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Killers slay audiences with live show experience

When the Killers started out, they wanted to raise a ruckus like their favorite rock stars did on the road: Frontman Brandon Flowers heard of the legendary exploits of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie and wanted to emulate those experiences.

Spain wins gold in synchro swimming at worlds

Perennial runner-up Spain performed a rockin' routine to Led Zeppelin and finally claimed gold in synchronized swimming, winning the free combination at the world championships Wednesday.

Robert Plant honored with CBE

Robert Plant received a royal honor from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace on Friday, putting the former Led Zeppelin front man one notch above his old band mate Jimmy Page.

Tribute bands almost as good as real thing

Back in 2004, Steve Zukowsky, guitarist for the tribute band Led Zepagain, was into the third or fourth song of an opening set at the House of Blues in Los Angeles when a member of the crew tossed him a note:

Led Zeppelin without Plant? It could happen

In a recent interview with BBC Radio, John Paul Jones, the bass player for Led Zeppelin, let it be known that he, Jimmy Page and Jason Bonham (son of the band’s original drummer, the late John Bonham) were considering the unthinkable: Touring as Led Zeppelin with a replacement singer for Robert Plant.

Led Zeppelin: The singer may not remain the same

Led Zeppelin may yet reunite and tour — and they'd consider doing it without Robert Plant.

Led Zeppelin may tour without Robert Plant

Led Zeppelin may reunite without their lead singer Robert Plant, according to a BBC report.

Australians making odd choices for funeral songs

Hymns are being replaced at funerals in one Australian city by popular rock classics like Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and AC/DC's "Highway to Hell," a cemetery manager said Wednesday.

Should Zeppelin reunite? Most definitely

The communal bond that keeps fans of Led Zeppelin listening and hoping is strong, if not stronger, than it was when first forged by the hammer of the blues-loving gods in the late 1960s. It has withstood the death of one member, long absences by the other three and occasional cameo reminders of what is and what will never be.

Metallica Headlines Bonnaroo Lineup

Metallica and Pearl Jam will headline the 2008 Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival, concert organizers announced Wednesday.

Warner Music Group Falls to 1Q Loss

Warner Music Group Corp., whose artists include Led Zeppelin and Josh Groban, posted a first-quarter loss Wednesday, hurt by higher expenses and an impairment charge.

Led Zeppelin Guitarist Wants World Tour

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page said Monday he was ready to take the iconic band on a world tour after burning up the stage at last month's reunion concert in London. But it probably won't be before September.

Radiohead Ruled in 2007, at Any Price

2007 was a year of duality for music. While the industry continued to tank, it was quietly a very good year for rock 'n' roll and indie music. The Boss returned with his old band, the Police actually got along and even Led Zeppelin reunited. The most exciting music was busy breaking down barriers. Arcade Fire played in intimate churches; Web site TakeAwayShows.com and the film "Once" returned music to the streets; and a certain British band eliminated a very big middle man.

Rave Reviews for Led Zeppelin Concert

On the morning after Led Zeppelin's long-awaited reunion concert, the music reviewers were already calling for more.

Led Zeppelin Returns After 27 Years

The newest member of Led Zeppelin was given the honor of kicking off the band's reunion Monday night, pounding out the beat before the surviving founders joined in on a near-perfect "Good Times Bad Times."

Led Zeppelin to Return to Stage

Once may be enough for Led Zeppelin as band members reunite for the first time in 19 years at a much-hyped London concert Monday.

Zeppelin Has Mixed Views on More Shows

Will Led Zeppelin's long-awaited reunion lead to more concerts?

Led Zeppelin Reunion Show Postponed

Led Zeppelin fans awaiting the rockers' reunion will have to wait a little longer.

Led Zeppelin Going Digital Next Month

Led Zeppelin, one of the last major acts to resist digital distribution, are releasing their back catalog online. Led Zeppelin said their songs, including "Communication Breakdown," "Whole Lotta Love" and "Stairway to Heaven," will be available from online music stores Nov. 13. The band is due to release a two-CD retrospective, "Mothership," the same day.

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10 Random Songs-- Weekend Playlist #4

1. Cayenne, The Beatles, Anthology (Disc 1)-- From April 1960, the Beatles before they hit it big.

Music: 25 Best-Selling Albums of All Time
Source: HowStuffWorks

"The music industry is so competitive that most artists are lucky to ever cut an album; to have a top-selling album is an amazing accomplishment. Below, you will find the 25 best-selling albums of all time."

Nevadans Wield Ultimate Weapon: Hard Rock Tiny Tuscarora Counts On Stereos Arrayed in Desert to Repel Hungry Mormon Crickets
Source: Wall Street Journal

The residents of this tiny town, anticipating an imminent attack, will be ready with a perimeter defense. They'll position their best weapons at regular intervals, faced out toward the desert to repel the assault. Then they'll turn up the volume.

Led Zeppelin's "The Lemon Song"

Just sitting here listening to this amazing song... and it occurred to me to ask, do you think that the base line in this song one of the most amazing pieces of music you've ever heard? If not, what would you say is the most amazing piece of music you've ever heard?

Drummer Michael Lee, passes away at 39

Many people may not know of him but Michael Lee, English drummer for many bands including Robert Plant and the short lived Page/Plant reformation, died on November 25, 2008.

15 Most Influential Musicians of All Time
Source: borntoredefine.com

Over the years, thousands of artists and musicians have come and gone, while only a handful seemed to have left a lasting impression on popular culture.

Squeeze my lemon: The Return of Led Zeppelin
Source: Wired News

According to the UK's Sun, Robert Plant finally caved once he found out that the rest of the band -- including guitar god Jimmy Page, bass deity John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham, the son of rock's arguably greatest drummer John Bonham -- was going ahead without him.

Robert Plant agrees to join Led Zeppelin for reunion
Source: The Sun Newspaper Online

ROCK legends LED ZEPPELIN are set for a reunion tour after singer ROBERT PLANT finally caved in and agreed to join them.

Foo Fighters perform with Zeppelin
Source: BBC News

Foo Fighters were joined onstage by members of Led Zeppelin as they wrapped up their second night at Wembley Stadium. Guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones teamed up with Dave Grohl and his band for Zeppelin classics Rock and Roll and Ramble On.

Secrets of the Guitar Heroes: Jimmy Page
Source: Rolling Stone

It is something you know instinctively. It has energy and attitude. There's sex in it as well. It was definitely my concept to have a riff-based band.

Entertainment | NWCN.com
Source: NWCN

LZ might go on world tour.

Led Zeppelin concert off until at least September
Source: Reuters

Rock band Led Zeppelin enjoyed jamming together again last year in a charity concert but won't have another session before September at the earliest, lead guitarist Jimmy Page said in Tokyo on Monday.

If I Had A Hammer ...
Source: Quixotica

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What if the (early) Beatles recorded Stairway to Heaven?
Source: scalzi.com

"You Don't Look Like Your Head's Exploded Yet Today" This cracks me up. It's quite addictive. Stay with it 'til the end...

A Newsvine Experiment: The Top 10 Bands of All Time.

It has been decided. The nominees were appointed, they then broken down into the Final 32, then voted on. Now, the top 10 have been decided. I have to admit, it starts with twists and turns, but then levels out.

Led Zeppelin
Source: Guardian Unlimited

In his musical memoir 31 Songs, the author Nick Hornby recalls seeing Led Zeppelin live in 1975, during their legendary five-night residency at Earls Court.

Led Zeppelin Finds Its Old Power
Source: The New York Times

In its first full concert since 1980, the band performed in tempos more graceful than those on its old live recordings.

Led Zeppelin In London Comeback Gig
Source: Sky.com

It is the show some fans have waited two decades to see - and last night dreams were realised as Led Zeppelin rose again in London, playing almost two hours of their most famous songs.

Led Zeppelin rocks London
Source: Reuters

Legendary rock band Led Zeppelin opened their first public concert in nearly two decades on Monday with a mesmerising light show and "Good Times Bad Times" to 20,000 fans from around the world.

Vicar's cottage plea to Zep fans
Source: BBC News

A vicar has asked Led Zeppelin fans to stop visiting his remote rural Welsh cottage made famous by the rock icons. Bron-yr-Aur in Gwynedd's Dyfi Valley was used by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to write their third album in 1970, and one track is named after it.

Solved: The Mystery of the Iconic Led Zeppelin Album Cover
Source: the Mail online

Led Zeppelin's surreal cover for their Houses Of The Holy album, featuring golden-haired children crawling across an apocalyptic landscape, is one of the most iconic images in rock history.

Eerie: The Beatles and The Doors cover 'Stairway to Heaven'
Source: Scholars and Rogues

The old Australian show 'The Money or the Gun' featured musical guests performing their own versions of the Led Zeppelin classic. So today we present a few of the more, well, you'll see...

Led Zeppelin, a force for peace
Source: The Boston Globe

"NEXT WEEK'S reunion of Led Zeppelin is among the most anticipated in rock history. And with good reason. In the 1970s, the British band was mesmerizing."

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