How Led Zeppelin Changed Music
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Published 2022-01-13
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London, July 1968
The band the Yardbirds called it quits, but still was committed to play some shows in Scandinavia, and lead guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist Chris Dreja decided to play them anyway. But they, um….needed a new lead singer and a new drummer. Page’s number one choice for singer was Terry Reid, but he turned down the offer, instead suggesting Robert Plant, who had been the singer for Band of Joy. Band of Joy had broken up a couple months prior. Plant accepted the position and recommended John Bonham, who had been the drummer for Band of Joy, to join the band as well. Page was like “heck yeah,” but then Dreja dropped out of the band to become a photographer so they now needed a new bassist. Fortunately for Page, his old friend John Richard Baldwin, better known by his stage name of John Paul Jones, wanted in and Page gladly welcomed him. He also could play keys, so that was a bonus.
The four played together for the first time in a basement below a record store on Gerrard Street in London. For the Scandinavian tour, they decided to change the band name to the…wait for it…the New Yardbirds. They played their first show at Gladsaxe Teen Clubs in Gladsaxe, Denmark, on September 7, 1968. The chemistry between the four was pretty amazing early on. So good that just a few weeks later they were already recording their first album at Olympic Studios based on some new songs they had been playing live. Apparently they recorded it in less than 30 hours, and Page paid for the entire session out of his own pocket. However, once Dreja found out, he issued a cease and desist letter, saying Page wasn’t allowed to use the New Yardbirds moniker for the album, only for the tour. That’s ok, because Page had a backup name in mind for the band. Lead Balloon. Eh? Eh? Ok, after further discussion with the band and their new manager, Peter Grant, that name became arguably one of the best band names ever: Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin played their first gig with the new name at the University of Surrey in Battersea on October 25.
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All Comments (21)
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What's your favorite Led Zeppelin album? Which band should I cover next for this series?
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"Mom, can we listen to Led Zeppelin?" "No, we have Led Zeppelin at home." Led Zeppelin at home: L e a d B a l l o o n
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Perhaps the most interesting thing about Zep is how well the band got along, even after fame, fortune and sex and drugs seeped into things. Sure, they had their moments but it never reached the John-Paul-George stage. Bonham's death broke the band up, not animosity towards each other.
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Jimmy Page was an extremely organic player, he rarely ever played the same song the same way, especially the solo parts. This is the magic of Page, he had the ability to go off script yet not lose control of the song he's playing. Such a gifted player who is easily one of the top rock guitarists, writers & producer of all time.
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The sheer volume of great music released in about 5 years is insane. Tons of talent.
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Hearing they got John Bonham’s son Jason to play their drums after his father’s death brought a tear to my eye 🥲
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'Since I've been loving you' is one of the greatest blues tracks of all times. Bonham's unusual drums and Plant's vocals were out of the world
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My mind is blown that they were paid $143,000 for their first gig. Peter Grant and Dusty Springfield are absolute champions.
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I'm so glad you mentioned Peter Grant. His influence on their success can't be overstated. He was a pitbull fighting for his bands. Like you mentioned, he was the first to get the musicians the pay they deserve. Peter Grant deserves his own video. His own movie!
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Led Zeppelin live, particularly in 1971 are the greatest sounding band my ears have ever heard.
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"Hey, Hey What Can I Do" is a highly underrated Zeppelin song.
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I was born in the 50’s. I was one of those fans. For me, this isn’t history, but “current events”. I loved growing up in the age of “classic rock” It’s super hard to view music with the same intensity, now. Peace
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My husband just reminded me few mins ago that 45 yrs ago to this day, he (boyfriend at the time) picked me up in his dad’s mustang and took me to see Led Zeppelin at the Pontiac Silverdome. I think that concert is still listed as the largest indoor concert according to Guinness world records
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Being born in the early 60s and growing up with Zeppelin, Purple, Sabbath, Heep, Tull and so many others and remembering them in their primes, has always been one of the things I've been grateful for.
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R.I.P Bonzo, you’ve inspired so many drummers and other musicians. You will forever be remembered as one of the greatest drummers to ever play.
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My favourite Led Zeppelin song has to be In The Light. Gives me goosebumps every time
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IV has got to be one of the most masterfully produced and best sounding nonstop rock and roll albums of all time! But Led Zep's musical maturity came later, Kashmir and In The Evening still my favorite songs. Lately, really enjoying Robert Plant's work with Allison Krauss, testimony that he truly is g.o.a.t. for vocals.
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Led Zeppelin the best band of all times
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thanks a lot man, i've recently finished the zeppelin discography; it has been an incredible journey. bow down to the zep❤
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My favourite song is "The Rover" from Physical Graffiti - absolutely love how the whole song builds up and up until you are totally absorbed in it ...and the the guitar solo = fantastic. Another favourite is "Achilles Last Stand" from Presence. I could go on ...and on...
