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Led Zeppelin

Author: FRANK HOFFMANN

Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin was, far and away, the most popular rock band of the 1970s. The group’s immense popularity played a significant role in enabling heavy metal to cross over into the industry mainstream. In addition, guitarist Jimmy Page, who also produced the band’s recordings, created a new sonic vocabulary built around virtuoso guitar riffs and special electronic effects. Zeppelin grew out of the desire by Page, who had established a reputation as one of the top session guitarists in…

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