Jimmy Page was a guitarist in the Yardbirds and one of the busiest session musicians in London in the mid-‘60s when he first proposed forming a group of his own with the Who’s rhythm section—and ...

On this day (October 22) in 1969, Led Zeppelin released their second self-titled album. It was their first No. 1 in the United States and their native United Kingdom. Moreover, it has gone down in ...

Led Zeppelin’s sophomore effort featured six new original tunes co-written by singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page. It also included three songs that were adapted from blues tunes— two by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The release of the Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary pushes several ...

The first Led Zeppelin album, featuring its Hindenburg explosion artwork, is iconic. The band truly exploded onto the scene with the album, and were one of the heaviest groups making music. At the ...