Most Metalheads would say that "Black Sabbath" are the true kings of Heavy Metal. Their debut was darker and heavier than anything out there at the time. Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple were more bluesy than the strait forward riffs of Black Sabbath.
March 27, 2013
The first single from Patty Griffin's new album 'American Kid' features Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant on harmonies. 'Ohio,' is much more than a vocal collaboration between the two however. Griffin credits her longtime partner with bringing the track to its final resting place.
If you really love rock books but don't enjoy all that, y'know, reading, good news: The next entry in Voyageur Press' 'Complete Illustrated History' series is on its way.
Besides having one of the coolest names in rock, Buck Dharma was one of the driving forces behind New York City's "Blue Oyster Cult". Their debut came out in 1972 during the days of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath
March 18, 2013 Heart gave their flawless rendition of Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors last year and now by the sounds of it, Heart may hit the road with Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience.
Legendary former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant gave extensive interviews for a forthcoming new biography from HarperCollins, to be called 'Robert Plant: A Life.' The book is due for release this October in the U.K. and Canada and then next January in the U.S.
Former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant has announced his first 2013 American show with his backing band, Sensational Space Shifters. Plant and the Space Shifters will be performing at the inaugural JamBase Live Festival, taking place July 5-6 at the Gorge Amphitheatr
Most music critics would attribute "Heavy Metal" to Black Sabbath or Led Zeppelin, but time has shown that Deep Purple has just as much influence on the Classic Metal sound as any. The albums "Deep Purple In Rock", "Fireball", "Machine Head" and "Who Do We Think We Are" paved the way for the heavy blues-based Rock and Metal sound that would dominate the airwaves for many years.
March 3, 2013 A perfect title for this album, 'Classic Blue' for all the songs on it are indeed classic and somewhat blue.
March 1, 2013 Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.
February 19, 2013 Since 1972 an outstanding percussionist by the name of Sam Clayton has been a major part of the band 'Little Feat', prior to that he was with 'Delaney Bonnie and friends'.
