Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. The band's heavy, guitar-driven sound, rooted in blues and psychedelia on their early albums, has earned 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 that afforded them considerable artistic freedom. 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), Led Zeppelin IV (1971), Houses of the Holy (1973), and Physical Graffiti (1975). Their fourth album, which features the track "Stairway to Heaven", is among the most popular and influential works in rock music, and it helped to secure the group's popularity.
Page wrote most of Led Zeppelin's music, particularly early in their career, while Plant generally supplied the lyrics. Jones' keyboard-based compositions later became central to the group's catalogue, which featured increasing experimentation. The latter half of their career saw a series of record-breaking tours that earned the group a reputation for excess and debauchery. Although they remained commercially and critically successful, their output and touring schedule were limited during the late 1970s, and the group disbanded following Bonham's death from alcohol-related asphyxia in 1980.
Led Zeppelin are widely considered one of the most successful, innovative, and influential rock groups in history. They are one of the best-selling music artists in the history of audio recording; various sources estimate the group's record sales at 200 to 300 million units worldwide.
Robert Plant & Jimmy Page performing in New York City in 1977, their eleventh & final concert tour of North America by the English rock band
Q Magazine’s picture editor says "Live rock photos don’t get any cooler than Jorgen’s timeless shot of Jimmy Page.
Led Zeppelin live onstage in Copenhagen, Denmark on the first night of their 1973 European Tour
Jimmy Page onstage at Led Zeppelin's legendary Earls Court Arena concerts in 1975
Jimmy Page playing his legendary bowed guitar solo during 'Dazed & Confused' whilst onstage with Led Zeppelin in Belfast in March 1971
Led Zeppelin performing onstage at their legendary Earl's Court Arena concerts in May 1975
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Led Zeppelin photographed during a filmed performance for Supershow, a multi-act music documentary produced in 1969
I had the good fortune to be present the first time Led Zeppelin (The New Yardbirds at the time) performed before an audience in Copenhagen.
Robert Plant wows the 50,000 strong audience whilst Led Zeppelin play the Kezar Stadium, San Francisco in June 1973.
Limited edition of Morgan Howell's original painting of the cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Led Zeppelin II' vinyl album
Led Zeppelin performing at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 1977.
Limited edition giant vintage pin badge for Led Zeppelin by artist Tony Dennis AKA Tape Deck Art
Robert Plant onstage at the Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico during his Fate of Nations Tour in January 1994
Robert Plant onstage the second night of Led Zeppelin's classic five night stint at the Earl's Court Arena in 1975
Led Zeppelin onstage at The Forum, Los Angeles in March 1973. This photograph was used for the cover of the book ' Smithsonian Rock and Roll
Led Zeppelin, backstage with manager Peter Grant at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, England, in August 1979.
Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin performing at Earls Court, London 1975
Led Zeppelin performing as part of the music documentary Supershow shot in March 1969
John Bonham letting rip on the drums whilst onstage with Led Zeppelin at The Forum, Los Angeles in March 1975
June 1973, Led Zeppelin rock the stage at the Kezar Stadium, San Francisco.
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The Arctic Monkeys photographed by Kevin Westenberg at the Palácio da Justiça, Lisbon for Mojo Magazine in September 2022.
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