Led Zeppelin record that band wanted destroyed found on Antiques Roadshow Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant ordered the batch to be recalled and destroyed The Independent UK · Oct 4
“Bill brought it in and it was a one-minute-long country and western song. It took us forever to figure out the arrangement and who was going to play what”: How REM turned a simple idea into a classic song of life-affirming power Featuring a $20 drum machine and strings orchestrated by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones MusicRadar · Aug 28
How Led Zeppelin created the impossible-to-copy rhythmic swing of Black Dog. "I wrote it on a bit of paper on the train" Often presumed to be inspired by Jimmy Page's fascination with the occult, Black Dog's origins were much more earthbound Louder · Aug 20
“He’s pretty fearless in the studio. You just gotta trust him and know it’s gonna work, ‘cause there’s a lot of experimentation”: Dominic Davis on growing up with Jack White and what he’s learned playing bass with him The session ace talks essential bass gear, channeling John Paul Jones on Jack White's new album, and explains how working with White has made him rethink his tone and his playing Guitar World · Jul 31
“The key is to know when to walk and when to run, or when to stomp and when to noodle... Don’t mess with a great groove”: John Paul Jones breaks down four Led Zeppelin classics, and how they demonstrate where and when to leave space The bass legend illustrates his “hard and soft” approach via Trampled Under Foot, The Song Remains the Same, Kashmir, and What Is and What Should Never Be Guitar World · Jul 25
In 1980, Led Zeppelin had new life, and were moving into a new era as a band – then tragedy struck. This was their final show with John Bonham The fateful 14-song set took place on this day, 1980, in Berlin Guitar World · Jul 7
“George was talking to Bonzo one evening and said, ‘The problem with you guys is that you never do ballads.’ I said, ‘I’ll give him a ballad’”: How a light-hearted comment from a former Beatle inspired one of Led Zeppelin’s greatest songs “Seven minutes of exquisite heartache” – quite unlike anything else the band created MusicRadar · Jun 19
Syd Barrett 80th birthday celebrations include tribute concert in Cambridge and tribute album featuring Pink Floyd, David Gilmour and more... A special tribute concert at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, where Syd Barrett played his last ever live show, will take place in October Louder · Jun 17
"If you watch the video, you can see Jimmy dribbling onstage, Robert not hitting the notes, and me miming, playing the air." Phil Collins' memories of Led Zeppelin's "dark, sulphurous" Live Aid reunion are brutal, and spare no-one The prospect of Led Zeppelin reforming to play Live Aid, the biggest music event of the 1980s, sparked great excitement. But their return to the stage on July 13, 1985 did not work out as anyone had planned Louder · Jun 10
"I just sat there and looked at the words and almost leapt out of my seat." Robert Plant wrote the lyrics in a bad mood. Jimmy Page "winged" the solo. But Stairway To Heaven became a Led Zeppelin classic like no other Once voted the second-best song of all-time by the readers of Classic Rock, Stairway To Heaven is the Mount Everest of Rock Louder · May 29
“I’d be there with bass pedals, a triple-neck guitar and keyboards, and Robert Plant would ask, ‘Can you sing, as well?’” How John Paul Jones became Led Zeppelin’s ultimate wingman Armed with years of experience as a session bassist and arranger – having worked with the Yardbirds, Jeff Beck and the Rolling Stones – John Paul Jones could do it all Guitar World · May 24
"A week later I got a call from Led Zeppelin's tour manager. He threatened to break my legs." What happened when Led Zeppelin reformed for Jason Bonham's wedding Forget Live Aid and the O2 - the most exclusive Led Zeppelin reunion took place at a hotel in a small town in Worcestershire Louder · May 20
"To my shock, as I was singing Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin walked into the club." The story behind the night that Led Zeppelin watched Heart play a Led Zeppelin set The Wilson sisters once walked out of a Led Zeppelin gig. But six years later, Led Zeppelin walked in to a Heart gig to find the sisters playing Led Zeppelin songs Louder · May 14
Beverley Martyn obituary Star of the 60s London folk scene whose career faltered after her troubled marriage to the musician John Martyn The Guardian - UK · May 12
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 Beverley Martyn, spirited British folk singer, dies aged 79 Singer-songwriter was known for collaborations with former husband John Martyn as well as star-studded 1960s singles and 2014 comeback album
Metal Hammer · Apr 22 "We were just jamming, making stuff up. Our session went totally out of the window." The true story of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin's lost jam Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi on the legendary Black Zeppelin jam – the greatest session you’ve never heard
Louder · Apr 2 "Bonzo picked George Harrison up and launched him into the swimming pool. He said it was the greatest night of his life!" How Led Zeppelin seized control of the industry and became the biggest rock band on the planet Magic hexes, hotel robberies and cut-throat deals: Led Zeppelin band members and associates chronicle the heady days of 1972/73
MusicRadar · Mar 25 "It's like being in a toy shop": Abbey Road is reinventing itself as it brings in the "most comprehensive collection" of gear in its history The historic recording studio is on a mission to inspire the next generation of music-makers
Guitar World · Mar 17 “Living in the shadow of my grunge parents, Courtney and Billy… it was a complex and exhausting shadow to come out from under”: Melissa Auf der Maur on joining Hole amidst tragedy and her “Master’s in Music” with the Smashing Pumpkins In her love letter to the ’90s – the last analog decade – the Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist shares how she fell in love with the low-end and became an integral part of the noise-making generation
Guitar World · Feb 18 “I showed it to John Paul Jones. He laughed. And then he played it. He went from giggling to joy”: When Josh Homme introduced a Led Zeppelin legend to his secret-weapon amp The Led Zeppelin bassist had low expectations for the unassuming gear pick, but quickly discovered why it’s crucial to Homme’s sound
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23 ‘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
Guitar World · Jan 15 “Jimmy had his own viewpoint when he started working with Robert again. It meant having to dive much deeper into the Led Zeppelin catalog”: How Charlie Jones became the ‘other bassist’ to work with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page He may have started in music by buying the wrong instrument, and thrown his Grammy certificate in the garbage without realizing it, but his eclectic attitude has made him a session star –and landed his dream gig with The Cult
Guitar World · Jan 9 “Someone borrowed it and when it was returned the speakers were blown”: Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones is auctioning off his gear – including his Them Crooked Vultures amp that he left at Dave Grohl’s house Other picks include a host of rack-mounted studio gear and a rare mechanical echo
MusicRadar · Jan 6 “Clapton chose pure blues, and he hated it when the volume went up. He actually said to Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, ‘You’re too loud!’ Because he’s a purist”: ’60s icon Donovan salutes a golden generation of guitar heroes He also claims that Page "begged" John Paul Jones to join Led Zeppelin
MusicRadar · Jan 5 “He feels it should be in the hands of people who will put it to good use”: John Paul Jones’ studio gear goes up for auction – including a rare £24,000 Moog Model 15 John Paul Jones’ studio gear goes up for auction – including a rare £24,000 Moog Model 15