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Memorable Classic Rocks Guitar Licks, Part One [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:36 +0000

The development of rock as we know it today is thanks to invention of the electric guitar. Thanks to each artist that used their own innovation of the electric guitar were able to provide some of the most memorable songs. With the above being said, classic rock no doubt, gave birth to thousands of great [...]

Memorable Classic Rocks Guitar Licks, Part One – Led Zeppelin, "Immigrant Song" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:12 +0000

The “Immigrant Song” was one of few songs released by the band as a single (by Atlantic Records, over the bands objections).The song is so good it became the bands opening track at their ‘live’ shows between 1970 and 1972. It’s one of the bands most covered songs with over three dozen versions by [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Led Zeppelin "Since I've Been Loving You" [video]

Baxter — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:24:19 +0000

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.

Led Zeppelin Turned Down Bill Clinton's Reunion Request

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:54:07 +0000

Details of how so many A-list performers agreed to take the stage at Madison Square Garden for the 12-12-12 Superstorm Sandy relief concert last December are beginning to emerge, as is the name of one band who simply said no. Led Zeppelin turned down a chance to reunite for the cause, at the personal request of former president Bill Clinton.

Classic Summer Series – 1969 – Summer Of Woodstock [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:23 +0000

The Monterey Festival was the first major rock gathering but Woodstock was definitely the largest and most famous where folks gathered in Sullivan County, New York on a farm which actually is about 40 miles from the town of Woodstock itself. As time moved forward so did the shift in rock music [...]

Robert Plant Announces 2013 U.S. Tour Dates for Sensational Space Shifters

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:47 +0000

Legendary Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant has announced the first North American tour dates for his new project, Robert Plant presents the Sensational Space Shifters. The group will kick off their native stateside jaunt on June 20 in Dallas, Texas and run through July 27 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Jimmy Page's Manager Talks 'Rooting Around in the Led Zeppelin Archives' for Upcoming Reissues

Jeff Giles — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:55:26 +0000

Reddit's 'Ask Me Anything' interviews (AMAs for short) have become something of a rite of passage for public figures -- not to mention a fascinating forum for sharing interesting and/or useful information. On Thursday (April 18), Q Prime Management's Peter Mensch sat for an AMA, and offered a few tantalizing tidbits about activity in the Led Zeppelin camp.

Storm Thorgerson, Who Designed Album Covers For Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, Dead at 69

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:15:29 +0000

Artist Storm Thorgerson, who created some of the most iconic album covers in rock music history, has died. The designer — whose creations included the prism artwork on the cover of Pink Floyd‘s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ — passed away peacefully on Thursday. “He had been ill for some time with cancer though [...]

Heart and Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience to Tour?

Jenna — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:04:59 +0000

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. At the Kennedy Center Honors last year, it was Jason Bonham on the skins as Heart did their version [...]

Robert Plant Gives Extensive Interviews for Forthcoming Biography

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:11 +0000

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.

Robert Plant Sets First 2013 US Tour Date, Fights to Save English Pub

Ken Kelley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:51:09 +0000

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

BAXTER'S ATTIC Led Zeppelin "You Shook Me"

Baxter — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:53:06 +0000

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.

Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones Discuss Their Failed Search for a New Singer

Jeff Giles — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:33:46 +0000

We already knew that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones put some thought into getting back together without Robert Plant after Led Zeppelin's triumphant one-off reunion show in 2007, but in a recent interview, the pair delved into just how close they came to starting a new band.

Details on Robert Plant's Primal Scream Collaboration Revealed

Eduardo Rivadavia — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:59:30 +0000

As previously reported here, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant has lent his incomparable vocal chords to the forthcoming album by UK indie rockers Primal Scream.

Classic Rock Workout Songs As You Boogie Into Shape [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:15:38 +0000

Some classic rock workout songs to load on your MP3 or IPOD for your next trip to the gym.

BAXTER'S ATTIC Led Zeppelin "Babe, I'm Gonna to Leave You"

Baxter — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:47:05 +0000

Happy Birthday #69 to Jimmy Page!! Total genius!!
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

BAXTER'S ATTIC Led Zeppelin "How Many More Times" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:49:46 +0000

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.

Highlights of Led Zeppelin's Kennedy Center Honors Aired [VIDEO]

Jenna — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:03:40 +0000

Gods of Rock Led Zeppelin were bestowed with Kennedy Center Honors earlier this month and the gala was taped for broadcast and it was shown last night on CBS. In case you missed it, here’s what went down. I was so glad to see that Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters was on hand to pay [...]

Robert Plant Says Led Zeppelin Members Need to 'Move On'

Billy Dukes — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:33:50 +0000

Led Zeppelin have had a big 30 days, including the release of 'Celebration Day' and being honored at the Kennedy Center Honors earlier this month. It doesn't seem likely the momentum will carry in 2013, however. During a recent interview with Charlie Rose on CBS singer Robert Plant explains he's looking for different creative endeavors.

What Does Robert Plant's Future Hold?

Jenna — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:02:18 +0000

After all of the hoopla of the Kennedy Center Honor, doing the David Letterman show, and releasing the long awaited Celebration Day, what’s Robert Plant up to? Turns out, he’s apparently a driver. Over the weekend, singer Patty Griffin was performing at Austin’s Continental Club in Texas. After about a half an hour or so [...]