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Nancy Wilson on Heart covering Led Zeppelin: Its just too much fun to not do it

Friday, May 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Heart returned to the road earlier this year with their Royal Flush tour, and fans who caught their show saw a set that was filled with more than just Heart classics.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is known to cover Led Zeppelin in concert,... Read More.

On This Day, May 14, 1988: Surviving members of Led Zeppelin reunited for Atlantics 40th anniversary concert

Wednesday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, May 14, 1988 ...The surviving members of Led Zeppelin — Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones — reunited to perform at the Atlantic Records 40th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. They were backed on... Read More.

On This Day, April 30, 1977: Led Zeppelin set new attendance record at the Pontiac Silverdome

Wednesday, April 30 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, April 30, 1977 ...Led Zeppelin set a new attendance record when 76,229 fans came out to see them perform at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan.According to the Guinness World Records, it was the largest attendance for a single-act show at... Read More.

Jimmy Page calls reaction to Becoming Led Zeppelin humbling and inspiring

Tuesday, February 18 by Lakes Media Music News

Jimmy Page is sharing his gratitude for the positive reaction from fans who’ve seen the new Led Zeppelin documentary, Becoming Led Zeppelin.“In light of your incredible responses and the demand for the Becoming Led Zeppelin film from those of you that have either viewed... Read More.

Becoming Led Zeppelin filmmakers focus on the band’s origins: ‘Beginnings … are always the most interesting’

Friday, February 14 by Lakes Media Music News

The new documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin explores the formation of legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, up until the release of their 1969 sophomore album, Led Zeppelin II. The filmmakers — Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty — say there’s a good reason why they wanted to stick to that era.“It was... Read More.

Becoming Led Zeppelin sets new IMAX record

Monday, February 10 by Lakes Media Music News

The new documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin did blockbuster business in its first weekend in release.The movie opened exclusively in IMAX theaters and set a record in the U.S., bringing in $2.6 million, which is the biggest opening weekend ever for an IMAX exclusive music... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 7, 1970: Led Zeppelin landed first UK #1 with Led Zeppelin II

Friday, February 7 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Feb. 7, 1970 ...Led Zeppelin scored their first U.K. #1 with their second studio album, Led Zeppelin II.The album, produced by guitarist Jimmy Page, featured such Zeppelin classics as “Whole Lotta Love,” “Thank You” and “Ramble On.”The album spent one week... Read More.

Jimmy Page tested Becoming Led Zeppelin director before agreeing to the film

Wednesday, February 5 by Lakes Media Music News

The new documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin may never have happened had the film’s director, Bernard MacMahon, not accepted an invitation from the band’s legendary guitarist Jimmy Page.In a new interview with The Guardian, MacMahon says he kew going into the project... Read More.

New Becoming Led Zeppelin clip has band reminiscing about their first jam session

Wednesday, January 22 by Lakes Media Music News

A new clip has just been released from the upcoming documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin, which features surviving Led Zeppelin band members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones reminiscing about the first time they jammed together.Page says he suggested the first song they... Read More.

Heart’s Nancy Wilson walked out the first time she saw Led Zeppelin live

Thursday, January 9 by Lakes Media Music News

Heart's Nancy Wilson had quite a reaction to Led Zeppelin the first time she and her sister and bandmate, Ann Wilson, saw the band in concert.While speaking to Premiere Guitar for the Jimmy Page episode of their 100 Guitarists podcast, Nancy shares that in May... Read More.