Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. Renowned for their innovative and influential approach to rock music, they are often regarded as one of the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, though their unique style drew from a wide variety of influences, including blues and folk music.
Band History[]
Led Zeppelin was formed in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page after the dissolution of The Yardbirds. The band quickly established themselves as a major force in the rock music scene with their eponymous debut album. Their style, which blended elements of rock, blues, and folk music, alongside their powerful live performances, made them one of the most popular and influential bands of the 1970s.
Band Members[]
- Robert Plant: Vocals
- Jimmy Page: Guitar
- John Paul Jones: Bass, Keyboards
- John Bonham: Drums (deceased)
Discography[]
Studio Albums[]
- Led Zeppelin (1969)
- Led Zeppelin II (1969)
- Led Zeppelin III (1970)
- Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
- Houses of the Holy (1973)
- Physical Graffiti (1975)
- Presence (1976)
- The Song Remains the Same (1976)
- In Through the Out Door (1979)
- Coda (1982, posthumous)
Compilations[]
- Mothership (2007)
- Celebration Day (2012)