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On November 13th, all eight of Led Zeppelin's studio recordings will be available to download for a set price. If customers preorder the set, they will be entered into a drawing for a pair of tickets and a trip to London to the November 26th concert.
They're back. Kind of. The band that brought us the classics Kashmir, the Immigrant Song and Stairway to Heaven have gotten back together.
It was once predicted that rock legends Led Zeppelin would go down hard, but their music and lyrics put them into the category of "Best Selling Artists of All Time".
What's wrong with the rockstars of the 21st century? There are none. I'm not sure where the brilliance of rock n' roll that was discovered in the late 60's and early 70's got lost, but it seems we live in an age of rock amnesia.
Along with the Beatles, Led Zeppelin is among the last few holdouts who have not licensed their content to Apple's iTunes. In November, the band will release a new greatest hits album and early rumors and reports are, an iTunes release of limited songs will accompany it.
For fans of Jimmy Page, and the group Led Zeppelin, the dream of owning the treasured guitar from 1970 during the memorable performance of Stairway to Heaven, couldn't be any closer than this. Fans can now bid on it at Ebay.
For those who only know Robert Plant as the primal screamer behind such Led Zeppelin classics as "The Immigrant Song" and "Whole Lotta Love," his pairing with bluegrass star Alison Krauss may come as a surprise.
Led Zeppelin's top ten songs in my opinion.
This one features musical virtuosity and flawless production. It also has some interesting time signature experiments.
A review of the band Led Zeppelin, including favorite tracks from each of their eight studio albums.
The history of the rock band Led Zeppelin is fill with drugs, feuds and rumors. This successful band has had it's ups and down through the years.
One writer's appreciation for the greatest classic rock band in history, and why you need to know why.
Roller coasters have been a main attraction dawning from the Coney Island period of the 1920s. Themes have spurred out in roller coasters with names in sighting fear and curiosity of the ride. With such names as " The Cyclops" .
This is a collection of great live performances by a legendary band. You can really get a handle on this band's roots by hearing the music in this collection.
This is about Robert Plant, one of my favorite rock singers. He has sung great with Led Zeppeiln, and also by his self.
Have you ever wondered how a song makes the play list at a classic rock station? There is a bad rumor going around that all of the music is picked by computers, but there's strong evidence it has everything to do with this Rock God...
Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.
Robert Plant's solo career will always be judged by his Led Zeppelin career. Fair or not, that's the way it is.
Discussing what the popular rock song means.
The English rock band Led Zeppelin formed in 1968, with Jimmy Page on guitar, Robert Plant the vocalist, John Paul Jones on the bass guitar and keyboard and John Bonham on the drums.
Here is my list of the top 10 Led Zeppelin songs.
The best songs of all time. In this article: Led Zeppelin.
The criteria I used to come up with the following list includes each band's influence on pop music as a whole and other groups in particular, and the overall quality of their music. Here is my list of the top 25 classic rock bands:
Could we be seeing a Led Zeppelin reunion tour some time in the near future?
On his album Mighty Rearranger, Robert Plant puts on an audio pageant right out of an ashram. Still embodying the hippie vibe that took him to soaring heights with arena rock gods Led Zeppelin, the singer doesn't venture far from his original formula.
These are the best songs by the popular band that last a bit longer than usual.
This is a great collection of music by a great band. It's representative of their body of work and shows the immense talents of the players.
This album features Jimmy Page's acoustic guitar work and the band explores new musical directions.
Yes you did read correctly, it does say orchestra in the title. Rock and roll merges with classical music as conductor/arranger Brent Havens presents The Music of Led Zeppelin, a program he scored that extends the listening experience of Led Zeppelin's timeless tunes.
The Ames School of Rock gives its first final exam.
Have you ever wondered how a song makes the play list at a classic rock station? There is a bad rumor going around that all of the music is picked by computers...
This album serves as a nice exclamation point to the work that preceded ut.
All the bands you know and love, getting back together to tour, sing and make loads of cash.
Recently, David Lee Roth went public with the news that a reunion with his band mates (Van Halen) is in the imminent future.
Led Zeppelin's greatest writer Robert Plant got together with bluegrass country's Alison Krauss to create a record called Raising Sand. An alt country folk collection, each at their creative best.
Sneak peak preview of Raising Sand, the forthcoming CD on Rounder Records, which teams two superstars from opposite ends of the spectrum to create a winning album.
My own top 10 favourite songs by Led Zeppelin
Hard Rock Park's headliner is a thrilling roller coaster that does a great job of incorporating the music of a legendary rock band.
In 2007, the remaining members of Led Zeppelin announced that they would perform at a memorial concert for Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun.
Band overview and news of upcoming reunion, but no tour in sight.
Robert Plant shows that he can still rock at close to sixty years of age and that his musical vision is still fresh.
My Gen-Xer daughter found a new band that she loved: Led Zeppelin. She said, Mom - it's pretty heavy rock; I don't know if you will like them. She was shocked when I belted out the words to songs on her new CD: Houses of the Holy.
The players are immensely talented, and I would argue that they created metal.
Before the songs are written or the music is recorded, a band needs to use their imagination to dream up a name to call themselves. Sometimes they accomplish this task by using lots of perspiration but most of the time they do it by using pure inspiration...
This is a list of some of the best albums of 2007. My list includes Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Bruce Springsteen, KT Tunstall, The White Stripes and Tab Benoit.
One resident's view of Pensacola, Fl. Just remember, love can be expressed in SO many different ways.
Wolfmother's self-titled debut is one of rocks most talked about albums of the year. The album contains every thing a classic rock fan could ever ask for, with sound, riffs, and lyrics similar to Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and AC/DC.
Let me remind you before I get started that this list will only contain collective bands, and will not contain any solo artists or duets, Let me also tell you that this list is purely my personal opinion, but it is an educated and experienced opinion.
Reunion tours for rock groups always get a lot of publicity. They almost get as much publicity as rumored reunion tours for rock groups. One rumored reunion tour appears not to be happening for NKOTB.
Having an African-American father and an Italian mother makes me bi-racial. In the predominantly white, suburban town where I grew up, it also made me different. As a child I was no stranger to racism.
Readers will see why Journey is Roy A. Barnes' favorite band. This article is only going to feature tunes from the Steve Perry era of Journey. Perry was the lead singer of the group from 1978-1997.
Are you tired of having to listen to those same old lullabies over and over again whenever your baby is around? Baby Back Records is your solution.
An evening to remember...The Eagles in concert.
Part of a longer research project that included a diverse collection of young people who are thinking about and making music today.
As a music lover, as I am sure most of you reading this right now are, I would applaud and champion the phrase "save the music" as a noble and necessary idea. Let's face it, music is the universal language ...
A weekly recap of interesting news.
Robert Johnson and Led Zeppelin; two iconic artists who shared more than a love of the blues. A debt to the devil.
What is it that's so fascinating about the Butthole Surfers? Is it their experimental sound textures? Their streamlined rock aesthetic? Or is it plainly their wacky sense of self worth?
Pink Floyd tantalized its legion of fans last July with its one night reunion for the London Live 8 concert. This article discusses the prospect of a future reunion and what it would mean to the many fans of the celebrated rock band.
I consider myself a very grounded individual living in the “real” world. However, for some reason I’ve had what I consider to be more than my fair share of celebrity sightings and that's just fine by me.
I encourage anyone who loves film to check out the artists that I am about to mention further if any of this interests you.
This year, the Austin City Limits Festival will bring hundreds of thousands of people into the city. It can be a little overwhelming for people who are unprepared, so it is a good idea to get an understanding of what it will be like.
On their debut album, Get Born, Jet prove they are more than just a scrappy foursome from Melbourne, Australia playing around in a garage. They may hail from the land down under, but Jet closely resembles the British rockers of the 1960s.
I can honestly say that this is my favorite cd ever. Queensryche is one of the greatest bands I've ever had the luxury of hearing. On this cd, they perfect the art of rock and roll.
A spotlight on the creators of Celluloid and Vinyl, a blog panning popular music, TV, and movies.
Review of the new release by the Los Angeles-based prog metal band Tool
It was a real challenge to narrow the following list down to 10 - especially for those on the bottom half of the list. But after much reflection, I have come up with my list of the top 10 classic rock songs of all time.
The first review in Mr. Pibber's new reflective series, The Legacy of Led Zeppelin.
Flashback: The Classic Rock Experience is a multimedia rock tour that puts Janis Joplin alongside Jimi Hendrix and features a 90 finale that bring Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd together.
Got a classic rock and roll fan on your gift list? Check out these great ideas!
Do you fall back to the classic rock station because it's what you know? Are you ready for something new?
Sure to be enjoyed by some classic rock fans, yet others might be too distracted by all the homages
My favorite classic rock songs that are appropriate for listening to in the summer love season are discussed here.
For those who are fans of Robert Plant, this is a must have.
An interview with guitarist Warren Haynes, one of the most sought-after musicians in the classic roots rock genre. Haynes currently plays for his own band Gov't Mule as well as for classic touring acts including The Allman Brothers Band and The Dead.
This is the first part in a two part article concerning learning to play lead guitar.
This Is A Brand Of Instrumental Rock You Will Not Find Anywhere Else
Here is a look at the best WWE and Jakks Pacific Rock action figures.
Paul Diamond Blow's list of the ten very best punk rock albums ever, and explanations of what makes them so gosh dang good...
Hard Rock Park has infused attitude and ingenuity into nearly every aspect to create a one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll theme park.
Lyman Frank Baum's novel is like a Bible for beginners. It's yet another spiritual allegory, whether it was intended to be so or happened by serendipitous circumstance - possibly divine intervention.
This is an album review of Kid Rock's new album, Rock N Roll Jesus.
Not a celebrity tour, but a guide to the L.A. bars that really rock! Read on for the best-kept secrets of the L.A. underbelly.
We Built This City. I Wanna Rock. Rock And Roll Dream. These are just three of Roy A. Barnes' personal favorite rock-n-roll songs about the genre of rock!
Boost Mobile Rock Corps and Essence "Take back the music" connect music with social change.
1970's pop behemoth ABBA has apparently made it unofficially official that they'll never reunite, no matter how much money they get offered. As a result, they may have set off a new philosophy that will make fans of certain bands have to rely on involuntary memory...
I recently sent a letter to Rolling Stone magazine because they neglected to properly honor the founder of Pink Floyd.
About 9 years ago, East Tennessee finally got one of these world famous restaurants in our own mountain town of Gatlinburg, the only Hard Rock Cafe with it's own wedding chapel!
This powerful trio of documentary masterpieces contain incredible performances by 60s rock icons, and capture a unique moment in American life. Read on to discover three films that show the music of the hippie movement at its birth, its end, and its peak.
R30 features their 30th anniversary concert from 2004 and includes a number of performances and interviews over the years. An excellent archive.
A hands-on review of the famous Epiphone replica of the Gibson double-neck made for Jimmy Page.
We love to obsess about the greatest guitar solos of all time, its like baseball fans comparing who was the greatest home run hitter of all time.....
A review of Greil Marcus' collection of essays on rock music, Ranters and Crowd Pleasers.
A very interesting look back on American culture, but the name "Rock Icons" is slightly misleading. Instead of featuring entire episodes, they should have cut a bunch of rock star segments togeth