Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin formed in 1968 when guitarist Jimmy Page assembled a new band after the Yardbirds dissolved. The lineup included Robert Plant on vocals, John Paul Jones on bass and keyboards, and John Bonham on drums. Their self-titled debut album came out the following year, establishing a heavy, blues-influenced sound that felt both raw and carefully arranged.

During the early 1970s, the band released a series of albums that expanded their approach. Led Zeppelin IV from 1971 contained "Stairway to Heaven," a track that became one of rock's most recognizable songs. Other material from that period, like "Black Dog" and "Rock And Roll," showed their ability to craft hard-hitting riffs, while "Kashmir" from Physical Graffiti demonstrated a more cinematic, layered style.

The group stopped recording and touring after Bonham's death in 1980. Their eight studio albums, particularly the work from the first half of the 1970s, have remained a reference point for rock musicians and fans. Songs such as "Whole Lotta Love," "Immigrant Song," and "All My Love" continue to surface in films, commercials, and radio playlists decades later.