Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant’s newest band, the Sensational Space Shifters, are coming the U.S. for a summer tour from June 20 through July 27. This isn’t your rootsy, Americana-leaning Robert Plant who recorded 2010′s Band Of Joy. He’s hand-picked a talented group of international musicians (ranging from African Jazz drummer Dave Smith to Massive [...]

Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks, and what is a cover song if not a thank you to the music gods? Led Zeppelin’s 1969 power ballad “Thank You” has been covered by a wide variety of artists (it’s also a staple at weddings). Check out the video evidence below. If anyone can sing as high [...]

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Led Zeppelin Celebration Day (Atlantic) Rating: 4 Stars When Led Zeppelin reunited for a one-off 2007 performance at London’s O2 Arena, it was unrealistic to expect perfection. The band’s three surviving members—guitarist Jimmy Page, vocalist Robert Plant, and bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones—hadn’t played together in nearly two decades. So it’s crucial to enter the highly [...]

On December 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin performed at London’s 02 arena, headlining a tribute concert for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. Accompanied by John Bonham’s son, Jason Bonham, founding members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page put on a two hour spectacle, showcasing songs from their legendary catalogue, including “Whole Lotta Love”, “Kashmir”, [...]

When I was 16, I bought my first Led Zeppelin greatest hits CD and I was instantly awestruck. I got off on sparking up a Camel Light to the opening riff of “Black Dog,” and I listened to “Stairway To Heaven” twice on my 16 minute commute to school every morning. As a budding guitarist [...]

SHEL SHEL (Moraine Music Group) Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars The four Holbrook sisters (the first letters of their names spell out the group’s moniker) may hail from Ft. Collins, Colorado, but there is a strong UK/European influence in their sound. Call the acoustic mélange of violin, piano, mandolin and percussion (no guitar) prog/folk/chamber/pop [...]

Robert Plant and The Band Of Joy Live From the Artist’s Den DVD (Universal) Rating: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars Former Led Zeppelin singer Plant continued the infatuation with Americana he started with 2007’s Alison Krauss collaboration by assembling an all-star group of rootsy musicians for his most recent Band of Joy. Led by [...]

Since releasing Sounds Like This, the band’s fourth studio album, ALO has been the main focus of its members. While that statement might sound downright obvious, when you consider the plethora of side projects that the members are involved in — including singer/keyboardist Zach Gill’s commitments as Jack Johnson’s keyboardist — it’s a welcome change [...]

Last night on American Idol, Elise Testone tackled the untackle-able — Led Zeppelin’s cock rock classic, “Whole Lotta Love.” And  the judges “weren’t fooling” when they heaped her with praise. “Robert Plant would be very proud,” gushed Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, adding that “Nobody can pull that song off!” Tyler should know what he’s talking [...]

Back when The Alabama Shakes were still finishing high school in Alabama, the band worked up a list of cover songs — including hits by Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and James Brown — to play at shows. Now, two months before the release of their debut album, the hard-rockin’ coeds are paying tribute to their past [...]

Buy This Issue A fiery orange color dominates the sky above Clearwater, Florida, as the sun begins its descent. The air is hot and humid, and it feels kind of like you might imagine it would feel if you wrapped yourself in a dripping-wet thermal blanket and went for a long walk in the heat [...]