In Led Zeppelin, Bob Spitz takes their full measure, separating myth from reality with his trademark connoisseurship and storytelling flair. From the opening notes of their first album, the band announced itself as something different, a collision of grand artistic ambition and brute primal force, of English folk music and African American blues. Led Zeppelin: The Biography cuts through the myth and murk to reveal the true story of the biggest, bawdiest rock 'n' roll band of the 1970s.
Like the music they made, Led Zeppelin's story is equal parts inspiring, electrifying and shocking. Buy Led Zeppelin: The Biography 1 by Bob Spitz (ISBN: 9780399562426) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
In Led Zeppelin, Bob Spitz takes their full measure, separating the myth from the reality with his trademark connoisseurship and storytelling flair. From the opening notes of their first album, the band announced itself as something different, a collision of grand artistic ambition and brute primal force, of English folk music and African. Taken together, Led Zeppelin's discography has spent an almost incomprehensible ten-plus years on the album charts.
The band is notoriously guarded, and previous books shine more heat than light. Their 1969 debut, Led Zeppelin, was a top-ten album in several countries and features such tracks as "Good Times Bad Times", "Dazed and Confused" and "Communication Breakdown". Led Zeppelin II (1969), their first number-one album, includes "Whole Lotta Love" and "Ramble On".
In 1970, they released Led Zeppelin III which opens with "Immigrant Song". "Led Zeppelin Biography: The Giants of Rock's Staircase" delves into the incredible story of one of the greatest rock bands in history. From humble origins to global icondom, this book digs into Led Zeppelin's lives, music, and legacy.