • Celebration Day (Live at O2 Arena, London), 2012
  • Shakin' All Over, 1993
  • San Diego Mystery Train, 2005
  • Cabala, 1995
  • Brutal Artistry 2, 1997
  • Whole Lotta Rock!, 1992
  • The Effect Is Shattering, 2004
  • 1975-02-28: Led Astray: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 1995
  • Studio Demo's 1970-1972, 2005
  • Uncensored, Volume 3, 1992
  • 1975-02-16: St. Louis Blues: Missouri Arena, St. Louis, MO, USA, 2004
  • 1970-09-06: Bastard Son of Blueberry Hill: International Center, Honolulu, HI, USA, 2009
  • 1969-10-10: Paris Par Excellence: Olympia, Paris, France, 2008
  • 1st April (A Paris Affair), 1990
  • Best of Led Zeppelin, 1990
  • Precious Rarities, 2002
  • 1975-03-04: Trampled Underfoot: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, TX, USA, 1990
  • The American Return, 2009
  • 1973-05-05: Pigeon Blood: Tampa Stadium, Tampa, FL, USA, 1999
  • L'Olympia, 2008
  • Arizona's Smiling, 2008
  • 1968-12-30: Lifetime Guarantee: Kennedy Pavillon, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, USA, 2002
  • 1969-04-27: Collage: Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA, USA, 1999
  • Led Zeppelin Plays Pure Blues, 2002
  • Destroyer, 1992
  • 1969-08-31: Electric Magic Over Dallas: Texas International Pop Festival, Lewisville, TX, USA, 2002
  • How the West Was Won, 2003
  • Uncensored, Volume 4, 1992
  • 1971-04-01: Live Performances, 1991
  • Uncensored, Volume 1, 1992
  • Shenandoah, 1992
  • Classic Ballads, 1996
  • Maximum Led Zeppelin, 2004
  • 1977-07-17: Year of the Dragon: Kingdome, Seattle, WA, USA, 2001
  • The Complete Studio Recordings, 1993
  • Physical Rarities, 2003
  • Live on Blueberry Hill, 1998
  • Uncensored, Volume 2, 1992
  • 1975-02-12: Led Zeppelin's Flying Circus: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA, 2002
  • Roots: The Early Years, 1991
  • 1969-01-05: Conquering California: Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2002
  • DVD The Music, 2003
  • Greatest Hits, 2008
  • 1980-06-17: Dortmund: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany, 1996
  • White Summer, 1989
  • You Shook Me, 2002
  • Early Days & Latter Days: The Best of Led Zeppelin, Volumes One and Two, 2002

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