Led Zeppelin

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. In the decades that followed, the surviving members sporadically collaborated and participated in one-off Led Zeppelin reunions. Led Zeppelin are widely considered one of the most successful, innovative, and influential rock groups in history. History[edit] Formation[edit] The band's logotype, used since 1973 Early years: 1968–70[edit] "The Biggest Band in the World": 1971–75[edit] Post-breakup[edit]

Led Zeppelin - PyZep Radiohead Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments), Colin Greenwood (bass), Phil Selway (drums, percussion) and Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals). Radiohead have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide,[2] with the band's work being placed highly in both listener polls and critics' lists; they have the distinction of doing so in both the 1990s and 2000s.[3][4] In 2005, Radiohead were ranked number 73 in Rolling Stone's list of "The Greatest Artists of All Time", while Jonny Greenwood (48th[5]) and Ed O'Brien were both included in Rolling Stone's list of greatest guitarists, and Thom Yorke (66th[6]) in their list of greatest singers.[7] In 2009, Rolling Stone readers voted the group the second best artist of the 2000s.[8] History Formation and first years (1985–91) Abingdon School, where the band formed

Stairway to Heaven "Stairway to Heaven" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for the band's untitled fourth studio album (often referred to as Led Zeppelin IV). It is often referred to as one of the greatest rock songs of all time.[2][3][4] Writing and recording[edit] The recording of "Stairway to Heaven" commenced in December 1970 at Island Records' new Basing Street Studios in London.[8] The song was completed by the addition of lyrics by Plant during the sessions for Led Zeppelin IV at Headley Grange, Hampshire, in 1971.[9] Page then returned to Island Studios to record his guitar solo.[6] The song originated in 1970 when Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were spending time at Bron-Yr-Aur, a remote cottage in Wales, following Led Zeppelin's fifth American concert tour. I had these pieces, these guitar pieces, that I wanted to put together. In an interview he gave in 1977, Page elaborated: Composition[edit]

John Bonham “And that's for breakfast!”~ John Bonham on consuming six ham rolls and about 64.3 litres of vodka “He killed my dog!”~ Elton John on John Bonham Bonham's mighty otherworldly life force still shines down from the Stairway To Heaven. John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980) was an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer of Led Zeppelin. edit Formation of Led Zeppelin The cover of the band's first album, and all their subsequent albums (on later albums, they simply crossed out the old title and wrote the new one underneath). edit Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin quickly finished recording their first album, creatively called "Led Zeppelin". Bonham's drumming was so loud, the only way the rest of the band could keep him from drowning them out was having the band play in one room of the studio, and Bonham play drums in another building, usually on the other side of whatever city they were in. edit The Party Years edit Death edit Lost solo album

Pink Floyd Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. Distinguished by their use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, extended compositions and elaborate live shows, they are one of the most commercially successful and musically influential groups in the history of popular music. Wright left Pink Floyd in 1979, followed by Waters in 1985, declaring it a "spent force". Gilmour and Mason continued as Pink Floyd; Wright rejoined them as a session musician and, later, a band member. The three produced two more albums, A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and The Division Bell (1994), and toured until 1994. Pink Floyd were inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. 1963–67: early years Formation Noble and Metcalfe left the Tea Set in late 1963, and Klose introduced the band to singer Chris Dennis, a technician with the Royal Air Force (RAF). Animals

Kashmir (song) "Kashmir" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin from their sixth album Physical Graffiti, released in 1975. It was written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (with contributions from John Bonham) over a period of three years with lyrics dating to 1973. The song became a concert staple, being performed by the band at almost every concert since its release. The song runs for 8:28, a length that radio stations usually consider too long to play.[1] However, upon its release, radio stations had no problem playing "Kashmir", especially after seeing "Stairway to Heaven", which was almost as long, do so well. The song includes many distinctive musical patterns of classical Moroccan, Indian and Middle Eastern music. Orchestral brass and strings with electric guitar and mellotron strings appear in the song. Plant also commented on the challenges he faced in writing lyrics for such a complex piece of music: It was an amazing piece of music to write to, and an incredible challenge for me ...

Jimmy Page “Fucking hell. My goodness gracious, what a funny chap!”~ Jimmy Page in The Yardbirds after Jeff Beck made Keith Relf smash a harmonica “The Zeppelin's gonna fly man. It's never gonna go down.”~ Jimmy Page on drugs “I'm not quite sure, I'm still yet to work that one out”~ Jimmy Page on Robert Plant's gender Jimmy Page (Pronounced ) is the guitarist of post-progressive industrial dreamfunk band Led Zeppelin, and also the vocalist and solo guitarist of Page Against The Machine. Jimmy has often been cited by music snobs as being the "greatest plagiarist of 'da blooz'". edit Early History After Stalin's death, Russian Scientists pursued many efforts to resurrect their infamous leader, finally they decided to clone a new leader from fragments of his DNA. When the Reds decided that they no longer needed a semi-copy of Stalin to become the world's leading superpower, they sent the newborn Page to Scotland to be raised by Ashenaski Jews. edit His Musical Career edit Personal life edit See also

The Rolling Stones The band continued to release commercially successful records through the 1970s and selling many albums with Some Girls (1978) and Tattoo You (1981) being their two most sold albums worldwide. In the 1980s, a feud between Jagger and Richards about the band's musical direction almost caused the band to split but they managed to patch their relationship and had a big comeback with Steel Wheels (1989) which was followed by a big stadium and arena tour. Since the 1990s, new recorded material from the group has been both increasingly less well-received and less frequent. Despite this, the Rolling Stones have continued to be a huge attraction on the live circuit with big stadium tours continuing through the 1990s and 2000s. By 2007, the band had made what were then four of the top five highest-grossing concert tours of all time (Voodoo Lounge Tour (1994–95), Bridges to Babylon Tour (1997–99), Licks Tour (2002–03) and A Bigger Bang Tour (2005–07). History[edit] Early history[edit] Timeline[edit]

Robert Plant “I still haven't found the God damn bridge.”~ Robert Plant on that confounded bridge “Baaaaabe, baaaaaaabe, baaaaaabe...”~ Robert Plant on his favourite food “The love scene in our movie was quite passionate, actually; it's just too bad we can't remember anything.” “Baaaaabe, baaaaaaabe, baaaaaabe...”~ Robert Plant on winning a Grammy “I wish I could wear pants like that.” “Baaaaabe, baaaaaaabe, baaaaaabe...”~ Robert Plant on almost anything “I don't have to wait in line,I'm Robert Fuckin Plant!” Robert Plant performing on stage in 1977 Intricate formula used by Hitler to create Robert. Robert Plant was born in Middle Earth, in the Shire, to Mr Frodo Baggins and some blond haired tree-ent. edit Early Years As baby, he was born in Wolverhampton, just outside its capital city Krypton in the Middle Earth region. He said nothing of importance for the first 18 months of his life and had a morbid fear of next-door's cat. Robert formed his first band Slade on his 9th birthday. edit Zed Leppelin

The Clash The Clash's politicised lyrics, musical experimentation, promotion of DIY ethics and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, alternative rock in particular.[2] They became widely referred to as "The Only Band That Matters", originally a promotional slogan introduced by the group's record label, CBS. In January 2003, the band—including original drummer Terry Chimes—were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the Clash number 28 on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.[3] History[edit] Origins: 1974–76[edit] The act was still searching for a lead singer. "so I went out in the crowd which was fairly sparse. On 30 May, Rhodes and Levene met surreptitiously with Strummer after a 101'ers gig. Early gigs and the growing scene: 1976[edit] With Rhodes insisting that the band not perform live again until they were much tighter, the Clash rehearsed intensely over the following month. Punk outbreak and UK fame: 1977–79[edit]