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"It's a tragedy": Watch a shocked Led Zeppelin react to news of the death of Jimi Hendrix in rare 1970 interview footage

By Liz Scarlett published

Immediately after the death of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, a mourning Led Zeppelin got hounded by journalists asking about links between illicit substances and rock music

Led Zeppelin in 1969

Led Zeppelin and the shows that broke America (and blew Ace Frehley's mind)

By Fraser Lewry published

The audience may not have been prepared when Led Zeppelin played the final shows of their first US tour... but the band were ready to explode

Dungeons & Dragons

The epic story of metal’s love affair with Dungeons & Dragons

By Chris Chantler published

From a love of fantasy to being targeted in the Satanic Panic, all the way to Stranger Things, heavy metal and Dungeons & Dragons have a shared history that goes back decades

Led Zeppelin, 1973

Jimmy Page shares previously unreleased Led Zeppelin demo The Seasons

By Paul Brannigan published

Jimmy Page shares The Seasons, a previously unheard demo of The Rain Song, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Houses of the Holy

Eddie Kramer at a mixing desk, and the cover of Houses Of The Holy

Eddie Kramer's track-by-track guide to Led Zeppelin's Houses Of The Holy

By Mick Wall last updated

Houses Of The Holy was the sound of Led Zeppelin at the top of their game. Producer Eddie Kramer was at the helm, and these are his memories of those eight landmark songs

Led Zeppelin on a sofa,. and some tickets and posters for the 1971 club tour

"We aim to re-establish our contact with the people who got us off the ground": What happened when Led Zeppelin went Back To The Clubs

By Dave Lewis published

In 1971 Led Zeppelin could sell out any venue in the world, and to thank fans they played a series of club dates, with tickets on sale for just 70 pence

Riley Keough as Daisy Jones

Elvis Presley's grand-daughter Riley Keough credits Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix for inspiring her portrayal of fictional rock star Daisy Jones

By Paul Brannigan published

When Riley Keough wanted inspiration for her character Daisy Jones, she looked to some true icons of '70s music

Joe Perry, Jimmy Page and Steven Tyler backstage

This priceless footage of Jimmy Page in Aerosmith's dressing room at Monsters Of Rock 1990 could be a Spinal Tap out-take

By Fraser Lewry published

In August 1990, Jimmy Page joined Aerosmith onstage at the huge Monsters Of Rock Festival - and two days later he repeated the trick in a tiny club

Nicole Scherzinger on That's My Jam

Ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was asked to sing Celine Dion's Titanic ballad in the style of Led Zeppelin and she did not hold back

By Paul Brannigan published

Thanks to US TV host Jimmy Fallon, we now know the answer to that eternal question, 'What would My Heart Will Go On sound like if sung by a former Pussycat Doll in the style of Led Zeppelin?'

Jimmy Page with cigarette, hiding behind a Les Paul

The 10 best songs Jimmy Page has released since Led Zeppelin

By Tim Batcup published

While Jimmy Page may not have achieved the same level of success post-Led Zeppelin as he did with the band, there is still gold to be found

Orianthi

This stunning orchestral version of Stairway To Heaven, featuring Orianthi on guitar, will make you fall in love with Led Zeppelin all over again

By Paul Brannigan published

Listen to American composer Kitt Wakeley's epic reworking of Stairway To Heaven, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra and Orianthi

Robert Plant onstage in 1975

Kashmir: the story of the song Robert Plant calls "Perfect Zeppelin"

By Mick Wall published

Robert Plant reveals why Physical Graffiti highlight Kashmir really marks Led Zeppelin's most towering musical peak

Jimmy Page at the Venice Film Festival, 2021

The long awaited Led Zeppelin documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin has undergone a name change and is being re-edited

By Paul Brannigan published

The wait for the first ever authorised Led Zeppelin documentary continues

Led Zeppelin in 1969

Jimmy Page recalls violent threats from US police during Led Zeppelin's first American tours: "You go out there, boy, and I’ll bust your head"

By Paul Brannigan published

Led Zeppelin's first gigs in the Southern states of the US came with threats of violence from the police, as Jimmy Page recalls

Led Zeppelin rug

Trampled Under Foot: This vinyl-inspired Led Zeppelin rug has a Whole Lotta Love to give

By Scott Munro published

There’s no Communication Breakdown in our search for band-related household items this week, as we’ve found a vinyl-like Led Zeppelin rug - perfect for your Dancing Days

Jimmy Page onstage in 1977 with his red Les Paul

The story of the man who jammed with Led Zeppelin then sold Jimmy Page his most famous guitar

By Classic Rock Magazine published

"How I spent so many hours jamming with Jimmy and the entire line-up of Led Zeppelin is something I still have difficulty in coming to terms with to this day"

John Bonham being interviewed on Alright Now

John Bonham's final TV interview was a famous fiasco... but it's not quite what it seems

By Fraser Lewry published

Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's TV interview with comedian Billy Connolly is one of rock's most notorious

Dire Straits, Thin Lizzy, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company and Electric Light Orchestra at the launch of The Summit

Led Zeppelin once released a song on K-Tel: the result was one of the great all-star photos

By Fraser Lewry published

Led Zeppelin on K-Tel? It really happened

T-shirts

Woman who made £250,000 selling bootleg Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters T-shirts ordered to pay back £140,000 or face jail

By Paul Brannigan published

Johanna Donnelly admitted 20 offences of selling and infringing trademark articles

Led Zeppelin and Jack Black in School Of Rock

Robert Plant says Led Zeppelin allowed Jack Black to use Immigrant Song in School Of Rock "to blow our myth up into the sky"

By Paul Brannigan published

Robert Plant couldn't be happier that School Of Rock features Led Zeppelin classic Immigrant Song: "To give it to the kids is important"