Led Zeppelin

[Alpha]

Led Zeppelin - arguably the biggest rock phenomenon ever... and yet there iss no thread about them?! Famous for such songs as 'Stairway to Heaven', 'Communication Breakdown', 'Dazed and Confused', and many, many more.

The members were: Robert Plant (vocals), Jimmy Page (guitar), John Bonham (AKA 'Bonzo' or 'The Beast') (drums), and John Paul Jones (rhythm guitar, bass, keyboard, and a LOT of other instruments). Planty was a young, barefoot, hippy blues singer when he met Page, of Jeff Beck's The Yardbirds fame. Page already knew Jones from his time as a session guitarist, and Jones introduced Bonzo to the mix. They said they played once, in a basement, just improvising around each other... and knew they were on to something.

Despite being a UK band, Led Zep hit it big in the USA. They quickly made themselves known for rock n roll hotel ruckus. Bonzo is the KING of throwing sh*t out of hotel windows. All others since have been taking page upon page from his infamous book.

The band has been accused of being Satanic, but the only member who generated such suspicions was Page, who openly dabbled in the occult. Listening to Plant's uplifting lyrics, filled with hippy lines and imagery, it's hard to see anything Satanic about them, but even Page admits he took the occult too far, possibly "putting the band at risk".

Led Zeppelin is my favourite band, hands down, and I want to know what you guys think of them. Keep in mind this is the first thread I've started:

What do you think of Led Zep?

Well, I think I've made that abundantly clear

What's your favourite Zep song?

No Quarter. An electric, relatively obscure Zeppelin song, that was arranged by Jones. I like all the classic hits as well as the song Night Flight. Basically anything with Plant at his bluesy best, with lots of rhythm from Jones and Bonzo.

Who was (is) your favourite member?

Robert Plant, easily. I've even got his new country records that he's doing with Alison Krauss. Jones is second equal with Bonzo. Together they form an unbeatable rhythm section... Bonzo's double bass drums were banned by Page after he made such an intense beat that Page could not keep up. He sneaked them in a few songs later down the road, and they remain a true wonder of the world.

[RagnaToad]

What do you think of Led Zep?
Simply put, I love'm. Their music has had a big unfluence and it's rock 'n' roll at its best.

What's your favourite Led Zep song?
I would have to say Kashmir, Nobody's Fault But Mine, Immigrant Song and Communication Breakdown. I can't pick just one. Kashmir is a unique song, Nobody's is bluesy rock, Immigrant Song is just a really great rock song and Communication Breakdown is the embodiment of Led Zep in one song and it shows that they could make good short songs too.

Who is your favourite member?
I'm a guitarist myself so I'm kind of biased, I guess.
Jimmy Page!

[IceColdPillow]

What do you think of Led Zep
Led Zeppelin, ah I don't even know where to begin with them. i have been listening to them since I was born really haha. Even after all these years, no one has even come close to their success and the music will never be dated. They're bigger than music itself :]
Whats your favorite Led Zep song
Hmm, too many to name, Immigrant Song, Misty Mountain Hop, Houses of The Holy,The Battle of Evermore etc...
Who is [was] is your fave member?
Probably Robert Plant, what a voice, he is second to none in vocals

[Blackbird VIII]

What do you think of Led Zepplin?
They are arguably the best rock sensation but then again lets not forget The Beatles have that among other bands.But all of that aside they are a very worthwhile non-repetitive band to listen to no matter what age you are.

Whats your favorite Led Zepplin?
Hmmm way to many to count but my main two are House of the Holy and Stairway to Heaven.

Who is [was] is your fave member?
Well Ive never really examined the faces behind the music but I do enough to know that Robert Plant is awesome except a good portion of his solo career.

[ZantetsukeN]

What do you think of Led Zep?

Simply put, I love them. The band that pretty much started heavy metal and a major influence on bands today.

What's your favourite Zep song?

Immigrant Song. From the high pitched shouting at the start, to the awesome riffs throughout. Great song. Closely followed by Communication Breakdown.

Who was (is) your favourite member?

Jimmy Page. His guitar playing style influenced every guitar player after him somewhere down the line.

[Sean]

What do you think of Led Zep?
Favorite band, easily. Musically they are just.... amazing.

What's your favourite Zep song?
I used to stay Stairway for the longest.... but I can't really attribute the song to Zeppelin anymore. Stairway is, in my opinion, one of the greatest songs ever written, but without sounding like a douchebag unknowing wannabe fan of Zepp, I'd have to say it's a tie between Achilles's Last Stand and Fool in the Rain.

Who was (is) your favourite member?
Jimmy Page. I really liked his stage presence in the videos I've watched of Zepp live, and his guitar playing and riffs put me at ease, but it's the mixture of all 4 that really bring this band to the sound that they have, so it's hard to really pick a favorite.[/QUOTE]

[Josh_R]

What do you think of Led Zep?
I think that they are f*cking awesome possibly my favorite band of all time...

What's your favourite Zep song?
Tangerine loved it best song I have ever heard period...

Who was (is) your favourite member?
Jimmy Page I loved how he played the guitar, I strive to be that good someday. A close second is of course Robewrt Plant you can't beat them vocals he puts out there...

[chocobo_kash]

i just thought i'd say that i was named after kashmir by led zepplin!! it makes me proud ^^