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Led Zeppelinand#8217;s hard-driving mix of blues-rock and funk electrified generations of fans, providing them with an unforgettable, monumental musical experience. Superbly illustrated,
Led Zeppelin: The Stories Behind Every Led Zeppelin Song delves into the true-life tales and people that inspired one of the greatest bands of all time. What were and#147;The Houses of the Holyand#8221;? Where was the and#147;Stairway to Heavenand#8221;?This in-depth look reveals the roots and origins of the songs on all eight of the bandand#8217;s celebrated studio albums, together with all the stories behind material released after Zeppelinand#8217;s breakup in 1980.
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Sell-out tours in packed stadiums, records going platinum on pre-orders alone, three-hour long concerts night after night, girls, booze, drugsand#133;Led Zeppelin did it all. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John and#147;Bonzoand#8221; Bonham created a unique sound that has never been equaled and will never be bettered in the annals of hard rock.
Treasures of Led Zeppelin tells the story of these amazingly talented musicians as they played their way to rock 'n' roll glory. The facsimile memorabilia-including ticket stubs, programs, and posters-puts musical history right in your hands.
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Get the Led Out is the ultimate book on the ultimate band. This lushly illustrated volume starts with a unique day-by-day timeline based on Carol Miller's radio show, revealing quirky details, achievements, and singular exploits. Twenty-seven rare, candid interviews follow, featuring Zeppelin members and other musicians and industry insiders. Also features a comprehensive discography.
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Get the Led Out is the ultimate book for the ultimate fan of the ultimate bandand#8212;Led Zeppelin. This lushly illustrated volume begins with a unique day-by-day timeline based on Carol Miller's radio show of the same name, and it provides a behind-the-scenes view, revealing quirky details, achievements, and adventures big and small. Twenty-seven rare, unguarded interviews feature the band members themselves, as well as other musicians and insiders who witnessed it all, including Jason Bonham, Chris Squire (Yes), Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Alice Cooper, and music industry legends Danny Goldberg and Ron Nevinson. The book ends with a comprehensive discography.
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Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John and#8220;Bonzoand#8221; Bonham created a sound that has never been equaled and will never be bettered in the annals of hard rock. Written by a man who witnessed many of their most legendary performances, Led Zeppelin recounts the history of the band as they played their way to musical glory. Featuring images from the cream of contemporary photographers, it captures an era when the group conquered the world with their heavy riffs and pioneering songs.
About the Author
Denny Somach is an author and Grammyand#174; Award-winning producer through his company Denny Somach Productions--one of the most successful independent producers of syndicated and network radio programming in the country. DSP's landmark programming includes Legends of Rock, Live From the Hard Rock Cafe for NBC; Rolling Stone Magazine's Continuous History of Rock and Roll for ABC; and Scott Muni's Ticket to Ride. Somach is considered to be an originator of the Classic Rock format and has created some of the most memorable programs in rock radio. He has appeared on numerous television shows, including the Today show, Larry King Live, the Early Show, Dateline NBC, and CNN's Moneyline. He lives in Philadelphia, PA.
Carol Miller is one of the most legendary radio personalities in New York. After spending years at WPLJ and WNEW, she is currently the host of the long-running Carol Miller's Get the Led Out syndicated radio program, which features unusual Zeppelin facts, interviews, Zeppelin music, and trivia about specific days in Zep history. It is aired by 150 affiliates across the country as a combination of a one-hour weekly program and five weekly short features that can double as podcasts. Miller has hosted numerous nationally and internationally distributed radio and TV specials and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has interviewed the surviving members of Led Zeppelin numerous times and is a generally acknowledged expert on the band.